Monbulk
VIC 3793 · Yarra Ranges
3,651 (2021) → 3,639 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Monbulk is a moderate growth suburb in Yarra Ranges, VIC 3793, about 41km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $780K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 22/100, and is about 34km inland. Monbulk has an overall score of 43/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.81%), Netherlands (2.27%), New Zealand (1.18%), Germany (0.66%), Italy (0.47%)
Top languages: German (0.55%), Italian (0.55%), Mandarin (0.36%), French (0.36%), Arabic (0.19%)
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 1056 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Paul's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1057
- Monbulk Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1043
- Monbulk CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1041
Nearby (within 10km)
- The Patch Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1089
- Macclesfield Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 1040
- Kallista Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 1117
- Silvan Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 1043
- Dandenong Ranges Steiner School - School Road CampusPrimary · Independent · 5.6km
- Menzies Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 1071
- Olinda Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 964
- Emerald Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 6.2kmICSEA 1014
- Sassafras Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 1076
- Emerald Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.7kmICSEA 1054
- Selby Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 1121
- Sherbrooke Community SchoolCombined · Government · 6.9kmICSEA 1014
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
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
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
No data
No cultural venues matched to 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.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Monbulk
Is Monbulk safe?
Monbulk 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 2,849 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Monbulk?
In Monbulk, the .
How far is Monbulk from Melbourne CBD?
Monbulk is about 41.3 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 136 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Monbulk?
Monbulk has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1047 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Monbulk?
Monbulk has a transport score of 22/100 and 16 bus stops.