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Fawkner vs Reservoir

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 3.3 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

FawknerReservoir
Active3863
Safety5832
Wealth1016
Value721
Parks3234
Cafés2446
Transit6258
Green space6154
Active & healthy4944
Schools nearby (OSM)8269
Median rent$376/wk $360/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$873,500$970,000
House sales this quarter70169
Population14,27451,096
Full profile Fawkner in full Reservoir 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 Fawkner safer than Reservoir?

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

Which is cheaper, Fawkner or Reservoir?

Fawkner has the lower median house price of the two ($873,500 vs $970,000).

Should I live in Fawkner or Reservoir?

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

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →