Wantirna
VIC 3152 · Knox
14,237 (2021) → 14,422 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Wantirna is a moderate growth suburb in Knox, VIC 3152, about 23km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.08M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 50/100, and is about 21km inland. Wantirna has an overall score of 72/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 81/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3152 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (9.53%), India (4.28%), Malaysia (3.54%), England (2.23%), Sri Lanka (2.02%)
Top languages: Mandarin (12.75%), Cantonese (6.25%), Hindi (1.43%), Greek (1.43%), Sinhal (1.38%)
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 1082 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Templeton Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1136
- St Luke's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1098
- Regency Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1068
- Wantirna Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1031
- Wantirna CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1031
- Yea High School-Chinese Community CentreSecondary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- The Knox SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1159
- Heathmont CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1014
- Marlborough Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1037
- St James' SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1139
- Bayswater West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1003
- Wantirna South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1074
- Vermont Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1122
- Knox Central Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1018
- St Andrews Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1166
- Bayswater Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1024
- Bayswater South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1099
- Rangeview Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1155
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
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
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) · Updated April 2026
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 · 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 Wantirna
Is Wantirna safe?
Wantirna has a residential safety score of 81/100, 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 4,530 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Wantirna?
In Wantirna, the .
How far is Wantirna from Melbourne CBD?
Wantirna is about 23.5 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 82 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Wantirna?
Wantirna has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1073 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Wantirna?
Wantirna has a transport score of 50/100 and 46 bus stops.