Vermont South

VIC 3133 · Whitehorse

11,954 (2021) → 12,160 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Overall score

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

11,954

Population

$1.42M

Median house (2024)

Safety score

Transport score

Vermont South is a moderate growth suburb in Whitehorse, VIC 3133, about 20km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.42M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 87/100, and is about 18km inland. Vermont South has an overall score of 86/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 80/100.

20.3 km

To Melbourne CBD

18.4 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

550 m

To nearest station

Demographics

11,954

Population

Median age

2.8

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Median household income (weekly)$1,944

vs NSW median+5.1%

Bachelor degree or higher57.7%

Born in Australia51.3%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,600 / 97 / 379

Top countries of birth: China (14.17%), Malaysia (4.18%), India (3.4%), Sri Lanka (2.43%), England (2.42%)

Top languages: Mandarin (18.43%), Cantonese (6.42%), Greek (3.61%), Sinhal (1.66%), Italian (1.64%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.42M-16.5%

Median house (2024)

$835K+36.2%

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

Residential

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

Break & enter dwelling318/100k

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Steal from dwellingNot reported

Motor vehicle theft385/100k

Domestic assault151/100k

Robbery42/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 432 (all categories, latest year)3,614 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

216

Within 10km5 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1090 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Livingstone Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1131
Weeden Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1118
Holy Saviour Parish SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1107
Emmaus CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1074
Vermont South Special SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1007

Nearby (within 10km)

Camelot Rise Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1153
Parkmore Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1074
Highvale Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1101
St Timothy's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1052
Vermont Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1110
Highvale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1149
Vermont Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1150
Forest Hill CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1045
SEDA College (Victoria) - Basketball BurwoodSecondary · Independent · 2.2km
Burwood Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1099
Forest Hill College-Forest Hill Deaf FacilitySecondary · Government · 2.4km
Wantirna Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1000

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

5Light rail

46Bus

CBD commute (est.)73 min (bus)

Nearest train stationVermont South Shopping Centre/Burwood Hwy #75 (550 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C

Summer max

14.2°C

Winter max

600mm

Rainfall/yr

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.

92 in suburbSupermarkets

102 in suburbCafes/Rest.

4426 in suburbParks

3020 in suburbPlaygrounds

709 in suburbPools

83 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

124 in suburbGPs

62 in suburbPharmacies

172 in suburbChildcare

21 in suburbLibraries

17355 in suburbSports fields

21 in suburbVets

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalKnox Private Hospital (3.6 km)

Nearest vet680 m

Nearest airportMelbourne (36.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate0.43%

Projected population 204115,474

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Whitehorse

Vermont$1.31M63transport Forest Hill$1.01M88transport Burwood East$1.18M91transport Mitcham$1.05M98transport Nunawading$1.30M98transport Blackburn South$1.35M79transport

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Frequently asked questions about Vermont South

Is Vermont South safe?

Vermont South has a residential safety score of 80/100, 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 3,614 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Vermont South?

In Vermont South, the .

How far is Vermont South from Melbourne CBD?

Vermont South is about 20.3 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 73 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Vermont South?

Vermont South has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1087 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Vermont South?

Vermont South has a transport score of 87/100 and 46 bus stops.