Rowville at a glance
Median house
$1,150,000
Median unit
$697,500
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
33.6k
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Rowville.
The postcode for Rowville is 3178 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Rowville is $1,150,000.
Rowville (3178) sits in the Knox region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,150,000, above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Rowville has roughly 33,571 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Rowville scores 100/100 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 13 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rowville's population at 33,571, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
33,571
Median age
41
Family households
83%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,150,000 on a typical sale, above the Victoria median. Units come in around $697,500, roughly 39% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $230,000. Prices sit above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,150,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $697,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$650/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$441/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
$1,150,000
$697,500
33,571
Median age: 41
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.94% (median rent $650/wk against a $1,150,000 price tag). Units yield 3.29% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (15%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.94%
Based on $1,150,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.29%
Based on $697,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202681%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,160
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.
100
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Rowville.
Local schools for Rowville
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Rowville Primary School
Rowville Secondary College
Heany Park 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 Rowville.
- What is the median house price in Rowville?
- The median house price in Rowville, VIC 3178 is $1,150,000. The median unit price is $697,500.
- What is the Rowville postcode?
- Rowville is in the 3178 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Knox region.
- Where is Rowville?
- Rowville is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3178. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Knox region.
- What is the average rent in Rowville?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $441.
- What schools are in Rowville?
- There are 20 schools serving Rowville on this page, including Rowville Primary School, Rowville Secondary College, St Simon's School.
- How walkable is Rowville?
- Rowville has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Rowville?
- Rowville is close to Scoresby, Lysterfield South, Knoxfield, Mountain Gate, Waverley Gardens.
- What is the population of Rowville?
- The population of Rowville is approximately 33,571 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
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