Manor Lakes at a glance
Median house
$650,000
Median unit
$285,120
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
12.7k
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Manor Lakes.
The postcode for Manor Lakes is 3024 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Manor Lakes is $650,000.
Manor Lakes (3024) sits in the Melton region of Victoria. The median house here is $650,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Manor Lakes has roughly 12,675 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Manor Lakes 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, 4 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Manor Lakes's population at 12,675, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (89% family households, 9% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
12,675
Median age
31
Family households
89%
Lone person
9%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $650,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $285,120, roughly 56% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $130,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Manor Lakes on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$650,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $285,120.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
$650,000
$285,120
12,675
Median age: 31
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.80% (median rent $350/wk against a $650,000 price tag). Units yield 6.57% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (26%), 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 20262.80%
Based on $650,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.57%
Based on $285,120 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 202671%
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.
720
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 Manor Lakes.
Local schools for Manor Lakes
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Government School Catchment
Ngarri Primary School
Manor Lakes P-12 College
Laa Yulta 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 Manor Lakes.
- What is the median house price in Manor Lakes?
- The median house price in Manor Lakes, VIC 3024 is $650,000. The median unit price is $285,120.
- What is the Manor Lakes postcode?
- Manor Lakes is in the 3024 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Melton region.
- Where is Manor Lakes?
- Manor Lakes is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3024. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Melton region.
- What is the average rent in Manor Lakes?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Manor Lakes?
- There are 20 schools serving Manor Lakes on this page, including Ngarri Primary School, Manor Lakes P-12 College, Laa Yulta Primary School.
- How walkable is Manor Lakes?
- Manor Lakes has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Manor Lakes?
- Manor Lakes is close to Mambourin, Wyndham Vale, Quandong, Werribee, Hoppers Crossing.
- What is the population of Manor Lakes?
- The population of Manor Lakes is approximately 12,675 (2021 Census). The median age is 31.
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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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