SuburbCheck

Mickleham

VIC 3064 · Hume

17,452 (2021) → 28,889 est. (2025) · High Growth

44
Overall score

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

17,452
Population
$680K
Median house (2024)
59
Safety score
22
Transport score

Mickleham is a high growth suburb in Hume, VIC 3064, about 31km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $680K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 22/100, and is about 33km inland. Mickleham has an overall score of 44/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 59/100.

30.9 km
To Melbourne CBD
33.0 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
6.2 km
To nearest station

Demographics

17,452
Population
29
Median age
3.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,968
vs NSW median+6.4%
Bachelor degree or higher39.9%
Born in Australia50.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse4,934 / 0 / 82

Top countries of birth: India (16.38%), Iraq (6.62%), New Zealand (2.94%), Pakistan (2.29%), Philippines (2.16%)

Top languages: Punjabi (17.04%), Arabic (5.67%), Hindi (3.37%), Urdu (3.17%), Turkish (3%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$680K+0.6%
Median house (2024)
$563K+6.2%
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

59
Residential

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

74
Break & enter dwelling424/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
74
Motor vehicle theft424/100k
99
Domestic assault567/100k
5
Robbery29/100k
34
Non-domestic assault195/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 922 (all categories, latest year)5,283 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

62

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

31
Within 10km6 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
2
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1004 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Hume Anglican GrammarCombined · IndependentICSEA 1090
  • Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1032
  • Gaayip-Yagila Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1023
  • Mickleham Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 995
  • Mickleham Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 992
  • Darul Ulum AcademyCombined · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Newbury Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1032
  • Aitken Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1008
  • Mount Ridley P-12 CollegeCombined · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 974
  • Mother Teresa SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.9kmICSEA 1027
  • Oscar Romero Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5kmICSEA 1017
  • Gilgai Plains Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 1028
  • Wayi SchoolCombined · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 993
  • Hume Anglican Grammar - Kalkallo CampusCombined · Independent · 5.4km
  • Craigieburn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 999
  • Willmott Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6kmICSEA 1004
  • Willmott Park Primary School-Willmott Park Deaf FacilityPrimary · Government · 6.1km
  • Elevation Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 6.6kmICSEA 967

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

22
47Bus
CBD commute (est.)105 min (bus)
Nearest train stationDonnybrook Railway (6.2 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

26.0°C
Summer max
13.5°C
Winter max
530mm
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.

22 in suburbSupermarkets
11 in suburbCafes/Rest.
5858 in suburbParks
44 in suburbPlaygrounds
11 in suburbPools
11 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
22 in suburbPharmacies
33 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
1313 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalThe Northern Hospital (16.1 km)
Nearest vet7.5 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (15.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

1

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

1
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
13
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

33

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

58
Parks
3
Nature reserves
3
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

2

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
4
Landmarks

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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

45

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

6
Long Day Care
4
Preschool / Kinder
5
OSHC
Total services14
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 13 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.80

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate13.43%
Projected population 204128,226
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Hume

Craigieburn$656K98transportYurokeData not available0transportKalkallo$618K57transportOaklands JunctionData not available0transportRoxburgh Park$650K95transportGreenvale$835K48transport

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Frequently asked questions about Mickleham

Is Mickleham safe?

Mickleham has a residential safety score of 59/100, 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 5,283 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Mickleham?

In Mickleham, the .

How far is Mickleham from Melbourne CBD?

Mickleham is about 30.9 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 105 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Mickleham?

Mickleham has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1026 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Mickleham?

Mickleham has a transport score of 22/100 and 47 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.