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Melbourne 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
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📍 About Melbourne
MELBOURNE is situated in Inner Melbourne, with the ABS 2021 Census recording a population of 54,941 and a density of 8341 people/km².
Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median unit price at $0.6M, representing a 10% increase over the past 10 years.
Education: The area boasts excellent educational opportunities according to VCAA 2025 VCE results, including the top-ranked public selective school MacRobertson Girls High School (ranked #1 public) and the prestigious Melbourne Grammar School (ranked #5 private).
Safety: Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 indicates a crime rate of 33958 per 100,000, which is 4.99 times the Victorian average of 6810, placing this as a high crime area.
Demographics: The suburb has a significant Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 30.50% of the population (approximately 16,757 people), establishing it as one of Melbourne's major Chinese communities.
Transport: Melbourne offers exceptional connectivity, located just 0.9km from the CBD (5 minutes by car) with train stations serving multiple lines including alamein line|belgrave line|craigieburn line|cranbourne line|frankston line|stony point line|glen waverley line|hurstbridge line|lilydale line|mernda line|pakenham line|sandringham line|sunbury line|upfield line|williamstown line.