Coldstream
VIC 3770 · Yarra Ranges
2,199 (2021) → 2,323 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Coldstream is a moderate growth suburb in Yarra Ranges, VIC 3770, about 41km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $793K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 18/100, and is about 43km inland. Coldstream has an overall score of 32/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3770 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.68%), New Zealand (0.86%), Scotland (0.77%), Italy (0.68%), Netherlands (0.68%)
Top languages: Italian (1.09%), German (0.41%), French (0.36%), Greek (0.32%), Polish (0.23%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 996 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Lyrebird CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1102
- Coldstream Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 997
Nearby (within 10km)
- Yering Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1039
- Gruyere Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5km
- Yarra Glen Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.9kmICSEA 998
- Mount Lilydale Mercy CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 6.9kmICSEA 1045
- Lilydale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.3kmICSEA 1014
- Wandin North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.3kmICSEA 1016
- St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7.4kmICSEA 1052
- Lilydale Heights CollegeSecondary · Government · 7.5kmICSEA 1000
- Mount Evelyn Christian School - Ranges Tec CampusCombined · Independent · 7.6km
- Cire Community School - Mt Evelyn CampusSecondary · Independent · 7.9km
- Yarra Ranges Special Developmental SchoolCombined · Government · 8.2kmICSEA 993
- Cire Community School - Lilydale CampusSecondary · Independent · 8.2km
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Coldstream
Is Coldstream safe?
Coldstream has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,001 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Coldstream?
In Coldstream, the .
How far is Coldstream from Melbourne CBD?
Coldstream is about 41.0 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 112 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Coldstream?
Coldstream has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1050 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Coldstream?
Coldstream has a transport score of 18/100 and 15 bus stops.