Viewbank at a glance
Median house
$1,120,000
Median unit
$750,000
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
7,030
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Viewbank.
The postcode for Viewbank is 3084 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Viewbank is $1,120,000.
Viewbank (3084) sits in the Banyule region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,120,000, above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Viewbank has roughly 7,030 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.
Viewbank scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent 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 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Viewbank's population at 7,030, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,030
Median age
43
Family households
80%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,120,000 on a typical sale, above the Victoria median. Units come in around $750,000, roughly 33% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $224,000. Prices sit 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
$1,120,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $750,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$411/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$451/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
$1,120,000
$750,000
7,030
Median age: 43
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.91% (median rent $411/wk against a $1,120,000 price tag). Units yield 3.13% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (13%), 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 20261.91%
Based on $1,120,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.13%
Based on $750,000 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 202685%
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.
121
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.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Viewbank.
Local schools for Viewbank
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Government School Catchment
Viewbank Primary School
Streeton Primary School
Lower Plenty Primary 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 Viewbank.
- What is the median house price in Viewbank?
- The median house price in Viewbank, VIC 3084 is $1,120,000. The median unit price is $750,000.
- What is the Viewbank postcode?
- Viewbank is in the 3084 postcode, in VIC, in the Banyule City Council region.
- Where is Viewbank?
- Viewbank is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3084. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Banyule City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Viewbank?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $411, for units it's $451.
- What schools are in Viewbank?
- There are 20 schools serving Viewbank on this page, including Viewbank Primary School, Streeton Primary School, Lower Plenty Primary School.
- How walkable is Viewbank?
- Viewbank has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Viewbank?
- Viewbank is close to Yallambie, Lower Plenty, Montmorency, Banyule, Macleod West.
- What is the population of Viewbank?
- The population of Viewbank is approximately 7,030 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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