Montmorency
VIC 3094 · Banyule
9,250 (2021) → 9,462 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Montmorency is a moderate growth suburb in Banyule, VIC 3094, about 18km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.14M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 97/100, and is about 21km inland. Montmorency has an overall score of 89/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.64%), New Zealand (1.16%), China (0.88%), Italy (0.84%), India (0.66%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.58%), Italian (1.17%), Greek (0.78%), German (0.49%), Spanish (0.46%)
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1083 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Montmorency Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1120
- Montmorency South Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1117
- St Francis Xavier Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1112
- Montmorency Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1074
Nearby (within 10km)
- Lower Plenty Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1085
- Sherbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1096
- Briar Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1105
- Eltham High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1100
- Catholic Ladies' College LtdSecondary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1116
- Our Lady Help of Christians SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1113
- Eltham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1122
- Streeton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1063
- Watsonia Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1097
- Indie School GreensboroughSecondary · Independent · 2.4km
- Holy Trinity Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1131
- Greensborough Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1079
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
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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 Montmorency
Is Montmorency safe?
Montmorency 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 1,308 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Montmorency?
In Montmorency, the .
How far is Montmorency from Melbourne CBD?
Montmorency is about 17.7 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 43 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Montmorency?
Montmorency has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1106 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Montmorency?
Montmorency has a transport score of 97/100 and 28 bus stops.