Yarraville
VIC 3013 · Maribyrnong
15,636 (2021) → 16,144 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Yarraville is a high growth suburb in Maribyrnong, VIC 3013, about 7km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.15M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 99/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Yarraville has an overall score of 94/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 63/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3013 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.66%), New Zealand (2.3%), Vietnam (2.12%), Greece (1.82%), Italy (1.09%)
Top languages: Greek (4.17%), Vietnamese (2.94%), Italian (1.58%), Spanish (1.26%), Macedon (1.24%)
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 1072 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Yarraville West Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1153
- St Augustine's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1125
- Kingsville Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1118
- Wembley Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1112
- Yarraville Special Developmental SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1006
Nearby (within 10km)
- Corpus Christi SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1105
- St Margaret Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1122
- Spotswood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1117
- OakTree CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 966
- Western English Language School-Footscray CampusCombined · Government · 2km
- Footscray High School - Pilgrim CampusSecondary · Government · 2km
- Footscray City Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1125
- Newport Lakes Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1126
- Footscray Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1115
- Footscray High School - Barkly CampusSecondary · Government · 2.4km
- Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1126
- St John's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1136
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
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 · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Yarraville
Is Yarraville safe?
Yarraville 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 6,434 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Yarraville?
In Yarraville, the .
How far is Yarraville from Melbourne CBD?
Yarraville is about 7.1 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 22 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Yarraville?
Yarraville has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1103 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Yarraville?
Yarraville has a transport score of 99/100 and 87 bus stops.