Balnarring at a glance
Median house
$1,515,000
Median unit
$343,440
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
2,371
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Balnarring.
The postcode for Balnarring is 3926 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Balnarring is $1,515,000.
Balnarring (3926) sits in the Mornington Peninsula region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,515,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Balnarring has roughly 2,371 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Balnarring scores 16/100 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 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Balnarring's population at 2,371, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,371
Median age
46
Family households
77%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,515,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $343,440, roughly 77% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $303,000. Prices sit well above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,515,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $343,440.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$456/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$480/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
$1,515,000
$343,440
2,371
Median age: 46
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.57% (median rent $456/wk against a $1,515,000 price tag). Units yield 7.27% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (9%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.57%
Based on $1,515,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20267.27%
Based on $343,440 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 202688%
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.
74
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.
16
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Balnarring.
Local schools for Balnarring
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Balnarring Primary School
Somers School Camp
Somers 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 Balnarring.
- What is the median house price in Balnarring?
- The median house price in Balnarring, VIC 3926 is $1,515,000. The median unit price is $343,440.
- What is the Balnarring postcode?
- Balnarring is in the 3926 postcode, in VIC, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council region.
- Where is Balnarring?
- Balnarring is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3926. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Balnarring?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $456, for units it's $480.
- What schools are in Balnarring?
- There are 11 schools serving Balnarring on this page, including Balnarring Primary School, Somers School Camp, Somers Primary School.
- How walkable is Balnarring?
- Balnarring has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Balnarring?
- Balnarring is close to Balnarring Beach, Merricks Beach, Merricks, Merricks North, Somers.
- What is the population of Balnarring?
- The population of Balnarring is approximately 2,371 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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