Coburg
Coburg Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Coburg Safety
Crime Type Distribution Click category for details
Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Coburg Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Coburg Schools
Local Schools 3
Nearby Top Schools 6
Brunswick Secondary College
Preston High School
Thornbury High School
St John's College Preston
East Preston Islamic College
Northern College of the Arts and Technology
Suburbs Near COBURG
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📍 About Coburg
COBURG is a vibrant suburb situated in Northern Melbourne. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 26,574 residents across a compact area, creating a bustling community density of 3841 people/km².
Property: The local real estate market shows strong growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $1.2M, representing impressive growth of 62% over the past decade. Units offer a more accessible entry point at a median price of $0.6M.
Education: Families have access to quality schooling options locally. According to VCAA 2025 VCE results, the area is served by Coburg High School, which ranks #57 among public schools, while those seeking private education can consider Mercy College, ranked #169 among private schools.
Safety: Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 shows the suburb maintains reasonable safety levels with a crime rate of 8038 per 100,000 residents. While this sits at 1.18x the Victorian average of 6810, it remains close to Victorian average safety standards.
Demographics: The suburb hosts a diverse community, with Chinese residents comprising 3.50% of the population, representing approximately 930 people within a smaller Chinese community.
Transport: Coburg offers excellent connectivity to the city, positioned approximately 14.1km from the CBD with a convenient 25-minute drive. Public transport users benefit from the local train station on the Upfield line, providing direct access to Melbourne's rail network.