Wantirna
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Wantirna, VIC 3152.
About Wantirna
Welcome to Wantirna
Wantirna sits in Melbourne's outer east, roughly 25 kilometres from the CBD, wedged between Ringwood, Bayswater, Vermont and Vermont South. It's a suburb defined by leafy residential streets, generous blocks and a settled, family-oriented feel rather than any single high street or landmark.
With a population of just over 14,000 and a median age of 41, Wantirna tends to suit established families, downsizers and buyers looking for space and quiet without giving up easy access to the Eastern Freeway and Eastlink. It's not a suburb that shouts for attention, and that's largely the point.
Lifestyle & dining
Wantirna's day-to-day life revolves around home and garden rather than café strips. Residents tend to head into neighbouring Ringwood or Vermont for a wider spread of cafés, restaurants and bars, while local shopping centres and takeaway strips within Wantirna cover the essentials. Knox City, one of Melbourne's larger shopping and dining precincts, is close by and effectively functions as the suburb's social and retail hub, offering cinemas, a broad range of restaurants and department stores that residents lean on for both errands and evenings out.
Shopping
Beyond Knox City, Wantirna has a scattering of local shopping strips and neighbourhood centres suited to grocery runs and everyday needs, with more specialised or boutique shopping typically found in Ringwood or Vermont. This mix of convenient local options and a major regional centre nearby means residents rarely need to travel far for anything, from weekly shopping to bigger-ticket purchases.
Getting around
Wantirna doesn't have its own train station, so most residents rely on cars or buses connecting to nearby lines, with Ringwood station the nearest major rail link for city-bound commuters via the Belgrave/Lilydale line. The suburb's real transport advantage is road access: it sits close to both the Eastern Freeway and Eastlink, making the drive into the CBD or out towards Melbourne's outer east and southeast comparatively straightforward. Bus routes thread through the suburb linking it to Ringwood, Bayswater and Knox City, useful for those without a car or connecting to train services.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Wantirna Primary School and Templeton Primary School serving the immediate area, alongside Regency Park Primary School and the independent St Luke's School. For secondary education, Wantirna College is the local government option, giving families a full run of schooling choices without having to leave the suburb. This depth of local schooling is a big part of Wantirna's appeal to families settling in for the long term.
Housing & architecture
The suburb's housing stock reflects its development era, dominated by brick veneer houses on solid blocks from the 1970s and 80s, though renovations, knockdown rebuilds and townhouse developments have added variety over time. Current listings show houses still make up the bulk of the market at 61%, with townhouses at 33% and apartments or units a small share at 6%, underlining Wantirna's identity as a low-density, house-focused suburb rather than one geared towards unit living.
The property market
Wantirna's median house price sits at $1.20 million, with units and townhouses considerably more affordable at a median of $800,000, giving buyers a real choice between detached family homes and lower-maintenance alternatives. Recent growth has been modest, up 0.4%, suggesting a market that's steady rather than rapidly moving, which can suit buyers wary of overpaying in a hot cycle. Median rent of $750 a week points to solid ongoing demand from tenants, likely drawn by the same space and school access that appeals to owner-occupiers, making Wantirna a suburb of interest to both long-term family buyers and investors after stable, established-area returns.
Market snapshot
Wantirna property market
Median sale price
$1.20m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$750
per week
Gross rental yield
3.3%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$953k
Median
$1.20m
Premium
$1.60m
Days on market
42
Auction clearance
58%
Sold this year
88
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +0.0% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Wantirna by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Wantirna, VIC 3152.
Population
14,237
residents (2021)
Median age
41
years
Household income
$1,886
median, per week
Median rent
$428
per week
Median mortgage
$2,167
per month
Mortgage / income
27%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Wantirna
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Wantirna
$1.05m
14 Mint Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.05m
2/27 Saint Davids Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$1.09m
3 Napier Close
Sold ~July 2026
$1.16m
2 Albany Court
Sold ~July 2026
$970k
2/2 Chiswick Court
Sold ~July 2026
$930k
1/1 Koomba Road
Sold ~July 2026
$2.15m
160 Harold Street
Sold ~July 2026
$605k
4/27 Gresford Road
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
Wantirna suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Wantirna?
The median house price in Wantirna, VIC is $1.20m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 0.4%.
How much is rent in Wantirna?
The median weekly rent in Wantirna is around $750 per week.
Is Wantirna a good place to live?
Wantirna is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 24 km (15 mi) east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Knox local government area. Wantirna is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 14,237 and 5 schools in the area.
What is the population of Wantirna?
Wantirna has a population of 14,237 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 41.
What schools are in Wantirna?
There are 5 schools in or near Wantirna, including Regency Park Primary School, St Luke's School and Templeton Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Wantirna?
Properties in Wantirna take around 42 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 58%.
How much do you need to buy in Wantirna?
Entry-level properties in Wantirna start around $953k, while premium homes reach $1.60m.
What suburbs are near Wantirna?
Suburbs near Wantirna include Heathmont, Vermont South, Vermont, Bayswater and Ringwood.
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