Houston at a glance
Walk score
44
Car dependent
Population
22.8k
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Houston.
The postcode for Houston is 3128 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Houston (3128) sits in the Whitehorse region of Victoria.
Houston has roughly 22,841 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.
Houston scores 44/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Houston's population at 22,841, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
22,841
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)
$391/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$332/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
22,841
Median age: 34
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Getting around
Walkability.
44
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Houston.
Local schools for Houston
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Government School Catchment
Roberts McCubbin Primary School
Orchard Grove Primary School
Blackburn English Language 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 Houston.
- What is the Houston postcode?
- Houston is in the 3128 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Whitehorse region.
- Where is Houston?
- Houston is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3128. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Whitehorse region.
- What is the average rent in Houston?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $391, for units it's $332.
- What schools are in Houston?
- There are 20 schools serving Houston on this page, including St Scholastica's School, Mount Scopus Memorial College, Roberts McCubbin Primary School.
- How walkable is Houston?
- Houston has a Walk Score of 44 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Houston?
- Houston is close to Box Hill South, Deakin University, Blackburn South, Bennettswood, Burwood.
- What is the population of Houston?
- The population of Houston is approximately 22,841 (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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