Calder Park at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
51.4k
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Calder Park.
The postcode for Calder Park is 3037 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Calder Park (3037) sits in the Brimbank region of Victoria.
Calder Park has roughly 51,402 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Calder Park 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 7 government primary, 4 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Calder Park's population at 51,402, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
51,402
Median age
36
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$315/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
51,402
Median age: 36
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Safety
Crime and safety.
27
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
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Calder Park.
Local schools for Calder Park
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Sydenham Primary School
Parkwood Green Primary School
Taylors Lakes Secondary College
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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 Calder Park.
- What is the Calder Park postcode?
- Calder Park is in the 3037 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Brimbank region.
- Where is Calder Park?
- Calder Park is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3037. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Brimbank region.
- What is the average rent in Calder Park?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $315.
- What schools are in Calder Park?
- There are 20 schools serving Calder Park on this page, including Cana Catholic Primary School, Catholic Regional College Sydenham, Emmaus Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Calder Park?
- Calder Park has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Calder Park?
- Calder Park is close to Plumpton, Hillside, Keilor North, Watergardens, Sydenham.
- What is the population of Calder Park?
- The population of Calder Park is approximately 51,402 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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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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