Meadow Heights at a glance
Median house
$670,000
Median unit
$481,000
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
14.9k
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Meadow Heights.
The postcode for Meadow Heights is 3048 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Meadow Heights is $670,000.
Meadow Heights (3048) sits in the Hume region of Victoria. The median house here is $670,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Meadow Heights has roughly 14,890 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.
Meadow Heights scores 6/100 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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Meadow Heights's population at 14,890, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
14,890
Median age
34
Family households
82%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $670,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $481,000, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $134,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Meadow Heights on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$670,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $481,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$341/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$346/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
$670,000
$481,000
14,890
Median age: 34
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.65% (median rent $341/wk against a $670,000 price tag). Units yield 3.74% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 31% 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 20262.65%
Based on $670,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.74%
Based on $481,000 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 202665%
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.
634
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.
6
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Meadow Heights.
Local schools for Meadow Heights
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Meadow Heights Primary School
Bethal Primary School
Coolaroo 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 Meadow Heights.
- What is the median house price in Meadow Heights?
- The median house price in Meadow Heights, VIC 3048 is $670,000. The median unit price is $481,000.
- What is the Meadow Heights postcode?
- Meadow Heights is in the 3048 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Hume region.
- Where is Meadow Heights?
- Meadow Heights is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3048. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Hume region.
- What is the average rent in Meadow Heights?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $341, for units it's $346.
- What schools are in Meadow Heights?
- There are 20 schools serving Meadow Heights on this page, including Meadow Heights Primary School, St Mary's Coptic Orthodox College, Bethal Primary School.
- How walkable is Meadow Heights?
- Meadow Heights has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Meadow Heights?
- Meadow Heights is close to Coolaroo, Dallas, Roxburgh Park, Somerton, Greenvale.
- What is the population of Meadow Heights?
- The population of Meadow Heights is approximately 14,890 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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