Avonsleigh at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
844
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Avonsleigh.
The postcode for Avonsleigh is 3782 (VIC).
Avonsleigh (3782) sits in the Yarra Ranges region of Victoria.
Avonsleigh has roughly 844 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly 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.
Avonsleigh 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 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Avonsleigh's population at 844, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
844
Median age
40
Family households
85%
Lone person
14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$383/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$356/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
844
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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
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Education
Schools in Avonsleigh.
Local schools for Avonsleigh
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Government School Catchment
Cockatoo Primary School
Emerald Secondary College
Emerald 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 Avonsleigh.
- What is the Avonsleigh postcode?
- Avonsleigh is in the 3782 postcode, in VIC, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- Where is Avonsleigh?
- Avonsleigh is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3782, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- What is the average rent in Avonsleigh?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $383, for units it's $356.
- What schools are in Avonsleigh?
- There are 13 schools serving Avonsleigh on this page, including Cockatoo Primary School, Emerald Secondary College, Fernbrook School.
- How walkable is Avonsleigh?
- Avonsleigh has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Avonsleigh?
- Avonsleigh is close to Cockatoo, Emerald, Macclesfield, Clematis, Mount Burnett.
- What is the population of Avonsleigh?
- The population of Avonsleigh is approximately 844 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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