Lower Plenty at a glance
Median house
$1,207,500
Median unit
$684,000
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,962
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Lower Plenty.
The postcode for Lower Plenty is 3093 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Lower Plenty is $1,207,500.
Lower Plenty (3093) sits in the Banyule region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,207,500, above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Lower Plenty has roughly 3,962 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly 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.
Lower Plenty scores 0/100 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 12 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lower Plenty's population at 3,962, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,962
Median age
45
Family households
72%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,207,500 on a typical sale, above the Victoria median. Units come in around $684,000, roughly 43% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $242,000. 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
$1,207,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $684,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
$1,207,500
$684,000
3,962
Median age: 45
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.72% (median rent $400/wk against a $1,207,500 price tag). Units yield 3.04% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (15%), 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 20261.72%
Based on $1,207,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.04%
Based on $684,000 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 202683%
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.
107
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.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lower Plenty.
Local schools for Lower Plenty
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Government School Catchment
Lower Plenty Primary School
Viewbank Primary School
Montmorency South 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 Lower Plenty.
- What is the median house price in Lower Plenty?
- The median house price in Lower Plenty, VIC 3093 is $1,207,500. The median unit price is $684,000.
- What is the Lower Plenty postcode?
- Lower Plenty is in the 3093 postcode, in VIC, in the Banyule City Council region.
- Where is Lower Plenty?
- Lower Plenty is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3093. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Banyule City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lower Plenty?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Lower Plenty?
- There are 20 schools serving Lower Plenty on this page, including Lower Plenty Primary School, Viewbank Primary School, Montmorency South Primary School.
- How walkable is Lower Plenty?
- Lower Plenty has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Lower Plenty?
- Lower Plenty is close to Viewbank, Yallambie, Montmorency, Templestowe Lower, Banyule.
- What is the population of Lower Plenty?
- The population of Lower Plenty is approximately 3,962 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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