Holmesglen at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
9,552
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Holmesglen.
The postcode for Holmesglen is 3148 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Holmesglen (3148) sits in the Monash region of Victoria.
Holmesglen has roughly 9,552 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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What it’s like to live here.
Holmesglen 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 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Holmesglen's population at 9,552, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
9,552
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)
$421/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$358/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
9,552
Median age: 35
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Getting around
Walkability.
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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 Holmesglen.
Local schools for Holmesglen
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Government School Catchment
Oakleigh Primary School
Malvern Valley Primary School
Mount Waverley Heights 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 Holmesglen.
- What is the Holmesglen postcode?
- Holmesglen is in the 3148 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Monash region.
- Where is Holmesglen?
- Holmesglen is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3148. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Monash region.
- What is the average rent in Holmesglen?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $421, for units it's $358.
- What schools are in Holmesglen?
- There are 20 schools serving Holmesglen on this page, including Salesian College Chadstone, Oakleigh Primary School, Malvern Valley Primary School.
- How walkable is Holmesglen?
- Holmesglen has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Holmesglen?
- Holmesglen is close to Chadstone Centre, Chadstone, Hughesdale, Oakleigh, Ashburton.
- What is the population of Holmesglen?
- The population of Holmesglen is approximately 9,552 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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