Preston West at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
33.8k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Preston West.
The postcode for Preston West is 3072 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Preston West (3072) sits in the Darebin region of Victoria.
Preston West has roughly 33,790 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.
Preston West scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. 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, 2 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Preston West's population at 33,790, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
33,790
Median age
37
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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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
33,790
Median age: 37
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Getting around
Walkability.
100
60
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Preston West.
Local schools for Preston West
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Government School Catchment
Preston West Primary School
Preston High School
Bell 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 Preston West.
- What is the Preston West postcode?
- Preston West is in the 3072 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Darebin region.
- Where is Preston West?
- Preston West is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3072. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Darebin region.
- What is the average rent in Preston West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $392, for units it's $333.
- What schools are in Preston West?
- There are 20 schools serving Preston West on this page, including Preston West Primary School, St Raphael's School, St John's College Preston.
- How walkable is Preston West?
- Preston West has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 60, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Preston West?
- Preston West is close to Gilberton, Regent West, Preston, Preston Lower, Preston South.
- What is the population of Preston West?
- The population of Preston West is approximately 33,790 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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