Parkdale
VIC 3195 · Kingston
12,308 (2021) → 12,887 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Parkdale is a suburb in Kingston, VIC 3195, about 22km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.51M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 97/100, and is right by the coast. Parkdale has an overall score of 90/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 94/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3195 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.11%), New Zealand (1.45%), China (1.13%), South Africa (1.03%), India (0.9%)
Top languages: Greek (2.34%), Mandarin (1.5%), Italian (1.03%), Russian (1.03%), Spanish (0.54%)
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 1078 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Parkdale Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1133
- Parktone Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1101
- St John Vianney's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1099
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Bede's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1097
- Mentone Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1144
- Parkdale Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1067
- Mentone Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1099
- St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1116
- Mentone Girls' Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1174
- Mentone Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1112
- Kilbreda CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1082
- Mordialloc Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1095
- St Brigid's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1091
- Mordialloc CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1062
- Mentone Girls Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1102
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
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) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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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
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Frequently asked questions about Parkdale
Is Parkdale safe?
Parkdale has a residential safety score of 94/100, 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 3,201 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Parkdale?
In Parkdale, the .
How far is Parkdale from Melbourne CBD?
Parkdale is about 22.4 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 53 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Parkdale?
Parkdale has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1111 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Parkdale?
Parkdale has a transport score of 97/100 and 38 bus stops.