Docklands at a glance
Median house
$440,000
Median unit
$585,000
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
15.5k
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Docklands.
The postcode for Docklands is 3008 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Docklands is $440,000.
Docklands (3008) sits in the Melbourne region of Victoria. The median house here is $440,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Docklands has roughly 15,495 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Docklands scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. 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 6 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Docklands's population at 15,495, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (30% own, 67% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (39%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
15,495
Median age
32
Family households
51%
Lone person
39%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $440,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $585,000, roughly -33% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $88,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Docklands on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$440,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $585,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$700/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$411/wk
Owner occupied
30%
Renter occupied
67%
At a deeper level
$440,000
$585,000
15,495
Median age: 32
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 8.27% (median rent $700/wk against a $440,000 price tag). Units yield 3.65% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 67% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20268.27%
Based on $440,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.65%
Based on $585,000 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 202630%
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.
3,040
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.
100
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Docklands.
Local schools for Docklands
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Docklands Primary School
Montague School
South Melbourne 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 Docklands.
- What is the median house price in Docklands?
- The median house price in Docklands, VIC 3008 is $440,000. The median unit price is $585,000.
- What is the Docklands postcode?
- Docklands is in the 3008 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Melbourne region.
- Where is Docklands?
- Docklands is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3008. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Melbourne region.
- What is the average rent in Docklands?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $700, for units it's $411.
- What schools are in Docklands?
- There are 20 schools serving Docklands on this page, including Docklands Primary School, Simonds Catholic College, Montague School.
- How walkable is Docklands?
- Docklands has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Docklands?
- Docklands is close to World Trade Centre, South Wharf, West Melbourne, Southbank, North Pole.
- What is the population of Docklands?
- The population of Docklands is approximately 15,495 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.
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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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