Trentham
VIC 3458 · Hepburn
1,382 (2021) → 1,448 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Trentham is a moderate growth suburb in Hepburn, VIC 3458, about 74km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $910K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 7/100, and is about 69km inland. Trentham has an overall score of 36/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (7.24%), New Zealand (1.74%), USA (0.87%), Germany (0.65%), Netherlands (0.65%)
Top languages: French (0.8%), Croatian (0.36%), German (0.29%), Turkish (0.29%)
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 1070 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Trentham District Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1072
Nearby (within 10km)
- Tylden Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.3kmICSEA 1067
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
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
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
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
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Trentham
Is Trentham safe?
Trentham 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 1,447 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Trentham?
In Trentham, the .
How far is Trentham from Melbourne CBD?
Trentham is about 73.6 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Trentham?
Trentham has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1072 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Trentham?
Trentham has a transport score of 7/100 and 1 bus stops.