Malvern
VIC 3144 · Stonnington
9,929 (2021) → 10,584 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Malvern is a high growth suburb in Stonnington, VIC 3144, about 8km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $3.00M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 99/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Malvern has an overall score of 95/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 41/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3144 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.48%), China (2.24%), India (1.95%), New Zealand (1.6%), Greece (1.27%)
Top languages: Mandarin (3.23%), Greek (3.1%), Cantonese (1.06%), Italian (0.92%), Spanish (0.62%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
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
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
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 1122 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Malvern Central SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1163
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1156
- De La Salle CollegeCombined · CatholicICSEA 1131
- De La Salle College - Kinnoull CampusCombined · Catholic
Nearby (within 10km)
- Lauriston Girls' SchoolCombined · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1199
- The King David School - The Rebecca Magid CentreCombined · Independent · 1.4km
- St Roch's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1166
- Sacre CoeurCombined · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1171
- Armadale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1156
- Caulfield Grammar School - Malvern CampusCombined · Independent · 1.7km
- Malvern Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1163
- Korowa Anglican Girls' SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1183
- Bialik CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1164
- Alia CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1130
- The King David School - Junior SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.9km
- Oakwood SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 968
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
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
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Malvern
Is Malvern safe?
Malvern has a residential safety score of 41/100, 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 6,587 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Malvern?
In Malvern, the .
How far is Malvern from Melbourne CBD?
Malvern is about 7.9 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 24 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Malvern?
Malvern has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1150 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Malvern?
Malvern has a transport score of 99/100 and 4 bus stops.