Olinda at a glance
Median house
$942,500
Median unit
$316,800
Walk score
48
Car dependent
Population
1,773
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Olinda.
The postcode for Olinda is 3788 (VIC).
The median house price in Olinda is $942,500.
Olinda (3788) sits in the Yarra Ranges region of Victoria. The median house here is $942,500, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Olinda has roughly 1,773 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Olinda scores 48/100 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 13 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Olinda's population at 1,773, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
1,773
Median age
45
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $942,500 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $316,800, roughly 66% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $189,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$942,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$398/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$338/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$942,500
$316,800
1,773
Median age: 45
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.20% (median rent $398/wk against a $942,500 price tag). Units yield 5.55% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.20%
Based on $942,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.55%
Based on $316,800 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.
61
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.
48
0
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Olinda.
Local schools for Olinda
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Government School Catchment
Olinda Primary School
Sassafras Primary School
Mount Dandenong 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 Olinda.
- What is the median house price in Olinda?
- The median house price in Olinda, VIC 3788 is $942,500. The median unit price is $316,800.
- What is the Olinda postcode?
- Olinda is in the 3788 postcode, in VIC, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- Where is Olinda?
- Olinda is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3788, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- What is the average rent in Olinda?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $398, for units it's $338.
- What schools are in Olinda?
- There are 20 schools serving Olinda on this page, including Olinda Primary School, Sassafras Primary School, Mount Dandenong Primary School.
- How walkable is Olinda?
- Olinda has a Walk Score of 48 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Olinda?
- Olinda is close to Sassafras Gully, Sassafras, Mount Dandenong, Kalorama, The Patch.
- What is the population of Olinda?
- The population of Olinda is approximately 1,773 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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