Waterways
Waterways Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Waterways 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
Waterways Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Waterways Schools
Nearby Top Schools 6
Haileybury College
Haileybury College
Sirius College
Mt Hira College
Lighthouse Christian College
Cornish College
Suburbs Near WATERWAYS
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📍 About Waterways
WATERWAYS is a suburb situated in South-Eastern Melbourne. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 2,422 residents across the area, creating a density of 1429 people/km².
Property: The local housing market shows strong growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $1.6M, representing a substantial 77% increase over the past 10 years.
Education: Families have access to quality education options, with nearby private school Haileybury College achieving a strong #2 ranking among private schools according to VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: Waterways offers exceptional security for residents, with the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) recording a crime rate of 2684 per 100,000 people—just 0.39x the Victorian average of 6810, making it an extremely safe area.
Demographics: The community features a moderate Chinese presence, with Chinese residents representing 18.00% of the population (approximately 435 people).
Transport: The suburb is positioned approximately 41.1km from the CBD, with typical car journey times of around 37 minutes. Public transport options are limited as there is no train station in the immediate area.