North Road at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
16.8k
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about North Road.
The postcode for North Road is 3187 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
North Road (3187) sits in the Glen Eira region of Victoria.
North Road has roughly 16,757 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Side by side
Compare North Road with a nearby suburb.
Median, growth, schools, walkability, all in one view.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
North Road scores 12/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with workable public transport options. 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 7 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put North Road's population at 16,757, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
16,757
Median age
45
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$510/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
16,757
Median age: 45
Free appraisal
What’s your home worth in North Road?
A local agent who actually sells in North Road will give you an honest number, backed by recent comparable sales. Free, no commitment to list.
Free guide · 2026 edition
Thinking of selling in North Road?
The complete guide to selling: what it costs, how agents price your home, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Personalised to North Road, free, in 60 seconds.
Free guide · 2026 edition
Thinking of buying in North Road?
What you can actually spend, the 2026 first home buyer schemes for your state, and how not to overpay. A free buying guide, in about 60 seconds.
Get property alerts for North Road
Be the first to know when new listings hit the market.
Getting around
Walkability.
12
90
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in North Road.
Local schools for North Road
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Gardenvale Primary School
Caulfield South Primary School
Ormond 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 North Road.
- What is the North Road postcode?
- North Road is in the 3187 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Glen Eira region.
- Where is North Road?
- North Road is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3187. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Glen Eira region.
- What is the average rent in North Road?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $510.
- What schools are in North Road?
- There are 20 schools serving North Road on this page, including Gardenvale Primary School, Japanese School of Melbourne, Caulfield South Primary School.
- How walkable is North Road?
- North Road has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 90, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near North Road?
- North Road is close to Gardenvale, Caulfield South, Brighton North, Booran Road Po, Brighton.
- What is the population of North Road?
- The population of North Road is approximately 16,757 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
For Sale
North Road
Buying
Selling
Side by side
Compare North Road vs a nearby suburb
See median prices, growth, schools, walkability and risk side by side in one view.
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 →
Always dated
Every figure on this page carries its source and as-of date in a tooltip. If a figure looks off to you, tell us and we’ll fix it within a week.
No login
No paywall, no sign-up, no download form. The suburb data is the product. We earn from partner brokers and agents on the rare occasion you ask for one.
Thinking about selling in North Road?
The complete selling guide, personalised to North Road: what it really costs, how agents price homes here, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Free PDF, 60 seconds.
Get the free selling guide