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Melbourne

VIC 3004 · Melbourne

54,941 (2021) → 58,110 est. (2025) · High Growth

97
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

54,941
Population
$535K
Median unit (2024)
30
Safety score
100
Transport score

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 10 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.

1.5 km
To Melbourne CBD
3.3 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
70 m
To nearest station

Demographics

54,941
Population
29
Median age
1.7
Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

  • Owned
  • Mortgage
  • Rented

Commute to work

  • Car
  • Public transport
  • Walk/cycle
  • Work from home
Median household income (weekly)$1,448
vs NSW median-21.7%
Bachelor degree or higher65.3%
Born in Australia26.6%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse15 / 27,250 / 54

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

Data not available
Median house (2024)
$535K-3.1%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

30
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

394
Break & enter dwelling717/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
561
Motor vehicle theft1,021/100k
320
Domestic assault582/100k
195
Robbery355/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 17,299 (all categories, latest year)31,487 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

341
Within 10km10 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
8
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1115 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • MacRobertson Girls High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1182
  • Melbourne Grammar SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1177
  • Wesley CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1169
  • Ozford CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1004
  • Victorian College For The DeafCombined · GovernmentICSEA 998
  • Holmes Grammar SchoolSecondary · Independent
  • Melbourne Grammar School - Wadhurst CampusCombined · Independent
  • Eltham College - Lonsdale Street CampusCombined · Independent
  • Stott's CollegesSecondary · Independent
  • Ozford College - Ozford College CampusSecondary · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1140
  • Hester Hornbrook AcademySecondary · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 928
  • Hester Hornbrook Academy - South MelbourneSecondary · Independent · 0.9km
  • Melbourne Girls Grammar - Morris Hall CampusCombined · Independent · 1.4km
  • Youth2Industry CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1011
  • South Melbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1140
  • SEDA College (Victoria) - Sailing - Albert ParkSecondary · Independent · 1.7km
  • Galilee Regional Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1149
  • Melbourne Girls GrammarCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1181
  • South Melbourne Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1106
  • Montague Continuing Education CentreSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1001
  • Christ Church Grammar SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1216

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

100
1Train
6Metro
120Light rail
59Bus
CBD commute (est.)11 min (train)
Peak train frequency12/hr
Nearest train stationGrant St-Police Memorial/St Kilda Rd #17 (70 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

8122 in suburbSupermarkets
1,088928 in suburbCafes/Rest.
9340 in suburbParks
231 in suburbPlaygrounds
928 in suburbPools
6416 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
7214 in suburbGPs
7027 in suburbPharmacies
361 in suburbChildcare
297 in suburbLibraries
31581 in suburbSports fields
3Vets
Nearest beachMiddle Park Beach (3.3 km)
Nearest hospitalSt Vincent's Private Hospital East Melbourne (1.8 km)
Nearest vet1.7 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (20.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate1.41%
Projected population 204196,963
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Melbourne

SouthbankData not available92transportEast Melbourne$3.63M99transportSouth WharfData not available89transportCarlton$1.01M96transportDocklandsData not available100transportNorth Melbourne$895K100transport

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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 10 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1106 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.