Travancore
VIC 3032 · Moonee Valley
2,116 (2021) → 2,290 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Travancore is a high growth suburb in Moonee Valley, VIC 3032, about 4km from Melbourne CBD. With a median unit price of $365K, Travancore is a predominantly apartment market. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 93/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Travancore has an overall score of 93/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 48/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: India (7.51%), China (3.69%), Malaysia (2.36%), Philippines (2.22%), New Zealand (1.61%)
Top languages: Mandarin (4.49%), Hindi (2.65%), Cantonese (2.6%), Italian (1.75%), Spanish (1.61%)
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
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 1085 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Flemington Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1136
- Travancore SchoolSecondary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mount Alexander 7-12 CollegeSecondary · Government · 0.3kmICSEA 1074
- Ascot Vale Heights SchoolCombined · Government · 0.5kmICSEA 1036
- St Brendan's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.5kmICSEA 1034
- Debney Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 871
- Parkville CollegeSecondary · Government · 0.7km
- Ascot Vale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1140
- Travancore School-Parkville CampusSecondary · Government · 1.1km
- Kensington Community High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 994
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Melbourne Sports Centres ParkvilleSecondary · Independent · 1.2km
- Brunswick South West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1155
- Parkville College-Ascot Vale Secure Welfare CampusSecondary · Government · 1.3km
- SEDA College (Victoria) - MC North Melbourne YMCASecondary · Independent · 1.4km
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Travancore
Is Travancore safe?
Travancore has a residential safety score of 48/100, 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 7,892 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Travancore?
In Travancore, the .
How far is Travancore from Melbourne CBD?
Travancore is about 4.4 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 25 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Travancore?
Travancore has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1136 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Travancore?
Travancore has a transport score of 93/100 and 4 bus stops.