Montrose
VIC 3765 · Yarra Ranges
6,900 (2021) → 6,812 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Montrose is a moderate growth suburb in Yarra Ranges, VIC 3765, about 34km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $880K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 44/100, and is about 32km inland. Montrose has an overall score of 53/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3765 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.22%), Netherlands (1.39%), New Zealand (0.99%), Germany (0.62%), USA (0.46%)
Top languages: German (0.54%), Greek (0.32%), Italian (0.3%), Cantonese (0.29%), Mandarin (0.29%)
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 1041 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Mount Evelyn Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1059
- Montrose Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1050
- Billanook Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1048
Nearby (within 10km)
- Gladesville Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 968
- St Richard's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1058
- Mount Dandenong Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1078
- Pembroke Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 923
- Billanook CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1104
- Kilsyth Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 948
- Edinburgh CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 1083
- Ghilgai SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 1061
- Mooroolbark East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1013
- Edinburgh College (Primary Campus)Combined · Independent · 3.2km
- St Peter Julian EymardPrimary · Catholic · 3.8kmICSEA 1036
- Yarra Hills Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 972
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
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
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
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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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 Montrose
Is Montrose safe?
Montrose 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 2,029 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Montrose?
In Montrose, the .
How far is Montrose from Melbourne CBD?
Montrose is about 33.7 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 94 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Montrose?
Montrose has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1052 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Montrose?
Montrose has a transport score of 44/100 and 38 bus stops.