Princes Hill
VIC 3054 · Yarra
2,005 (2021) → 2,135 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Princes Hill is a high growth suburb in Yarra, VIC 3054, about 4km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.76M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 88/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Princes Hill has an overall score of 92/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 23/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.29%), New Zealand (1.95%), Italy (1.55%), USA (1.1%), Scotland (0.95%)
Top languages: Italian (2.74%), Greek (1.8%), Arabic (1.15%), Cantonese (0.8%), Mandarin (0.6%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2023
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, 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 1093 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Princes Hill Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1150
- Princes Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1137
Nearby (within 10km)
- Brunswick South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 1171
- Carlton North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1147
- Sydney Road Community SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1034
- Our Lady Help of Christians SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1107
- Simonds Catholic College - St Brigid's VCE CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.4km
- Fitzroy Community SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1179
- Deutsche Schule MelbournePrimary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1213
- Brunswick Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1118
- Fitzroy North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1149
- Carlton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 992
- Travancore School-Parkville CampusSecondary · Government · 1.7km
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Melbourne Sports Centres ParkvilleSecondary · Independent · 1.7km
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
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Princes Hill
Is Princes Hill safe?
Princes Hill has a residential safety score of 23/100, 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 10,025 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Princes Hill?
In Princes Hill, the .
How far is Princes Hill from Melbourne CBD?
Princes Hill is about 3.5 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 23 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Princes Hill?
Princes Hill has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1144 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Princes Hill?
Princes Hill has a transport score of 88/100.