Boronia at a glance
Median house
$860,900
Median unit
$680,000
Walk score
46
Car dependent
Population
23.6k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Boronia.
The postcode for Boronia is 3155 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Boronia is $860,900.
Boronia (3155) sits in the Knox region of Victoria. The median house here is $860,900, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Boronia has roughly 23,607 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Boronia scores 46/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Boronia's population at 23,607, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
23,607
Median age
39
Family households
68%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $860,900 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $680,000, roughly 21% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $172,000. 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
$860,900
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $680,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$560/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$376/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
$860,900
$680,000
23,607
Median age: 39
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.38% (median rent $560/wk against a $860,900 price tag). Units yield 2.88% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (28%), 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 20263.38%
Based on $860,900 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.88%
Based on $680,000 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 · May 202670%
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.
1,399
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.
46
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Boronia.
Local schools for Boronia
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Boronia K-12 College
Dillbadin Primary School
Wattle View 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 Boronia.
- What is the median house price in Boronia?
- The median house price in Boronia, VIC 3155 is $860,900. The median unit price is $680,000.
- What is the Boronia postcode?
- Boronia is in the 3155 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Knox region.
- Where is Boronia?
- Boronia is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3155. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Knox region.
- What is the average rent in Boronia?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $560, for units it's $376.
- What schools are in Boronia?
- There are 20 schools serving Boronia on this page, including Boronia K-12 College, Urban College, Dillbadin Primary School.
- How walkable is Boronia?
- Boronia has a Walk Score of 46 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Boronia?
- Boronia is close to Ferntree Gully, Bayswater, The Basin, Tremont, Mountain Gate.
- What is the population of Boronia?
- The population of Boronia is approximately 23,607 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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