Niddrie
Niddrie Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Niddrie 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
Niddrie Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Niddrie Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 6
Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School
Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School
St Columba's College
St Bernard's College
Buckley Park College
Essendon Keilor College
Suburbs Near NIDDRIE
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📍 About Niddrie
NIDDRIE is situated in Inner Melbourne and home to 5,901 residents with a population density of 3321 people/km², according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: The local housing market shows strong growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $1.4M, representing a 62% increase over the past decade. Units have also performed well, reaching a median price of $0.9M with 58% growth over the same 10-year period.
Education: Educational options include the well-regarded local public school Rosehill Secondary College, which ranks #80 among public schools according to VCAA 2025 VCE results. Families seeking private education can access nearby Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School, ranked #40 among private institutions.
Safety: Niddrie offers excellent safety credentials with a crime rate of 4050 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the Victorian average of 6810 (0.59x), making it a very safe area according to the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025).
Demographics: The suburb has a smaller Chinese community, with Chinese residents representing 3.20% of the population, or approximately 188 people.
Transport: Located approximately 17.8km from the CBD, Niddrie offers convenient access to the city centre with a 23-minute drive by car. While there's no train station directly in the suburb, rail services are available in the neighbouring area.