Parkville
VIC 3052 · Melbourne
7,074 (2021) → 7,885 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Parkville is a high growth suburb in Melbourne, VIC 3052, about 3km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $2.13M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 9 schools, a transport score of 99/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Parkville has an overall score of 96/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3052 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (4.83%), England (3.35%), India (2.73%), Malaysia (2.6%), New Zealand (2.21%)
Top languages: Mandarin (6.25%), Cantonese (2.77%), Spanish (1.95%), Vietnamese (1.3%), Hindi (1.09%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
This is a commercial / transport hub with few residents — recorded incidents include visitors and workers, so a per-resident rate and safety score would be misleading. Raw incident counts are shown below.
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year):
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Incident-trend chart suppressed for this suburb — its all-category totals don't reflect the small resident base. Raw residential counts are shown above.
Area crime context
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
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 1092 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- University High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1117
- University High School-Elizabeth Blackburn School of SciencesSecondary · Government
- Parkville College-Ascot Vale Secure Welfare CampusSecondary · Government
- Parkville College-Maribyrnong Secure Welfare CampusSecondary · Government
- Yalingbu Yirramboi Royal Childrens HospitalSecondary · Government
- Travancore School-Parkville CampusSecondary · Government
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Melbourne Sports Centres ParkvilleSecondary · Independent
- Parkville CollegeSecondary · Government
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Brens Pavilion Royal ParkSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Michael's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1098
- St Aloysius CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1127
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Flemington HUBSecondary · Independent · 1.1km
- SEDA College (Victoria) - MC North Melbourne YMCASecondary · Independent · 1.2km
- North Melbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1136
- Princes Hill Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1152
- North Melbourne Primary School - Molesworth Street CampusPrimary · Government · 1.3km
- Debney Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 903
- Travancore SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5km
- Princes Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1147
- St Brendan's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 993
- Flemington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1140
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
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
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Parkville
What are property prices in Parkville?
In Parkville, the .
How far is Parkville from Melbourne CBD?
Parkville is about 3.2 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 14 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Parkville?
Parkville has 9 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1117 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Parkville?
Parkville has a transport score of 99/100 and 23 bus stops.