Plenty at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,575
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Plenty.
The postcode for Plenty is 3090 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Plenty (3090) sits in the Nillumbik region of Victoria.
Plenty has roughly 2,575 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.
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What it’s like to live here.
Plenty scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Plenty's population at 2,575, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
2,575
Median age
44
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$392/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$333/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
2,575
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
95
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.
0
0
35
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Plenty.
Local schools for Plenty
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Diamond Valley Special Developmental School
Apollo Parkways Primary School
Morang South 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 Plenty.
- What is the Plenty postcode?
- Plenty is in the 3090 postcode, in VIC, in the Nillumbik Shire Council region.
- Where is Plenty?
- Plenty is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3090. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Nillumbik Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Plenty?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $392, for units it's $333.
- What schools are in Plenty?
- There are 20 schools serving Plenty on this page, including St Thomas the Apostle School, Diamond Valley Special Developmental School, Apollo Parkways Primary School.
- How walkable is Plenty?
- Plenty has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 35.
- What suburbs are near Plenty?
- Plenty is close to Morang South, Saint Helena, St Helena, Greensborough, Yarrambat.
- What is the population of Plenty?
- The population of Plenty is approximately 2,575 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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