Vermont South
VIC 3133 · Whitehorse
11,954 (2021) → 12,160 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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 6 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3133 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1090 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Livingstone Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1142
- Weeden Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1141
- Emmaus CollegeCombined · CatholicICSEA 1086
- Vermont South Special SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 998
- Holy Saviour Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic
- Emmaus College - Junior SchoolCombined · Catholic
Nearby (within 10km)
- Camelot Rise Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1150
- St Timothy's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6km
- Parkmore Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1095
- Highvale Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1114
- Vermont Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1122
- Highvale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1148
- Vermont Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1161
- Forest Hill CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1045
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Basketball BurwoodSecondary · Independent · 2.2km
- Burwood Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1107
- Forest Hill College-Forest Hill Deaf FacilitySecondary · Government · 2.4km
- Wantirna Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1031
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
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
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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer 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
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
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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 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 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1092 (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.