Parkville
Parkville Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Parkville 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
Parkville Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Parkville Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 6
MacRobertson Girls High School
Melbourne Grammar School
Wesley College
St Aloysius College
Mount Alexander Year 7-12 College
Brunswick Secondary College
Suburbs Near PARKVILLE
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📍 About Parkville
PARKVILLE is situated in Inner Melbourne, home to 7,074 residents with a population density of 1769 people/km² according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: The local property market shows median house prices at $2.0M, reflecting a 14% increase over the past decade, while median unit prices sit at $0.5M with a more modest 3% growth over 10 years, based on Data Vic Q2 2025 figures.
Education: The area offers strong educational options, with University High School serving as the local public school and achieving a #32 ranking among public institutions, while the prestigious Melbourne Grammar School ranks #5 among private schools nearby, according to VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 indicates a crime rate of 14461 per 100,000 residents, which is 2.12 times the Victorian average of 6810, placing it above the state average for crime.
Demographics: The suburb features a moderate Chinese community presence, with Chinese residents making up 13.20% of the population (approximately 933 people).
Transport: Located approximately 7.1km from the CBD with a 16-minute drive time, Parkville benefits from convenient public transport access via a train station on the Upfield line.