Wantirna South Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Wantirna South 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
Wantirna South Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Wantirna South Schools
Local Schools 3
Nearby Top Schools 6
Glen Waverley Secondary College
Wesley College
Highvale Secondary College
Emmaus College
Brentwood Secondary College
Wantirna College
Suburbs Near WANTIRNA SOUTH
Click to view suburb details
📍 About Wantirna South
WANTIRNA SOUTH sits in Eastern Melbourne, home to 20,754 residents at a density of 1466 people/km² according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: The local housing market shows strong performance, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $1.4M—an impressive 87% increase over the past decade. Unit prices remain more accessible at a median of $0.5M, though growth has been modest at 8% over 10 years.
Education: Families have access to quality private schooling through Waverley Christian College, which achieved a strong #35 ranking among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: The suburb maintains reasonable safety levels, with the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) recording a crime rate of 7319 per 100,000—slightly above the Victorian average of 6810 at 1.07x, placing it close to state-wide norms.
Demographics: The area features significant cultural diversity, with Chinese residents making up 28.70% of the population (approximately 5,956 people), creating a vibrant and substantial Chinese community.
Transport: Positioned approximately 37.4km from the CBD, Wantirna South offers a reasonable 31-minute drive to the city centre. While the suburb doesn't have its own train station, rail services are available in the neighbouring area.