Chirnside Park at a glance
Median house
$940,000
Median unit
$595,000
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
11.8k
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Chirnside Park.
The postcode for Chirnside Park is 3116 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Chirnside Park is $940,000.
Chirnside Park (3116) sits in the Yarra Ranges region of Victoria. The median house here is $940,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Chirnside Park has roughly 11,779 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Chirnside 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 9 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Chirnside Park's population at 11,779, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
11,779
Median age
38
Family households
81%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $940,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $595,000, roughly 37% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $188,000. 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
$940,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $595,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$443/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$443/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
$940,000
$595,000
11,779
Median age: 38
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.45% (median rent $443/wk against a $940,000 price tag). Units yield 3.87% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (15%), 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 20262.45%
Based on $940,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.87%
Based on $595,000 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 202683%
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.
636
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
70
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Chirnside Park.
Local schools for Chirnside Park
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Government School Catchment
Chirnside Park Primary School
Lilydale Heights College
Victoria Road 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 Chirnside Park.
- What is the median house price in Chirnside Park?
- The median house price in Chirnside Park, VIC 3116 is $940,000. The median unit price is $595,000.
- What is the Chirnside Park postcode?
- Chirnside Park is in the 3116 postcode, in VIC, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- Where is Chirnside Park?
- Chirnside Park is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3116. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- What is the average rent in Chirnside Park?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $443, for units it's $443.
- What schools are in Chirnside Park?
- There are 20 schools serving Chirnside Park on this page, including Chirnside Park Primary School, Oxley Christian College, Lilydale Heights College.
- How walkable is Chirnside Park?
- Chirnside Park has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 70.
- What suburbs are near Chirnside Park?
- Chirnside Park is close to Croydon North, Wonga Park, Lilydale, Bend Of Islands, Mooroolbark.
- What is the population of Chirnside Park?
- The population of Chirnside Park is approximately 11,779 (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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