Ilim College

Ilim College is a private co-educational school located in Hadfield, in Melbourne's northern suburbs, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 2,800 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median score is 30, with 9.60% of students achieving scores above 40. As a private school, fees are relatively high, and popular schools typically require families to join waiting lists several years in advance, so families interested in enrollment are advised to contact the school early to understand the application process.

The school is situated in the Broadmeadows area, which according to 2021 ABS census data has a total population of 12,524 people, including 211 Chinese residents representing just 1.70% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The area's main ethnic groups include Australian (13.40%), British (10.94%), Lebanese (9.97%), Indian (3.30%), and Irish (2.33%).

From a community safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Broadmeadows has a crime rate of 23,251 per 100,000 people, which is 3.41 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly higher than the state average, and parents are advised to consider this carefully. Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $600,000, with apartments at around $500,000. For rentals, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $500 and $460 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $510 and $450 per week respectively.

Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this area a comprehensive score of 70.90 points.