Whittlesea Property & Rent
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Whittlesea 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
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📍 About Whittlesea
WHITTLESEA is located in Northern Melbourne. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 6,117 residents across the area, creating a population density of 58 people/km².
Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price has reached $0.7M, representing substantial growth of 87% over the past 10 years. Unit prices have also performed strongly, with a median of $0.5M after climbing 73% over the same decade.
Education: For secondary education, families have access to Whittlesea Secondary College, a local public school that achieved a ranking of #266 among public schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: The suburb enjoys excellent safety standards, with Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 showing a crime rate of 3760 per 100,000 residents. This represents just 0.55x the Victorian average of 6810, making it a very safe area for residents.
Demographics: The Chinese community in Whittlesea is relatively small, with Chinese residents comprising 0.70% of the population, or approximately 42 people.
Transport: Whittlesea sits approximately 58.7km from the CBD, with a typical car journey taking around 58 minutes. The suburb currently has no train station, making car travel the primary transport option for city commutes.