Foster Property & Rent
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Foster 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
Foster Community Overview
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📍 About Foster
FOSTER is a regional town located in Other Regional Victoria. The ABS 2021 Census recorded a population of 2,044 residents across the area, creating a population density of 18 people per square kilometre.
Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows Foster's median house price sits at $0.6M, representing substantial growth of 80% over the past 10 years.
Education: For secondary education, families can access Foster Secondary College, a local public school that achieved a ranking of #98 among public schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: Foster offers residents a notably safe environment, with Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 showing a crime rate of 5333 per 100,000 people. This represents just 0.78 times the Victorian average of 6810, making it a very safe area.
Demographics: The community has a modest Chinese population, with Chinese residents comprising 0.50% of the total population, approximately 10 people, representing a smaller Chinese community within the town.
Transport: Foster is positioned approximately 170.9km from the CBD, with the journey typically taking around 127 minutes by car. The town does not have access to a train station.