Reservoir South at a glance
Walk score
56
Somewhat walkable
Population
51.1k
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Reservoir South.
The postcode for Reservoir South is 3073 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Reservoir South (3073) sits in the Darebin region of Victoria.
Reservoir South 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 South scores 56/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with workable public transport options. 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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Reservoir South'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
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$306/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
51,096
Median age: 38
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Getting around
Walkability.
56
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Reservoir South.
Local schools for Reservoir South
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Government School Catchment
Preston Primary School
Yarra Me School
Reservoir East 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 South.
- What is the Reservoir South postcode?
- Reservoir South is in the 3073 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Darebin region.
- Where is Reservoir South?
- Reservoir South 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 South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $306.
- What schools are in Reservoir South?
- There are 20 schools serving Reservoir South on this page, including Holy Name School, Preston Primary School, Yarra Me School.
- How walkable is Reservoir South?
- Reservoir South has a Walk Score of 56 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Reservoir South?
- Reservoir South is close to Sylvester, Preston, Reservoir East, Regent West, Northland Centre.
- What is the population of Reservoir South?
- The population of Reservoir South is approximately 51,096 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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