Oak Park at a glance
Median house
$1,170,000
Median unit
$630,000
Walk score
32
Car dependent
Population
6,714
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Oak Park.
The postcode for Oak Park is 3046 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Oak Park is $1,170,000.
Oak Park (3046) sits in the Moreland region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,170,000, above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Oak Park has roughly 6,714 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Oak Park scores 32/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Oak Park's population at 6,714, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,714
Median age
36
Family households
71%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,170,000 on a typical sale, above the Victoria median. Units come in around $630,000, roughly 46% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $234,000. 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
$1,170,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $630,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$551/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$490/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
$1,170,000
$630,000
6,714
Median age: 36
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.45% (median rent $551/wk against a $1,170,000 price tag). Units yield 4.04% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 31% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.45%
Based on $1,170,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.04%
Based on $630,000 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 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.
282
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.
32
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Oak Park.
Local schools for Oak Park
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Government School Catchment
Oak Park Primary School
Strathmore North Primary School
Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College
© 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 Oak Park.
- What is the median house price in Oak Park?
- The median house price in Oak Park, VIC 3046 is $1,170,000. The median unit price is $630,000.
- What is the Oak Park postcode?
- Oak Park is in the 3046 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Moreland region.
- Where is Oak Park?
- Oak Park is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3046. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Moreland region.
- What is the average rent in Oak Park?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $551, for units it's $490.
- What schools are in Oak Park?
- There are 20 schools serving Oak Park on this page, including St Francis de Sales School, Oak Park Primary School, Strathmore North Primary School.
- How walkable is Oak Park?
- Oak Park has a Walk Score of 32 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Oak Park?
- Oak Park is close to Glenroy, Strathmore, Strathmore Heights, Cross Keys, Essendon Fields.
- What is the population of Oak Park?
- The population of Oak Park is approximately 6,714 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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