Whittlesea, VIC 3757
Nillumbik Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 3757
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Median house price
$735,000
Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)
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Whittlesea at a glance
- Median unit
- $510,000
- Weekly rent
- $510
- Houses · units $440
- Population
- 6,117
- Median age 41
Prices: Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026) · Rent: Victorian rental report, September 2025 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Whittlesea
Houses change hands at $735,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $510,000, roughly 31% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $147,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Rental data as of September 2025· Victorian rental report
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What to know about Whittlesea
Whittlesea (3757) sits in the Nillumbik region of Victoria. The median house here is $735,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Whittlesea has roughly 6,117 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Whittlesea scores 12/100 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 27°C (warm), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 658 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Schools in Whittlesea
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 12/100
- Transit
- 10/100
- Bike
- 90/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Whittlesea's population at 6,117, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 74%
- Lone person
- 24%
- Owner occupied
- 79%
- Renter occupied
- 18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.61% (median rent $510/wk against a $735,000 price tag). Units yield 4.49% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (18%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026
- 3.61%
- On the $735,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026
- 4.49%
- On the $510,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
260 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 658 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 27.2°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 4.9°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Whittlesea
- What is the median house price in Whittlesea?
- The median house price in Whittlesea, VIC 3757 is $735,000 (Land Victoria's quarterly suburb median, the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)). The median unit price is $510,000.
- How much is my house worth in Whittlesea?
- A useful starting point is the Whittlesea median house price of $735,000 (units $510,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Whittlesea a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Whittlesea is 3.6%: the median weekly house rent is $510 (Victorian rental report, September 2025) against the median house price of $735,000 (Land Victoria, the latest published quarter, updated May 2026). No 12-month price change is published for Whittlesea: the Land Victoria figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Whittlesea is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Whittlesea postcode?
- Whittlesea is in the 3757 postcode, in VIC, in the Nillumbik Shire Council region.
- Where is Whittlesea?
- Whittlesea is a suburb in the Nillumbik Shire Council area, VIC 3757.
- What is the average rent in Whittlesea?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $510, for units it's $440.
- 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?
- The population of Whittlesea is approximately 6,117 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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