Watsonia North
VIC 3087 · Banyule
3,799 (2021) → 3,880 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Watsonia North is a moderate growth suburb in Banyule, VIC 3087, about 17km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $914K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 80/100, and is about 21km inland. Watsonia North has an overall score of 81/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 97/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (2.53%), Italy (2.34%), England (1.92%), Greece (1.66%), India (1.58%)
Top languages: Italian (3.47%), Mandarin (2.84%), Greek (2.66%), Macedon (1.26%), Cantonese (1.24%)
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:
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 1061 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Watsonia North Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1080
Nearby (within 10km)
- Loyola CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1051
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1106
- Concord SchoolCombined · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1007
- Watsonia Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1012
- Concord School-Concord Junior CampusPrimary · Government · 1.2km
- Greensborough Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1079
- Greensborough Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1014
- Parade CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1076
- Indie School GreensboroughSecondary · Independent · 2km
- Bundoora Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1049
- Apollo Parkways Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1094
- Bundoora Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1027
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
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Watsonia North
Is Watsonia North safe?
Watsonia North has a residential safety score of 97/100, 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 2,080 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Watsonia North?
In Watsonia North, the .
How far is Watsonia North from Melbourne CBD?
Watsonia North is about 16.9 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 63 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Watsonia North?
Watsonia North has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1080 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Watsonia North?
Watsonia North has a transport score of 80/100 and 22 bus stops.