Lysterfield South, VIC 3156 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Lysterfield South is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3156, home to 994 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Casey local government area and roughly 31 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 994
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $3,223 /week
- Median personal income
- $930 /week
- Median family income
- $3,068 /week
- Average household size
- 3.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Casey
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - South East
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Casey
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $640 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Lysterfield Primary School
- Park Ridge Primary School
- Karoo Primary School
- Upwey South Primary School
- St Joseph's College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 9 bus stops
- Windsor Dr/Heritage Way
- Windsor Dr/Rosewood Bvd
- Rosewood Bvd/Heritage Way
- Heritage Way/Rosewood Bvd
- Kelletts Rd/Rosewood Bvd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 restaurants
- 18 parks and reserves
- 10 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 30.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 62.7% of the 324 resolvable premises in Lysterfield South. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 62.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 37.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,125 across postcode 3156 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 1,315 property offences, 334 violent offences, 138 drug offences.
- Wider Casey LGA: 7,426 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lysterfield South?
Lysterfield South (VIC 3156) had 994 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Casey local government area.
What is the median rent in Lysterfield South?
The median advertised rent in Lysterfield South is $640/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Lysterfield South?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Lysterfield South covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Lysterfield Primary School (1.6 km), Park Ridge Primary School (2.7 km), Karoo Primary School (3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Lysterfield South?
Lysterfield South is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (62.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Lysterfield South?
Across postcode 3156, 2,125 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (1,315), violent (334), drug offences (138). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Lysterfield South?
In Lysterfield South, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (30.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Lysterfield South?
9 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Lysterfield South centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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