Suburb Profile - Watsonia VIC

Watsonia is only 16kms from the Melbourne CBD and located within the City of Banyule.

Watsonia remains something of a hidden gem. It has great amenities and a vast variety of international cuisine.

Watsonia RSL Club. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/photo

Watsonia Pizza. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/watsoniapizza/photos

Wish Upon a Cupcake. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/watsoniashops/photos

People

In the 2016 Census, there were 5,214 people in Watsonia. Of these 49.0% were male and 51.0% were female. The median age of people in Watsonia was 38 years. Children aged 0 - 14 years made up 18.5% of the population and people aged 65 years and over made up 16.7% of the population.

Lifestyle

The suburb has many parks, reserves and open spaces. It is well known to be a familiy kid friend neighbourhood. There are many shops, cafes and restaurants available, but its known to lack an evening social life.

Homes

Watsonia is filled generally with many standalone houses on generously sized blocks. There has been some subdivisions and an introduction to townhouse and unit living, however its still made up of brick veneer structed homes.

Watsonia Florist. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/watsoniashops/photos

Watsonia Fund day at Watsonia Shopping Centre. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/watsoniashops/photos

There are many boutique shops in Watsonia. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/watsoniashops/photos

The suburb is very spoilt with a number of schools to choose from, while its easy to commute to other schools in nearby suburbs.

Watsonia Primary School

Watsonia Primary School is a government coeducation school teaching children from foundation prep through to grades six.

Watsonia North Primary School

Watsonia North Primary School is a government coeducation school teaching children from foundation prep through to grades six. It was established back in 1971.

Loyola College

Loyola College is an independent Catholic secondary school for boys and girls. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1980 with an initial enrolment of 134 it now has over 1350.

Properties in suburbs near Watsonia

Looking for new and off the plan properties near Watsonia? We have a number of opportunities in Bundoora, Greensborough, Kingsbury and Macleod.