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Westmeadows

VIC 3049 · Hume

6,502 (2021) → 6,541 est. (2025) · High Growth

65
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

6,502
Population
$722K
Median house (2024)
63
Safety score
62
Transport score

Westmeadows is a high growth suburb in Hume, VIC 3049, about 17km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $722K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 62/100, and is about 18km inland. Westmeadows has an overall score of 65/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 63/100.

16.6 km
To Melbourne CBD
18.1 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
2.5 km
To nearest station

Demographics

6,502
Population
39
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,564
vs NSW median-15.5%
Bachelor degree or higher29.6%
Born in Australia66.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,860 / 20 / 539

Top countries of birth: Italy (3.09%), England (1.88%), Turkey (1.51%), India (1.31%), Sri Lanka (1.15%)

Top languages: Arabic (5.52%), Italian (4.03%), Turkish (2.89%), Greek (2.06%), Urdu (0.98%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$722K+0.3%
Median house (2024)
$594K+8.9%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

63
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

24
Break & enter dwelling369/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
31
Motor vehicle theft477/100k
32
Domestic assault492/100k
2
Robbery31/100k
15
Non-domestic assault231/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 388 (all categories, latest year)5,967 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

59

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

144
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1024 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Westmeadows Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 998

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Gladstone Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 994
  • Gladstone Park Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1000
  • Collingwood English Language School-Broadmeadows CampusCombined · Government · 1.6km
  • Gladstone Views Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1003
  • Broadmeadows Special Developmental School-Sorrento Street CampusCombined · Government · 1.7km
  • Hume Central Secondary College-Dimboola Road CampusSecondary · Government · 1.8km
  • Broadmeadows Valley Primary School Meadowfair North CampusPrimary · Government · 1.9km
  • Broadmeadows Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 912
  • School of the Good ShepherdPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1043
  • Hume Central Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 900
  • Hume Valley School-Tanderrum Way CampusCombined · Government · 2km
  • Broadmeadows Special Developmental SchoolCombined · Government · 2kmICSEA 969

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

62
38Bus
CBD commute (est.)62 min (bus)
Nearest train stationBroadmeadows Railway (2.5 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

26.0°C
Summer max
13.5°C
Winter max
530mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

61 in suburbSupermarkets
107 in suburbCafes/Rest.
4928 in suburbParks
2812 in suburbPlaygrounds
24136 in suburbPools
50 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
91 in suburbGPs
30 in suburbPharmacies
72 in suburbChildcare
31 in suburbLibraries
10011 in suburbSports fields
1Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalThe Northern Hospital (11.0 km)
Nearest vet2.3 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (4.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

61

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

5
Gyms
5
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
100
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

76

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

49
Parks
1
Nature reserves
70
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

38

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
1
Museums
0
Galleries
3
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

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

39

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

3
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.46
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

30

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

2
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services4
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 4 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.62

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate0.15%
Projected population 204110,516
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Attwood$715K48transportGladstone Park$683K75transportJacana$573K85transportMeadow Heights$565K78transportTullamarine$700K74transportBroadmeadows$530K99transport

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Frequently asked questions about Westmeadows

Is Westmeadows safe?

Westmeadows has a residential safety score of 63/100, 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 5,967 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Westmeadows?

In Westmeadows, the .

How far is Westmeadows from Melbourne CBD?

Westmeadows is about 16.6 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 62 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Westmeadows?

Westmeadows has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 998 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Westmeadows?

Westmeadows has a transport score of 62/100 and 38 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.