Hillside at a glance
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Population
51.4k
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Hillside.
The postcode for Hillside is 3037 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Hillside (3037) sits in the Brimbank region of Victoria.
Hillside has roughly 51,402 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Hillside scores 20/100 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 8 government primary, 4 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hillside's population at 51,402, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
51,402
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)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$315/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
51,402
Median age: 36
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Getting around
Walkability.
20
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hillside.
Local schools for Hillside
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Government School Catchment
Parkwood Green Primary School
Sydenham Primary School
Springside West Secondary College
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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 Hillside.
- What is the Hillside postcode?
- Hillside is in the 3037 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Brimbank region.
- Where is Hillside?
- Hillside is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3037. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Brimbank region.
- What is the average rent in Hillside?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $315.
- What schools are in Hillside?
- There are 20 schools serving Hillside on this page, including Cana Catholic Primary School, Parkwood Green Primary School, Sydenham Primary School.
- How walkable is Hillside?
- Hillside has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Hillside?
- Hillside is close to Plumpton, Calder Park, Sydenham, Taylors Hill, Watergardens.
- What is the population of Hillside?
- The population of Hillside is approximately 51,402 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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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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