Sassafras Gully at a glance
Walk score
40
Car dependent
Population
961
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Sassafras Gully.
The postcode for Sassafras Gully is 3787 (VIC).
Sassafras Gully (3787) sits in the Knox region of Victoria.
Sassafras Gully has roughly 961 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Sassafras Gully scores 40/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 13 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sassafras Gully's population at 961, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
961
Median age
47
Family households
–
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)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$349/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
961
Median age: 47
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Getting around
Walkability.
40
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sassafras Gully.
Local schools for Sassafras Gully
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Government School Catchment
Sassafras Primary School
Sherbrooke Community School
Olinda 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 Sassafras Gully.
- What is the Sassafras Gully postcode?
- Sassafras Gully is in the 3787 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Knox region.
- Where is Sassafras Gully?
- Sassafras Gully is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3787, in the City of Knox region.
- What is the average rent in Sassafras Gully?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $349.
- What schools are in Sassafras Gully?
- There are 20 schools serving Sassafras Gully on this page, including Sassafras Primary School, Sherbrooke Community School, Olinda Primary School.
- How walkable is Sassafras Gully?
- Sassafras Gully has a Walk Score of 40 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Sassafras Gully?
- Sassafras Gully is close to Sassafras, Olinda, Mount Dandenong, Ferny Creek, The Basin.
- What is the population of Sassafras Gully?
- The population of Sassafras Gully is approximately 961 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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