Laburnum at a glance
Walk score
46
Car dependent
Population
33.0k
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Laburnum.
The postcode for Laburnum is 3130 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Laburnum (3130) sits in the Whitehorse region of Victoria.
Laburnum has roughly 33,044 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Laburnum scores 46/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Laburnum's population at 33,044, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
33,044
Median age
41
Family households
–
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)
$415/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$353/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
33,044
Median age: 41
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Getting around
Walkability.
46
80
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Laburnum.
Local schools for Laburnum
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Government School Catchment
Box Hill High School
Laburnum Primary School
Blackburn 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 Laburnum.
- What is the Laburnum postcode?
- Laburnum is in the 3130 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Whitehorse region.
- Where is Laburnum?
- Laburnum is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3130. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Whitehorse region.
- What is the average rent in Laburnum?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $415, for units it's $353.
- What schools are in Laburnum?
- There are 20 schools serving Laburnum on this page, including Box Hill High School, Laburnum Primary School, St Thomas the Apostle School.
- How walkable is Laburnum?
- Laburnum has a Walk Score of 46 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 80, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Laburnum?
- Laburnum is close to Blackburn, Blackburn South, Box Hill Central, Box Hill, Blackburn North.
- What is the population of Laburnum?
- The population of Laburnum is approximately 33,044 (2021 Census). 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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