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Watsonia

Northern Melbourne
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House Median
This Suburb $941,000
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
This Suburb $682,000
Melbourne Avg $590,597
Safety Index
Crime Rate 6,521
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 5.2%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 6
Train Access
Local Station Yes
Nearby Station Yes

Watsonia Property & Rent

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2014-2024) | Rent data: LGA regional average (2025 Q1)

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$941K
House Growth
+80% 2014-2024
Unit Price
$682K
Unit Growth
+66% 2014-2024
3BR House
$600/week
2BR House
$505/week
3BR Unit
$615/week
2BR Unit
$510/week

Watsonia Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Very Safe
Crime Rate 6,521 per 100,000 Below VIC average (6,810)
349
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 49 14%

Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety

B - Property Crime 232 66.5%

Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type

C - Drug Offences 11 3.2%

Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances

D - Public Order 12 3.4%

Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct

E - Justice Procedures 45 12.9%

Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court

F - Other Offences 0 0%

Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences

Watsonia Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

5,352
Total Population
2,326
People/km² Density
5.2%
Chinese Population
Near Average

Main Ethnicities

1
Aust
1,833 people
34.3%
2
English
1,801 people
33.7%
3
Irish
722 people
13.5%
4
Scottish
540 people
10.1%
5
Italian
380 people
7.1%

Transport

38.9 km
Distance to CBD
37 mins
Drive to CBD
52 mins
Transit to CBD
Has Station
Local train station

Watsonia Schools

VCE data: © VCAA (2025)

Local Schools 1

67.8 Score

Loyola College

Private Co-ed

Nearby Top Schools 6

72.3 Score

Northside Christian College

Private Co-ed Bundoora
67.1 Score

Parade College

Private Co-ed Bundoora
48.8 Score

Greensborough Secondary College

Public Co-ed Greensborough
43.8 Score

Macleod College

Public Co-ed Macleod
33.2 Score

Bundoora Secondary College

Public Co-ed Bundoora
31.5 Score

Charles La Trobe P-12 College

Public Co-ed Macleod

Suburbs Near WATSONIA

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2024) | 4 nearby suburbs
BUNDOORA
$866K House
$444K Unit
GREENSBOROUGH
$1.0M House
$746K Unit
MACLEOD
$1.1M House
$819K Unit
WATSONIA NORTH
$864K House
- Unit

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📍 About Watsonia

WATSONIA is situated in Northern Melbourne and home to 5,352 residents with a population density of 2326 people/km², according to the ABS 2021 Census.

Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows strong growth in the local property market, with median house prices reaching $0.9M (up 80% over 10 years) and median unit prices at $0.7M (up 66% over 10 years).

Education: The area is served by Loyola College, a local private school ranked #130 among private schools according to VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 indicates Watsonia is a safe area, with a crime rate of 6521 per 100,000 residents—0.96x the Victorian average of 6810.

Demographics: The suburb has a Chinese population of 5.20% (approximately 278 residents), which aligns closely with the Victorian average.

Transport: Watsonia is located approximately 38.9km from the CBD, with a 37-minute drive by car. The suburb benefits from a train station on the Hurstbridge line.