Hurstbridge
VIC 3099 · Nillumbik
3,554 (2021) → 3,499 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Hurstbridge is a stable suburb in Nillumbik, VIC 3099, about 28km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $898K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 92/100, and is about 32km inland. Hurstbridge has an overall score of 71/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3099 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.87%), New Zealand (1.04%), USA (0.65%), Germany (0.45%), Italy (0.28%)
Top languages: Spanish (0.37%), Japan (0.31%), Italian (0.25%), Greek (0.23%), German (0.2%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2023
Residential Safety
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 1076 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Hurstbridge Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1055
- Launch CampusCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Learning Co-Operative SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1065
- Yarra Me School -Hurstbridge Farm CampusSecondary · Government · 2.7km
- Wattle Glen Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1055
- Panton Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1070
- Diamond Valley CollegeSecondary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 1020
- Diamond Creek East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1066
- Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5kmICSEA 1080
- Diamond Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 1065
- Doreen Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 1064
- Yarrambat Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 1052
- Plenty Valley Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 5.6kmICSEA 1113
- Kangaroo Ground Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 1085
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Hurstbridge
Is Hurstbridge safe?
Hurstbridge 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 1,857 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Hurstbridge?
In Hurstbridge, the .
How far is Hurstbridge from Melbourne CBD?
Hurstbridge is about 28.2 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 64 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Hurstbridge?
Hurstbridge has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1055 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Hurstbridge?
Hurstbridge has a transport score of 92/100 and 3 bus stops.