Niddrie at a glance
Median house
$1,375,000
Median unit
$855,000
Population
5,901
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Niddrie.
The postcode for Niddrie is 3042 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Niddrie is $1,375,000.
Niddrie (3042) sits in the Brimbank region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,375,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Niddrie has roughly 5,901 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
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, 3 government secondary, 9 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Niddrie's population at 5,901, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,901
Median age
40
Family households
73%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,375,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $855,000, roughly 38% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $275,000. Prices sit well 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
$1,375,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $855,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$432/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
$1,375,000
$855,000
5,901
Median age: 40
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.55% (median rent $410/wk against a $1,375,000 price tag). Units yield 2.63% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (23%), 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 20261.55%
Based on $1,375,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.63%
Based on $855,000 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 202675%
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.
233
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Niddrie.
Local schools for Niddrie
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Government School Catchment
Niddrie Autistic School
Rosehill Secondary College
Niddrie Primary School
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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 Niddrie.
- What is the median house price in Niddrie?
- The median house price in Niddrie, VIC 3042 is $1,375,000. The median unit price is $855,000.
- What is the Niddrie postcode?
- Niddrie is in the 3042 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Brimbank region.
- Where is Niddrie?
- Niddrie is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3042. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Brimbank region.
- What is the average rent in Niddrie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $432.
- What schools are in Niddrie?
- There are 20 schools serving Niddrie on this page, including St John Bosco's School, Niddrie Autistic School, Rosehill Secondary College.
- What suburbs are near Niddrie?
- Niddrie is close to Niddrie North, Essendon North, Airport West, Cross Keys, Essendon Fields.
- What is the population of Niddrie?
- The population of Niddrie is approximately 5,901 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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