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Abbotsford vs Collingwood

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.4 km apart, on the same open data. Abbotsford scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.

AbbotsfordCollingwood
Active4852
Safety133
Wealth6861
Value7060
Parks7653
Cafés9598
Transit8792
Green space4416
Active & healthy5450
Schools nearby (OSM)8891
Median rent$425/wk $425/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,288,000$1,336,500
House sales this quarter2218
Population9,0889,179
Full profile Abbotsford in full Collingwood in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Abbotsford safer than Collingwood?

Abbotsford scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Abbotsford or Collingwood?

Abbotsford has the lower median house price of the two ($1,288,000 vs $1,336,500).

Should I live in Abbotsford or Collingwood?

Abbotsford scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Abbotsford or Collingwood.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →