Rowville
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Rowville, VIC 3178.
About Rowville
Welcome to Rowville
Rowville sits in Melbourne's outer south-east, roughly 27 kilometres from the CBD, tucked between Scoresby, Mulgrave, Dandenong North, Dandenong South and Noble Park North. It's a suburb built largely in the 1980s and 1990s on the back of the classic Australian family home, and that character has stuck — wide streets, generous blocks and a strong sense of settled, suburban life.
With a median age of 41 and a population of 33,571, Rowville has become a magnet for families and long-term owner-occupiers looking for space and quiet without giving up easy access to Melbourne's south-eastern employment hubs. It suits people who want a house with a backyard, good schools nearby, and a bit of breathing room from the density of inner suburbs.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Rowville revolves around local shopping strips, sporting clubs and family-friendly amenities rather than a bustling café scene, which is very much part of its appeal. Stringybark Village and Rowville's other neighbourhood centres offer everyday dining and takeaway options, while nearby Mulgrave and Dandenong North bring a broader spread of restaurants and cafés within a short drive.
The suburb has a reputation as a family base, with weekends typically built around junior sport, local parks and family gatherings rather than nightlife. For those wanting more variety, Westfield Knox and the Dandenong retail and dining precinct are both within easy reach.
Schools & families
Rowville is well served by education options, which is a big part of its pull for families. Local primary schools include Rowville Primary School, Karoo Primary School, Park Ridge Primary School and Heany Park Primary School, alongside the independent St Simon's School. Rowville Secondary College serves as the area's main government secondary option.
With a median age of 41 and a dwelling stock that leans heavily towards standalone houses, the suburb's demographic mix skews strongly towards established families and older couples who've often lived locally for years.
Parks & recreation
Green space is one of Rowville's strong suits. The suburb is home to Kaduna Park, Waterford Valley and Jells Park sits close by on its border with Wheelers Hill, offering walking trails, a lake and picnic areas that draw visitors from across the south-east. Rowville is also known for its sporting infrastructure, including facilities that support Australian Rules football, cricket, tennis and athletics clubs that form a big part of local community life.
The Dandenong Creek trail network runs through the area, giving residents a continuous option for walking and cycling that links Rowville to neighbouring suburbs like Scoresby and Mulgrave.
Getting around
Rowville has no train line of its own, which remains one of the suburb's most talked-about transport issues, so most residents rely on cars and buses for daily travel. Stud Road and Wellington Road are the main arterials connecting the suburb to the Monash Freeway and onward to the CBD, while bus routes link Rowville to the Dandenong and Ferntree Gully train stations for those needing rail access.
The drive to central Melbourne takes roughly 40 minutes outside peak times, and proximity to the Monash Freeway also makes Rowville a practical base for those working around the Monash National Employment Cluster, Scoresby's industrial precincts, or further south towards Dandenong.
The property market
Rowville's property market is dominated by houses, which make up 83% of current listings, followed by townhouses and land at 6% each and apartments or units at 5% — a mix that reflects the suburb's low-density, family-home character. The median house price currently sits at $1.23 million, having grown 6.7% recently, while units and apartments have a median of $790,000 for those seeking a lower entry point.
Median rent across the suburb is $750 per week, reflecting steady demand from families wanting access to Rowville's schools and parks without the price tag of inner or middle-ring suburbs. The strong tilt towards established houses on full-sized blocks means Rowville continues to attract upgraders and long-term family buyers rather than investors chasing high-density stock.
Market snapshot
Rowville property market
Median sale price
$1.23m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$750
per week
Gross rental yield
3.2%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$944k
Median
$1.23m
Premium
$1.60m
Days on market
30
Auction clearance
59%
Sold this year
179
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +2.4% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Rowville by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Rowville, VIC 3178.
Population
33,571
residents (2021)
Median age
41
years
Household income
$2,205
median, per week
Median rent
$441
per week
Median mortgage
$2,055
per month
Mortgage / income
22%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Rowville
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Rowville
$990k
35 Bareena Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.15m
27 Halsbury Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$1.10m
59 Woodside Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$570k
2/1094 Stud Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.22m
11 Liddamore Court
Sold ~July 2026
$1.17m
12 Superior Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.42m
28 Langhorne Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$980k
23 Monbulk Crescent
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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Properties & amenities in Rowville
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Price map around Rowville
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Common questions
Rowville suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Rowville?
The median house price in Rowville, VIC is $1.23m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 6.7%.
How much is rent in Rowville?
The median weekly rent in Rowville is around $750 per week.
Is Rowville a good place to live?
Rowville is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 27 km (17 mi) south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Knox local government area. Rowville is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 33,571 and 6 schools in the area.
What is the population of Rowville?
Rowville has a population of 33,571 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 41.
What schools are in Rowville?
There are 6 schools in or near Rowville, including Heany Park Primary School, Karoo Primary School and Park Ridge Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Rowville?
Properties in Rowville take around 30 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 59%.
How much do you need to buy in Rowville?
Entry-level properties in Rowville start around $944k, while premium homes reach $1.60m.
What suburbs are near Rowville?
Suburbs near Rowville include Dandenong North, Dandenong South, Scoresby, Mulgrave and Noble Park North.
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