City of Knox
The Basin
The Basin at a glance
Median house
$875,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$308,880
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
28
Car dependent
Population
4,500
Median age 40
About
Welcome to The Basin.
The Basin is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$875,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $308,880.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$365/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$310/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$875,000
Sales data pending
$308,880
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
4,500
Median age: 40
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.17%
Based on $875,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.22%
Based on $308,880 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
4,500
Median age
40
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Safety
Crime and safety.
174
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.
28
0
70
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in The Basin.
Local schools for The Basin
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
The Basin Primary School
Boronia Heights Primary School
Boronia K-12 College
© 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 The Basin.
- What is the median house price in The Basin?
- The median house price in The Basin, VIC 3154 is $875,000. The median unit price is $308,880. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the The Basin postcode?
- The Basin is in the 3154 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Knox region.
- What is the average rent in The Basin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $365, for units it's $310.
- What schools are in The Basin?
- There are 20 schools serving The Basin on this page, including St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, The Basin Primary School, Boronia Heights Primary School.
- How walkable is The Basin?
- The Basin has a Walk Score of 28 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 70.
- What suburbs are near The Basin?
- The Basin is close to Mount Dandenong, Ferny Creek, Kilsyth South, Tremont, Boronia.
- What is the population of The Basin?
- The Basin has approximately 4,500 residents. 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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