Rowville, VIC 3178 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Rowville is a large southeastern suburb of Melbourne, 27 km from the CBD within the City of Knox, anchored by Stud Park Shopping Centre and Route 900 bus services. It has a population of over 33,000, predominantly families with children and median age around 41. Housing is mostly detached houses with median sales around $1.2 million and weekly rents near $680.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 33,571
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $2,205 /week
- Median personal income
- $839 /week
- Median family income
- $2,410 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Knox
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - Outer East
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Aston
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $690 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,055
- Median house price
- $1,175,000
- Rent share of household income
- 31%
Schools
- Rowville Secondary College
- Rowville Primary School
- Park Ridge Primary School
Transport
- Route 900 bus to Huntingdale Station
- Stud Road
- Wellington Road
Lifestyle & amenities
Family-oriented suburb with couple families comprising over half of households and good local schools. Stud Park Shopping Centre and Rowville Community Centre serve as local hubs, with nearby parks including Heany Park bushland.
- 6 cafés
- 32 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 92 parks and reserves
- 16 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 5 supermarkets
- 36 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, 27.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 5,430 resolvable premises in Rowville. 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: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,636 across postcode 3178 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 986 property offences, 189 violent offences, 110 drug offences.
- Wider Knox LGA: 6,424 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rowville?
Rowville (VIC 3178) had 33,571 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Knox local government area.
What is the median rent in Rowville?
The median advertised rent in Rowville is $690/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Rowville?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Rowville. Nearest include: Rowville Secondary College, Rowville Primary School, Park Ridge Primary School. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Rowville?
Rowville is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Rowville?
Across postcode 3178, 1,636 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (986), violent (189), drug offences (110). 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 Rowville?
In Rowville, 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 (27 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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