Mount Cottrell at a glance
Median house
$749,000
Median unit
$285,120
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
496
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Mount Cottrell.
The postcode for Mount Cottrell is 3024 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Mount Cottrell is $749,000.
Mount Cottrell (3024) sits in the Melton region of Victoria. The median house here is $749,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Mount Cottrell has roughly 496 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Mount Cottrell 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, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Cottrell's population at 496, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
496
Median age
41
Family households
78%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $749,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $285,120, roughly 62% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $150,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$749,000
+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)
$462/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
$749,000
$285,120
496
Median age: 41
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.43% (median rent $350/wk against a $749,000 price tag). Units yield 8.43% 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 20262.43%
Based on $749,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20268.43%
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 202669%
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.
110
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mount Cottrell.
Local schools for Mount Cottrell
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Barayip Primary School
Wimba Primary School
Tarneit Rise 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 Mount Cottrell.
- What is the median house price in Mount Cottrell?
- The median house price in Mount Cottrell, VIC 3024 is $749,000. The median unit price is $285,120.
- What is the Mount Cottrell postcode?
- Mount Cottrell is in the 3024 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Melton region.
- Where is Mount Cottrell?
- Mount Cottrell 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 Mount Cottrell?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $462.
- What schools are in Mount Cottrell?
- There are 20 schools serving Mount Cottrell on this page, including Barayip Primary School, Wimba Primary School, St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Mount Cottrell?
- Mount Cottrell has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mount Cottrell?
- Mount Cottrell is close to Tarneit, Thornhill Park, Fieldstone, Strathtulloh, Eynesbury.
- What is the population of Mount Cottrell?
- The population of Mount Cottrell is approximately 496 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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