Napoleons
VIC 3352 · Golden Plains
555 (2021) → 572 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Napoleons is a high growth suburb in Golden Plains, VIC 3352, about 103km from Melbourne CBD. Recent property sales in Napoleons are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 8/100, and is about 67km inland. Napoleons has an overall score of 26/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 77/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.88%), Netherlands (0.72%), New Zealand (0.72%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1019 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Napoleons Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1002
Nearby (within 10km)
- Ballarat Steiner SchoolPrimary · Independent · 7.3kmICSEA 1084
- Woady Yaloak Primary School-Ross Creek CampusPrimary · Government · 7.8km
- Buninyong Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8kmICSEA 1045
- Magpie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.8kmICSEA 919
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Napoleons
Is Napoleons safe?
Napoleons has a residential safety score of 77/100, 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 3,063 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Napoleons from Melbourne CBD?
Napoleons is about 102.5 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Napoleons?
Napoleons has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1002 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Napoleons?
Napoleons has a transport score of 8/100 and 1 bus stops.