City of Knox
Wantirna South
Wantirna South at a glance
Median house
$1,362,000
Median unit
$522,500
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
20.8k
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Wantirna South.
Wantirna South (3152) sits in the Knox region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,362,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Wantirna South has roughly 20,754 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly 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.
Wantirna 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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wantirna South's population at 20,754, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
20,754
Median age
42
Family households
78%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,362,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $522,500, roughly 62% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $272,000. 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
$1,362,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $522,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$431/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$441/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
$1,362,000
$522,500
20,754
Median age: 42
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.65% (median rent $431/wk against a $1,362,000 price tag). Units yield 4.39% 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 20261.65%
Based on $1,362,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.39%
Based on $522,500 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 202672%
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.
Getting around
Walkability.
8
60
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wantirna South.
Local schools for Wantirna South
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Wantirna South Primary School
Knox Gardens Primary School
Scoresby Secondary 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 Wantirna South.
- What is the median house price in Wantirna South?
- The median house price in Wantirna South, VIC 3152 is $1,362,000. The median unit price is $522,500. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Wantirna South postcode?
- Wantirna South is in the 3152 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Knox region.
- What is the average rent in Wantirna South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $431, for units it's $441.
- What schools are in Wantirna South?
- There are 20 schools serving Wantirna South on this page, including Wantirna South Primary School, Knox Gardens Primary School, St Mary's College for the Deaf.
- How walkable is Wantirna South?
- Wantirna South has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 60, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Wantirna South?
- Wantirna South is close to Knox City Centre, Studfield, Knoxfield, Scoresby, Wantirna.
- What is the population of Wantirna South?
- Wantirna South has approximately 20,754 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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