SuburbCheck

Montrose

VIC 3765 · Yarra Ranges

6,900 (2021) → 6,812 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

53
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

6,900
Population
$880K
Median house (2024)
100
Safety score
44
Transport score

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.

33.7 km
To Melbourne CBD
31.7 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
4.3 km
To nearest station

Demographics

6,900
Population
41
Median age
2.8
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,088
vs NSW median+12.9%
Bachelor degree or higher32.7%
Born in Australia82.9%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,138 / 92 / 92

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

$880K+16.4%
Median house (2024)
$690K+9.6%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

100
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

16
Break & enter dwelling232/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
5
Motor vehicle theft72/100k
12
Domestic assault174/100k
1
Robbery14/100k
6
Non-domestic assault87/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 140 (all categories, latest year)2,029 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

77

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

106
Within 10km3 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

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 1053
  • Billanook Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1048

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Gladesville Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 984
  • St Richard's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1043
  • Mount Dandenong Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1086
  • Pembroke Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 913
  • Billanook CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1104
  • Kilsyth Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 933
  • Mooroolbark East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1010
  • Edinburgh CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 1072
  • Ghilgai SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 1070
  • Edinburgh College (Primary Campus)Combined · Independent · 3.2km
  • St Peter Julian EymardPrimary · Catholic · 3.8kmICSEA 1039
  • Yarra Hills Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 987

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

44
38Bus
CBD commute (est.)113 min (bus)
Nearest train stationMooroolbark Railway (4.3 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
97 in suburbCafes/Rest.
2518 in suburbParks
1411 in suburbPlaygrounds
435 in suburbPools
30 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
11 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
73 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
9846 in suburbSports fields
11 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalMaroondah Hospital (8.2 km)
Nearest vet490 m
Nearest airportMelbourne (47.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

57

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

3
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
98
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

53

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

25
Parks
2
Nature reserves
35
Bike paths
3
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

54

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
7
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
5
Landmarks

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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

69

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

3
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
3
OSHC
Total services8
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 7 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.16

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate-0.32%
Projected population 20418,006
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Yarra Ranges

Mount Dandenong$1.35M29transportKilsyth$785K49transportKalorama$745K26transportMooroolbark$848K91transportMount Evelyn$780K26transportOlinda$780K23transport

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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 113 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Montrose?

Montrose has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1053 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.