Lower Plenty

EN / 中文
House Median
This Suburb $1,207,500
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
This Suburb $684,000
Melbourne Avg $590,597
Safety Index
Crime Rate 2,473
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 4.4%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 0
Nearby Top Schools 6
Train Access
Local Station No
Nearby Station Yes

Lower Plenty 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
$1.2M
House Growth
+99% 2014-2024
Unit Price
$684K
Unit Growth
+0% 2014-2024
3BR House
$600/week
2BR House
$505/week
3BR Unit
$615/week
2BR Unit
$510/week

Lower Plenty Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Very Safe
Crime Rate 2,473 per 100,000 Below VIC average (6,810)
98
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 11 11.2%

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

B - Property Crime 64 65.3%

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

C - Drug Offences 1 1%

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

D - Public Order 4 4.1%

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

E - Justice Procedures 17 17.3%

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

F - Other Offences 1 1%

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

Lower Plenty Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

3,962
Total Population
581
People/km² Density
4.4%
Chinese Population
Near Average

Main Ethnicities

1
English
1,473 people
37.2%
2
Aust
1,280 people
32.3%
3
Irish
523 people
13.2%
4
Scottish
492 people
12.4%
5
Italian
434 people
11.0%

Transport

21.4 km
Distance to CBD
36 mins
Drive to CBD
79 mins
Transit to CBD
Nearby Station
In adjacent suburb

📍 About Lower Plenty

LOWER PLENTY is a Northern Melbourne suburb with a population of 3,962 and a density of 581 people per square kilometre, based on the ABS 2021 Census.

Property: The local property market shows strong performance according to Data Vic Q2 2025, with median house prices reaching $1.2M after impressive growth of 99% over the past decade. Units are more affordable with a median price of $0.7M.

Education: Educational opportunities include access to quality private schooling, with nearby Catholic Ladies' College Ltd achieving a strong ranking of #61 among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: Lower Plenty offers exceptional security for residents, with Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 showing a crime rate of 2473 per 100,000 people—just 0.36 times the Victorian average of 6810, making it an extremely safe area to live.

Demographics: The suburb has a modest Chinese community representing 4.40% of residents, which translates to approximately 174 people, indicating a smaller but present multicultural element.

Transport: Commuters face a journey of approximately 21.4km to the CBD, typically taking 36 minutes by car. While the suburb doesn't have its own train station, rail services are accessible in the neighbouring area.