Nunawading at a glance
Median house
$1,180,000
Median unit
$838,500
Walk score
60
Somewhat walkable
Population
12.4k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Nunawading.
The postcode for Nunawading is 3131 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Nunawading is $1,180,000.
Nunawading (3131) sits in the Manningham region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,180,000, above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Nunawading has roughly 12,413 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Nunawading scores 60/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with workable public transport options. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Nunawading's population at 12,413, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
12,413
Median age
39
Family households
70%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,180,000 on a typical sale, above the Victoria median. Units come in around $838,500, roughly 29% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $236,000. 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
$1,180,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $838,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$625/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$520/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
$1,180,000
$838,500
12,413
Median age: 39
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.75% (median rent $625/wk against a $1,180,000 price tag). Units yield 3.22% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (29%), 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 20262.75%
Based on $1,180,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.22%
Based on $838,500 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 202667%
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.
704
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.
60
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Nunawading.
Local schools for Nunawading
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Mount Pleasant Road Nunawading Primary School
Blackburn Lake Primary School
Whitehorse 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 Nunawading.
- What is the median house price in Nunawading?
- The median house price in Nunawading, VIC 3131 is $1,180,000. The median unit price is $838,500.
- What is the Nunawading postcode?
- Nunawading is in the 3131 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Manningham region.
- Where is Nunawading?
- Nunawading is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3131. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Manningham region.
- What is the average rent in Nunawading?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $625, for units it's $520.
- What schools are in Nunawading?
- There are 20 schools serving Nunawading on this page, including Nunawading Christian College - Primary, Nunawading Christian College - Secondary, Mount Pleasant Road Nunawading Primary School.
- How walkable is Nunawading?
- Nunawading has a Walk Score of 60 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Nunawading?
- Nunawading is close to Forest Hill, Mitcham North, Mitcham, Blackburn, Blackburn North.
- What is the population of Nunawading?
- The population of Nunawading is approximately 12,413 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
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