Menzies Creek
VIC 3159 · Yarra Ranges
966 (2021) → 954 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Menzies Creek is a moderate growth suburb in Yarra Ranges, VIC 3159, about 40km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $918K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 41/100, and is about 29km inland. Menzies Creek has an overall score of 45/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 66/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3159 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.66%), New Zealand (2.28%), Germany (1.04%), Scotland (0.62%), Poland (0.52%)
Top languages: German (1.86%), Italian (0.83%), Japan (0.83%), Polish (0.31%), Serbian (0.31%)
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
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 1065 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Menzies Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1057
- Dandenong Ranges Steiner School - School Road CampusPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Selby Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1109
- The Patch Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1086
- Emerald Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1061
- Belgrave South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1065
- Mater Christi CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 4kmICSEA 1093
- Dandenong Ranges Steiner SchoolPrimary · Independent · 4.2kmICSEA 1080
- St Thomas More's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.6kmICSEA 1089
- Belgrave Heights Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.8kmICSEA 1078
- Kallista Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 1118
- Monbulk CollegeSecondary · Government · 5kmICSEA 1044
- Emerald Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 1005
- Monbulk Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 1032
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
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of 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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Menzies Creek
Is Menzies Creek safe?
Menzies Creek has a residential safety score of 66/100, 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 1,967 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Menzies Creek?
In Menzies Creek, the .
How far is Menzies Creek from Melbourne CBD?
Menzies Creek is about 40.3 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 110 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Menzies Creek?
Menzies Creek has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1057 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Menzies Creek?
Menzies Creek has a transport score of 41/100 and 7 bus stops.