La Trobe University at a glance
Walk score
44
Car dependent
The brief
What to know about La Trobe University.
The postcode for La Trobe University is 3086 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
La Trobe University (3086) sits in the Darebin region of Victoria.
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.
La Trobe University 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 5 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
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Market
The price of a home here.
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Getting around
Walkability.
44
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
Charles La Trobe P-12 College
Kingsbury Primary School
Rosanna 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 La Trobe University.
- What is the La Trobe University postcode?
- La Trobe University is in the 3086 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Darebin region.
- Where is La Trobe University?
- La Trobe University is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3086. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Darebin region.
- What schools are in La Trobe University?
- There are 20 schools serving La Trobe University on this page, including Mastery Schools Victoria, Charles La Trobe P-12 College, Kingsbury Primary School.
- How walkable is La Trobe University?
- La Trobe University has a Walk Score of 44 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. 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, Heidelberg Heights.
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Sources cited
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