Vermont South at a glance
Median house
$1,510,500
Median unit
$875,000
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
12.0k
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Vermont South.
The postcode for Vermont South is 3133 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Vermont South is $1,510,500.
Vermont South (3133) sits in the Maroondah region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,510,500, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Vermont South has roughly 11,954 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Vermont South scores 8/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with workable public transport options. 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 13 government primary, 4 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Vermont South's population at 11,954, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
11,954
Median age
46
Family households
81%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,510,500 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $875,000, roughly 42% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $302,000. Prices sit well above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,510,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $875,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$496/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
$1,510,500
$875,000
11,954
Median age: 46
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.58% (median rent $460/wk against a $1,510,500 price tag). Units yield 2.95% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (14%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.58%
Based on $1,510,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.95%
Based on $875,000 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 · May 202681%
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.
463
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.
8
70
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Vermont South.
Local schools for Vermont South
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Livingstone Primary School
Weeden Heights Primary School
Vermont South Special 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 Vermont South.
- What is the median house price in Vermont South?
- The median house price in Vermont South, VIC 3133 is $1,510,500. The median unit price is $875,000.
- What is the Vermont South postcode?
- Vermont South is in the 3133 postcode, in VIC, in the Maroondah City Council region.
- Where is Vermont South?
- Vermont South is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3133. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Maroondah City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Vermont South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $496.
- What schools are in Vermont South?
- There are 20 schools serving Vermont South on this page, including Livingstone Primary School, Weeden Heights Primary School, Vermont South Special School.
- How walkable is Vermont South?
- Vermont South has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 70, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Vermont South?
- Vermont South is close to Brentford Square, Vermont, Glen Waverley, Forest Hill, Burwood East.
- What is the population of Vermont South?
- The population of Vermont South is approximately 11,954 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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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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