Cross Keys at a glance
Walk score
30
Car dependent
Population
13.1k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Cross Keys.
The postcode for Cross Keys is 3041 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Cross Keys (3041) sits in the Moonee Valley region of Victoria.
Cross Keys has roughly 13,111 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Cross Keys scores 30/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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, 4 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cross Keys's population at 13,111, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
13,111
Median age
40
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$391/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$332/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
13,111
Median age: 40
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Getting around
Walkability.
30
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cross Keys.
Local schools for Cross Keys
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Government School Catchment
Strathmore North Primary School
Niddrie Primary School
Essendon North Primary School
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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 Cross Keys.
- What is the Cross Keys postcode?
- Cross Keys is in the 3041 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Moonee Valley region.
- Where is Cross Keys?
- Cross Keys is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3041. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Moonee Valley region.
- What is the average rent in Cross Keys?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $391, for units it's $332.
- What schools are in Cross Keys?
- There are 20 schools serving Cross Keys on this page, including Strathmore North Primary School, St Christopher's School, Niddrie Primary School.
- How walkable is Cross Keys?
- Cross Keys has a Walk Score of 30 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Cross Keys?
- Cross Keys is close to Essendon Fields, Essendon North, Airport West, Strathmore Heights, Niddrie.
- What is the population of Cross Keys?
- The population of Cross Keys is approximately 13,111 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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