Cardinia Shire Council
Cockatoo
Cockatoo at a glance
Median house
$685,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$277,920
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
4,638
Median age 36
About
Welcome to Cockatoo.
Cockatoo is a suburb in Victoria.
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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
Sales data pending
$277,920
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
4,638
Median age: 36
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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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
4,638
Median age
36
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
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. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Cockatoo postcode?
- Cockatoo is in the 3781 postcode, in VIC, 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?
- Cockatoo has approximately 4,638 residents. 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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