City of Knox
Knoxfield
Knoxfield at a glance
Median house
$1,170,000
Median unit
$793,300
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
7,645
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Knoxfield.
Knoxfield (3180) sits in the Knox region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,170,000, above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Knoxfield has roughly 7,645 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
Knoxfield scores 2/100 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Knoxfield's population at 7,645, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,645
Median age
41
Family households
77%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,170,000 on a typical sale, above the Victoria median. Units come in around $793,300, roughly 32% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $234,000. 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
$1,170,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $793,300.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$421/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$421/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
$1,170,000
$793,300
7,645
Median age: 41
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.87% (median rent $421/wk against a $1,170,000 price tag). Units yield 2.76% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (22%), 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 20261.87%
Based on $1,170,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.76%
Based on $793,300 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 202674%
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.
340
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.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Knoxfield.
Local schools for Knoxfield
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Darrang Primary School
Knox Park Primary School
Kent Park 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 Knoxfield.
- What is the median house price in Knoxfield?
- The median house price in Knoxfield, VIC 3180 is $1,170,000. The median unit price is $793,300. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Knoxfield postcode?
- Knoxfield is in the 3180 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Knox region.
- What is the average rent in Knoxfield?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $421, for units it's $421.
- What schools are in Knoxfield?
- There are 20 schools serving Knoxfield on this page, including Darrang Primary School, Knox Park Primary School, Kent Park Primary School.
- How walkable is Knoxfield?
- Knoxfield has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Knoxfield?
- Knoxfield is close to Mountain Gate, Wantirna South, Knox City Centre, Ferntree Gully, Scoresby.
- What is the population of Knoxfield?
- Knoxfield has approximately 7,645 residents. The median age is 41.
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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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