Surf Coast Shire Council
Deakin University
Deakin University at a glance
Walk score
28
Car dependent
Population
20.5k
Median age 30
The brief
What to know about Deakin University.
Deakin University (3217) sits in the Surf Coast region of Victoria.
Deakin University has roughly 20,499 residents, with a young-family demographic. 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.
Deakin University scores 28/100 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, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Deakin University's population at 20,499, with a median age of 30. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
20,499
Median age
30
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$425/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$361/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
20,499
Median age: 30
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Getting around
Walkability.
28
40
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Deakin University.
Local schools for Deakin University
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Ashwood School
Wattle Park Primary School
Roberts McCubbin 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 Deakin University.
- What is the Deakin University postcode?
- Deakin University is in the 3217 postcode, in VIC, in the Surf Coast Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Deakin University?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $425, for units it's $361.
- What schools are in Deakin University?
- There are 20 schools serving Deakin University on this page, including Mount Scopus Memorial College, Presbyterian Ladies' College, St Scholastica's School.
- How walkable is Deakin University?
- Deakin University has a Walk Score of 28 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 40, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Deakin University?
- Deakin University is close to Burwood, Bennettswood, Wattle Park, Houston, Box Hill South.
- What is the population of Deakin University?
- Deakin University has approximately 20,499 residents. The median age is 30.
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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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