Olinda
VIC 3788 · Yarra Ranges
1,773 (2021) → 1,740 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Olinda is a moderate growth suburb in Yarra Ranges, VIC 3788, about 37km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $920K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 23/100, and is about 31km inland. Olinda has an overall score of 43/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 86/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (6.43%), New Zealand (1.24%), South Africa (1.02%), Germany (0.85%), USA (0.73%)
Top languages: French (1.47%), Mandarin (0.85%), Japan (0.51%), German (0.39%), Macedon (0.39%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1041 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Olinda Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 964
Nearby (within 10km)
- Sassafras Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1076
- Mount Dandenong Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1086
- Sherbrooke Community SchoolCombined · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1014
- St Paul's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.3kmICSEA 1057
- Monbulk Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1043
- Kallista Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1117
- The Patch Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1089
- Billanook Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1048
- Silvan Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 1043
- Ferny Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 1099
- Monbulk CollegeSecondary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 1041
- Montrose Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 1053
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
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
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
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Olinda
Is Olinda safe?
Olinda has a residential safety score of 86/100, 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 3,046 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Olinda?
In Olinda, the .
How far is Olinda from Melbourne CBD?
Olinda is about 36.8 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 123 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Olinda?
Olinda has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 964 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Olinda?
Olinda has a transport score of 23/100 and 18 bus stops.