SASSAFRAS萨萨福

SASSAFRAS is nestled in Melbourne's Interface region, home to 970 residents according to the ABS 2021 Census, with a population density of 241 people per square kilometre.

Property: The local housing market shows strong performance, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $0.9M, representing impressive growth of 69% over the past 10 years.

Education: Educational options include the local public school Sherbrooke Community School, which achieved a ranking of #275 among public schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: Residents enjoy exceptional peace of mind in this extremely safe area, with the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) recording a crime rate of just 2577 per 100,000 people—significantly lower at 0.38x the Victorian average of 6810.

Demographics: The suburb hosts a smaller Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 2.00% of the population, representing approximately 19 people.

Transport: While there's no local train station, Sassafras sits approximately 44.6km from the CBD, with typical car journey times of around 50 minutes.