Queenscliff
VIC 3225 · Queenscliffe
1,516 (2021) → 1,681 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Queenscliff is a moderate growth suburb in Queenscliffe, VIC 3225, about 58km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.53M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 30/100, and is right by the coast. Queenscliff has an overall score of 48/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 87/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.22%), New Zealand (1.39%), India (0.59%), Italy (0.53%), Scotland (0.46%)
Top languages: Greek (0.79%), Italian (0.53%), Spanish (0.33%), Croatian (0.26%), French (0.26%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1087 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Queenscliff Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1100
- St Aloysius' SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1085
Nearby (within 10km)
- Point Lonsdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1093
- Bellarine Secondary College-Ocean Grove CampusSecondary · Government · 8.8km
- Surfside Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.9kmICSEA 1073
- Our Lady Star of the Sea SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 9kmICSEA 1086
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of 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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Queenscliff
Is Queenscliff safe?
Queenscliff has a residential safety score of 87/100, 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 3,496 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Queenscliff?
In Queenscliff, the .
How far is Queenscliff from Melbourne CBD?
Queenscliff is about 57.7 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Queenscliff?
Queenscliff has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1093 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Queenscliff?
Queenscliff has a transport score of 30/100 and 16 bus stops.