Park Orchards
VIC 3114 · Manningham
3,835 (2021) → 3,948 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3114 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
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
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1083 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Anne's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1119
- Park Orchards Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1119
Nearby (within 10km)
- Donvale Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1158
- Donvale Christian College - Hall Road CampusCombined · Independent · 2km
- Whitefriars CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1112
- Ringwood North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1107
- Holy Spirit SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1102
- Carey Baptist Grammar School - Donvale CampusCombined · Independent · 2.7km
- Warranwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1089
- Ringwood Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1104
- Melbourne Rudolf Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 3kmICSEA 1097
- Mullum Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1064
- Andersons Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1096
- Our Lady of the Pines SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.3kmICSEA 1108
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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
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
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 1119 (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.