Suburb · VIC · 2026 data

Three Bridges, VIC

In 2026, police recorded 16 offences in Three Bridges, or 85.1 per 1,000 residents. That is 1.11× the VIC rate.

188 residents · estimated 35.8 km² +14.3% vs 2025
Not ranked

Three Bridges has about 188 residents. Below 300, a few incidents swing the per-person rate wildly, so we show counts but don't rank it.

All offences
16
2026 · ▲ +14.3%
Crimes / 1,000
85.1
VIC avg 76.5
Violent / 1,000
26.6
5 offences · avg 11.8
Property / 1,000
21.3
4 offences · avg 44.0
Harm-focused / 1,000
53.2
excl. justice & regulatory · avg 59.6
Violent crime, roughly
1 in 38residents per year
VIC: 1 in 85
Property crime, roughly
1 in 47residents per year
VIC: 1 in 23

By crime type, 2026

Three Bridges VIC average Line = 2021–2026

Rates per 1,000 residents. ×-values compare with the state rate for the same offence type.

Crimes against the person

26.6 / 1,000 VIC 11.8 · National 11.8
Assault and related offences
10.64
1.7×
Other crimes against the person
10.64
33.3×
Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people
5.32
6.4×

Property & deception

21.3 / 1,000 VIC 44.0 · National 44.0
Theft
10.64
0.4×
Property damage
5.32
0.9×
Deception
5.32
1.3×

Public order & weapons

5.3 / 1,000 VIC 3.8 · National 3.8
Weapons and explosives offences
5.32
2.5×

Justice procedures

31.9 / 1,000 VIC 12.6 · National 12.6 administrative
Breaches of orders
31.91
3.0×
View as table
GroupOffence typeCountPer 1,000VIC per 1,000
Crimes against the personAssault and related offences210.646.44
Crimes against the personOther crimes against the person210.640.32
Crimes against the personDangerous and negligent acts endangering people15.320.83
Property & deceptionTheft210.6428.52
Property & deceptionProperty damage15.325.83
Property & deceptionDeception15.324.00
Public order & weaponsWeapons and explosives offences15.322.17
Justice proceduresBreaches of orders631.9110.81

Trend

TotalViolentPropertydashed = projection
08172021202220232024202520262027

Recorded offences per year. Projection is a simple linear trend, not a forecast of individual risk.

Vs state & national

per 1,000 residents
Three BridgesState
All offences
Three Bridges
85.1
State
76.5
Violent
Three Bridges
26.6
State
11.8
Property
Three Bridges
21.3
State
44.0

Nearby suburbs

  1. Gladysdale0.0 km not ranked compare
  2. Powelltown0.0 km not ranked compare
  3. Yarra Junction0.0 km 47 compare
  4. Gilderoy0.0 km not ranked compare
  5. Ada6.4 km not ranked compare
  6. Gentle Annie9.0 km not ranked compare
  7. Big Pats Creek15.8 km not ranked compare
  8. East Warburton15.8 km not ranked compare

Housing, rent and growth

Housing & rent

ABS Census 2021

Median rent is 16% of median household income. Below the 30% stress benchmark

MeasureValuevs other VIC suburbs
Median rent$230/week higher than 39%
Median household income$1,449/week higher than 42%
Rent as a share of income16% higher than 41%
Median mortgage repayment$1,867/month higher than 71%
Homes that are rented9% higher than 36%
Owned outright42% higher than 44%
Social housing0% higher than 35%
Average household size2.7 people higher than 72%

2021 Census figures: rents and incomes have risen since, so compare suburbs rather than reading today's prices. The rent share uses the median rent and the median income of all households (owners included), so it is a guide, not the share any one renter pays. The 30% benchmark is a common convention.

Growth & new homes

ABS Regional Population · Building Approvals
MeasureValuevs other VIC areas
Population growth, 5 years
2020–2025
+0.5% higher than 32%
Population growth, last year
2024–2025
+0.4% higher than 30%
New homes approved, 12 months
12 months to Aug 2026
51 higher than 54%
New homes approved per 1,000 residents
12 months to Aug 2026
3.0 higher than 38%

ABS publishes these for larger areas: figures are for “Yarra Valley”, which contains this suburb. Approvals are dwellings approved, not yet built. Growth and new supply are change indicators, not a price forecast.

Common questions about Three Bridges

What is the crime rate in Three Bridges?

In 2026, 16 offences were recorded in Three Bridges, or 85.1 per 1,000 residents. That is 1.1× the VIC rate of 76.5.

What are the chances of being a victim of crime in Three Bridges?

Based on 2026 recorded offences per resident, roughly 1 in 38 for violent crime and 1 in 47 for property crime. Recorded crime includes offences against visitors and businesses, so this overstates risk for residents.

Where does this data come from?

Official recorded-crime statistics published by state police and crime statistics agencies, divided by 2021 Census or ABS population estimates. See the methodology page for details.

Data notes

  • Population is estimated (medium confidence) from the ABS 2021 Census.
  • Recorded crime counts offences reported to or detected by police where they occurred. That includes offences against visitors and businesses, so busy centres score higher than their resident risk.
  • States classify offences differently, so ranks compare areas within the same state.