The Basin
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for The Basin, VIC 3154.
About The Basin
Welcome to The Basin
Market snapshot
The Basin property market
Median sale price
$845k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
—
per week
Gross rental yield
—
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$729k
Median
$845k
Premium
$1.17m
Days on market
20
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
22
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +1.3% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in The Basin by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for The Basin, VIC 3154.
Population
4,497
residents (2021)
Median age
40
years
Household income
$2,019
median, per week
Median rent
$365
per week
Median mortgage
$1,950
per month
Mortgage / income
22%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in The Basin
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in The Basin
$795k
1375 Mountain Highway
Sold ~July 2026
$820k
19/49 Democrat Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$716k
3/2A Verbena Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$680k
22 Mercia Avenue
Sold ~June 2026
$740k
1448 Mountain Highway
Sold ~June 2026
$750k
3/49 Democrat Drive
Sold ~June 2026
$1.29m
1 Cleve Avenue
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
Explore the area
Properties & amenities in The Basin
Compare the area
Price map around The Basin
Every listing for sale near The Basin, coloured by price — so you can see how it stacks up against the streets and suburbs next door.
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Common questions
The Basin suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in The Basin?
The median house price in The Basin, VIC is $845k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 1.3%.
Is The Basin a good place to live?
The Basin is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 31 km east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Knox local government area. The Basin is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 4,497 and 3 schools in the area.
What is the population of The Basin?
The Basin has a population of 4,497 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 40.
What schools are in The Basin?
There are 3 schools in or near The Basin, including Fernbrook School, St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School and The Basin Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in The Basin?
Properties in The Basin take around 20 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in The Basin?
Entry-level properties in The Basin start around $729k, while premium homes reach $1.17m.
What suburbs are near The Basin?
Suburbs near The Basin include Ferny Creek, Tremont, Sassafras, Upper Ferntree Gully and Tecoma.
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