Whittlesea
VIC 3757 · Whittlesea
6,117 (2021) → 10,329 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Whittlesea is a high growth suburb in Whittlesea, VIC 3757, about 41km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $708K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 17/100, and is about 45km inland. Whittlesea has an overall score of 31/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 97/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.88%), Italy (1.23%), New Zealand (0.8%), South Africa (0.52%), Malta (0.43%)
Top languages: Italian (1.55%), Macedon (0.51%), Greek (0.41%), Arabic (0.28%), Mandarin (0.26%)
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 995 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1028
- Whittlesea Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 988
- Whittlesea Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 966
- Diamond Valley Special Developmental School - Whittlesea CampusCombined · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Upper Plenty Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8kmICSEA 998
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
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to 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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Whittlesea
Is Whittlesea safe?
Whittlesea 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 3,073 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Whittlesea?
In Whittlesea, the .
How far is Whittlesea from Melbourne CBD?
Whittlesea is about 41.4 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 136 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Whittlesea?
Whittlesea has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 994 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Whittlesea?
Whittlesea has a transport score of 17/100 and 25 bus stops.