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Reservoir

VIC 3073 · Darebin

51,096 (2021) → 55,063 est. (2025) · High Growth

89
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

51,096
Population
$913K
Median house (2024)
43
Safety score
100
Transport score

Reservoir is a high growth suburb in Darebin, VIC 3073, about 12km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $913K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 17 schools, a transport score of 100/100, and is about 16km inland. Reservoir has an overall score of 89/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 43/100.

11.9 km
To Melbourne CBD
15.7 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
520 m
To nearest station
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Demographics

51,096
Population
38
Median age
2.4
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,541
vs NSW median-16.7%
Median taxable income (individual)$59,926/yr
vs national median ($59,576)≈ +1%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 3073 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher47.4%
Born in Australia59.0%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse12,804 / 786 / 6,582

Top countries of birth: Italy (5.5%), India (3.67%), China (3.06%), Greece (2.42%), Vietnam (1.96%)

Top languages: Italian (8.11%), Greek (5.12%), Arabic (4.11%), Mandarin (3.55%), Vietnamese (2.43%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$913K+1.9%
Median house (2024)
$624K-2.9%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

43
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

384
Break & enter dwelling752/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
290
Motor vehicle theft568/100k
207
Domestic assault405/100k
30
Robbery59/100k
192
Non-domestic assault376/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 4,281 (all categories, latest year)8,378 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

67

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

264
Within 10km17 in suburb
9
Govt (suburb)
5
Catholic (suburb)
3
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1059 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Holy Name SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1078
  • Reservoir Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1070
  • Reservoir West Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1068
  • St Gabriel's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1060
  • St Joseph the Worker SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1049
  • Reservoir Views Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1034
  • Maharishi School of the Age of EnlightenmentPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1032
  • Northern School For AutismCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1030
  • William Ruthven Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1002
  • Reservoir High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 989
  • William Ruthven Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 977
  • Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education - Prace College campusSecondary · IndependentICSEA 946
  • Reservoir East Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 935
  • Reservoir High School-Heidelberg Secondary Teaching UnitSecondary · Government
  • SEDA College (Victoria) - J.E Moore Park CampusSecondary · Independent
  • St Stephen's SchoolPrimary · Catholic
  • St Monica's College - St Stephen’s/Gaudete CampusSecondary · Catholic

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Preston Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1113
  • Our Lady of the Way SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1079
  • Kingsbury Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1027
  • St Raphael's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1096
  • Newlands Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1146
  • Fawkner Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1020
  • Preston West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1135
  • Charles La Trobe P-12 College-The Pavilion Campus - Preston EastCombined · Government · 3km
  • Preston North East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 955
  • Yarra Me SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.1km
  • Darul Ulum College of VictoriaCombined · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 1005
  • SEDA College (Victoria) - AFL- PrestonSecondary · Independent · 3.2km

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

100
3Metro
11Light rail
310Bus
CBD commute (est.)32 min (metro)
Nearest train stationReservoir Railway (520 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate5.1% · vs VIC avg 4.5% ↑

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
14.3%
Education & Training
10.5%
Construction
8.6%
Professional, Scientific & Technical
8.5%
Retail Trade
8.0%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

1911 in suburbSupermarkets
3636 in suburbCafes/Rest.
6363 in suburbParks
4444 in suburbPlaygrounds
12398 in suburbPools
188 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
218 in suburbGPs
145 in suburbPharmacies
1614 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
130115 in suburbSports fields
11 in suburbVets

In this suburb

10Public toilets
12Hairdressers
Air qualityExcellent air quality (85/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalThe Northern Hospital (6.5 km)
Nearest vet840 m
Nearest airportMelbourne (15.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

13

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

18
Gyms
8
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
130
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

15

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

63
Parks
2
Nature reserves
79
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

0

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

22

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

9
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
3
Clubs RSL/Leagues
6
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.23

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026

Childcare

22

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

13
Long Day Care
6
Preschool / Kinder
8
OSHC
1
Family Day Care
Total services27
Exceeding NQS or above5 of 25 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.53

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

4
Services
4
Aged care homes
410
Residential places
Average Star Rating4 of 5 (2 rated homes)

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

19
Christian10 in suburb
3
Muslim0 in suburb
1
Buddhist0 in suburb
Total within 3km23
In this suburb10

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 Growth
Annual growth rate1.89%
Projected population 204168,924
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Darebin

Kingsbury$758K92transportPreston$1.25M100transportThornbury$1.30M100transportBundoora$850K88transportNorthcote$1.67M100transportAlphingtonData not available98transport

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Frequently asked questions about Reservoir

Is Reservoir safe?

Reservoir has a residential safety score of 43/100, 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 8,378 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Reservoir?

In Reservoir, the .

How far is Reservoir from Melbourne CBD?

Reservoir is about 11.9 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 32 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Reservoir?

Reservoir has 17 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1021 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Reservoir?

Reservoir has a transport score of 100/100 and 310 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.