Suburb · VIC · 2026 data

Warrandyte, VIC

In 2026, police recorded 165 offences in Warrandyte, or 29.8 per 1,000 residents. That is 0.33× the VIC rate.

5,541 residents · estimated 17.3 km² -6.8% vs 2025
Crime rank within VIC
19 out of 100
Very low crime

Higher weighted crime rate than 19% of 1,069 ranked VIC suburbs (2026).

Violent
22
Property
22

Higher = more crime. Severity-weighted rate per resident · method v2026.07

All offences
165
2026 · ▼ -6.8%
Crimes / 1,000
29.8
VIC avg 89.1
Violent / 1,000
6.7
37 offences · avg 13.7
Property / 1,000
16.2
90 offences · avg 51.3
Harm-focused / 1,000
27.4
excl. justice & regulatory · avg 74.5
Violent crime, roughly
1 in 150residents per year
VIC: 1 in 73
Property crime, roughly
1 in 62residents per year
VIC: 1 in 19

By crime type, 2026

Warrandyte 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

6.7 / 1,000 VIC 13.7 · National 17.5
Assault and related offences
2.71
0.4×
Other crimes against the person
2.71
—
Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour
1.26
0.6×

Property & deception

16.2 / 1,000 VIC 51.3 · National 49.7
Theft
9.02
0.3×
Burglary/Break and enter
3.07
0.5×
Deception
2.17
0.5×
Property damage
1.44
0.2×
Arson
0.54
1.0×

Drug offences

0.9 / 1,000 VIC 5.0 · National 5.9
Drug use and possession
0.72
0.2×
Cultivate or manufacture drugs
0.18
0.6×

Public order & weapons

3.6 / 1,000 VIC 4.5 · National 3.2
Weapons and explosives offences
2.35
0.9×
Public nuisance offences
0.72
0.9×
Disorderly and offensive conduct
0.54
0.5×

Justice procedures

2.4 / 1,000 VIC 14.4 · National 10.3 administrative
Breaches of orders
2.35
0.2×
View as table
GroupOffence typeCountPer 1,000VIC per 1,000
Crimes against the personAssault and related offences152.717.48
Crimes against the personOther crimes against the person152.710.00
Crimes against the personStalking, harassment and threatening behaviour71.262.15
Property & deceptionTheft509.0233.72
Property & deceptionBurglary/Break and enter173.075.73
Property & deceptionDeception122.174.61
Property & deceptionProperty damage81.446.74
Property & deceptionArson30.540.52
Drug offencesDrug use and possession40.724.12
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugs10.180.33
Public order & weaponsWeapons and explosives offences132.352.55
Public order & weaponsPublic nuisance offences40.720.80
Public order & weaponsDisorderly and offensive conduct30.541.07
Justice proceduresBreaches of orders132.3512.35

Trend

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

Vs state & national

per 1,000 residents
WarrandyteState
All offences
Warrandyte
29.8
State
89.1
Violent
Warrandyte
6.7
State
13.7
Property
Warrandyte
16.2
State
51.3

Nearby suburbs

Housing, rent and growth

Housing & rent

ABS Census 2021

Median rent is 18% of median household income. Below the 30% stress benchmark

MeasureValuevs other VIC suburbs
Median rent$492/week higher than 97%
Median household income$2,742/week higher than 97%
Rent as a share of income18% higher than 53%
Median mortgage repayment$2,200/month higher than 89%
Homes that are rented8% higher than 27%
Owned outright46% higher than 56%
Social housing1% higher than 77%
Average household size3.0 people higher than 92%

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
-1.7% higher than 16%
Population growth, last year
2024–2025
+0.2% higher than 22%
New homes approved, 12 months
12 months to Aug 2026
12 higher than 16%
New homes approved per 1,000 residents
12 months to Aug 2026
1.2 higher than 14%

ABS publishes these for larger areas: figures are for “Warrandyte - Wonga Park”, 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 Warrandyte

Is Warrandyte a high-crime area?

Warrandyte falls in the “very low crime” band: Higher weighted crime rate than 19% of 1,069 ranked VIC suburbs (2026). Rankings use a severity-weighted rate per resident, so serious offences count more than minor ones.

What is the crime rate in Warrandyte?

In 2026, 165 offences were recorded in Warrandyte, or 29.8 per 1,000 residents. That is 0.3× the VIC rate of 89.1.

What are the chances of being a victim of crime in Warrandyte?

Based on 2026 recorded offences per resident, roughly 1 in 150 for violent crime and 1 in 62 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.