The Pines at a glance
Walk score
26
Car dependent
Population
30.9k
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about The Pines.
The postcode for The Pines is 3109 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The Pines (3109) sits in the Manningham region of Victoria.
The Pines has roughly 30,926 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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What it’s like to live here.
The Pines scores 26/100 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 10 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put The Pines's population at 30,926, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
30,926
Median age
41
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$462/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$393/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
30,926
Median age: 41
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Getting around
Walkability.
26
40
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in The Pines.
Local schools for The Pines
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Government School Catchment
Milgate Primary School
Serpell Primary School
Warrandyte 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 The Pines.
- What is the The Pines postcode?
- The Pines is in the 3109 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Manningham region.
- Where is The Pines?
- The Pines is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3109. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Manningham region.
- What is the average rent in The Pines?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $462, for units it's $393.
- What schools are in The Pines?
- There are 20 schools serving The Pines on this page, including Milgate Primary School, Serpell Primary School, Our Lady of the Pines School.
- How walkable is The Pines?
- The Pines has a Walk Score of 26 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 40, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near The Pines?
- The Pines is close to Templestowe, Doncaster Heights, Tunstall Square Po, Doncaster East, Donvale.
- What is the population of The Pines?
- The population of The Pines is approximately 30,926 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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