Avondale Heights
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Avondale Heights is a peaceful, residential suburb in Melbourne's northwest, known for its green spaces, family focus, and easy riverside access. The suburb offers a relaxed atmosphere with local convenience, making it ideal for both short stays and long-term settling.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
12,388
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.76°, 144.86°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
87
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,782
Local Cost
$1,910
Local Income
$3,500
Cashless
96
English
99
Temperature
14.7°C
Summer Avg
19.3°C
Winter Avg
9.9°C
Record High
41.9°C
Record Low
1.0°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
715 mm
Internet Speed
100 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
79
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
0
Parks
75
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
560.0
Airport
MEB
Distance
5 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 85 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.