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Craigieburn

VIC 3064 • Greater Melbourne

65,178
Population (2021)
$93,496
Median Household Income
35.45 km²
Area
$380/wk
Median Rent
Growth SuburbMulticulturalFamily-FriendlyCommuter BeltAffordable
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About Craigieburn

Craigieburn is a major growth suburb about 26 kilometres north of the Melbourne CBD in the City of Hume. Its population rose from 50,347 in 2016 to 65,178 in 2021, and the median age was 32. About one in four residents was under 15, households averaged 3.3 people, and the median weekly household income was $1,798. Newer residential estates spread north of Craigieburn Station, the terminus of the Metro Craigieburn line.

Craigieburn Central is the main shopping centre, and bus routes 528, 529 and 537 connect the estates with the station. India and Iraq were the largest overseas countries of birth in 2021, alongside communities from Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Turkey and the Philippines. Government, Catholic and independent schools between them enrol thousands of local students. The Hume Freeway and the train make it a northern commuter suburb, though a car is still the usual way around the estates.

Craigieburn falls under postcode 3064 and is governed by the Hume Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Calwell, while state elections fall under the Kalkallo (Northern Metropolitan) electorate.

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📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3064
Urban Area
Craigieburn - Sunbury
LGA / Council
Hume
Federal Electorate
Calwell
State Electorate
Kalkallo (Northern Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.58°, 144.92°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
35.45 km²
Population Density
1,839 /km²
Elevation
221m

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🏷️ Property Prices June quarter 2025

Median sale prices in Craigieburn for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.

🏡House
$700K
299 sales · ▲ 6.4% YoY
🏢Unit / Apartment
$483K
60 sales · ▲ 7.2% YoY

Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3064

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3064, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,309
Median 2023–24
$52,219
▲ 15.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$59,633

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3064; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

Census personal income 2016 vs 2021

Personal Income 2016
$32,032
Personal Income 2021
$36,400
▲ 13.6% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$36,400 / yr
$700/wk
Household
$93,496 / yr
$1798/wk
Family
$96,460 / yr
$1855/wk
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$380
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,850
Avg Household Size
3.3 people
Median Age
32 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.9%

112 state housing + 64 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Craigieburn
3 km
35 min

Bus Services

  • Route 529, 537 — Craigieburn Station and Craigieburn Central 10-25 min
  • Route 532 — Broadmeadows Station 20-35 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
26 km
By Train
About 45 min to Flinders Street on the Metro Craigieburn line.
By Car (Peak)
55-75 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
35-45 min

🛣️ The station is 26.1 km from Southern Cross by rail. The Hume Freeway and CityLink are the main driving route, and peak delays are common.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Streets near Craigieburn Station and Craigieburn Central are manageable on foot, but most of the northern estates need a car or a bus.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    340 Craigieburn Road Craigieburn 3064 VIC
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Aitkin St & Grand Boulevard Craigieburn 3064 VIC

🎓 Schools

👥 Population of Craigieburn

Census 2016
50,347
Census 2021
65,178
▲ 29.5% growth
Est. 2026 projection
~84,380

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
📈 2026 estimate: projection from census growth trend, not an official figure

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Hume Local Government Area, which contains Craigieburn. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
251.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 66.4%
Motor vehicle theft
514.6 / 100k
2yr Up 88.6% 10yr Down 13.5%
Non-FV assault
287.6 / 100k
2yr Up 10.6% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
2.5 / 100k
2yr Down 45.3% 10yr Stable
Steal from vehicle
1,209.7 / 100k
2yr Up 80.6% 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Hume →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 30,675
Born Overseas 31,681

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 8,809
  • 2. Iraq 6,208
  • 3. Sri Lanka 1,734
  • 4. New Zealand 1,303
  • 5. Pakistan 1,238
  • 6. Turkey 1,176
  • 7. Philippines 1,030
  • 8. Nepal 943
  • 9. Italy 582
  • 10. Lebanon 529

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 9,743
English 8,142
Indian 8,085
Italian 3,915
Irish 1,799
Scottish 1,648
Filipino 1,433
Lebanese 1,367
Samoan 1,234
Maltese 1,231

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace

11,739
Both parents born in Australia
45,467
Both parents born overseas
4,890
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
41.0%
Islam
15.3%
No Religion
14.9%
Hinduism
9.5%
Sikhism
9.4%
Buddhism
3.6%
Judaism
0.0%

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📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
5,697 (8.7%)
5-14 years
11,062 (17.0%)
15-19 years
4,053 (6.2%)
20-24 years
4,492 (6.9%)
25-34 years
11,083 (17.0%)
35-44 years
11,902 (18.3%)
45-54 years
7,100 (10.9%)
55-64 years
5,355 (8.2%)
65-74 years
3,008 (4.6%)
75-84 years
1,105 (1.7%)
85+ years
326 (0.5%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Craigieburn known for? +

Craigieburn is known as a fast-growing northern suburb in the City of Hume, with newer family housing and a large multicultural population. Craigieburn Station is the end of the Metro Craigieburn line, and Craigieburn Central is the main shopping centre. At the 2021 Census, India and Iraq were the largest overseas birthplaces.

How far is Craigieburn from Melbourne CBD? +

Craigieburn is about 26 kilometres north of the Melbourne CBD, and Craigieburn Station is 26.1 kilometres from Southern Cross by rail. The train to Flinders Street takes about 45 minutes. By car via the Hume Freeway and CityLink, allow about 35 to 45 minutes off-peak and 55 to 75 minutes in peak traffic.

Does Craigieburn have public transport? +

Craigieburn Station is in the suburb on the Metro Craigieburn line, and some V/Line Seymour services also stop there. Local buses, including routes 528, 529 and 537, link the estates with the station and Craigieburn Central. The station is about 3 kilometres from the middle of the suburb, so many households use a bus or car to reach it.

Is Craigieburn a good place to live? +

Craigieburn suits families looking for newer housing and a direct train to Melbourne. The 2021 median weekly household income was $1,798, and the community includes large Indian and Iraqi populations, plus Sri Lankan, Pakistani, Turkish and Filipino communities. It is a big, car-oriented suburb, so living near the station or Craigieburn Central makes everyday travel easier.

What is the postcode for Craigieburn? +

The postcode for Craigieburn, Victoria, is 3064. It covers a wide area north of Melbourne, including localities beyond the suburb of Craigieburn, so check the suburb name as well as the postcode.

What is the average income in Craigieburn? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Craigieburn is about $700 per week (around $36,400 per year). The median household income is $1,798 per week and the median family income is $1,855 per week.

What is the median house price in Craigieburn? +

As of June quarter 2025, the median house price is $700,000, up 6.4% year-on-year, and the median unit/apartment price is $482,500, up 7.2% year-on-year. Figures are based on Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report.

What is the age profile of Craigieburn? +

The median age in Craigieburn is 32. The largest age group is 35–44 (11,902 residents, around 18%). Around 32% of residents are under 20 and about 7% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Craigieburn a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Craigieburn is part of the Hume LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Craigieburn? +

The population of Craigieburn is 65,178 according to the 2021 Census, up 29.5% from 50,347 in 2016. Projecting that growth trend forward, the estimated 2026 population of Craigieburn is around 84,380. This is a projection, not an official ABS figure.

How much is rent in Craigieburn? +

In Craigieburn, the median weekly rent is $380, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,850 (2021 Census).