Hallam Secondary College

Hallam Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Hallam, in Melbourne's southeast. The school offers education from Year 7 to 12 and has approximately 500 students. As a public school, it operates on a zoned enrollment system, with specific zone information available through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median score is 24, with 0.70% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors including Chinese population percentage and community safety, AU Guide has given the school an overall rating of 24.10.

Looking at community composition, based on 2021 ABS census data, Hallam has a total population of 11,355 people, including 478 Chinese residents, representing 4.20% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The area's main ethnic groups are English (14.20%), Australian (13.66%), Indian (5.32%), Chinese (4.21%), and Scottish (3.12%).

Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Hallam's crime rate is 10,022 per 100,000 people, which is 1.47 times the Victorian average (6,810) and slightly above the state average. Parents are advised to research the specific situation thoroughly.

For property prices, based on Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $700,000, while the median apartment price is around $500,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $550 and $470 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $550 and $480 per week respectively.