Somerville at a glance
Median house
$790,000
Median unit
$605,000
Walk score
32
Car dependent
Population
15.6k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Somerville.
The postcode for Somerville is 3912 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Somerville is $790,000.
Somerville (3912) sits in the Casey region of Victoria. The median house here is $790,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Somerville has roughly 15,633 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Somerville scores 32/100 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 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Somerville's population at 15,633, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
15,633
Median age
40
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $790,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $605,000, roughly 23% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $158,000. 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
$790,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $605,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$381/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$324/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$790,000
$605,000
15,633
Median age: 40
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.51% (median rent $381/wk against a $790,000 price tag). Units yield 2.78% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.51%
Based on $790,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.78%
Based on $605,000 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.
576
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.
32
10
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Somerville.
Local schools for Somerville
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Somerville Primary School
Somerville Secondary College
Somerville Rise 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 Somerville.
- What is the median house price in Somerville?
- The median house price in Somerville, VIC 3912 is $790,000. The median unit price is $605,000.
- What is the Somerville postcode?
- Somerville is in the 3912 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Casey region.
- Where is Somerville?
- Somerville is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3912. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Casey region.
- What is the average rent in Somerville?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $381, for units it's $324.
- What schools are in Somerville?
- There are 20 schools serving Somerville on this page, including Somerville Primary School, Somerville Secondary College, Somerville Rise Primary School.
- How walkable is Somerville?
- Somerville has a Walk Score of 32 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 10, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Somerville?
- Somerville is close to Baxter, Langwarrin South, Tyabb, Frankston South, Moorooduc.
- What is the population of Somerville?
- The population of Somerville is approximately 15,633 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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