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WATSONIA沃森尼亚

Northern Melbourne
中文/EN
House Median
Local$941,000
Melbourne Median$1,083,043
Unit Median
Local$682,000
Melbourne Median$590,597
Safety Index
Local Crime Rate6,521
VIC Average6,810
Chinese %
Local5.2%
VIC Average6.6%
VCE Schools
Local1
Nearby6
Train Lines
Local Station Yes
Nearby Station Yes

WATSONIA Property & Rent

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

WATSONIA median house price is $941K, with +80% growth over 10 years, 13% below Melbourne median, unit median $682K.

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$941,000
House Growth
+80%2014-2024
Unit Price
$682,000
Unit Growth
+66%2014-2024
3BR House
$600/wk
2BR House
$505/wk
3BR Unit
$615/wk
2BR Unit
$510/wk

WATSONIA Safety Index

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

Crime rate of 6,521 per 100k residents, 4% below the VIC average. Relatively safe area.

Relatively Safe
Crime rate 6,521 per 100kBelow VIC average (6,810)
349
Total Annual Offences

Crime DistributionClick to view details

WATSONIA Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Total population of 5,352, 5.2% Chinese residents, near VIC average.

Population Overview

5,352
Total Population
2,326
/km² Density
5.2%
Chinese %
Near Average

Top Ethnicities

1
Aust
1,833 people
34.3%
2
English
1,801 people
33.6%
3
Irish
722 people
13.5%
4
Scottish
540 people
10.1%
5
Italian
380 people
7.1%

Transport

38.9 km
To CBD
37 min
Drive to CBD
52 min
Transit to CBD
Has Station
Local station
Train Lines:
Hurstbridge line

WATSONIA Nearby Suburbs

Property data: © State Government of Victoria | 4 neighbours
GREENSBOROUGH
$1.0MHouse
$746KUnit
WATSONIA NORTH
$864KHouse
-Unit
MACLEOD
$1.1MHouse
$819KUnit
BUNDOORA
$866KHouse
$444KUnit

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WATSONIA Overview

WATSONIA is situated in Northern Melbourne and home to 5,352 residents with a population density of 2326 people/km², according to the ABS 2021 Census.

Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows strong growth in the local property market, with median house prices reaching $0.9M (up 80% over 10 years) and median unit prices at $0.7M (up 66% over 10 years).

Education: The area is served by Loyola College, a local private school ranked #130 among private schools according to VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 indicates Watsonia is a safe area, with a crime rate of 6521 per 100,000 residents—0.96x the Victorian average of 6810.

Demographics: The suburb has a Chinese population of 5.20% (approximately 278 residents), which aligns closely with the Victorian average.

Transport: Watsonia is located approximately 38.9km from the CBD, with a 37-minute drive by car. The suburb benefits from a train station on the Hurstbridge line.

WATSONIA FAQ

According to Data Vic Q2 2025, WATSONIA has a median house price of $0.9M, up 80% over 10 years, and median unit price of $0.7M, up 66% over 10 years. Solid price growth shows good investment potential.