Bayswater at a glance
Median house
$891,700
Median unit
$692,000
Walk score
86
Very walkable
Population
21.3k
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Bayswater.
The postcode for Bayswater is 3153 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Bayswater is $891,700.
Bayswater (3153) sits in the Maroondah region of Victoria. The median house here is $891,700, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Bayswater has roughly 21,276 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bayswater scores 86/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. 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 13 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bayswater's population at 21,276, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
21,276
Median age
38
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $891,700 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $692,000, roughly 22% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $178,000. 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
$891,700
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $692,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$493/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$891,700
$692,000
21,276
Median age: 38
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.21% (median rent $550/wk against a $891,700 price tag). Units yield 3.70% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.21%
Based on $891,700 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.70%
Based on $692,000 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–
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.
928
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.
86
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bayswater.
Local schools for Bayswater
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bayswater Secondary College
Bayswater Primary School
Bayswater South 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 Bayswater.
- What is the median house price in Bayswater?
- The median house price in Bayswater, VIC 3153 is $891,700. The median unit price is $692,000.
- What is the Bayswater postcode?
- Bayswater is in the 3153 postcode, in VIC, in the Maroondah City Council region.
- Where is Bayswater?
- Bayswater is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3153. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Maroondah City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bayswater?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $493.
- What schools are in Bayswater?
- There are 20 schools serving Bayswater on this page, including Bayswater Secondary College, Our Lady of Lourdes School, Bayswater Primary School.
- How walkable is Bayswater?
- Bayswater has a Walk Score of 86 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Bayswater?
- Bayswater is close to Bayswater North, Boronia, Heathmont, Studfield, Ringwood East.
- What is the population of Bayswater?
- The population of Bayswater is approximately 21,276 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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