The Basin at a glance
Median house
$875,000
Median unit
$308,880
Walk score
28
Car dependent
Population
4,500
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about The Basin.
The postcode for The Basin is 3154 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in The Basin is $875,000.
The Basin (3154) sits in the Knox region of Victoria. The median house here is $875,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
The Basin has roughly 4,500 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
The Basin scores 28/100 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 11 government primary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put The Basin's population at 4,500, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
4,500
Median age
40
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $875,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $308,880, roughly 65% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $175,000. 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
$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
$308,880
4,500
Median age: 40
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.17% (median rent $365/wk against a $875,000 price tag). Units yield 5.22% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
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.
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.
- What is the The Basin postcode?
- The Basin is in the 3154 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Knox region.
- Where is The Basin?
- The Basin is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3154. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, 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 population of The Basin is approximately 4,500 (2021 Census). 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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