Somerton at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
6
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Somerton.
The postcode for Somerton is 3062 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Somerton (3062) sits in the Hume region of Victoria.
Somerton has roughly 6 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Somerton scores 2/100 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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Somerton's population at 6, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
6
Median age
52
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$115/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$98/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
6
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
317
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.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Somerton.
Local schools for Somerton
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Government School Catchment
Roxburgh Park Primary School
Roxburgh College
Roxburgh Homestead 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 Somerton.
- What is the Somerton postcode?
- Somerton is in the 3062 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Hume region.
- Where is Somerton?
- Somerton is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3062. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Hume region.
- What is the average rent in Somerton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $115, for units it's $98.
- What schools are in Somerton?
- There are 20 schools serving Somerton on this page, including Roxburgh Park Primary School, Roxburgh College, Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Somerton?
- Somerton has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Somerton?
- Somerton is close to Roxburgh Park, Coolaroo, Meadow Heights, Campbellfield, Dallas.
- What is the population of Somerton?
- The population of Somerton is approximately 6 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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