McKinnon
VIC 3204 · Glen Eira
6,878 (2021) → 7,359 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
McKinnon is a moderate growth suburb in Glen Eira, VIC 3204, about 13km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $2.00M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 99/100, and is a short drive from the coast. McKinnon has an overall score of 95/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 85/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3204 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (9.25%), India (3.3%), England (3.17%), South Africa (2.01%), New Zealand (1.21%)
Top languages: Mandarin (11.97%), Russian (3.05%), Greek (2.69%), Cantonese (1.73%), Italian (1.08%)
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 1124 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Mckinnon Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1118
Nearby (within 10km)
- Ormond Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 1158
- Yesodei HaTorah College - Ormond CampusCombined · Independent · 0.7km
- Divrei EminehCombined · Independent · 0.8kmICSEA 932
- Hampton East School - Walsh Street CampusCombined · Government · 1km
- Oakwood School-Ormond CampusSecondary · Government · 1km
- Mount Scopus Memorial College - Fink Karp Ivany CampusCombined · Independent · 1.3km
- Kilvington Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1182
- Mckinnon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1156
- St Paul's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1134
- Bentleigh West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1146
- Valkstone Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1156
- Our Lady of the Sacred Heart CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1093
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
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about McKinnon
Is McKinnon safe?
McKinnon has a residential safety score of 85/100, 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 2,719 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in McKinnon?
In McKinnon, the .
How far is McKinnon from Melbourne CBD?
McKinnon is about 12.7 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 33 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in McKinnon?
McKinnon has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1118 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in McKinnon?
McKinnon has a transport score of 99/100 and 24 bus stops.