The Basin

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House Median
This Suburb $875,000
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
No data available
Safety Index
Crime Rate 4,025
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 2.1%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 0
Nearby Top Schools 1
Train Access
Local Station No
Nearby Station Yes

The Basin 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
$875K
House Growth
+90% 2014-2024
Unit Price
No data
Unit Growth
No data
3BR House
$595/week
2BR House
$513/week
3BR Unit
$583/week
2BR Unit
$500/week

The Basin Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Very Safe
Crime Rate 4,025 per 100,000 Below VIC average (6,810)
181
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 20 11%

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

B - Property Crime 128 70.7%

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

C - Drug Offences 8 4.4%

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

D - Public Order 6 3.3%

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

E - Justice Procedures 19 10.5%

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

The Basin Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

4,497
Total Population
782
People/km² Density
2.1%
Chinese Population
Near Average

Main Ethnicities

1
English
1,947 people
43.3%
2
Aust
1,711 people
38.1%
3
Scottish
547 people
12.2%
4
Irish
494 people
11.0%
5
German
312 people
6.9%

Transport

46.3 km
Distance to CBD
44 mins
Drive to CBD
75 mins
Transit to CBD
Nearby Station
In adjacent suburb

The Basin Schools

VCE data: © VCAA (2025)

Suburbs Near THE BASIN

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2024) | 2 nearby suburbs

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📍 About The Basin

THE BASIN is situated in Eastern Melbourne, home to 4,497 residents with a population density of 782 people per square kilometre according to the ABS 2021 Census.

Property: The median house price stands at $0.9M based on Data Vic Q2 2025 figures, representing a substantial 90% increase over the past decade.

Education: The area does not have any secondary schools within its boundaries.

Safety: Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 shows a crime rate of 4025 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower at 0.59 times the Victorian average of 6810, making this a very safe neighbourhood.

Demographics: The Chinese community represents 2.10% of the population with approximately 94 residents, indicating a smaller but present multicultural presence.

Transport: Located approximately 46.3km from the CBD with a 44-minute drive by car, while the nearest train station is situated in a neighbouring area.