Wantirna Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Wantirna 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
Wantirna Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Wantirna Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 6
Yarra Valley Grammar
Waverley Christian College
St Andrews Christian College
The Knox School
Vermont Secondary College
Emmaus College
Suburbs Near WANTIRNA
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📍 About Wantirna
WANTIRNA is situated in Eastern Melbourne and home to 14,237 residents across a compact area, creating a density of 1,724 people per square kilometre according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: The local housing market has shown strong growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting median house prices at $1.2M, representing a substantial 63% increase over the past decade. Units have also performed well, with a median price of $0.7M following a 52% rise over the same 10-year period.
Education: Families have access to quality schooling options, with local public school Wantirna College achieving a solid ranking of #121 among public schools, while nearby private option Yarra Valley Grammar holds an impressive #16 ranking among private schools, according to VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: Residents enjoy excellent security, with the Crime Statistics Agency reporting in September 2025 that the area's crime rate of 5,071 per 100,000 sits well below the Victorian average of 6,810 (0.74x the state average), making it a very safe neighbourhood.
Demographics: The suburb features a significant multicultural presence, with Chinese residents making up 23.40% of the population (approximately 3,331 people), contributing to a large and vibrant Chinese community.
Transport: Located approximately 40.1km from the CBD, Wantirna offers a reasonable 33-minute drive to the city centre, while train access is available through stations in neighbouring areas.