Lower Plenty
Lower Plenty Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Lower Plenty 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
Lower Plenty Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Lower Plenty Schools
Nearby Top Schools 6
Catholic Ladies' College Ltd
Viewbank College
Montmorency Secondary College
Eltham High School
St Helena Secondary College
Templestowe College
Suburbs Near LOWER PLENTY
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📍 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.