Wallan
VIC 3756 · Mitchell
15,004 (2021) → 19,834 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Wallan is a high growth suburb in Mitchell, VIC 3756, about 45km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $603K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 82/100, and is about 48km inland. Wallan has an overall score of 61/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 79/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: India (4.79%), England (2.27%), New Zealand (1.76%), Philippines (0.65%), Italy (0.63%)
Top languages: Punjabi (4.61%), Arabic (1.2%), Italian (1.11%), Hindi (0.98%), Turkish (0.71%)
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 989 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1037
- Wallan Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 967
- Wallan Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 960
Nearby (within 10km)
- Darraweit Guim Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 961
- Beveridge Primary School-Ambrosia CampusPrimary · Government · 6.9km
- Beveridge Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.1kmICSEA 1001
- Wandong Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.8kmICSEA 996
- Upper Plenty Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.5kmICSEA 998
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
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
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)
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
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Wallan
Is Wallan safe?
Wallan has a residential safety score of 79/100, 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 5,838 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Wallan?
In Wallan, the .
How far is Wallan from Melbourne CBD?
Wallan is about 45.1 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 98 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Wallan?
Wallan has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 988 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Wallan?
Wallan has a transport score of 82/100, including 1 train station and 33 bus stops.