Travancore
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Travancore, VIC 3032.
About Travancore
Welcome to Travancore
Travancore is one of Melbourne's smallest and least-known suburbs, a compact pocket tucked between Flemington, Parkville, North Melbourne, Kensington and Brunswick roughly five kilometres from the CBD. Built largely around the Mount Alexander Road tram corridor, it's easy to drive through without registering that you've entered a suburb at all, yet those who know it value its quiet, leafy streets and unusually good access to the inner city.
With a population of just over 2,100 and a median age of 33, Travancore has the feel of a young professional enclave rather than a traditional family suburb. Its housing stock is dominated by apartments and units, which suits renters and owner-occupiers wanting low-maintenance city-fringe living without the price tag of neighbouring Parkville or North Melbourne.
Lifestyle & dining
Travancore itself is largely residential, so day-to-day life tends to spill over into neighbouring Flemington and North Melbourne, both an easy walk or tram ride away. Errol Street in North Melbourne and the Flemington shops offer cafes, bakeries and casual dining, while Racecourse Road in Flemington adds a strong Vietnamese food scene into the mix. Parkville's parklands and the Royal Melbourne Zoo are also close at hand for a change of pace, and Brunswick's live-music venues and bars are a short trip away for those wanting a bigger night out.
Shopping
Residents generally look to Flemington and North Melbourne for everyday shopping, with supermarkets, specialty grocers and the Flemington Farmers Market covering the basics, while Union Square shopping precinct and the boutiques of Kensington add further variety without needing to leave the local area. For bigger shopping trips, the Melbourne CBD is close enough for a quick tram or train ride.
Getting around
Travancore's location is one of its strongest selling points. Mount Alexander Road carries tram services that connect directly into the CBD, making car-free commuting straightforward, and Flemington Bridge and Royal Park train stations on the Upfield line are both within easy reach for those heading further afield. CityLink and Flemington Road also give quick access for drivers, whether the destination is the CBD, the airport or Melbourne's northern suburbs.
Parks & recreation
Green space is close by rather than abundant within the suburb's own small footprint. Debneys Park and the Flemington Racecourse precinct offer open space and walking routes, while Royal Park in neighbouring Parkville is one of Melbourne's largest inner-city parklands, with sporting ovals, running trails and native bushland. The Maribyrnong River trails are also accessible for cyclists and walkers wanting a longer loop.
The property market
Travancore's property market is overwhelmingly geared towards apartments and units, which make up around 97% of current listings, with houses a rare 3%. The median unit price sits at $370,000, positioning the suburb as one of the more affordable entry points to inner-Melbourne living, particularly compared with adjoining Parkville and North Melbourne. This apartment-heavy mix, combined with a median resident age of 33, points to a market that appeals strongly to first-home buyers, investors and young professionals seeking proximity to the city without inner-city price tags.
Schools & families
With a small population and a housing stock skewed towards apartments, Travancore is not a traditional family suburb, but it isn't cut off from family life either. Families typically look to schools in the surrounding suburbs, including options in North Melbourne, Flemington and Kensington, with the broader Parkville precinct also home to major educational and research institutions. The suburb's compact size means most amenities, schools included, are found just across its borders rather than within them.
Market snapshot
Travancore property market
Median sale price
$370k
Unit · 2 bed
Median rent
$543
per week
Gross rental yield
7.6%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$335k
Median
$370k
Premium
$522k
Days on market
33
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
80
Median sold price trend · Unit 2 bed
Compound growth -0.5% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · Unit
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Travancore by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Travancore, VIC 3032.
Population
2,116
residents (2021)
Median age
33
years
Household income
$1,692
median, per week
Median rent
$351
per week
Median mortgage
$1,513
per month
Mortgage / income
21%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Travancore
$370k
2119/18 Mount Alexander Road
Sold ~July 2026
$330k
1908/18 Mt Alexander Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.89m
13 Madura Street
Sold ~July 2026
$345k
2501/18 Mt Alexander Road
Sold ~July 2026
$386k
568/38 Mt Alexander Road
Sold ~July 2026
$368k
452/38 Mt Alexander Road
Sold ~July 2026
$350k
243/38 Mt Alexander Rd
Sold ~June 2026
$350k
1020/18 Mt Alexander Road
Sold ~June 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
Travancore suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Travancore?
The median unit price in Travancore, VIC is $370k for a 2-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 5.0%.
How much is rent in Travancore?
The median weekly rent in Travancore is around $543 per week.
Is Travancore a good place to live?
Travancore is an inner-city suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 5 km (3 mi) north-west of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Moonee Valley local government area. Travancore is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 2,116.
What is the population of Travancore?
Travancore has a population of 2,116 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 33.
How long do homes take to sell in Travancore?
Properties in Travancore take around 33 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Travancore?
Entry-level properties in Travancore start around $335k, while premium homes reach $522k.
What suburbs are near Travancore?
Suburbs near Travancore include Brunswick, Flemington, Parkville, North Melbourne and Kensington.
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