Wheelers Hill
VIC 3150 · Monash
20,652 (2021) → 21,075 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Wheelers Hill is a moderate growth suburb in Monash, VIC 3150, about 22km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.48M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 9 schools, a transport score of 57/100, and is about 14km inland. Wheelers Hill has an overall score of 71/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 85/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (11.77%), India (4.05%), Malaysia (3.84%), Sri Lanka (3.54%), England (2.17%)
Top languages: Mandarin (15.45%), Cantonese (4.69%), Greek (4.47%), Italian (2.42%), Sinhal (2.14%)
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 1061 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Wheelers Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1147
- Good Shepherd SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1138
- Jells Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1136
- Brandon Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1120
- St Justin's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1092
- Monash Special Developmental SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1067
- Waverley Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1057
- Wheelers Hill Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1030
- Caulfield Grammar School - Wheelers Hill CampusCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Brentwood Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1086
- Mazenod CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1080
- Glen Waverley South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1064
- Albany Rise Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1012
- Cheshire SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 1060
- Mount View Primary School-Mount View Deaf FacilityPrimary · Government · 2.7km
- Mount View Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1145
- Mulgrave Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1075
- Glenallen SchoolCombined · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1049
- St Leonard's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1143
- Wellington Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 998
- St John Vianney's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.7kmICSEA 1044
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
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
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Wheelers Hill
Is Wheelers Hill safe?
Wheelers Hill has a residential safety score of 85/100, 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 2,465 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Wheelers Hill?
In Wheelers Hill, the .
How far is Wheelers Hill from Melbourne CBD?
Wheelers Hill is about 22.3 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 79 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Wheelers Hill?
Wheelers Hill has 9 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1098 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Wheelers Hill?
Wheelers Hill has a transport score of 57/100 and 105 bus stops.