Yarra Ranges Council
East Warburton
East Warburton at a glance
Median house
$695,000
Median unit
$223,920
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
906
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about East Warburton.
East Warburton (3799) sits in the Yarra Ranges region of Victoria. The median house here is $695,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
East Warburton has roughly 906 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
East Warburton scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent 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 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put East Warburton's population at 906, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
906
Median age
48
Family households
64%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $695,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $223,920, roughly 68% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $139,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps East Warburton on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$695,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $223,920.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
$695,000
$223,920
906
Median age: 48
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.24% (median rent $300/wk against a $695,000 price tag). Units yield 6.97% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (8%), 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 20262.24%
Based on $695,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.97%
Based on $223,920 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 202688%
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.
19
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.
0
0
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in East Warburton.
Local schools for East Warburton
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Warburton Primary School
Millwarra Primary School
Wesburn 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 East Warburton.
- What is the median house price in East Warburton?
- The median house price in East Warburton, VIC 3799 is $695,000. The median unit price is $223,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the East Warburton postcode?
- East Warburton is in the 3799 postcode, in VIC, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- What is the average rent in East Warburton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in East Warburton?
- There are 13 schools serving East Warburton on this page, including Warburton Primary School, Millwarra Primary School, Wesburn Primary School.
- How walkable is East Warburton?
- East Warburton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near East Warburton?
- East Warburton is close to Big Pats Creek, Warburton, Millgrove, Wesburn, Mcmahons Creek.
- What is the population of East Warburton?
- East Warburton has approximately 906 residents. The median age is 48.
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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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