The Basin
VIC 3154 · Knox
4,497 (2021) → 4,452 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
The Basin is a moderate growth suburb in Knox, VIC 3154, about 32km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $859K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 43/100, and is about 27km inland. The Basin has an overall score of 52/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 93/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3154 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.05%), Germany (2%), New Zealand (1.18%), China (0.8%), Netherlands (0.76%)
Top languages: German (1.76%), Mandarin (1.11%), Italian (0.51%), Sinhal (0.47%), Japan (0.29%)
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 1049 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Bernadette's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1069
- The Basin Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1042
Nearby (within 10km)
- Boronia Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1051
- Boronia K-12 CollegeCombined · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 982
- Sherbrooke Community SchoolCombined · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 982
- Ferntree Gully North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1055
- Ghilgai SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3kmICSEA 1061
- Sassafras Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1055
- Ferny Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1111
- Urban CollegeSecondary · Independent · 3.6kmICSEA 975
- Bayswater North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1015
- Dillbadin Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 977
- Billanook Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1048
- Olinda Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 964
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
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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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 The Basin
Is The Basin safe?
The Basin 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 3,491 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in The Basin?
In The Basin, the .
How far is The Basin from Melbourne CBD?
The Basin is about 31.8 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 89 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in The Basin?
The Basin has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1056 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in The Basin?
The Basin has a transport score of 43/100 and 15 bus stops.