Watsonia
VIC 3087 · Banyule
5,352 (2021) → 5,466 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Watsonia is a moderate growth suburb in Banyule, VIC 3087, about 16km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $944K is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 98/100, and is about 19km inland. Watsonia has an overall score of 88/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 79/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (2.19%), England (2.02%), India (1.87%), New Zealand (1.2%), Malaysia (1.03%)
Top languages: Mandarin (3.03%), Italian (1.4%), Cantonese (1.33%), Greek (0.75%), Persian ED (0.75%)
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1069 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Loyola CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1051
- Watsonia Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1012
- Concord School-Concord Junior CampusPrimary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Greensborough Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 1014
- Watsonia North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1080
- Concord SchoolCombined · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1007
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1106
- Greensborough Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1079
- Watsonia Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1097
- Bundoora Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1049
- Macleod CollegeCombined · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1055
- Streeton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1063
- Bundoora Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1027
- Indie School GreensboroughSecondary · Independent · 2km
- Ivanhoe Grammar School - University CampusCombined · Independent · 2.5km
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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
Is Watsonia safe?
Watsonia 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 6,259 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Watsonia?
In Watsonia, the .
How far is Watsonia from Melbourne CBD?
Watsonia is about 15.6 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 39 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Watsonia?
Watsonia has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1032 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Watsonia?
Watsonia has a transport score of 98/100 and 28 bus stops.