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Reservoir vs Thomastown

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 3.3 km apart, on the same open data. Reservoir scores higher on 9 of 10 measures.

ReservoirThomastown
Active6361
Safety3223
Wealth163
Value213
Parks3430
Cafés4650
Transit5824
Green space5448
Active & healthy4440
Schools nearby (OSM)6966
Median rent$360/wk $350/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$970,000$810,000
House sales this quarter16977
Population51,09620,234
Full profile Reservoir in full Thomastown 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 Reservoir safer than Thomastown?

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

Which is cheaper, Reservoir or Thomastown?

Thomastown has the lower median house price of the two ($810,000 vs $970,000).

Should I live in Reservoir or Thomastown?

Reservoir scores higher on 9 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Reservoir or Thomastown.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →