Greensborough at a glance
Median house
$1,028,500
Median unit
$745,800
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
21.1k
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Greensborough.
The postcode for Greensborough is 3088 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Greensborough is $1,028,500.
Greensborough (3088) sits in the Nillumbik region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,028,500, above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Greensborough has roughly 21,070 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Greensborough scores 100/100 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Greensborough's population at 21,070, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
21,070
Median age
41
Family households
77%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,028,500 on a typical sale, above the Victoria median. Units come in around $745,800, roughly 27% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $206,000. Prices sit above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,028,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $745,800.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$570/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$490/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
$1,028,500
$745,800
21,070
Median age: 41
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.88% (median rent $570/wk against a $1,028,500 price tag). Units yield 3.42% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (17%), 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 20262.88%
Based on $1,028,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.42%
Based on $745,800 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 202680%
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.
1,201
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
30
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Greensborough.
Local schools for Greensborough
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Greensborough Primary School
Greensborough Secondary College
Watsonia Heights 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 Greensborough.
- What is the median house price in Greensborough?
- The median house price in Greensborough, VIC 3088 is $1,028,500. The median unit price is $745,800.
- What is the Greensborough postcode?
- Greensborough is in the 3088 postcode, in VIC, in the Nillumbik Shire Council region.
- Where is Greensborough?
- Greensborough is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3088. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Nillumbik Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Greensborough?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $570, for units it's $490.
- What schools are in Greensborough?
- There are 20 schools serving Greensborough on this page, including Greensborough Primary School, St Mary's School, Greensborough Secondary College.
- How walkable is Greensborough?
- Greensborough has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 30, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Greensborough?
- Greensborough is close to Briar Hill, Watsonia, Watsonia North, Yallambie, Montmorency.
- What is the population of Greensborough?
- The population of Greensborough is approximately 21,070 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
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