Sydenham
VIC 3037 · Brimbank
10,578 (2021) → 10,726 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Sydenham is a moderate growth suburb in Brimbank, VIC 3037, about 22km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $720K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 77/100, and is about 20km inland. Sydenham has an overall score of 75/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 93/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3037 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (9.87%), Philippines (3.39%), Vietnam (2.07%), North Macedonia (1.83%), Malta (1.77%)
Top languages: Punjabi (5.71%), Vietnamese (2.97%), Macedon (2.96%), Arabic (2.75%), Italian (2.22%)
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
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 1013 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Emmaus Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1067
- Catholic Regional College SydenhamSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1028
- Sydenham - Hillside Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1012
- Copperfield College-Sydenham Junior CampusSecondary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Overnewton Anglican Community College - Canowindra CampusCombined · Independent · 1.3km
- Parkwood Green Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1014
- Taylors Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1027
- Cana Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1039
- Mackellar Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 993
- Copperfield CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 962
- Taylors Lakes Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1007
- Taylors Lakes Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1029
- Gilson CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.8kmICSEA 1073
- Southern Cross GrammarCombined · Independent · 2.8kmICSEA 1136
- Sydenham - Hillside Primary School-Hillside CampusPrimary · Government · 2.9km
- St George Preca SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1047
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer 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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Sydenham
Is Sydenham safe?
Sydenham has a residential safety score of 93/100, 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 3,980 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Sydenham?
In Sydenham, the .
How far is Sydenham from Melbourne CBD?
Sydenham is about 21.5 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 77 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Sydenham?
Sydenham has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1036 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Sydenham?
Sydenham has a transport score of 77/100 and 29 bus stops.