Chadstone at a glance
Median house
$1,200,000
Median unit
$893,000
Walk score
70
Very walkable
Population
9,552
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Chadstone.
The postcode for Chadstone is 3148 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Chadstone is $1,200,000.
Chadstone (3148) sits in the Monash region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,200,000, above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Chadstone has roughly 9,552 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Chadstone scores 70/100 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 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Chadstone's population at 9,552, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (58% own, 39% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
9,552
Median age
35
Family households
68%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,200,000 on a typical sale, above the Victoria median. Units come in around $893,000, roughly 26% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $240,000. Prices sit above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,200,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $893,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$630/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$580/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
39%
At a deeper level
$1,200,000
$893,000
9,552
Median age: 35
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.73% (median rent $630/wk against a $1,200,000 price tag). Units yield 3.38% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 39% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.73%
Based on $1,200,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.38%
Based on $893,000 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 202658%
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.
805
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.
70
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Chadstone.
Local schools for Chadstone
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Mount Waverley Heights Primary School
Malvern Valley Primary School
Oakleigh 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 Chadstone.
- What is the median house price in Chadstone?
- The median house price in Chadstone, VIC 3148 is $1,200,000. The median unit price is $893,000.
- What is the Chadstone postcode?
- Chadstone is in the 3148 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Monash region.
- Where is Chadstone?
- Chadstone is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3148. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Monash region.
- What is the average rent in Chadstone?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $630, for units it's $580.
- What schools are in Chadstone?
- There are 20 schools serving Chadstone on this page, including Salesian College Chadstone, Mount Waverley Heights Primary School, Malvern Valley Primary School.
- How walkable is Chadstone?
- Chadstone has a Walk Score of 70 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Chadstone?
- Chadstone is close to Holmesglen, Chadstone Centre, Jordanville, Ashwood, Oakleigh.
- What is the population of Chadstone?
- The population of Chadstone is approximately 9,552 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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