Lysterfield South at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
994
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Lysterfield South.
The postcode for Lysterfield South is 3156 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Lysterfield South (3156) sits in the Casey region of Victoria.
Lysterfield South has roughly 994 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.
Lysterfield South 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 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lysterfield South's population at 994, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (96% own, 2% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (95% family households, 6% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
994
Median age
44
Family households
95%
Lone person
6%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$390/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$640/wk
Owner occupied
96%
Renter occupied
2%
At a deeper level
994
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
27
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
55
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lysterfield South.
Local schools for Lysterfield South
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Government School Catchment
Mossgiel Park Primary School
Heany Park Primary School
Chalcot Lodge 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 Lysterfield South.
- What is the Lysterfield South postcode?
- Lysterfield South is in the 3156 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Casey region.
- Where is Lysterfield South?
- Lysterfield South is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3156. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Casey region.
- What is the average rent in Lysterfield South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $390, for units it's $640.
- What schools are in Lysterfield South?
- There are 20 schools serving Lysterfield South on this page, including St Paul Apostle North School, Mossgiel Park Primary School, Heany Park Primary School.
- How walkable is Lysterfield South?
- Lysterfield South has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 55.
- What suburbs are near Lysterfield South?
- Lysterfield South is close to Endeavour Hills, Rowville, Lysterfield, Doveton, Dandenong North.
- What is the population of Lysterfield South?
- The population of Lysterfield South is approximately 994 (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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