Reservoir East at a glance
Walk score
66
Somewhat walkable
Population
51.1k
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Reservoir East.
The postcode for Reservoir East is 3073 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Reservoir East (3073) sits in the Darebin region of Victoria.
Reservoir East has roughly 51,096 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Reservoir East scores 66/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Reservoir East's population at 51,096, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
51,096
Median age
38
Family households
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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)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$306/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
51,096
Median age: 38
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Getting around
Walkability.
66
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Reservoir East.
Local schools for Reservoir East
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Government School Catchment
Reservoir East Primary School
Reservoir High School
Kingsbury 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 Reservoir East.
- What is the Reservoir East postcode?
- Reservoir East is in the 3073 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Darebin region.
- Where is Reservoir East?
- Reservoir East is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3073. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Darebin region.
- What is the average rent in Reservoir East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $306.
- What schools are in Reservoir East?
- There are 20 schools serving Reservoir East on this page, including Reservoir East Primary School, Reservoir High School, Holy Name School.
- How walkable is Reservoir East?
- Reservoir East has a Walk Score of 66 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Reservoir East?
- Reservoir East is close to Kingsbury, Reservoir, Reservoir North, Reservoir South, Sylvester.
- What is the population of Reservoir East?
- The population of Reservoir East is approximately 51,096 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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Sources cited
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