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House Median
This Suburb $860,900
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
This Suburb $680,000
Melbourne Avg $590,597
Safety Index
Crime Rate 6,096
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 8.2%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 6
Train Access
Local Station Yes
Nearby Station Yes

Boronia Property & Rent

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2014-2024) | Rent data: LGA regional average (2025 Q1)

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$861K
House Growth
+70% 2014-2024
Unit Price
$680K
Unit Growth
+61% 2014-2024
3BR House
$595/week
2BR House
$513/week
3BR Unit
$583/week
2BR Unit
$500/week

Boronia Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Very Safe
Crime Rate 6,096 per 100,000 Below VIC average (6,810)
1,439
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 206 14.3%

Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety

B - Property Crime 898 62.4%

Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type

C - Drug Offences 102 7.1%

Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances

D - Public Order 63 4.4%

Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct

E - Justice Procedures 169 11.7%

Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court

F - Other Offences 1 0.1%

Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences

Boronia Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

23,607
Total Population
2,112
People/km² Density
8.2%
Chinese Population
Above Average

Main Ethnicities

1
English
8,320 people
35.2%
2
Aust
7,627 people
32.3%
3
Irish
2,244 people
9.5%
4
Scottish
2,160 people
9.2%
5
Chinese
1,934 people
8.2%

Transport

43.8 km
Distance to CBD
43 mins
Drive to CBD
58 mins
Transit to CBD
Has Station
Local train station

📍 About Boronia

BORONIA is situated in Eastern Melbourne, home to 23,607 residents with a population density of 2112 people/km² according to the ABS 2021 Census.

Property: The local property market shows strong growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $0.9M, representing a substantial 70% increase over the past decade. Units have also performed well, reaching a median of $0.7M with a 61% rise over the same 10-year period.

Education: Families have access to quality schooling options, with local public school Boronia K-12 College ranking #143 among public schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results. For those considering private education, nearby Waverley Christian College offers excellent academic standards, ranking #35 among private schools.

Safety: Residents enjoy a secure environment, with Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 showing a crime rate of 6096 per 100,000 people. This sits comfortably below the state benchmark at 0.90x the Victorian average of 6810, making it a safe area for families.

Demographics: The suburb reflects Melbourne's multicultural character, with Chinese residents making up 8.20% of the population (approximately 1,935 people), which aligns closely with the Victorian average.

Transport: Commuters benefit from convenient access to the city, with the CBD approximately 43.8km away, translating to a 43-minute drive. Public transport users can take advantage of the local train station on the Belgrave line.