Mulgrave
VIC 3170 · Monash
19,889 (2021) → 20,880 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Mulgrave is a moderate growth suburb in Monash, VIC 3170, about 22km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.01M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 57/100, and is about 12km inland. Mulgrave has an overall score of 74/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (6.18%), India (5.17%), Sri Lanka (5.02%), Malaysia (3.05%), Vietnam (2.97%)
Top languages: Mandarin (8.85%), Greek (7.3%), Vietnamese (3.88%), Cantonese (3.69%), Sinhal (3.63%)
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1057 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Mazenod CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1080
- Mulgrave Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1075
- St John Vianney's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1044
- Albany Rise Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1012
- Wellington Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 998
Nearby (within 10km)
- Brandon Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1120
- Waverley Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1057
- St Justin's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1092
- Wheelers Hill Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1030
- Springvale Rise Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 933
- Good Shepherd SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1138
- Carwatha College P-12Combined · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 979
- Monash Special Developmental SchoolCombined · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1067
- Nazareth CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1044
- Wheelers Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1147
- Minaret CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 997
- Silverton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1035
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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
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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Mulgrave
Is Mulgrave safe?
Mulgrave has a residential safety score of 70/100, 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 6,758 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mulgrave?
In Mulgrave, the .
How far is Mulgrave from Melbourne CBD?
Mulgrave is about 22.4 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 79 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Mulgrave?
Mulgrave has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1042 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mulgrave?
Mulgrave has a transport score of 57/100 and 110 bus stops.