Wallan at a glance
Median house
$640,000
Median unit
$452,000
Walk score
52
Somewhat walkable
Population
15.0k
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Wallan.
The postcode for Wallan is 3756 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Wallan is $640,000.
Wallan (3756) sits in the Macedon Ranges region of Victoria. The median house here is $640,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Wallan has roughly 15,004 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Wallan scores 52/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wallan's population at 15,004, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
15,004
Median age
33
Family households
82%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $640,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $452,000, roughly 29% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $128,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Wallan on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$640,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $452,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
$640,000
$452,000
15,004
Median age: 33
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.93% (median rent $360/wk against a $640,000 price tag). Units yield 4.14% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (21%), 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 20262.93%
Based on $640,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.14%
Based on $452,000 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 202676%
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.
1,010
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.
52
0
40
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wallan.
Local schools for Wallan
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Wallan Primary School
Wallan Secondary College
Wandong 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 Wallan.
- What is the median house price in Wallan?
- The median house price in Wallan, VIC 3756 is $640,000. The median unit price is $452,000.
- What is the Wallan postcode?
- Wallan is in the 3756 postcode, in VIC, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- Where is Wallan?
- Wallan is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3756. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wallan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Wallan?
- There are 7 schools serving Wallan on this page, including Wallan Primary School, Wallan Secondary College, Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Wallan?
- Wallan has a Walk Score of 52 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 40.
- What suburbs are near Wallan?
- Wallan is close to Hidden Valley, Wallan East, Heathcote Junction, Darraweit Guim, Upper Plenty.
- What is the population of Wallan?
- The population of Wallan is approximately 15,004 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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