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Princes Hill

Inner Melbourne
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House Median
This Suburb $1,800,000
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
No data available
Safety Index
Crime Rate 10,424
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 3.1%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 1
Train Access
Local Station No
Nearby Station Yes

Princes Hill Property & Rent

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2014-2024) | Rent data: LGA regional average (2025 Q1)

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$1.8M
House Growth
+42% 2014-2024
Unit Price
No data
Unit Growth
No data
3BR House
$1,000/week
2BR House
$750/week
3BR Unit
$1,000/week
2BR Unit
$700/week

Princes Hill Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Use Caution
Crime Rate 10,424 per 100,000 Above VIC average (6,810)
209
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 19 9.1%

Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety

B - Property Crime 166 79.4%

Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type

C - Drug Offences 6 2.9%

Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances

D - Public Order 7 3.3%

Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct

E - Justice Procedures 11 5.3%

Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court

F - Other Offences 0 0%

Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences

Princes Hill Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

2,005
Total Population
4,627
People/km² Density
3.1%
Chinese Population
Near Average

Main Ethnicities

1
English
680 people
33.9%
2
Aust
497 people
24.8%
3
Irish
375 people
18.7%
4
Italian
269 people
13.4%
5
Scottish
266 people
13.3%

Transport

5.3 km
Distance to CBD
19 mins
Drive to CBD
27 mins
Transit to CBD
Nearby Station
In adjacent suburb

Princes Hill Schools

VCE data: © VCAA (2025)

Local Schools 1

77.4 Score

Princes Hill Secondary College

Public Co-ed

Nearby Top Schools 1

69.3 Score

Brunswick Secondary College

Public Co-ed Brunswick

Suburbs Near PRINCES HILL

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2024) | 3 nearby suburbs
BRUNSWICK
$1.3M House
$604K Unit
BRUNSWICK EAST
$1.3M House
$535K Unit
CARLTON NORTH
$1.8M House
$782K Unit

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📍 About Princes Hill

PRINCES HILL is situated in Inner Melbourne, home to 2,005 residents living at a density of 4627 people/km² according to ABS 2021 Census data.

Property: The local housing market shows strength with a median house price of $1.8M, representing substantial growth of 42% over the past decade, as reported by Data Vic Q2 2025.

Education: Families have access to quality local education through Princes Hill Secondary College, which achieved a strong #19 ranking among public schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: Crime statistics from the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) indicate a rate of 10424 per 100,000 residents, which sits at 1.53x the Victorian average of 6810, placing the area slightly above average for crime levels.

Demographics: The suburb features a modest Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 3.10% of the population, representing approximately 62 individuals.

Transport: Residents enjoy convenient access to the city centre, located approximately 5.3km away with a 19-minute drive time, while train services are available from stations in neighbouring areas.