Bend Of Islands at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
267
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Bend Of Islands.
The postcode for Bend Of Islands is 3097 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Bend Of Islands (3097) sits in the Nillumbik region of Victoria.
Bend Of Islands has roughly 267 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.
Bend Of Islands 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 15 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bend Of Islands's population at 267, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
267
Median age
47
Family households
80%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$365/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
267
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bend Of Islands.
Local schools for Bend Of Islands
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Government School Catchment
Wonga Park Primary School
Kangaroo Ground Primary School
Christmas Hills 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 Bend Of Islands.
- What is the Bend Of Islands postcode?
- Bend Of Islands is in the 3097 postcode, in VIC, in the Nillumbik Shire Council region.
- Where is Bend Of Islands?
- Bend Of Islands is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3097. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Nillumbik Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bend Of Islands?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $365, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Bend Of Islands?
- There are 20 schools serving Bend Of Islands on this page, including Wonga Park Primary School, Kangaroo Ground Primary School, Christmas Hills Primary School.
- How walkable is Bend Of Islands?
- Bend Of Islands has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bend Of Islands?
- Bend Of Islands is close to Watsons Creek, Wonga Park, Chirnside Park, Kangaroo Ground, North Warrandyte.
- What is the population of Bend Of Islands?
- The population of Bend Of Islands is approximately 267 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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