Nunawading
Nunawading Property & Rent
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Nunawading 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
Nunawading Community Overview
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Suburbs Near NUNAWADING
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📍 About Nunawading
NUNAWADING is situated in Eastern Melbourne and houses a population of 12,413 residents across a density of 2,444 people per square kilometre, according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: The local property market shows strong growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $1.2M, representing a 60% increase over the past decade. Units have performed even better, reaching a median price of $0.8M after climbing 65% over the same 10-year period.
Education: Educational options in the area include Nunawading Christian College - Secondary, a private institution that achieved a ranking of #108 among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: Residents benefit from a relatively secure environment, with the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) recording a crime rate of 5,494 per 100,000 people. This figure sits at 0.81 times the Victorian average of 6,810, confirming Nunawading as a safe area.
Demographics: The suburb features a substantial Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 21.00% of the population, totalling approximately 2,606 people.
Transport: Nunawading offers convenient access to Melbourne's CBD, located approximately 24.8km away with a typical driving time of 31 minutes. Public transport users can take advantage of the local train station, which services both the Belgrave and Lilydale lines.