Skye
Skye Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Skye 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
Skye Community Overview
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Skye Schools
Suburbs Near SKYE
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📍 About Skye
SKYE is situated in the Mornington Peninsula, home to 8,088 residents with a population density of 486 people per square kilometre, according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: The local housing market shows strong growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $0.8M, representing an 89% increase over the past 10 years. Units have also performed well, with a median price of $0.6M after growing 69% over the same period.
Education: Families have access to quality private education through nearby Cornish College, which achieved a ranking of #137 among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: Skye enjoys excellent safety credentials, with the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) recording a crime rate of 4216 per 100,000 residents—significantly lower at 0.62x the Victorian average of 6810, making it a very safe area for families.
Demographics: The suburb maintains a diverse community, with Chinese residents representing 1.50% of the population (approximately 121 residents), forming a smaller but established Chinese community.
Transport: Located approximately 49.2km from the CBD, Skye offers a 43-minute drive to Melbourne's centre. While the suburb doesn't have its own train station, rail services are available in neighbouring areas for those preferring public transport.