Crime & Safety
Violent CrimeCalculated per 100,000 residents | Rate | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Antisocial Behaviour | 367 | 381.2 |
| Assault | 1,038.8 | 637.4 |
| Disorderly Conduct | 470.6 | 247.2 |
| Robbery | 79.9 | 58.1 |
Property CrimeCalculated per 100,000 residents | Rate | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 44.4 | 30 |
| Burglary | 781.3 | 560 |
| Property Damage | 896.7 | 558.6 |
| Theft | 6,164.5 | 2,592.6 |
Suburb not ranked when population is less than 1,000 or isn't part of a greater region/city.
Preston has moderately higher violent crime rate, and significantly higher property crime compared to Greater Melbourne. The moderately higher violent crime rate and significantly higher property crime rate might be due to 3 shopping centres in the suburb: Northland Homemaker Centre, Northland Shopping Centre, Preston Market.
Nearby Schools
Schools Catchment Zone within Suburb
Schools Nearby
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Land Composition
Residential
77.4%
Industrial
12.9%
Retail
7.2%
Commercial
1.8%
Education
0.7%
Amenities
Shopping Centres
- • Northland Homemaker Centre (small centre)
- • Northland Shopping Centre (very large centre)
- • Preston Market (large centre)
Climate
Average Monthly Temperatures
Neighbouring Suburbs
There are 7 suburbs neighbouring Preston: