Browse property in Fawkner

Overview

Just 12 km north of Melbourne’s CBD, Fawkner straddles the Cities of Hume and Merri‑bek and is home to 14,274 residents according to the 2021 Census. The suburb is bounded by Merri Creek, Sydney Road, the Upfield railway line and the Western Ring Road, giving it a clear, leafy layout that blends residential streets with easy access to major thoroughfares. A variety of schools line the neighbourhood, John Fawkner Secondary College, Darul Ulum College of Victoria, St Matthew’s Catholic Primary, Moomba Park Primary and Fawkner Primary, catering to families seeking both government and independent education options.

Transport is well‑served, with the Upfield line running along the western edge and nearby Gowrie and Fawkner railway stations linking commuters to the city centre. Recreational spaces such as CB Smith Reserve and B.T. Connor Reserve provide football fields, while the nearby Fawkner Memorial Park and Northern Memorial Park add green, open‑space amenities. Local conveniences, including the Fawkner Post Office and Police Station, round out a suburb that balances suburban living with strong transport links and a range of community facilities.