Thomastown Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Thomastown Safety
Crime Type Distribution Click category for details
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
Thomastown Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Thomastown Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 6
Northside Christian College
Parade College
Darul Ulum College of Victoria
Reservoir High School
Lalor Secondary College
Bundoora Secondary College
Suburbs Near THOMASTOWN
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📍 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.