Fawkner East at a glance
Walk score
88
Very walkable
Population
14.3k
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Fawkner East.
The postcode for Fawkner East is 3060 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Fawkner East (3060) sits in the Hume region of Victoria.
Fawkner East has roughly 14,274 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Fawkner East scores 88/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. 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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Fawkner East's population at 14,274, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
14,274
Median age
35
Family households
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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)
$376/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
14,274
Median age: 35
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Getting around
Walkability.
88
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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 Fawkner East.
Local schools for Fawkner East
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Government School Catchment
Moomba Park Primary School
John Fawkner Secondary College
Belle Vue Park 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 Fawkner East.
- What is the Fawkner East postcode?
- Fawkner East is in the 3060 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Hume region.
- Where is Fawkner East?
- Fawkner East is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3060. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Hume region.
- What is the average rent in Fawkner East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $376, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Fawkner East?
- There are 20 schools serving Fawkner East on this page, including Moomba Park Primary School, St Matthew's School, John Fawkner Secondary College.
- How walkable is Fawkner East?
- Fawkner East has a Walk Score of 88 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Fawkner East?
- Fawkner East is close to Fawkner, Fawkner North, Hadfield, Merlynston, Coburg North.
- What is the population of Fawkner East?
- The population of Fawkner East is approximately 14,274 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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Sources cited
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