La Trobe University at a glance
Walk score
98
Walker's paradise
Population
31.5k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about La Trobe University.
The postcode for La Trobe University is 3083 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
La Trobe University (3083) sits in the Darebin region of Victoria.
La Trobe University has roughly 31,529 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
La Trobe University scores 98/100 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 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put La Trobe University's population at 31,529, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
31,529
Median age
37
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)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$323/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
31,529
Median age: 37
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Getting around
Walkability.
98
30
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in La Trobe University.
Local schools for La Trobe University
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Government School Catchment
Kingsbury Primary School
Charles La Trobe P-12 College
Reservoir High 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 La Trobe University.
- What is the La Trobe University postcode?
- La Trobe University is in the 3083 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Darebin region.
- Where is La Trobe University?
- La Trobe University is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3083. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Darebin region.
- What is the average rent in La Trobe University?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $323.
- What schools are in La Trobe University?
- There are 20 schools serving La Trobe University on this page, including Mastery Schools Victoria, Kingsbury Primary School, Our Lady of the Way School.
- How walkable is La Trobe University?
- La Trobe University has a Walk Score of 98 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 30, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near La Trobe University?
- La Trobe University is close to La Trobe University, Kingsbury, Macleod, Macleod West, Reservoir East.
- What is the population of La Trobe University?
- The population of La Trobe University is approximately 31,529 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources cited
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