Maribyrnong at a glance
Median house
$1,255,000
Median unit
$479,000
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
12.6k
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Maribyrnong.
The postcode for Maribyrnong is 3032 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Maribyrnong is $1,255,000.
Maribyrnong (3032) sits in the Maribyrnong region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,255,000, above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Maribyrnong has roughly 12,573 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Maribyrnong scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 6 government primary, 4 government secondary, 8 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Maribyrnong's population at 12,573, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 38% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
12,573
Median age
36
Family households
65%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,255,000 on a typical sale, above the Victoria median. Units come in around $479,000, roughly 62% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $251,000. 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
$1,255,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $479,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$381/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$396/wk
Owner occupied
60%
Renter occupied
38%
At a deeper level
$1,255,000
$479,000
12,573
Median age: 36
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.58% (median rent $381/wk against a $1,255,000 price tag). Units yield 4.30% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 38% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.58%
Based on $1,255,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.30%
Based on $479,000 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 202660%
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.
1,755
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.
100
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Maribyrnong.
Local schools for Maribyrnong
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Maribyrnong College
Avondale Primary School
Aberfeldie 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 Maribyrnong.
- What is the median house price in Maribyrnong?
- The median house price in Maribyrnong, VIC 3032 is $1,255,000. The median unit price is $479,000.
- What is the Maribyrnong postcode?
- Maribyrnong is in the 3032 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Maribyrnong region.
- Where is Maribyrnong?
- Maribyrnong is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3032. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Maribyrnong region.
- What is the average rent in Maribyrnong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $381, for units it's $396.
- What schools are in Maribyrnong?
- There are 20 schools serving Maribyrnong on this page, including St Margaret's Primary School, Maribyrnong College, Avondale Primary School.
- How walkable is Maribyrnong?
- Maribyrnong has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Maribyrnong?
- Maribyrnong is close to Highpoint City, Maidstone, Essendon West, Avondale Heights, Aberfeldie.
- What is the population of Maribyrnong?
- The population of Maribyrnong is approximately 12,573 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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Sources cited
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