Auburn South at a glance
Walk score
76
Very walkable
Population
22.3k
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Auburn South.
The postcode for Auburn South is 3122 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Auburn South (3122) sits in the Boroondara region of Victoria.
Auburn South has roughly 22,322 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Auburn South scores 76/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 4 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 11 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Auburn South's population at 22,322, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
22,322
Median age
34
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
22,322
Median age: 34
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Getting around
Walkability.
76
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Auburn South.
Local schools for Auburn South
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Government School Catchment
Swinburne Senior Secondary College
Glenferrie Primary School
Auburn South Primary School
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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 Auburn South.
- What is the Auburn South postcode?
- Auburn South is in the 3122 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Boroondara region.
- Where is Auburn South?
- Auburn South is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3122. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Boroondara region.
- What is the average rent in Auburn South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Auburn South?
- There are 20 schools serving Auburn South on this page, including Swinburne Senior Secondary College, St Joseph's School, Glenferrie Primary School.
- How walkable is Auburn South?
- Auburn South has a Walk Score of 76 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Auburn South?
- Auburn South is close to Auburn, Hawthorn East, Glenferrie South, Hawthorn, Camberwell North.
- What is the population of Auburn South?
- The population of Auburn South is approximately 22,322 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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