Cromer at a glance
Walk score
70
Very walkable
Population
20.2k
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Cromer.
The postcode for Cromer is 3193 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Cromer (3193) sits in the Bayside region of Victoria.
Cromer has roughly 20,207 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Cromer 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, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cromer's population at 20,207, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
20,207
Median age
48
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$577/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$490/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
20,207
Median age: 48
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Getting around
Walkability.
70
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cromer.
Local schools for Cromer
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Government School Catchment
Beaumaris Primary School
Mentone Girls Secondary College
Beaumaris Secondary College
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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 Cromer.
- What is the Cromer postcode?
- Cromer is in the 3193 postcode, in VIC, in the Bayside Council region.
- Where is Cromer?
- Cromer is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3193. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Bayside Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cromer?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $577, for units it's $490.
- What schools are in Cromer?
- There are 20 schools serving Cromer on this page, including Stella Maris School, Beaumaris Primary School, Mentone Girls Secondary College.
- How walkable is Cromer?
- Cromer has a Walk Score of 70 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Cromer?
- Cromer is close to Beaumaris, Mentone East, Mentone, Black Rock, Cheltenham.
- What is the population of Cromer?
- The population of Cromer is approximately 20,207 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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