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Park Orchards

VIC 3114 · Manningham

3,835 (2021) → 3,948 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

61
Overall score

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

3,835
Population
$1.90M
Median house (2024)
92
Safety score
45
Transport score

Park Orchards is a moderate growth suburb in Manningham, VIC 3114, about 22km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.90M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 45/100, and is about 24km inland. Park Orchards has an overall score of 61/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 92/100.

22.5 km
To Melbourne CBD
23.6 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
4.5 km
To nearest station

Demographics

3,835
Population
45
Median age
3.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$3,155
vs NSW median+70.5%
Bachelor degree or higher55.1%
Born in Australia79.6%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,157 / 0 / 0

Top countries of birth: England (3.99%), China (1.75%), South Africa (1.15%), Italy (1.12%), New Zealand (0.99%)

Top languages: Mandarin (2.22%), Italian (1.85%), Greek (0.89%), Cantonese (0.63%), Afrikaans (0.55%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.90M+8.3%
Median house (2024)
Data not available
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

92
Residential

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

14
Break & enter dwelling365/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
3
Motor vehicle theft78/100k
1
Domestic assault26/100k
—
RobberyNot reported
2
Non-domestic assault52/100k

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: 56 (all categories, latest year)1,460 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

93

Outstanding school access

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

148
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1083 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Park Orchards Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1117
  • St Anne's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1109

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Donvale Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1152
  • Donvale Christian College - Hall Road CampusCombined · Independent · 2km
  • Whitefriars College IncSecondary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1110
  • Ringwood North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1106
  • Holy Spirit SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1103
  • Carey Baptist Grammar School - Donvale CampusCombined · Independent · 2.7km
  • Warranwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1094
  • Ringwood Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1097
  • Melbourne Rudolf Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 3kmICSEA 1093
  • Mullum Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1059
  • Andersons Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1102
  • Norwood Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1046

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

45
25Bus
CBD commute (est.)79 min (bus)
Nearest train stationRingwood Railway (4.5 km)

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.

10 in suburbSupermarkets
22 in suburbCafes/Rest.
88 in suburbParks
22 in suburbPlaygrounds
61 in suburbPools
30 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
31 in suburbGPs
21 in suburbPharmacies
71 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
500165 in suburbSports fields
2Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalMaroondah Hospital (4.8 km)
Nearest vet2.6 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (35.0 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

96

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

3
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
500
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

75

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

8
Parks
8
Nature reserves
70
Bike paths
1
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
5
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

7

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
2
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

68

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

1
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
3
OSHC
Total services4
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 4 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.04

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.73%
Projected population 20414,586
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Manningham

Donvale$1.22M51transportWarrandyte$1.66M29transportWarrandyte SouthData not available23transportDoncaster East$1.58M61transportWonga Park$920K24transportTemplestowe$1.56M56transport

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Frequently asked questions about Park Orchards

Is Park Orchards safe?

Park Orchards has a residential safety score of 92/100, 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 1,460 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Park Orchards?

In Park Orchards, the .

How far is Park Orchards from Melbourne CBD?

Park Orchards is about 22.5 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 79 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Park Orchards?

Park Orchards has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1113 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Park Orchards?

Park Orchards has a transport score of 45/100 and 25 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.