Watsonia
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Watsonia is a leafy suburb located in Melbourne's northeast, offering a peaceful residential atmosphere with easy access to public transport. Known for its friendly community and green spaces, it's an ideal location for families and those seeking suburban comfort close to the city.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
5,352
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.72°, 145.08°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,731
Local Cost
$1,660
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
95
English
100
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
85 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
71
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
2
Parks
65
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
598.0
Airport
MEB
Distance
16 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 24 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.