Westmeadows
Westmeadows Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Westmeadows 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
Westmeadows Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Westmeadows Schools
Nearby Top Schools 6
Sirius College
Sirius College
Ilim College
St Mary's Coptic Orthodox College
Gladstone Park Secondary College
Hume Central Secondary College
Suburbs Near WESTMEADOWS
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📍 About Westmeadows
WESTMEADOWS is situated in Northern Melbourne, home to 6,502 residents with a population density of 1342 people/km² according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: The local housing market shows strong growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $0.7M, representing a 60% increase over the past decade. Units have performed similarly well, with a median price of $0.6M after rising 58% over the same 10-year period.
Education: Families in the area have access to quality schooling options, including the well-regarded Sirius College, a private institution ranked #80 among private schools according to VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: Westmeadows offers residents peace of mind with a crime rate of 6029 per 100,000 people, which sits comfortably below the Victorian average of 6810 (0.89x the state average), making it a safe area according to Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025.
Demographics: The suburb has a modest Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 2.10% of the population, representing approximately 136 people.
Transport: Located approximately 23.2km from the CBD, Westmeadows offers a reasonable 28-minute drive to the city centre. While there isn't a train station within the suburb itself, rail services are available in the neighbouring area.