Panton Hill
VIC 3759 · Nillumbik
1,063 (2021) → 1,065 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Panton Hill is a stable suburb in Nillumbik, VIC 3759, about 31km from Melbourne CBD. Recent property sales in Panton Hill are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 35/100, and is about 34km inland. Panton Hill has an overall score of 40/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 91/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.8%), New Zealand (1.41%), Germany (1.32%), South Africa (0.75%), USA (0.56%)
Top languages: German (0.85%), Spanish (0.85%), Mandarin (0.56%), Cantonese (0.47%), Greek (0.47%)
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
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 1071 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Panton Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1068
Nearby (within 10km)
- Learning Co-Operative SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.3kmICSEA 1111
- Hurstbridge Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1060
- St Andrews Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 1083
- Christmas Hills Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 1051
- Yarra Me School -Hurstbridge Farm CampusSecondary · Government · 6km
- Kangaroo Ground Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 1100
- Wattle Glen Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 1041
- Diamond Valley CollegeSecondary · Government · 7.7kmICSEA 1028
- Diamond Creek East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.9kmICSEA 1064
- Eltham CollegeCombined · Independent · 8kmICSEA 1137
- Arthurs Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.1kmICSEA 989
- Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 8.4kmICSEA 1085
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
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around 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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Panton Hill
Is Panton Hill safe?
Panton Hill has a residential safety score of 91/100, 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 1,411 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Panton Hill from Melbourne CBD?
Panton Hill is about 31.3 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 106 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Panton Hill?
Panton Hill has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1068 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Panton Hill?
Panton Hill has a transport score of 35/100.