Deer Park at a glance
Median house
$680,000
Median unit
$551,500
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
18.1k
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Deer Park.
The postcode for Deer Park is 3023 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Deer Park is $680,000.
Deer Park (3023) sits in the Brimbank region of Victoria. The median house here is $680,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Deer Park has roughly 18,145 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
Deer Park scores 34/100 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 11 government primary, 1 government secondary, 7 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Deer Park's population at 18,145, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
18,145
Median age
35
Family households
76%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $680,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $551,500, roughly 19% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $136,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Deer Park on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$680,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $551,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$470/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
$680,000
$551,500
18,145
Median age: 35
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.59% (median rent $470/wk against a $680,000 price tag). Units yield 3.96% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (29%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.59%
Based on $680,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.96%
Based on $551,500 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 · May 202667%
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.
1,152
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.
34
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Deer Park.
Local schools for Deer Park
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Government School Catchment
Deer Park West Primary School
Deer Park North Primary School
Cairnlea Park 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 Deer Park.
- What is the median house price in Deer Park?
- The median house price in Deer Park, VIC 3023 is $680,000. The median unit price is $551,500.
- What is the Deer Park postcode?
- Deer Park is in the 3023 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Brimbank region.
- Where is Deer Park?
- Deer Park is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3023. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Brimbank region.
- What is the average rent in Deer Park?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $470, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Deer Park?
- There are 20 schools serving Deer Park on this page, including St Peter Chanel School, Deer Park West Primary School, Deer Park North Primary School.
- How walkable is Deer Park?
- Deer Park has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Deer Park?
- Deer Park is close to Deer Park North, Cairnlea, Deer Park East, Ardeer, Derrimut.
- What is the population of Deer Park?
- The population of Deer Park is approximately 18,145 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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