Kilsyth
VIC 3137 · Yarra Ranges
11,699 (2021) → 12,534 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kilsyth is a moderate growth suburb in Yarra Ranges, VIC 3137, about 31km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $798K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 49/100, and is about 30km inland. Kilsyth has an overall score of 60/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 78/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3137 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.3%), Myanmar (3.2%), New Zealand (1.21%), India (1.12%), Netherlands (1.09%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.79%), Persian ED (0.49%), Greek (0.41%), German (0.39%), Sinhal (0.39%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
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 1047 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Ghilgai SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1061
- St Richard's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1058
- Gladesville Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 968
- Kilsyth Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 948
Nearby (within 10km)
- Pembroke Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 923
- Billanook Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1048
- Montrose Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1050
- Bayswater North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1015
- Ruskin Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1034
- Yarra Hills Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 972
- St Peter Julian EymardPrimary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1036
- Dorset Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1034
- Croydon Special Developmental SchoolCombined · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 976
- Billanook CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.4kmICSEA 1104
- Mooroolbark East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1013
- Boronia Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1051
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Kilsyth
Is Kilsyth safe?
Kilsyth has a residential safety score of 78/100, 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 3,693 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Kilsyth?
In Kilsyth, the .
How far is Kilsyth from Melbourne CBD?
Kilsyth is about 31.2 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 88 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Kilsyth?
Kilsyth has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1009 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kilsyth?
Kilsyth has a transport score of 49/100 and 56 bus stops.