City of Darebin
Merlynston
Merlynston at a glance
Median house
$477,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$343,440
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
56
Somewhat walkable
Population
34.9k
Median age 37
About
Welcome to Merlynston.
Merlynston is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$477,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $343,440.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$421/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$358/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$477,000
Sales data pending
$343,440
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
34,906
Median age: 37
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)4.59%
Based on $477,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)5.42%
Based on $343,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
34,906
Median age
37
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Safety
Crime and safety.
Crime data not available for this suburb.
Getting around
Walkability.
56
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Merlynston.
Local schools for Merlynston
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Pascoe Vale North Primary School
Fawkner Primary School
Coburg North 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 Merlynston.
- What is the median house price in Merlynston?
- The median house price in Merlynston, VIC 3058 is $477,000. The median unit price is $343,440. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Merlynston postcode?
- Merlynston is in the 3058 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Darebin region.
- What is the average rent in Merlynston?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $421, for units it's $358.
- What schools are in Merlynston?
- There are 20 schools serving Merlynston on this page, including St Mark's School, Mercy College, Pascoe Vale North Primary School.
- How walkable is Merlynston?
- Merlynston has a Walk Score of 56 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Merlynston?
- Merlynston is close to Coburg North, Batman, Moreland, Hadfield, Pascoe Vale.
- What is the population of Merlynston?
- Merlynston has approximately 34,906 residents. The median age is 37.
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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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