Deepdene at a glance
Median house
$3,450,000
Median unit
$475,200
Walk score
50
Somewhat walkable
Population
15.6k
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Deepdene.
The postcode for Deepdene is 3103 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Deepdene is $3,450,000.
Deepdene (3103) sits in the Boroondara region of Victoria. The median house here is $3,450,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Deepdene has roughly 15,621 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Deepdene scores 50/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with workable public transport options. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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 5 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 7 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Deepdene's population at 15,621, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
15,621
Median age
43
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $3,450,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $475,200, roughly 86% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $690,000. Prices sit well above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$3,450,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $475,200.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$391/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$3,450,000
$475,200
15,621
Median age: 43
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 0.69% (median rent $460/wk against a $3,450,000 price tag). Units yield 4.28% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20260.69%
Based on $3,450,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.28%
Based on $475,200 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.
78
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.
50
60
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Deepdene.
Local schools for Deepdene
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Canterbury Girls Secondary College
Deepdene Primary School
Balwyn 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 Deepdene.
- What is the median house price in Deepdene?
- The median house price in Deepdene, VIC 3103 is $3,450,000. The median unit price is $475,200.
- What is the Deepdene postcode?
- Deepdene is in the 3103 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Boroondara region.
- Where is Deepdene?
- Deepdene is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3103. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Boroondara region.
- What is the average rent in Deepdene?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $391.
- What schools are in Deepdene?
- There are 20 schools serving Deepdene on this page, including Camberwell Grammar School, Our Lady of Good Counsel School, Canterbury Girls Secondary College.
- How walkable is Deepdene?
- Deepdene has a Walk Score of 50 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 60, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Deepdene?
- Deepdene is close to Deepdene Dc, Balwyn, Balwyn East, Camberwell East, Canterbury.
- What is the population of Deepdene?
- The population of Deepdene is approximately 15,621 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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