South Kingsville at a glance
Median house
$1,306,300
Median unit
$520,000
Walk score
26
Car dependent
Population
2,156
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about South Kingsville.
The postcode for South Kingsville is 3015 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in South Kingsville is $1,306,300.
South Kingsville (3015) sits in the Hobsons Bay region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,306,300, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
South Kingsville has roughly 2,156 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
South Kingsville scores 26/100 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 9 government primary, 7 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put South Kingsville's population at 2,156, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (61% own, 38% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,156
Median age
37
Family households
66%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,306,300 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $520,000, roughly 60% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $261,000. Prices sit well above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,306,300
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $520,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$381/wk
Owner occupied
61%
Renter occupied
38%
At a deeper level
$1,306,300
$520,000
2,156
Median age: 37
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.83% (median rent $460/wk against a $1,306,300 price tag). Units yield 3.81% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 38% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.83%
Based on $1,306,300 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.81%
Based on $520,000 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 · May 202661%
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.
75
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.
26
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in South Kingsville.
Local schools for South Kingsville
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Spotswood Primary School
Wembley Primary School
Newport Lakes 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 South Kingsville.
- What is the median house price in South Kingsville?
- The median house price in South Kingsville, VIC 3015 is $1,306,300. The median unit price is $520,000.
- What is the South Kingsville postcode?
- South Kingsville is in the 3015 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Hobsons Bay region.
- Where is South Kingsville?
- South Kingsville is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3015. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Hobsons Bay region.
- What is the average rent in South Kingsville?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $381.
- What schools are in South Kingsville?
- There are 20 schools serving South Kingsville on this page, including St Margaret Mary's School, Spotswood Primary School, Wembley Primary School.
- How walkable is South Kingsville?
- South Kingsville has a Walk Score of 26 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near South Kingsville?
- South Kingsville is close to Spotswood, Yarraville, Newport, Altona Gate, Yarraville West.
- What is the population of South Kingsville?
- The population of South Kingsville is approximately 2,156 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources cited
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