Sassafras at a glance
Median house
$940,000
Median unit
$321,840
Walk score
40
Car dependent
Population
961
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Sassafras.
The postcode for Sassafras is 3787 (VIC).
The median house price in Sassafras is $940,000.
Sassafras (3787) sits in the Knox region of Victoria. The median house here is $940,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Sassafras 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 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'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
–
Houses change hands at $940,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $321,840, roughly 66% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $188,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$940,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $321,840.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$349/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$940,000
$321,840
961
Median age: 47
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.27% (median rent $410/wk against a $940,000 price tag). Units yield 5.64% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.27%
Based on $940,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.64%
Based on $321,840 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–
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.
21
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.
40
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sassafras.
Local schools for Sassafras
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Government School Catchment
Sassafras Primary School
Sherbrooke Community School
Olinda 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 Sassafras.
- What is the median house price in Sassafras?
- The median house price in Sassafras, VIC 3787 is $940,000. The median unit price is $321,840.
- What is the Sassafras postcode?
- Sassafras is in the 3787 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Knox region.
- Where is Sassafras?
- Sassafras is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3787, in the City of Knox region.
- What is the average rent in Sassafras?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $349.
- What schools are in Sassafras?
- There are 20 schools serving Sassafras on this page, including Sassafras Primary School, Sherbrooke Community School, Olinda Primary School.
- How walkable is Sassafras?
- Sassafras 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?
- Sassafras is close to Sassafras Gully, Ferny Creek, Olinda, Mount Dandenong, The Basin.
- What is the population of Sassafras?
- The population of Sassafras 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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