Preston South at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
33.8k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Preston South.
Preston South (3072) sits in the Darebin region of Victoria.
Preston South has roughly 33,790 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Preston South scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Preston South's population at 33,790, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
33,790
Median age
37
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$392/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$333/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
33,790
Median age: 37
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Getting around
Walkability.
100
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Preston South.
Local schools for Preston South
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Government School Catchment
Preston South Primary School
Thornbury Primary School
Bell 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 Preston South.
- What is the Preston South postcode?
- Preston South is in the 3072 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Darebin region.
- What is the average rent in Preston South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $392, for units it's $333.
- What schools are in Preston South?
- There are 20 schools serving Preston South on this page, including Preston South Primary School, St Mary's School, St John's College Preston.
- How walkable is Preston South?
- Preston South has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Preston South?
- Preston South is close to Thornbury, Preston Lower, Preston, Preston West, Sylvester.
- What is the population of Preston South?
- Preston South has approximately 33,790 residents. The median age is 37.
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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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