Melbourne
VIC 3004 · Melbourne
54,941 (2021) → 58,110 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Melbourne is a high growth suburb in Melbourne, VIC 3004, about 1km from Melbourne CBD. With a median unit price of $535K, Melbourne is a predominantly apartment market. The suburb has 12 schools, a transport score of 100/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Melbourne has an overall score of 97/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 30/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3004 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (15.07%), India (7.03%), Malaysia (6.2%), Indonesia (3.65%), Thailand (2.55%)
Top languages: Mandarin (20.13%), Cantonese (3.93%), Indonesian (3.11%), Spanish (2.54%), Hindi (2.46%)
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 1115 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- MacRobertson Girls High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1186
- Melbourne Grammar SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1177
- Wesley CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1172
- Ozford CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1008
- Victorian College For The DeafCombined · GovernmentICSEA 978
- Hester Hornbrook AcademySecondary · IndependentICSEA 943
- Melbourne Grammar School - Wadhurst CampusCombined · Independent
- Holmes Grammar SchoolSecondary · Independent
- Eltham College - Lonsdale Street CampusCombined · Independent
- Ozford College - Ozford College CampusSecondary · Independent
- University High School-Londsdale Street CampusSecondary · Government
- Stott's CollegesSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1141
- Hester Hornbrook Academy - South MelbourneSecondary · Independent · 0.9km
- Melbourne Girls Grammar - Morris Hall CampusCombined · Independent · 1.4km
- Youth2Industry CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1033
- South Melbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1144
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Sailing - Albert ParkSecondary · Independent · 1.7km
- Galilee Regional Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1154
- Melbourne Girls GrammarCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1181
- South Melbourne Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1105
- Christ Church Grammar SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1213
- Montague SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 983
- Collingwood English Language SchoolCombined · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 906
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
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 · Updated July 2026
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 Melbourne
Is Melbourne safe?
Melbourne has a residential safety score of 30/100, 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 31,487 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Melbourne?
In Melbourne, the .
How far is Melbourne from Melbourne CBD?
Melbourne is about 1.5 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 11 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Melbourne?
Melbourne has 12 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1077 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Melbourne?
Melbourne has a transport score of 100/100, including 1 train station and 59 bus stops.