PRESTON普雷斯顿

House Median
Local$1,230,000
Melbourne Median$1,083,043
Unit Median
Local$523,800
Melbourne Median$590,597
Safety Index
Local Crime Rate15,951
VIC Average6,810
Chinese %
Local7.1%
VIC Average6.6%
VCE Schools
Local4
Nearby6
Train Lines
Local Station Yes
Nearby Station Yes

PRESTON Property & Rent

Price data: © State Government of Victoria | Rent data: LGA average

PRESTON median house price is $1.23M, with +72% growth over 10 years, 14% above Melbourne median, unit median $524K.

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$1,230,000
House Growth
+72%2014-2024
Unit Price
$523,800
Unit Growth
+39%2014-2024
3BR House
$665/wk
2BR House
$600/wk
3BR Unit
$660/wk
2BR Unit
$530/wk

PRESTON Safety Index

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)

Crime rate of 15,951 per 100k residents, 134% above the VIC average. Safety awareness recommended.

Caution Advised
Crime rate 15,951 per 100kAbove VIC average (6,810)
5,390
Total Annual Offences

Crime DistributionClick to view details

PRESTON Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Total population of 33,790, 7.1% Chinese residents, above VIC average.

Population Overview

33,790
Total Population
2,962
/km² Density
7.1%
Chinese %
Above Average

Top Ethnicities

1
English
8,093 people
23.9%
2
Aust
7,262 people
21.5%
3
Italian
4,294 people
12.7%
4
Irish
3,717 people
11.0%
5
Greek
3,023 people
8.9%

Transport

18.4 km
To CBD
32 min
Drive to CBD
39 min
Transit to CBD
Has Station
Local station
Train Lines:
Mernda line

PRESTON Overview

PRESTON is situated in Northern Melbourne and home to 33,790 residents, creating a bustling community with a density of 2962 people/km² according to the ABS 2021 Census.

Property: The local housing market shows strong growth momentum, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting median house prices at $1.2M, representing a substantial 72% increase over the past decade. Unit prices have also performed well, reaching a median of $0.5M with 39% growth over the same 10-year period.

Education: Families have access to quality educational options, including the well-regarded Preston High School, which ranks #60 among public schools according to VCAA 2025 VCE results. Private school families can consider St John's College Preston, ranked #182 among private institutions.

Safety: The area experiences higher crime levels than the state average, with the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) recording a crime rate of 15951 per 100,000 residents—2.34 times the Victorian average of 6810.

Demographics: The community reflects Melbourne's multicultural character, with Chinese residents making up 7.10% of the population (approximately 2,399 people), aligning closely with the broader Victorian demographic profile.

Transport: Preston offers convenient access to Melbourne's CBD, located approximately 18.4km away with a 32-minute drive time. Public transport users benefit from the local train station on the Mernda line, providing direct rail connections to the city.

PRESTON FAQ

According to Data Vic Q2 2025, PRESTON has a median house price of $1.2M, up 72% over 10 years, and median unit price of $0.5M, up 39% over 10 years. Solid price growth shows good investment potential.