Avondale Heights
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Avondale Heights, VIC 3034.
About Avondale Heights
Welcome to Avondale Heights
Avondale Heights sits in Melbourne's inner-north-west, about 12 kilometres from the CBD, tucked between Keilor East, Essendon West, Aberfeldie and Niddrie along the Maribyrnong River valley. It's a suburb built largely in the postwar decades, with leafy streets, generous blocks and a settled, established feel that has made it popular with families for generations.
With a median age of 45 and a population of 12,388, Avondale Heights skews toward long-term residents and families who've stayed put rather than a churn of renters. It suits buyers looking for a quiet, established address with space, proximity to the river parklands, and easy access to both the Maribyrnong and Moonee Valley amenities without the price tag of suburbs closer to the city.
Housing & architecture
The housing stock in Avondale Heights is dominated by freestanding houses, which make up 76% of current listings, reflecting the suburb's postwar and later development as a family-oriented pocket of the inner-north-west. Brick veneer homes from the 1950s to 1970s are common, many on generous blocks with room for extensions, alongside a smaller but growing number of townhouses (19%) as older properties are redeveloped.
Apartments and units are scarce, accounting for just 3% of listings, with a similar small share of vacant land. This mix gives the suburb a low-density, suburban character quite different from the unit-heavy streets of nearby Essendon West, and it's part of the appeal for buyers wanting a house and garden rather than a high-rise or dense infill development.
The property market
Avondale Heights' median house price sits at $950k, having grown 5.0% recently, a sign of steady demand for its family-sized homes and river-adjacent lifestyle. Units and townhouses are considerably more affordable, with a median of $750k, offering a lower-cost entry point into the same postcode for downsizers or first-home buyers.
Median rent across the suburb is $600 a week, reflecting solid rental demand from tenants who want the space and location without committing to a purchase. Compared with neighbouring Aberfeldie and Essendon West, Avondale Heights tends to offer relatively better value for larger blocks, which continues to draw upgraders from more expensive pockets of Melbourne's inner north.
Getting around
Avondale Heights is well served by bus routes connecting to Highpoint Shopping Centre, Sunshine and the Keilor East and Essendon areas, and to nearby train stations on the Craigieburn and Sunbury lines via connecting services. The suburb doesn't have its own train station, so many residents drive or bus to stations in Essendon or Sunshine for city-bound trains, while the Calder Freeway and Ring Road provide efficient car access to the CBD and to Melbourne's western and northern growth corridors.
The Maribyrnong River trail also offers a popular option for cyclists and walkers heading toward Highpoint, the CBD, or south toward the river's more scenic reaches, making active transport a genuine alternative for shorter trips.
Schools & families
Avondale Primary School serves the local community directly, giving families a genuine neighbourhood school option within the suburb itself. Families also have access to a range of secondary and additional primary options in surrounding suburbs such as Keilor East, Niddrie and Essendon West, making the area a practical base for households with children at different stages of schooling.
The suburb's median age of 45 and its stock of larger family homes point to a community where many residents have raised children locally and continue to value the space and settled character that drew them here in the first place.
Parks & recreation
The Maribyrnong River corridor is the suburb's standout natural asset, offering parkland, walking and cycling trails, and picnic spots that stretch toward Avondale Heights' neighbours in Keilor East and further along the river system. Local reserves and sporting grounds throughout the suburb support junior football, cricket and other community sport, reflecting the family-friendly, settled nature of the area.
For bigger-ticket shopping and entertainment, Highpoint Shopping Centre is a short drive or bus ride away, while the leafy strips of Aberfeldie and Essendon West provide additional cafes and boutique shopping without straying far from home.
Market snapshot
Avondale Heights property market
Median sale price
$950k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$600
per week
Gross rental yield
3.3%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$723k
Median
$950k
Premium
$1.36m
Days on market
35
Auction clearance
77%
Sold this year
111
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +0.3% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Avondale Heights by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Avondale Heights, VIC 3034.
Population
12,388
residents (2021)
Median age
45
years
Household income
$1,587
median, per week
Median rent
$400
per week
Median mortgage
$2,167
per month
Mortgage / income
32%
stretched (>30%)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Avondale Heights
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Avondale Heights
$920k
19 Duke Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.13m
7 Rickard Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.16m
20 Duke Street
Sold ~July 2026
$655k
3/2-26 North Road
Sold ~July 2026
$915k
15A Riviera Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.13m
31A Duke Street
Sold ~July 2026
$850k
1/21 Riviera Road
Sold ~July 2026
$880k
4/26 Riverview Street
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Avondale Heights suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Avondale Heights?
The median house price in Avondale Heights, VIC is $950k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 5.0%.
How much is rent in Avondale Heights?
The median weekly rent in Avondale Heights is around $600 per week.
Is Avondale Heights a good place to live?
Avondale Heights is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 11 km (6.8 mi) north-west of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Moonee Valley local government area. Avondale Heights is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 12,388 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Avondale Heights?
Avondale Heights has a population of 12,388 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 45.
What schools are in Avondale Heights?
There is 1 school in or near Avondale Heights, including Avondale Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Avondale Heights?
Properties in Avondale Heights take around 35 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 77%.
How much do you need to buy in Avondale Heights?
Entry-level properties in Avondale Heights start around $723k, while premium homes reach $1.36m.
What suburbs are near Avondale Heights?
Suburbs near Avondale Heights include Keilor East, Essendon West, Aberfeldie, Niddrie and Sunshine North.
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