Sydenham at a glance
Median house
$750,500
Median unit
$487,000
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
51.4k
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Sydenham.
The postcode for Sydenham is 3037 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Sydenham is $750,500.
Sydenham (3037) sits in the Brimbank region of Victoria. The median house here is $750,500, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Sydenham has roughly 51,402 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Sydenham scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. 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, 3 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sydenham's population at 51,402, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
51,402
Median age
36
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $750,500 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $487,000, roughly 35% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $150,000. 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
$750,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $487,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$500/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$750,500
$487,000
51,402
Median age: 36
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.46% (median rent $500/wk against a $750,500 price tag). Units yield 4.80% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.46%
Based on $750,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.80%
Based on $487,000 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.
494
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.
100
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sydenham.
Local schools for Sydenham
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Sydenham Primary School
Taylors Hill Primary School
Mackellar 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 Sydenham.
- What is the median house price in Sydenham?
- The median house price in Sydenham, VIC 3037 is $750,500. The median unit price is $487,000.
- What is the Sydenham postcode?
- Sydenham is in the 3037 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Brimbank region.
- Where is Sydenham?
- Sydenham is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3037. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Brimbank region.
- What is the average rent in Sydenham?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Sydenham?
- There are 20 schools serving Sydenham on this page, including Sydenham Primary School, Catholic Regional College Sydenham, Emmaus Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Sydenham?
- Sydenham has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Sydenham?
- Sydenham is close to Watergardens, Taylors Lakes, Plumpton, Taylors Hill, Delahey.
- What is the population of Sydenham?
- The population of Sydenham is approximately 51,402 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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Sources cited
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