Silverleaves at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
322
Median age 61
The brief
What to know about Silverleaves.
The postcode for Silverleaves is 3922 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Silverleaves (3922) sits in the Bass Coast region of Victoria.
Silverleaves has roughly 322 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Silverleaves scores 4/100 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 2 government primary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Silverleaves's population at 322, with a median age of 61. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 36% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
322
Median age
61
Family households
61%
Lone person
36%
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)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$335/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
322
Median age: 61
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Safety
Crime and safety.
11
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.
4
0
40
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Silverleaves.
Local schools for Silverleaves
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Government School Catchment
Cowes Primary School
Perseverance Primary School
Non-Government Schools
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic 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 Silverleaves.
- What is the Silverleaves postcode?
- Silverleaves is in the 3922 postcode, in VIC, in the Bass Coast Shire Council region.
- Where is Silverleaves?
- Silverleaves is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3922. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Bass Coast Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Silverleaves?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $335.
- What schools are in Silverleaves?
- There are 5 schools serving Silverleaves on this page, including Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Cowes Primary School, Newhaven College.
- How walkable is Silverleaves?
- Silverleaves has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 40.
- What suburbs are near Silverleaves?
- Silverleaves is close to Cowes, Rhyll, Wimbledon Heights, Sunset Strip, Smiths Beach.
- What is the population of Silverleaves?
- The population of Silverleaves is approximately 322 (2021 Census). The median age is 61.
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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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