Lysterfield
VIC 3156 · Knox
6,681 (2021) → 6,649 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Lysterfield is a moderate growth suburb in Knox, VIC 3156, about 33km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.24M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 41/100, and is about 20km inland. Lysterfield has an overall score of 52/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.89%), China (2.5%), Sri Lanka (1.83%), India (1.2%), Italy (1.15%)
Top languages: Mandarin (3.59%), Greek (1.6%), Italian (1.47%), Arabic (1.15%), Sinhal (1.12%)
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 1036 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Lysterfield Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1065
Nearby (within 10km)
- Upwey South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1076
- Rowville Secondary College-Eastern CampusSecondary · Government · 3.5km
- Park Ridge Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1070
- Belgrave Heights Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.4kmICSEA 1082
- Sidrah Gardens SchoolPrimary · Independent · 4.4kmICSEA 1085
- Maranatha Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.5kmICSEA 1096
- Upper Ferntree Gully Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1037
- Upwey Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1092
- Upwey High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1046
- Harkaway Hills CollegeCombined · Independent · 4.6kmICSEA 1146
- Mossgiel Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 990
- Karoo Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1084
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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 Lysterfield
Is Lysterfield safe?
Lysterfield has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 2,335 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Lysterfield?
In Lysterfield, the .
How far is Lysterfield from Melbourne CBD?
Lysterfield is about 32.6 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 110 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Lysterfield?
Lysterfield has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1065 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Lysterfield?
Lysterfield has a transport score of 41/100 and 25 bus stops.