Gembrook
VIC 3783 · Cardinia
2,559 (2021) → 2,592 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Gembrook is a high growth suburb in Cardinia, VIC 3783, about 61km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $821K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 14/100, and is about 34km inland. Gembrook has an overall score of 31/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 89/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.57%), New Zealand (1.13%), Germany (0.74%), Italy (0.51%), South Africa (0.51%)
Top languages: Italian (1.02%), German (0.43%), Spanish (0.35%), Cantonese (0.2%), Croatian (0.2%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2023
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1022 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Gembrook Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1022
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Gembrook
Is Gembrook safe?
Gembrook has a residential safety score of 89/100, 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 2,657 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Gembrook?
In Gembrook, the .
How far is Gembrook from Melbourne CBD?
Gembrook is about 61.1 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 195 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Gembrook?
Gembrook has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1022 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Gembrook?
Gembrook has a transport score of 14/100 and 17 bus stops.