Mulgrave at a glance
Median house
$1,098,500
Median unit
$690,000
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
19.9k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Mulgrave.
The postcode for Mulgrave is 3170 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Mulgrave is $1,098,500.
Mulgrave (3170) sits in the Monash region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,098,500, above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Mulgrave has roughly 19,889 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Mulgrave scores 14/100 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, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mulgrave's population at 19,889, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
19,889
Median age
40
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $1,098,500 on a typical sale, above the Victoria median. Units come in around $690,000, roughly 37% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $220,000. 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
$1,098,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $690,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$640/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$640/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$1,098,500
$690,000
19,889
Median age: 40
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.03% (median rent $640/wk against a $1,098,500 price tag). Units yield 4.82% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.03%
Based on $1,098,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.82%
Based on $690,000 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–
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.
1,446
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.
14
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mulgrave.
Local schools for Mulgrave
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Albany Rise Primary School
Wellington Secondary College
Brandon Park 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 Mulgrave.
- What is the median house price in Mulgrave?
- The median house price in Mulgrave, VIC 3170 is $1,098,500. The median unit price is $690,000.
- What is the Mulgrave postcode?
- Mulgrave is in the 3170 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Monash region.
- Where is Mulgrave?
- Mulgrave is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3170. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Monash region.
- What is the average rent in Mulgrave?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $640, for units it's $640.
- What schools are in Mulgrave?
- There are 20 schools serving Mulgrave on this page, including Albany Rise Primary School, Wellington Secondary College, Brandon Park Primary School.
- How walkable is Mulgrave?
- Mulgrave has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mulgrave?
- Mulgrave is close to Sandown Village, Brandon Park, Waverley Gardens, Wheelers Hill, Springvale.
- What is the population of Mulgrave?
- The population of Mulgrave is approximately 19,889 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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