South Morang, VIC 3752 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
South Morang is a northeastern growth suburb in Melbourne's City of Whittlesea, ~25 km from the CBD, anchored by Westfield Plenty Valley shopping centre and the South Morang station on the Mernda line. It houses young families in a mix of established and newer estates. Housing is predominantly detached houses with a median price around $790,000.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 24,989
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $2,078 /week
- Median personal income
- $824 /week
- Median family income
- $2,249 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Whittlesea
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - North East
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Scullin
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $550 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,900
- Median house price
- $792,000
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Marymede Catholic College
- Morang South Primary School
- The Lakes South Morang College
Transport
- Mernda line — South Morang Station
- Mernda line — Middle Gorge Station
- Mernda line — Hawkstowe Station
Lifestyle & amenities
Family-oriented growth suburb with a diverse population including Australian, English, Italian and Indian ancestries. Westfield Plenty Valley and Plenty Gorge Park are local landmarks, with good access to schools and parks.
- 1 café
- 77 parks and reserves
- 2 supermarkets
- 8 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, 23.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 95.8% of the 10,214 resolvable premises in South Morang. 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: 95.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 4.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,399 across postcode 3752 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 841 property offences, 234 violent offences, 45 drug offences.
- Wider Whittlesea LGA: 7,048 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of South Morang?
South Morang (VIC 3752) had 24,989 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Whittlesea local government area.
What is the median rent in South Morang?
The median advertised rent in South Morang is $550/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in South Morang?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near South Morang. Nearest include: Marymede Catholic College, Morang South Primary School, The Lakes South Morang College. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in South Morang?
South Morang is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (95.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is South Morang?
Across postcode 3752, 1,399 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (841), violent (234), drug offences (45). 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 South Morang?
In South Morang, 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 (23.1 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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