City of Monash
Wheelers Hill
Wheelers Hill at a glance
Median house
$1,430,000
Median unit
$1,006,500
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
20.7k
Median age 48
About
Welcome to Wheelers Hill.
Wheelers Hill (3150) sits in the Monash region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,430,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Wheelers Hill has roughly 20,652 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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Houses change hands at $1,430,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $1,006,500, roughly 30% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $286,000. 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
$1,430,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $1,006,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$480/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$481/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
$1,430,000
$1,006,500
20,652
Median age: 48
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.75% (median rent $480/wk against a $1,430,000 price tag). Units yield 2.49% 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 20261.75%
Based on $1,430,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.49%
Based on $1,006,500 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 202678%
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wheelers Hill's population at 20,652, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
20,652
Median age
48
Family households
79%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Wheelers Hill scores 18/100 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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 1 independent.
Safety
Crime and safety.
564
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.
18
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wheelers Hill.
Local schools for Wheelers Hill
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Jells Park Primary School
Wheelers Hill Secondary College
Waverley Meadows 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 Wheelers Hill.
- What is the median house price in Wheelers Hill?
- The median house price in Wheelers Hill, VIC 3150 is $1,430,000. The median unit price is $1,006,500. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Wheelers Hill postcode?
- Wheelers Hill is in the 3150 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Monash region.
- What is the average rent in Wheelers Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $480, for units it's $481.
- What schools are in Wheelers Hill?
- There are 20 schools serving Wheelers Hill on this page, including Jells Park Primary School, Wheelers Hill Secondary College, Waverley Meadows Primary School.
- How walkable is Wheelers Hill?
- Wheelers Hill has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Wheelers Hill?
- Wheelers Hill is close to Brandon Park, Mulgrave, Scoresby, Waverley Gardens, Sandown Village.
- What is the population of Wheelers Hill?
- Wheelers Hill has approximately 20,652 residents. The median age is 48.
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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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