Rowville
VIC 3178 · Knox
33,571 (2021) → 34,070 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Rowville is a moderate growth suburb in Knox, VIC 3178, about 28km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.08M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 7 schools, a transport score of 31/100, and is about 17km inland. Rowville has an overall score of 60/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3178 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (4.77%), Sri Lanka (3.51%), India (3.19%), England (2.69%), Malaysia (2.45%)
Top languages: Mandarin (6.69%), Cantonese (2.96%), Sinhal (2.24%), Greek (1.64%), Arabic (1.53%)
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 1039 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Heany Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1090
- St Simon's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1087
- Karoo Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1086
- Park Ridge Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1067
- Rowville Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1060
- Rowville Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1028
- Rowville Secondary College-Eastern CampusSecondary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Lysterfield Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1064
- Rosewood Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1023
- Carrington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 974
- Scoresby Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1013
- Scoresby Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1003
- St Jude the Apostle SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.1kmICSEA 1083
- Mulgrave Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1079
- St Elizabeth's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.6kmICSEA 1045
- Nazareth CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 4.6kmICSEA 1050
- Knox Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1061
- St Justin's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.7kmICSEA 1093
- Wooranna Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 953
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
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
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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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
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Rowville
Is Rowville safe?
Rowville has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 3,074 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Rowville?
In Rowville, the .
How far is Rowville from Melbourne CBD?
Rowville is about 27.5 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 79 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Rowville?
Rowville has 7 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1070 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Rowville?
Rowville has a transport score of 31/100 and 138 bus stops.