Watsonia North flood risk
Of Watsonia North’s 1,526 mapped properties, 2% are in a mapped flood area and 0% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Watsonia North’s flood exposure is below the VIC average of 6.4%, and bushfire exposure is below the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in Watsonia North
Flood and bushfire areas across Watsonia North. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Watsonia North
Watsonia North sits in the Banyule council area, which recorded 7,699 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 7,699 total. Figures are for the whole Banyule council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Property values in Watsonia North
Median sale price by property type, with the year-on-year change.
Indicative suburb-wide estimate only — not a valuation of any specific property. A home’s actual value depends on its size, condition and exact location. Source: Valuer-General Victoria median sale prices (CC BY 4.0).
Zoning in Watsonia North
Watsonia North is mostly residential. The most common zones:
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 2
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
Open space / recreation — parks and sporting land; not for housing.
Zone: PUBLIC PARK AND RECREATION ZONE
School catchments in Watsonia North
Watsonia North can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Watsonia North
At the 2021 Census, 22.3% of Watsonia North’s 3,799 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Watsonia North
Banyule council approved 1,092 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Banyule council area (not just Watsonia North). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 29 Hakea Street, Watsonia North VIC 3087
- 1 The Nook, Watsonia North VIC 3087
- 25 Byrne Crescent, Watsonia North VIC 3087
- 2 Berkerley Court, Watsonia North VIC 3087
- 1 Kempston Street, Watsonia North VIC 3087
- 3 Kurrajong Crescent, Watsonia North VIC 3087
- 27 Busst Drive, Watsonia North VIC 3087
- 4 Almeida Court, Watsonia North VIC 3087
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.