Sassafras Property & Rent
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Sassafras 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
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📍 About Sassafras
SASSAFRAS is nestled in Melbourne's Interface region, home to 970 residents according to the ABS 2021 Census, with a population density of 241 people per square kilometre.
Property: The local housing market shows strong performance, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $0.9M, representing impressive growth of 69% over the past 10 years.
Education: Educational options include the local public school Sherbrooke Community School, which achieved a ranking of #275 among public schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: Residents enjoy exceptional peace of mind in this extremely safe area, with the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) recording a crime rate of just 2577 per 100,000 people—significantly lower at 0.38x the Victorian average of 6810.
Demographics: The suburb hosts a smaller Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 2.00% of the population, representing approximately 19 people.
Transport: While there's no local train station, Sassafras sits approximately 44.6km from the CBD, with typical car journey times of around 50 minutes.