Braeside at a glance
Population
25
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Braeside.
The postcode for Braeside is 3195 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Braeside (3195) sits in the Kingston region of Victoria.
Braeside has roughly 25 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy.
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What it’s like to live here.
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, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Braeside's population at 25, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy (38% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (63%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
25
Median age
58
Family households
38%
Lone person
63%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$421/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$504/wk
Owner occupied
38%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
25
Median age: 58
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Safety
Crime and safety.
241
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Braeside.
Local schools for Braeside
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Government School Catchment
Kingswood Primary School
Dingley Primary School
Aspendale Gardens 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 Braeside.
- What is the Braeside postcode?
- Braeside is in the 3195 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Kingston region.
- Where is Braeside?
- Braeside is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3195. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Kingston region.
- What is the average rent in Braeside?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $421, for units it's $504.
- What schools are in Braeside?
- There are 20 schools serving Braeside on this page, including St Mark's School, Lighthouse Christian College, Kingswood Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Braeside?
- Braeside is close to Waterways, Aspendale Gardens, Dingley Village, Mordialloc, Mordialloc North.
- What is the population of Braeside?
- The population of Braeside is approximately 25 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.
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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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