Mount Evelyn
VIC 3796 · Yarra Ranges
9,799 (2021) → 9,975 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Mount Evelyn is a moderate growth suburb in Yarra Ranges, VIC 3796, about 37km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $825K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 26/100, and is about 36km inland. Mount Evelyn has an overall score of 44/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3796 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.84%), Netherlands (1.18%), New Zealand (1.03%), Germany (0.5%), Scotland (0.39%)
Top languages: Italian (0.4%), German (0.24%), French (0.2%), Greek (0.18%), Spanish (0.18%)
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 1022 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Birmingham Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1040
- Mount Evelyn Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1031
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1018
- Yarra Ranges Special Developmental SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 993
- Cire Community School - Mt Evelyn CampusSecondary · Independent
- Yarra Hills Secondary College-Mount Evelyn CampusSecondary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mount Evelyn Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1059
- Wandin North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1016
- Edinburgh CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 1083
- Edinburgh College (Primary Campus)Combined · Independent · 3.3km
- Billanook CollegeCombined · Independent · 4.3kmICSEA 1104
- Wandin Yallock Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1007
- Montrose Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1050
- Mooroolbark East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1013
- Lilydale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 1014
- Lilydale High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 1013
- Cire Community School - Lilydale CampusSecondary · Independent · 4.8km
- Mount Lilydale Mercy CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 4.9kmICSEA 1045
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
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
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around 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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
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 · Updated July 2026
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 Mount Evelyn
Is Mount Evelyn safe?
Mount Evelyn 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 1,796 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mount Evelyn?
In Mount Evelyn, the .
How far is Mount Evelyn from Melbourne CBD?
Mount Evelyn is about 37.5 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 103 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Mount Evelyn?
Mount Evelyn has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1021 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mount Evelyn?
Mount Evelyn has a transport score of 26/100 and 41 bus stops.