Mickleham, VIC 3064 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Mickleham is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3064, home to 17,452 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Whittlesea local government area and roughly 30 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$400 /wk
Population17,452
Median age29
Area54.7 km²
To CBD30 km
LGAHume

Demographics

Population
17,452
Median age
29 years
Median household income
$1,968 /week
Median personal income
$864 /week
Median family income
$1,973 /week
Average household size
3.3
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Hume
Statistical region (SA4)
Melbourne - North West
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
McEwen
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$400 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Rent share of household income
20%

Schools

  • Gilgai Plains Primary School Primary · Government
  • Hume Anglican Grammar Other · Independent
  • Banum Warrik Primary School Primary · Government
  • Mother Teresa School Primary · Catholic
  • Gaayip-Yagila Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 1.6 km: 2 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Polaris Rd/Donnybrook Rd bus · 874 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 1 restaurant
  • 5 parks and reserves
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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, 29.4 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 97.3% of the 8,012 resolvable premises in Mickleham. 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: 97.3%
  • Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 0.1%
  • Fibre to the Node: 0.1%
  • Fixed Wireless: 2.4%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 8,035 across postcode 3064 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 4,494 property offences, 1,701 violent offences, 330 drug offences.
  • Wider Hume LGA: 8,365 offences per 100,000 residents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Mickleham?

Mickleham (VIC 3064) had 17,452 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 29. It sits within the Hume local government area.

What is the median rent in Mickleham?

The median advertised rent in Mickleham is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Mickleham?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Mickleham covering government, independent, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Gilgai Plains Primary School (2.1 km), Hume Anglican Grammar (2.6 km), Banum Warrik Primary School (3.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Mickleham?

Mickleham is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (97.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Mickleham?

Across postcode 3064, 8,035 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (4,494), violent (1,701), drug offences (330). 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 Mickleham?

In Mickleham, 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 (29.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Mickleham?

2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Mickleham centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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