Kooyong at a glance
Median house
$704,000
Median unit
$1,731,000
Population
842
Median age 44
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Prices: Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026) · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $704,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $1,731,000, roughly -146% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $141,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Kooyong on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
House prices in Kooyong.
Median house price
$704,000
Median unit price $1,731,000.
Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
–
Weekly rent (unit)
–
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
$704,000
$1,731,000
842
Median age: 44
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The brief
What to know about Kooyong.
Kooyong's median house price is $704,000 (Land Victoria's quarterly suburb median, the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)).
Postcode 3144 (VIC), City of Stonnington, part of Greater Melbourne.
Kooyong (3144) sits in the Stonnington region of Victoria. The median house here is $704,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Kooyong has roughly 842 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Kooyong scores 20/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with workable public transport options. 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 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 7 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kooyong's population at 842, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
842
Median age
44
Family households
71%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Based on $704,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Based on $1,731,000 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.
65
total offences in 2026
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 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
20
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kooyong.
Local schools for Kooyong
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Government School Catchment
Auburn High School
Auburn South Primary School
Malvern Central 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 Kooyong.
- What is the median house price in Kooyong?
- The median house price in Kooyong, VIC 3144 is $704,000 (Land Victoria's quarterly suburb median, the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)). The median unit price is $1,731,000.
- How much is my house worth in Kooyong?
- A useful starting point is the Kooyong median house price of $704,000 (units $1,731,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Kooyong postcode?
- Kooyong is in the 3144 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Stonnington region.
- Where is Kooyong?
- Kooyong is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3144. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Stonnington region.
- What schools are in Kooyong?
- There are 20 schools serving Kooyong on this page, including Bialik College, Auburn High School, Auburn South Primary School.
- How walkable is Kooyong?
- Kooyong has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Kooyong?
- Kooyong is close to Malvern North, Glenferrie South, Toorak, Auburn, Auburn South.
- What is the population of Kooyong?
- The population of Kooyong is approximately 842 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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