Rowville Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Rowville 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
Rowville Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Rowville Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 6
Caulfield Grammar School
Mazenod College
St Joseph's College
Wellington Secondary College
Gleneagles Secondary College
Maranatha Christian School
Suburbs Near ROWVILLE
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📍 About Rowville
ROWVILLE is situated in Eastern Melbourne and home to 33,571 residents across a density of 1542 people/km², 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 $1.1M, representing a 71% increase over the past decade. Units have performed even better, with a median price of $0.7M after rising 78% over the same 10-year period.
Education: Families have access to quality schooling options, including the local public Rowville Secondary College, which ranks #238 among public schools according to VCAA 2025 VCE results. For private education, nearby Caulfield Grammar School offers excellent academic standards, ranking #32 among private schools.
Safety: Rowville stands out as a very safe community, with the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) recording a crime rate of 3494 per 100,000 residents. This represents just 0.51x the Victorian average of 6810, making it well below state-wide crime levels.
Demographics: The suburb enjoys cultural diversity, with Chinese residents making up 13.40% of the population—approximately 4,498 people—representing a moderate Chinese presence in the community.
Transport: Located approximately 31.0km from the CBD, Rowville offers a manageable 31-minute drive to the city center. While the suburb doesn't have its own train station, rail services are available in the neighbouring area.