Reservoir, VIC 3073 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Reservoir is an established northern Melbourne suburb 12 km from the CBD, served by four Mernda line train stations and home to Edwardes Lake Park and Northland Shopping Centre. It has a diverse population of around 51,000 with strong Italian and Greek heritage communities alongside more recent Indian and other migrant groups. Housing is predominantly separate houses with a median price around $940,000 and weekly rent of $580.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 51,096
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $1,541 /week
- Median personal income
- $741 /week
- Median family income
- $1,983 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Darebin
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - North East
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Cooper
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $580 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,986
- Median house price
- $940,000
- Rent share of household income
- 38%
Schools
- Reservoir High School
- Reservoir Primary School
- St Gabriel's School
Transport
- Mernda Line — Reservoir Station
- Mernda Line — Regent Station
- Route 86 Tram
Lifestyle & amenities
Multicultural established suburb with post-war migrant heritage, now including diverse communities from Italy, Greece, India and Vietnam. Key landmarks include Edwardes Lake Park, Summerhill and Northland shopping centres, and Reservoir Leisure Centre.
- 8 cafés
- 29 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 58 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 7 supermarkets
- 31 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, 11.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 81.8% of the 18,563 resolvable premises in Reservoir. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 13.6%
- Fibre to the Curb: 1.7%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 81.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 2.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 5,443 across postcode 3073 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 3,397 property offences, 680 violent offences, 387 drug offences.
- Wider Darebin LGA: 10,706 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Reservoir?
Reservoir (VIC 3073) had 51,096 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Darebin local government area.
What is the median rent in Reservoir?
The median advertised rent in Reservoir is $580/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Reservoir?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Reservoir. Nearest include: Reservoir High School, Reservoir Primary School, St Gabriel's School. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Reservoir?
Reservoir is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (81.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Reservoir?
Across postcode 3073, 5,443 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (3,397), violent (680), drug offences (387). 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 Reservoir?
In Reservoir, 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 (11.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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