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Bundoora vs Watsonia

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 2.0 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

BundooraWatsonia
Active6246
Safety3345
Wealth2233
Value2552
Parks7062
Cafés6256
Transit2261
Green space8050
Active & healthy6340
Schools nearby (OSM)3161
Median rent$381/wk $385/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$950,000$1,030,000
House sales this quarter9923
Population28,0685,352
Full profile Bundoora in full Watsonia 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 Bundoora safer than Watsonia?

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

Which is cheaper, Bundoora or Watsonia?

Bundoora has the lower median house price of the two ($950,000 vs $1,030,000).

Should I live in Bundoora or Watsonia?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Bundoora or Watsonia.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →