Episode #6 Melbourne Property Podcast: Top 10 Suburbs for the Best Schools Zones

Published: 13 May 2025

Welcome to The Melbourne Property Podcast! Hosted by Sky and Lindsay Hammer from Convergence Buyer’s Agents, your local property experts. This podcast is your go-to source for insights, trends, and tips on navigating the ever-changing Melbourne property market.

In this episode we delve into the Top 10 suburbs for families looking to buy into the best public high school zones. They discuss the methodology behind school rankings, delve into the data for sought after suburbs like Doncaster, Glen Waverley, McKinnon and Frankston, and provide insights into property investment opportunities in these areas. The conversation emphasises the importance of school zones relative to property value and offers data-driven insights for both home buyers and investors.

Resources

You can listen to episode six here https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ZwdY97snTyBq3uVgOJs9B?si=1287e9ce0a514a13

Download a copy of our free report on the Top 10 Suburbs for School Zones at: ⁠https://convergencebuyersagents.com.au/top10melbourneschools⁠

Key Takeaways

• Median VCE study scores (ranked 0-50) are crucial for evaluating top performing schools.

• School zones significantly impact property prices. Understanding school catchment zones is essential for both investors and homebuyers.

• Investors should also consider suburb demographics and affordability, in addition to supply and demand.

Segments

00:00 Introduction to School Zones and Property Data

02:47 Understanding School Rankings and Their Impact on the Property Market

05:08 Exploring Doncaster: A Family-Friendly Suburb

11:05 Glen Waverley: Quality Schools and Community Appeal

14:38 Doncaster East: A Neighbouring Suburb with Great Schools

17:17 Bentleigh: Community Vibes, Close to the Beach and Top Schools

22:44 McKinnon: The Heart of Education in Melbourne

26:06 Carlton North: Inner City Living and School Access

28:23 Box Hill: A Multicultural Hub with Educational Opportunities

32:06 Frankston: Affordable Beachside Living with Good Schools

36:08 Balwyn: Affluence and Education

39:21 Mount Waverley: The Ripple Effect - A Family Friendly Suburb with Mixed School Performance

Need help buying?

If you need personalised property advice, book your free discovery call at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://convergencebuyersagents.com.au/dc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠