Bennettswood at a glance
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
15.1k
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Bennettswood.
The postcode for Bennettswood is 3125 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Bennettswood (3125) sits in the Monash region of Victoria.
Bennettswood has roughly 15,147 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Bennettswood scores 24/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with workable public transport options. 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, 4 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bennettswood's population at 15,147, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
15,147
Median age
34
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$411/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$349/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
15,147
Median age: 34
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Getting around
Walkability.
24
60
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bennettswood.
Local schools for Bennettswood
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Government School Catchment
Essex Heights Primary School
Ashwood School
Parkhill 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 Bennettswood.
- What is the Bennettswood postcode?
- Bennettswood is in the 3125 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Monash region.
- Where is Bennettswood?
- Bennettswood is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3125. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Monash region.
- What is the average rent in Bennettswood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $411, for units it's $349.
- What schools are in Bennettswood?
- There are 20 schools serving Bennettswood on this page, including St Scholastica's School, Mount Scopus Memorial College, Essex Heights Primary School.
- How walkable is Bennettswood?
- Bennettswood has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 60, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Bennettswood?
- Bennettswood is close to Deakin University, Burwood, Houston, Ashwood, Box Hill South.
- What is the population of Bennettswood?
- The population of Bennettswood is approximately 15,147 (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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