Sumner at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
13.3k
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Sumner.
The postcode for Sumner is 3057 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Sumner (3057) sits in the Moreland region of Victoria.
Sumner has roughly 13,262 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Sumner scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 8 government primary, 5 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sumner's population at 13,262, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
13,262
Median age
33
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$421/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$358/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
13,262
Median age: 33
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Getting around
Walkability.
100
80
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sumner.
Local schools for Sumner
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Government School Catchment
Brunswick East Primary School
Merri Creek Primary School
Northcote High 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 Sumner.
- What is the Sumner postcode?
- Sumner is in the 3057 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Moreland region.
- Where is Sumner?
- Sumner is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3057. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Moreland region.
- What is the average rent in Sumner?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $421, for units it's $358.
- What schools are in Sumner?
- There are 20 schools serving Sumner on this page, including Our Lady Help of Christians School, Brunswick East Primary School, Deutsche Schule Melbourne.
- How walkable is Sumner?
- Sumner has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 80, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Sumner?
- Sumner is close to Brunswick East, Lygon Street North, Fitzroy North, Northcote South, Northcote.
- What is the population of Sumner?
- The population of Sumner is approximately 13,262 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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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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