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Moonee Ponds

VIC 3039 · Moonee Valley

16,224 (2021) → 17,772 est. (2025) · High Growth

94
Overall score

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

16,224
Population
$1.54M
Median house (2024)
83
Safety score
100
Transport score

Moonee Ponds is a high growth suburb in Moonee Valley, VIC 3039, about 6km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.54M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 100/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Moonee Ponds has an overall score of 94/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 83/100.

6.5 km
To Melbourne CBD
8.2 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
200 m
To nearest station

Demographics

16,224
Population
38
Median age
2.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,111
vs NSW median+14.1%
Bachelor degree or higher63.8%
Born in Australia68.6%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,064 / 2,697 / 1,076

Top countries of birth: Italy (3.59%), India (2.52%), England (2.35%), New Zealand (1.84%), China (1.37%)

Top languages: Italian (5.22%), Greek (2.61%), Mandarin (1.8%), Spanish (1.47%), Cantonese (1.18%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.54M-5.7%
Median house (2024)
$598K+18.0%
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

83
Residential

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

44
Break & enter dwelling271/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
63
Motor vehicle theft388/100k
29
Domestic assault179/100k
5
Robbery31/100k
56
Non-domestic assault345/100k

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: 1,359 (all categories, latest year)8,377 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

96

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

306
Within 10km4 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1068 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Moonee Ponds Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1144
  • Moonee Ponds West Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1128
  • St Monica's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1127
  • Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School - Moonee Ponds CampusCombined · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 1145
  • Parkville College-Ascot Vale Secure Welfare CampusSecondary · Government · 0.9km
  • Ascot Vale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1140
  • St Columba's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1104
  • St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1145
  • Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School - Essendon CampusCombined · Independent · 1.3km
  • Essendon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1143
  • Ascot Vale Heights SchoolCombined · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1036
  • SEDA College (Victoria) - Netball Ascot ValeSecondary · Independent · 1.6km
  • St Bernard's College - Resurrection House CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.7km
  • Ascot Vale West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1049
  • St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1124

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

100
1Metro
21Light rail
67Bus
CBD commute (est.)21 min (metro)
Nearest train stationMoonee Ponds Railway (200 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.

265 in suburbSupermarkets
8041 in suburbCafes/Rest.
5918 in suburbParks
4811 in suburbPlaygrounds
63021 in suburbPools
369 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
248 in suburbGPs
163 in suburbPharmacies
293 in suburbChildcare
51 in suburbLibraries
27538 in suburbSports fields
52 in suburbVets
Nearest beachSandridge Beach (8.3 km)
Nearest hospitalFootscray Hospital (3.8 km)
Nearest vet50 m
Nearest airportMelbourne (12.9 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

67

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

36
Gyms
25
Leisure centres
2
Public pools
275
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

53

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

59
Parks
3
Nature reserves
74
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
19
Picnic areas
3
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

63

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

1
Theatres
4
Cinemas
1
Museums
18
Galleries
5
Libraries
2
Arts centres
6
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

58

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

7
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
6
Clubs RSL/Leagues
9
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.80

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

25

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

4
Long Day Care
5
OSHC
Total services9
Exceeding NQS or above2 of 8 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.55

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate2.30%
Projected population 204121,225
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Moonee Valley

Ascot Vale$900K100transportEssendon$1.55M100transportTravancoreData not available93transportFlemington$1.04M99transportAberfeldie$3.90M81transportStrathmore$1.26M81transport

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Frequently asked questions about Moonee Ponds

Is Moonee Ponds safe?

Moonee Ponds has a residential safety score of 83/100, 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 8,377 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Moonee Ponds?

In Moonee Ponds, the .

How far is Moonee Ponds from Melbourne CBD?

Moonee Ponds is about 6.5 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 21 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Moonee Ponds?

Moonee Ponds has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1133 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Moonee Ponds?

Moonee Ponds has a transport score of 100/100 and 67 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.