Lower Plenty
VIC 3093 · Banyule
3,962 (2021) → 4,053 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Lower Plenty is a moderate growth suburb in Banyule, VIC 3093, about 16km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.27M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 57/100, and is about 19km inland. Lower Plenty has an overall score of 74/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 69/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.36%), China (2.4%), Italy (1.06%), New Zealand (0.76%), Iran (0.68%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.75%), Italian (1.59%), Greek (1.34%), Arabic (0.91%), Persian ED (0.63%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1096 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Lower Plenty Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1085
Nearby (within 10km)
- Montmorency South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1117
- Streeton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1063
- Montmorency Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1120
- Viewbank Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1129
- Templestowe Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1099
- Viewbank CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1119
- St Kevin's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1088
- St Francis Xavier Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1112
- Eltham High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1100
- Montmorency Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1074
- Watsonia Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1097
- Templestowe Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1112
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Lower Plenty
Is Lower Plenty safe?
Lower Plenty has a residential safety score of 69/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,297 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Lower Plenty?
In Lower Plenty, the .
How far is Lower Plenty from Melbourne CBD?
Lower Plenty is about 15.8 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 59 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Lower Plenty?
Lower Plenty has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1085 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Lower Plenty?
Lower Plenty has a transport score of 57/100 and 13 bus stops.