Central Park at a glance
Walk score
98
Walker's paradise
Population
23.6k
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Central Park.
The postcode for Central Park is 3145 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Central Park (3145) sits in the Glen Eira region of Victoria.
Central Park has roughly 23,594 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Central Park scores 98/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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, 2 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Central Park's population at 23,594, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
23,594
Median age
38
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$416/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$354/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
23,594
Median age: 38
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Getting around
Walkability.
98
40
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Central Park.
Local schools for Central Park
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Government School Catchment
Malvern Primary School
Oakwood School
Lloyd Street 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 Central Park.
- What is the Central Park postcode?
- Central Park is in the 3145 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Glen Eira region.
- Where is Central Park?
- Central Park is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3145. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Glen Eira region.
- What is the average rent in Central Park?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $416, for units it's $354.
- What schools are in Central Park?
- There are 20 schools serving Central Park on this page, including Malvern Primary School, St Mary's School, Sacre Coeur.
- How walkable is Central Park?
- Central Park has a Walk Score of 98 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 40, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Central Park?
- Central Park is close to Wattletree Road Po, Caulfield East, Tooronga, Glen Iris, Malvern.
- What is the population of Central Park?
- The population of Central Park is approximately 23,594 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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