Craigieburn, VIC 3064 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Craigieburn is one of Melbourne's largest northern growth corridors, ~25km from the CBD, anchored by Craigieburn Central shopping centre and the Craigieburn train line. It has a young, multicultural population of around 65,000, with many families and recent migrants. Housing is predominantly detached family homes.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 65,178
- Median age
- 32 years
- Median household income
- $1,798 /week
- Median personal income
- $700 /week
- Median family income
- $1,855 /week
- Average household size
- 3.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Hume
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - North West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- McEwen
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $549 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,850
- Median house price
- $708,000
- Rent share of household income
- 31%
Schools
- Craigieburn Secondary College
- Craigieburn Primary School
Transport
- Craigieburn Line — Craigieburn Station
- Hume Freeway
Lifestyle & amenities
Young family-oriented suburb in Melbourne's northern growth area with a diverse population including significant Indian, Iraqi and Sri Lankan communities. Craigieburn Central and Highlands shopping centres serve as local hubs, alongside sports facilities and the Reserve Bank Note Printing Works.
- 1 café
- 1 restaurant
- 5 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 29.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 66.9% of the 23,817 resolvable premises in Craigieburn. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 66.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 32.9%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 8,035 across postcode 3064 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 4,494 property offences, 1,701 violent offences, 330 drug offences.
- Wider Hume LGA: 8,365 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Craigieburn?
Craigieburn (VIC 3064) had 65,178 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 32. It sits within the Hume local government area.
What is the median rent in Craigieburn?
The median advertised rent in Craigieburn is $549/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Craigieburn?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Craigieburn. Nearest include: Craigieburn Secondary College, Craigieburn Primary School. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Craigieburn?
Craigieburn is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (66.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Craigieburn?
Across postcode 3064, 8,035 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (4,494), violent (1,701), drug offences (330). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Craigieburn?
In Craigieburn, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (29.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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