SuburbCheck

Coldstream

VIC 3770 · Yarra Ranges

2,199 (2021) → 2,323 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

32
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

2,199
Population
$793K
Median house (2024)
100
Safety score
18
Transport score

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.

41.0 km
To Melbourne CBD
42.5 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
8.1 km
To nearest station

Demographics

2,199
Population
37
Median age
2.8
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,913
vs NSW median+3.4%
Bachelor degree or higher22.1%
Born in Australia83.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse745 / 4 / 3

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

$793K+2.7%
Median house (2024)
Data not available
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

100
Residential

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:

2
Break & enter dwelling91/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
3
Motor vehicle theft136/100k
4
Domestic assault182/100k
—
RobberyNot reported
4
Non-domestic assault182/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 66 (all categories, latest year)3,001 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

61

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

23
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 996 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Lyrebird CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1078
  • Coldstream Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 992

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Yering Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 933
  • Yarra Glen Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.9kmICSEA 1003
  • Mount Lilydale Mercy CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 6.9kmICSEA 1044
  • Lilydale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.3kmICSEA 1011
  • Wandin North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.3kmICSEA 1014
  • St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7.4kmICSEA 1058
  • Lilydale Heights CollegeSecondary · Government · 7.5kmICSEA 997
  • 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 980
  • Yarra Hills Secondary College-Mount Evelyn CampusSecondary · Government · 8.2km
  • Cire Community SchoolSecondary · Independent · 8.2kmICSEA 978

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

18
15Bus
CBD commute (est.)135 min (bus)
Nearest train stationLilydale Railway (8.1 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
55 in suburbCafes/Rest.
1212 in suburbParks
0Playgrounds
11 in suburbPools
10 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
11 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
88 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalMaroondah Hospital (17.8 km)
Nearest vet6.7 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (50.1 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

22

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

1
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
8
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

49

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

12
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

6

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

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

85

Entertainment paradise

A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.

5
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents2.27

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

65

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

1
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.91

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.38%
Projected population 20412,551
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Yarra Ranges

TarrawarraData not available16transportGruyereData not available0transportYarra Glen$675K15transportLilydale$893K90transportWandin North$917K22transportMount Evelyn$780K26transport

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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 135 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Coldstream?

Coldstream has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1035 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.