Briar Hill at a glance
Median house
$960,000
Median unit
$831,000
Walk score
30
Car dependent
Population
3,220
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Briar Hill.
The postcode for Briar Hill is 3088 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Briar Hill is $960,000.
Briar Hill (3088) sits in the Nillumbik region of Victoria. The median house here is $960,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Briar Hill has roughly 3,220 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly 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.
Briar Hill scores 30/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Briar Hill's population at 3,220, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,220
Median age
42
Family households
73%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $960,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $831,000, roughly 13% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $192,000. 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
$960,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $831,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$401/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$411/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
$960,000
$831,000
3,220
Median age: 42
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.17% (median rent $401/wk against a $960,000 price tag). Units yield 2.57% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (20%), 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 20262.17%
Based on $960,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.57%
Based on $831,000 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 202678%
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.
84
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.
30
60
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Briar Hill.
Local schools for Briar Hill
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Briar Hill Primary School
Montmorency Secondary College
Montmorency 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 Briar Hill.
- What is the median house price in Briar Hill?
- The median house price in Briar Hill, VIC 3088 is $960,000. The median unit price is $831,000.
- What is the Briar Hill postcode?
- Briar Hill is in the 3088 postcode, in VIC, in the Nillumbik Shire Council region.
- Where is Briar Hill?
- Briar Hill is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3088. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Nillumbik Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Briar Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $401, for units it's $411.
- What schools are in Briar Hill?
- There are 20 schools serving Briar Hill on this page, including Briar Hill Primary School, Montmorency Secondary College, Montmorency Primary School.
- How walkable is Briar Hill?
- Briar Hill has a Walk Score of 30 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 60, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Briar Hill?
- Briar Hill is close to Greensborough, Montmorency, Yallambie, Eltham North, Watsonia.
- What is the population of Briar Hill?
- The population of Briar Hill is approximately 3,220 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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