Craigieburn
Craigieburn Property & Rent
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Craigieburn Safety
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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
Craigieburn Community Overview
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Craigieburn Schools
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Suburbs Near CRAIGIEBURN
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📍 About Craigieburn
CRAIGIEBURN is located in Northern Melbourne. The ABS 2021 Census recorded a population of 65,178 residents, creating a density of 1839 people per square kilometre.
Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price sits at $0.7M, representing substantial growth of 82% over the past decade, while median unit prices are $0.5M.
Education: VCAA 2025 VCE results highlight Mount Ridley P-12 College as the area's leading public school, ranking #208 among public institutions. For private education, nearby Hume Anglican Grammar offers strong academic performance at #89 in the private school rankings.
Safety: The Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) reports a crime rate of 5258 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the Victorian average of 6810 (0.77x), establishing Craigieburn as a very safe area for families.
Demographics: The suburb hosts a smaller Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 1.30% of the population, totalling approximately 847 people.
Transport: Positioned approximately 40.1km from the CBD, Craigieburn offers a 41-minute car journey to the city centre. The suburb benefits from its own train station on the Craigieburn line, providing convenient rail access to Melbourne.