The Basin
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
The Basin is a leafy, peaceful suburb located at the foot of the Dandenong Ranges, just east of Melbourne. Known for its strong community spirit, scenic beauty, and easy access to hiking and nature, it offers a tranquil retreat from city life with important amenities and rich local history.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
4,497
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.85°, 145.32°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
94
LGBTQ+ Safety
92
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,365
Local Cost
$1,650
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
91
English
100
Temperature
14.0°C
Summer Avg
19.1°C
Winter Avg
8.9°C
Record High
42.8°C
Record Low
-1.1°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
859 mm
City Vibrancy
32
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
1
Parks
26
Transport
51
Walk Score
51
Footways
101.0
Airport
MBW
Distance
24 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.
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 80/100.