Viewbank
VIC 3084 · Banyule
7,030 (2021) → 7,068 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Viewbank is a moderate growth suburb in Banyule, VIC 3084, about 14km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.21M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 61/100, and is about 17km inland. Viewbank has an overall score of 78/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 84/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (6.43%), India (2.97%), England (2.56%), Italy (2.05%), Malaysia (1.55%)
Top languages: Mandarin (9.53%), Italian (2.93%), Greek (2.8%), Cantonese (1.86%), Arabic (1.11%)
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 1097 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Viewbank Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1129
- Viewbank CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1119
Nearby (within 10km)
- Banyule Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1150
- St Martin of Tours SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1130
- Rosanna Golf Links Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1131
- Rosanna Golf Links Primary School-Rosanna Golf Links Deaf FacilityPrimary · Government · 1.8km
- Streeton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1063
- Lower Plenty Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1085
- Macleod CollegeCombined · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1055
- Bulleen Heights SchoolCombined · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1078
- Rosanna Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1097
- Templestowe Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1099
- Heidelberg Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1140
- Watsonia Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1097
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
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
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of 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
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
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
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Viewbank
Is Viewbank safe?
Viewbank has a residential safety score of 84/100, 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 1,508 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Viewbank?
In Viewbank, the .
How far is Viewbank from Melbourne CBD?
Viewbank is about 14.1 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 54 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Viewbank?
Viewbank has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1124 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Viewbank?
Viewbank has a transport score of 61/100 and 23 bus stops.