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Reservoir

VIC 3073 • Greater Melbourne

51,096
Population (2021)
$80,132
Median Household Income
18.97 km²
Area
$360/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalSuburbanFamily-FriendlyEstablishedMid-Range
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About Reservoir

Reservoir is a large residential suburb in Melbourne's north, about 12 kilometres from the CBD in the City of Darebin. The 2021 Census counted 51,096 residents, a small rise from 50,474 in 2016, and the median age was 38. Median weekly household income was $1,541, and the 2023-24 postcode median taxable income was $59,926. The suburb covers 19 square kilometres, with the Mernda line running through the centre.

Reservoir station, on High Street at Broadway, was rebuilt as an elevated station in 2019 and Mernda line trains reach Flinders Street in about 30 minutes. Edwardes Lake Park was formed by damming Edgars Creek and now has a lakeside path, playgrounds and sports facilities. Italy, India, China and Greece were the leading overseas countries of birth in 2021, alongside long-standing Italian and Greek communities. Local schools include Reservoir Primary School, Reservoir District Secondary College and Holy Name School.

Reservoir falls under postcode 3073 and is governed by the Darebin Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Cooper, while state elections fall under the Preston (Northern Metropolitan) electorate.

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📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3073
Urban Area
Preston
LGA / Council
Darebin
Federal Electorate
Cooper
State Electorate
Preston (Northern Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.71°, 145.01°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
18.97 km²
Population Density
2,694 /km²
Elevation
91m

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🏷️ Property Prices June quarter 2025

Median sale prices in Reservoir for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.

🏡House
$920K
129 sales · ▲ 0.5% YoY
🏢Unit / Apartment
$650K
200 sales · ▲ 3.2% YoY

Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3073

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3073, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$46,512
Median 2023–24
$59,926
▲ 28.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$69,348

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3073; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

Census personal income 2016 vs 2021

Personal Income 2016
$28,132
Personal Income 2021
$38,532
▲ 37.0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$38,532 / yr
$741/wk
Household
$80,132 / yr
$1541/wk
Family
$103,116 / yr
$1983/wk
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$360
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,986
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
38 years

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Reservoir
0.5 km
6 min from the suburb centre

Bus Services

  • Routes 301, 552, 555 and 561 — La Trobe University, Northcote, Northland and Pascoe Vale Varies by route; the train is the direct CBD option

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
12 km
By Train
About 30 min to Flinders Street on the Mernda line
By Car (Peak)
30 to 50 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20 to 30 min

🛣️ Reservoir station is on High Street at Broadway and was elevated in 2019. Routes 301, 552, 553, 555, 556, 558 and 561 stop at the station. Drive times are approximate.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

The station, High Street, Broadway and Edwardes Lake are walkable, but most of this large suburb needs a bus or car.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Spring Street Reservoir 3073 VIC

🎓 Schools

👥 Population of Reservoir

Census 2016
50,474
Census 2021
51,096
▲ 1.2% growth
Est. 2026 projection
~51,730

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
📈 2026 estimate: projection from census growth trend, not an official figure

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Darebin Local Government Area, which contains Reservoir. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
615 / 100k
2yr Up 50.3% 10yr Down 27.3%
Motor vehicle theft
625.5 / 100k
2yr Up 137.0% 10yr Stable
Non-FV assault
315.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 34.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
4.9 / 100k
2yr Up 28.3% 10yr Up 53.4%
Steal from vehicle
2,084.7 / 100k
2yr Up 87.5% 10yr Up 26.0%
View all offence subgroups for Darebin →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 30,143
Born Overseas 18,158

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Italy 2,812
  • 2. India 1,873
  • 3. China 1,566
  • 4. Greece 1,237
  • 5. Vietnam 999
  • 6. Nepal 690
  • 7. New Zealand 666
  • 8. England 645
  • 9. Lebanon 614
  • 10. Philippines 507

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 9,785
Australian 9,521
Italian 9,475
Irish 3,877
Greek 3,851
Chinese 3,095
Scottish 2,796
Indian 1,896
Lebanese 1,470
Macedonian 1,316

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace

15,671
Both parents born in Australia
26,663
Both parents born overseas
5,825
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
45.4%
No Religion
33.4%
Islam
6.4%
Hinduism
3.8%
Buddhism
2.8%
Sikhism
0.8%
Judaism
0.1%

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📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
3,105 (6.1%)
5-14 years
4,857 (9.5%)
15-19 years
2,096 (4.1%)
20-24 years
3,132 (6.1%)
25-34 years
9,460 (18.5%)
35-44 years
8,024 (15.7%)
45-54 years
6,424 (12.6%)
55-64 years
5,178 (10.1%)
65-74 years
4,003 (7.8%)
75-84 years
3,075 (6.0%)
85+ years
1,753 (3.4%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reservoir known for? +

Reservoir is an established multicultural suburb in the City of Darebin, about 12 kilometres north of the Melbourne CBD. Italian and Greek communities are long-standing, and the 2021 Census also recorded large numbers of residents born in India and China. Edwardes Lake Park, on Edgars Creek, is the main local park.

How far is Reservoir from Melbourne CBD? +

Reservoir is about 12 kilometres north of the Melbourne CBD. The drive is roughly 20 to 30 minutes outside peak and 30 to 50 minutes in peak traffic. Mernda line trains from Reservoir station take about 30 minutes to Flinders Street.

Does Reservoir have public transport? +

Reservoir station is on the Mernda line, between Regent and Ruthven, with trains to Flinders Street and Mernda. Bus routes from the station include 301 to La Trobe University, 552 to Northcote, 555 and 556 towards Northland and Epping, and 561 towards Pascoe Vale and Macleod. Routes 553 and 558 also serve the station.

Is Reservoir a good place to live? +

Reservoir suits people who want an established northern suburb with a Mernda line station, Edwardes Lake Park and local shops, including a Coles on Spring Street. Median weekly household income in 2021 was $1,541, and the 2023-24 postcode median taxable income was $59,926. Because the suburb is large, a bus or car is useful away from the station.

What is the postcode for Reservoir? +

The postcode for Reservoir, Victoria is 3073. It is the postcode for this suburb in the City of Darebin.

What is the average income in Reservoir? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Reservoir is about $741 per week (around $38,500 per year). The median household income is $1,541 per week and the median family income is $1,983 per week.

What is the median house price in Reservoir? +

As of June quarter 2025, the median house price is $920,000, up 0.5% year-on-year, and the median unit/apartment price is $650,000, up 3.2% year-on-year. Figures are based on Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report.

What is the age profile of Reservoir? +

The median age in Reservoir is 38. The largest age group is 25–34 (9,460 residents, around 19%). Around 20% of residents are under 20 and about 17% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Reservoir a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Reservoir is part of the Darebin LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Reservoir? +

The population of Reservoir is 51,096 according to the 2021 Census, up 1.2% from 50,474 in 2016. Projecting that growth trend forward, the estimated 2026 population of Reservoir is around 51,730. This is a projection, not an official ABS figure.

How much is rent in Reservoir? +

In Reservoir, the median weekly rent is $360, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,986 (2021 Census).