Fawkner
Fawkner Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Fawkner 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
Fawkner Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Fawkner Schools
Local Schools 2
Nearby Top Schools 6
Sirius College
Sirius College
Ilim College
Reservoir High School
Hume Central Secondary College
Penola Catholic College
Suburbs Near FAWKNER
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📍 About Fawkner
FAWKNER is situated in Northern Melbourne, with the ABS 2021 Census recording a population of 14,274 residents across a compact area, resulting in a density of 2729 people/km².
Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price at $0.8M, representing substantial growth of 76% over the past 10 years, while units are priced at a median of $0.6M, having increased 59% over the same period.
Education: The suburb's educational landscape features John Fawkner Secondary College as the local public option, ranked #233 among public schools according to VCAA 2025 VCE results, alongside Darul Ulum College of Victoria, which holds the #85 position among private schools.
Safety: Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 indicates a crime rate of 6067 per 100,000 residents, which sits comfortably below the Victorian average of 6810 at 0.89x the state rate, establishing Fawkner as a safe area.
Demographics: The Chinese community represents 1.40% of residents, totalling approximately 199 people, reflecting a smaller but present multicultural presence in the suburb.
Transport: Fawkner sits approximately 26.4km from the CBD, with a typical car journey taking 29 minutes, while public transport connectivity is provided through the train station on the Upfield line.