Viewbank
Viewbank Property & Rent
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Viewbank 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 Viewbank
VIEWBANK is a Northern Melbourne suburb with a population of 7,030 and a density of 1546 people/km², according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: The local property market shows strong growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $1.1M (representing a 66% increase over 10 years) and a median unit price of $0.8M (up 44% over the same period).
Education: Educational opportunities include the well-performing local public school Viewbank College, which ranks #26 among public schools according to VCAA 2025 VCE results. The nearby private school Our Lady of Mercy College holds a #64 ranking among private schools.
Safety: Viewbank offers exceptional safety for residents, with the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) recording a crime rate of just 1735 per 100,000 - significantly lower at 0.25x the Victorian average of 6810, making it an extremely safe area.
Demographics: The suburb has a moderate Chinese presence, with Chinese residents representing 13.90% of the population (approximately 977 people).
Transport: Located approximately 19.1km from the CBD, Viewbank offers a 33-minute drive to the city centre. While there's no direct train station in the suburb, rail services are accessible from the neighbouring area.