Sylvester at a glance
Walk score
52
Somewhat walkable
Population
33.8k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Sylvester.
The postcode for Sylvester is 3072 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Sylvester (3072) sits in the Darebin region of Victoria.
Sylvester has roughly 33,790 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Sylvester scores 52/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with workable public transport options. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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 7 government primary, 4 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sylvester's population at 33,790, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
33,790
Median age
37
Family households
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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)
$392/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$333/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
33,790
Median age: 37
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Getting around
Walkability.
52
60
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sylvester.
Local schools for Sylvester
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Government School Catchment
Yarra Me School
Northern College of the Arts and Technology
Preston Primary 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 Sylvester.
- What is the Sylvester postcode?
- Sylvester is in the 3072 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Darebin region.
- Where is Sylvester?
- Sylvester is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3072. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Darebin region.
- What is the average rent in Sylvester?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $392, for units it's $333.
- What schools are in Sylvester?
- There are 20 schools serving Sylvester on this page, including Yarra Me School, Northern College of the Arts and Technology, Holy Name School.
- How walkable is Sylvester?
- Sylvester has a Walk Score of 52 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 60, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Sylvester?
- Sylvester is close to Preston, Reservoir South, Northland Centre, Regent West, Preston West.
- What is the population of Sylvester?
- The population of Sylvester is approximately 33,790 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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