Cockatoo at a glance
Median house
$685,000
Median unit
$277,920
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
4,638
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Cockatoo.
The postcode for Cockatoo is 3781 (VIC).
The median house price in Cockatoo is $685,000.
Cockatoo (3781) sits in the Cardinia region of Victoria. The median house here is $685,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Cockatoo has roughly 4,638 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Cockatoo scores 8/100 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 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cockatoo's population at 4,638, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
4,638
Median age
36
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $685,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $277,920, roughly 59% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $137,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Cockatoo on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$685,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $277,920.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$315/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$685,000
$277,920
4,638
Median age: 36
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.81% (median rent $370/wk against a $685,000 price tag). Units yield 5.89% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.81%
Based on $685,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.89%
Based on $277,920 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–
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.
178
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.
8
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cockatoo.
Local schools for Cockatoo
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Government School Catchment
Cockatoo Primary School
Emerald Secondary College
Emerald 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 Cockatoo.
- What is the median house price in Cockatoo?
- The median house price in Cockatoo, VIC 3781 is $685,000. The median unit price is $277,920.
- What is the Cockatoo postcode?
- Cockatoo is in the 3781 postcode, in VIC, in the Cardinia Shire Council region.
- Where is Cockatoo?
- Cockatoo is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3781, in the Cardinia Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cockatoo?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $315.
- What schools are in Cockatoo?
- There are 12 schools serving Cockatoo on this page, including Cockatoo Primary School, Fernbrook School, Emerald Secondary College.
- How walkable is Cockatoo?
- Cockatoo has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Cockatoo?
- Cockatoo is close to Avonsleigh, Emerald, Mount Burnett, Macclesfield, Dewhurst.
- What is the population of Cockatoo?
- The population of Cockatoo is approximately 4,638 (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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