Ardeer at a glance
Median house
$741,500
Median unit
$600,000
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,170
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Ardeer.
The postcode for Ardeer is 3022 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Ardeer is $741,500.
Ardeer (3022) sits in the Brimbank region of Victoria. The median house here is $741,500, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Ardeer has roughly 3,170 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Ardeer scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 7 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ardeer's population at 3,170, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (62% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,170
Median age
37
Family households
63%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $741,500 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $600,000, roughly 19% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $148,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$741,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $600,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
62%
Renter occupied
34%
At a deeper level
$741,500
$600,000
3,170
Median age: 37
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.38% (median rent $340/wk against a $741,500 price tag). Units yield 2.95% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 34% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.38%
Based on $741,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.95%
Based on $600,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202662%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
272
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ardeer.
Local schools for Ardeer
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Government School Catchment
Ardeer Primary School
Ardeer South Primary School
Albion Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Ardeer.
- What is the median house price in Ardeer?
- The median house price in Ardeer, VIC 3022 is $741,500. The median unit price is $600,000.
- What is the Ardeer postcode?
- Ardeer is in the 3022 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Brimbank region.
- Where is Ardeer?
- Ardeer is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3022. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Brimbank region.
- What is the average rent in Ardeer?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Ardeer?
- There are 20 schools serving Ardeer on this page, including Mother of God School, Ardeer Primary School, Marian College.
- How walkable is Ardeer?
- Ardeer has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Ardeer?
- Ardeer is close to Deer Park East, Glengala, Albion, Deer Park, Cairnlea.
- What is the population of Ardeer?
- The population of Ardeer is approximately 3,170 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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