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
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3094 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
- St Francis Xavier Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1122
- Montmorency Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1117
- Montmorency South Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1112
- Montmorency Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1083
Nearby (within 10km)
- Lower Plenty Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1093
- Sherbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1086
- Briar Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1090
- Eltham High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1101
- Catholic Ladies' College LtdSecondary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1119
- Our Lady Help of Christians SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1094
- Eltham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1117
- Streeton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1055
- Watsonia Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1104
- Indie School GreensboroughSecondary · Independent · 2.4km
- Holy Trinity Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1137
- Greensborough Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1058
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
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.
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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.
View childcare centres on the map →
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 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 1109 (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.