Silvan at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,323
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Silvan.
The postcode for Silvan is 3795 (VIC).
Silvan (3795) sits in the Yarra Ranges region of Victoria.
Silvan has roughly 1,323 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Silvan scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent 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 14 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Silvan's population at 1,323, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,323
Median age
41
Family households
82%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
1,323
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
46
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Silvan.
Local schools for Silvan
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Government School Catchment
Silvan Primary School
Wandin Yallock Primary School
Monbulk 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 Silvan.
- What is the Silvan postcode?
- Silvan is in the 3795 postcode, in VIC, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- Where is Silvan?
- Silvan is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3795, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- What is the average rent in Silvan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Silvan?
- There are 20 schools serving Silvan on this page, including Silvan Primary School, St Paul's School, Wandin Yallock Primary School.
- How walkable is Silvan?
- Silvan has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Silvan?
- Silvan is close to Wandin East, Monbulk, Kalorama, Olinda, The Patch.
- What is the population of Silvan?
- The population of Silvan is approximately 1,323 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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