Fawkner
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Fawkner is a diverse and laid-back suburb in northern Melbourne, Victoria, offering a mix of residential streets, parklands, and convenient amenities. With its strong sense of community and multicultural character, it appeals to families, commuters, and visitors seeking an authentic local experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
14,274
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.72°, 144.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,340
Local Cost
$1,570
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
95
English
98
Temperature
13.6°C
Summer Avg
19.4°C
Winter Avg
7.8°C
Record High
44.3°C
Record Low
-2.1°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
662 mm
Internet Speed
171 Mbps
Upload
27 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
83
Coworking
0
Cafes
31
Nightlife
3
Parks
49
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
523.0
Airport
MEB
Distance
6 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 35 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 80/100.