Wonga Park
VIC 3115 · Manningham
3,843 (2021) → 3,861 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Wonga Park is a moderate growth suburb in Manningham, VIC 3115, about 28km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.26M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 24/100, and is about 30km inland. Wonga Park has an overall score of 47/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 79/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.63%), China (0.94%), South Africa (0.65%), Germany (0.62%), New Zealand (0.62%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.28%), Greek (0.62%), Italian (0.62%), German (0.34%), Cantonese (0.21%)
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 1057 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Wonga Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1087
Nearby (within 10km)
- Yarra Road Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1050
- Village SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.8kmICSEA 1064
- Chirnside Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1032
- Oxley Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 4.3kmICSEA 1111
- Blackburn English Language School-Maroondah CampusCombined · Government · 4.4km
- Croydon Hills Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1089
- Warranwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1094
- Donvale Christian College - Hall Road CampusCombined · Independent · 4.8km
- Warrandyte Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 1118
- Melbourne Rudolf Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 5kmICSEA 1093
- Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 5.2kmICSEA 1139
- Manchester Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 970
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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
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
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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 Wonga Park
Is Wonga Park safe?
Wonga Park 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 1,405 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Wonga Park?
In Wonga Park, the .
How far is Wonga Park from Melbourne CBD?
Wonga Park is about 28.3 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 97 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Wonga Park?
Wonga Park has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1087 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Wonga Park?
Wonga Park has a transport score of 24/100 and 30 bus stops.