Glenferrie South at a glance
Walk score
46
Car dependent
Population
22.3k
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Glenferrie South.
The postcode for Glenferrie South is 3122 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Glenferrie South (3122) sits in the Boroondara region of Victoria.
Glenferrie South has roughly 22,322 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Glenferrie South scores 46/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with workable public transport options. 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 5 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 9 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Glenferrie South's population at 22,322, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
22,322
Median age
34
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)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
22,322
Median age: 34
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Getting around
Walkability.
46
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Glenferrie South.
Local schools for Glenferrie South
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Government School Catchment
Glenferrie Primary School
Swinburne Senior Secondary College
Auburn South 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 Glenferrie South.
- What is the Glenferrie South postcode?
- Glenferrie South is in the 3122 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Boroondara region.
- Where is Glenferrie South?
- Glenferrie South is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3122. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Boroondara region.
- What is the average rent in Glenferrie South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Glenferrie South?
- There are 20 schools serving Glenferrie South on this page, including Scotch College, Erasmus Primary School, St Joseph's School.
- How walkable is Glenferrie South?
- Glenferrie South has a Walk Score of 46 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Glenferrie South?
- Glenferrie South is close to Auburn, Auburn South, Hawthorn, Kooyong, Hawthorn East.
- What is the population of Glenferrie South?
- The population of Glenferrie South is approximately 22,322 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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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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