Parkdale
Parkdale Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Parkdale 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
Parkdale Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Parkdale Schools
Nearby Top Schools 6
Mentone Grammar School
Mentone Girls' Grammar School
Kilbreda College
Mentone Girls Secondary College
Mordialloc College
St Bede's College
Suburbs Near PARKDALE
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📍 About Parkdale
PARKDALE is situated in South-Eastern Melbourne and home to 12,308 residents with a population density of 3,450 people per square kilometre, according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: The local property market has demonstrated strong growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $1.6M, representing a 72% increase over the past decade. Units have also performed well, reaching a median price of $0.8M with 53% growth over the same 10-year period.
Education: Families have access to quality educational options in the area, including the well-regarded Mentone Girls' Grammar School, which achieved a #24 ranking among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: Parkdale offers residents an exceptionally secure environment, with the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) recording a crime rate of 3,201 per 100,000 people. This represents just 0.47 times the Victorian average of 6,810, making it an extremely safe area.
Demographics: The suburb features a diverse community, with Chinese residents making up 2.60% of the population (approximately 320 people), representing a smaller but established Chinese community within the area.
Transport: Commuting to the city is convenient from Parkdale, located approximately 27.8km from the CBD with a typical 38-minute drive. The suburb is well-connected by public transport, served by a train station on both the Frankston line and Stony Point line.