Thomastown

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House Median
This Suburb $755,000
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
This Suburb $560,000
Melbourne Avg $590,597
Safety Index
Crime Rate 10,927
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 5.4%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 6
Train Access
Local Station Yes
Nearby Station Yes

Thomastown 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
$755K
House Growth
+71% 2014-2024
Unit Price
$560K
Unit Growth
+72% 2014-2024
3BR House
$520/week
2BR House
$463/week
3BR Unit
$510/week
2BR Unit
$450/week

Thomastown Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Use Caution
Crime Rate 10,927 per 100,000 Above VIC average (6,810)
2,211
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 290 13.1%

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

B - Property Crime 1,612 72.9%

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

C - Drug Offences 77 3.5%

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

D - Public Order 54 2.4%

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

E - Justice Procedures 175 7.9%

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

F - Other Offences 3 0.1%

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

Thomastown Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

20,234
Total Population
1,372
People/km² Density
5.4%
Chinese Population
Near Average

Main Ethnicities

1
Italian
2,798 people
13.8%
2
Aust
2,304 people
11.4%
3
English
1,945 people
9.6%
4
Macedonian
1,899 people
9.4%
5
Greek
1,547 people
7.7%

Transport

31.1 km
Distance to CBD
33 mins
Drive to CBD
45 mins
Transit to CBD
Has Station
Local train station

📍 About Thomastown

THOMASTOWN is located in Northern Melbourne. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 20,234 residents across the suburb, creating a population density of 1372 people/km².

Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows strong growth in the local property market, with the median house price reaching $0.8M (representing a 71% increase over 10 years) and median unit price at $0.6M (up 72% over 10 years).

Education: Local schooling options include the public Thomastown Secondary College, which ranks #234 among public schools according to VCAA 2025 VCE results. Families also have access to the nearby private Darul Ulum College of Victoria, ranked #85 among private schools.

Safety: Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 indicates a crime rate of 10927 per 100,000 residents, which is 1.60 times the Victorian average of 6810, placing the suburb slightly above average for crime levels.

Demographics: The suburb's cultural diversity includes Chinese residents who make up 5.40% of the population (approximately 1,092 people), a figure that sits close to the Victorian average.

Transport: Thomastown sits approximately 31.1km from the CBD, with a typical driving time of 33 minutes by car. The suburb benefits from its own train station on the Mernda line, providing direct rail access to the city.