Dunearn at a glance
Walk score
64
Somewhat walkable
Population
53.5k
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Dunearn.
The postcode for Dunearn is 3175 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Dunearn (3175) sits in the Casey region of Victoria.
Dunearn has roughly 53,545 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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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What it’s like to live here.
Dunearn scores 64/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. 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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dunearn's population at 53,545, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
53,545
Median age
36
Family households
–
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)
$321/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$273/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
53,545
Median age: 36
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Getting around
Walkability.
64
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dunearn.
Local schools for Dunearn
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Government School Catchment
Lyndale Greens Primary School
Emerson School
Yarraman Oaks 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 Dunearn.
- What is the Dunearn postcode?
- Dunearn is in the 3175 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Casey region.
- Where is Dunearn?
- Dunearn is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3175. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Casey region.
- What is the average rent in Dunearn?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $321, for units it's $273.
- What schools are in Dunearn?
- There are 20 schools serving Dunearn on this page, including Lyndale Greens Primary School, St Gerard's School, Emerson School.
- How walkable is Dunearn?
- Dunearn has a Walk Score of 64 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Dunearn?
- Dunearn is close to Dandenong North, Dandenong East, Dandenong, Noble Park North, Noble Park East.
- What is the population of Dunearn?
- The population of Dunearn is approximately 53,545 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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Sources cited
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