Pinewood at a glance
Walk score
98
Walker's paradise
Population
35.3k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Pinewood.
The postcode for Pinewood is 3149 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Pinewood (3149) sits in the Monash region of Victoria.
Pinewood has roughly 35,340 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Pinewood scores 98/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 8 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Pinewood's population at 35,340, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
35,340
Median age
40
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$476/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$405/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
35,340
Median age: 40
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Getting around
Walkability.
98
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Pinewood.
Local schools for Pinewood
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Government School Catchment
Pinewood Primary School
Syndal South Primary School
Mount Waverley 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 Pinewood.
- What is the Pinewood postcode?
- Pinewood is in the 3149 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Monash region.
- Where is Pinewood?
- Pinewood is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3149. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Monash region.
- What is the average rent in Pinewood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $476, for units it's $405.
- What schools are in Pinewood?
- There are 20 schools serving Pinewood on this page, including Pinewood Primary School, Syndal South Primary School, Huntingtower School.
- How walkable is Pinewood?
- Pinewood has a Walk Score of 98 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Pinewood?
- Pinewood is close to Syndal, Mount Waverley, Notting Hill, Monash University, Glen Waverley.
- What is the population of Pinewood?
- The population of Pinewood is approximately 35,340 (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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