Nillumbik Shire Council
Whittlesea
Whittlesea at a glance
Median house
$735,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$510,000
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
6,117
Median age 41
About
Welcome to Whittlesea.
Whittlesea is a suburb in Victoria.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$735,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $510,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$540/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$347/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
$735,000
Sales data pending
$510,000
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
6,117
Median age: 41
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.82%
Based on $735,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.54%
Based on $510,000 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 202679%
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.
Population
6,117
Median age
41
Family households
74%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
237
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.
12
10
90
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Whittlesea.
Local schools for Whittlesea
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Whittlesea Primary School
Whittlesea Secondary College
Laurimar 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 Whittlesea.
- What is the median house price in Whittlesea?
- The median house price in Whittlesea, VIC 3757 is $735,000. The median unit price is $510,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Whittlesea postcode?
- Whittlesea is in the 3757 postcode, in VIC, in the Nillumbik Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Whittlesea?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $540, for units it's $347.
- What schools are in Whittlesea?
- There are 8 schools serving Whittlesea on this page, including Whittlesea Primary School, St Mary's School, Whittlesea Secondary College.
- How walkable is Whittlesea?
- Whittlesea has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 90.
- What suburbs are near Whittlesea?
- Whittlesea is close to Bruces Creek, Eden Park, Yan Yean, Woodstock, Humevale.
- What is the population of Whittlesea?
- Whittlesea has approximately 6,117 residents. The median age is 41.
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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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