SuburbCheck

Vermont

VIC 3133 · Whitehorse

10,993 (2021) → 11,346 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

78
Overall score

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

10,993
Population
$1.23M
Median house (2024)
95
Safety score
63
Transport score

Vermont is a moderate growth suburb in Whitehorse, VIC 3133, about 21km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.23M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 63/100, and is about 20km inland. Vermont has an overall score of 78/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 95/100.

20.9 km
To Melbourne CBD
19.8 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
2.3 km
To nearest station

Demographics

10,993
Population
40
Median age
2.8
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,042
vs NSW median+10.4%
Bachelor degree or higher58.0%
Born in Australia60.4%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,031 / 16 / 753

Top countries of birth: China (10.09%), India (4.55%), Malaysia (2.67%), England (2.48%), Hong Kong (1.72%)

Top languages: Mandarin (13.91%), Cantonese (5.33%), Hindi (1.94%), Vietnamese (1.57%), Sinhal (1.22%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.23M+6.1%
Median house (2024)
$937K+23.7%
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

95
Residential

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

27
Break & enter dwelling246/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
24
Motor vehicle theft218/100k
21
Domestic assault191/100k
2
Robbery18/100k
9
Non-domestic assault82/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 330 (all categories, latest year)3,002 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

93

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

202
Within 10km4 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
2
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

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

In suburb

  • Vermont Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1150
  • St James' SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1133
  • Vermont Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1110
  • St Timothy's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1052

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Rangeview Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1146
  • Mount Pleasant Road Nunawading Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1134
  • Parkmore Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1074
  • Vermont South Special SchoolCombined · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1007
  • Livingstone Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1131
  • Emmaus CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1074
  • Wantirna Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1000
  • Antonio Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1120
  • St John's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1113
  • Yea High School-Chinese Community CentreSecondary · Government · 2.5km
  • Weeden Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1118
  • Heathmont CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1019

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

63
50Bus
CBD commute (est.)75 min (bus)
Nearest train stationMitcham Railway (2.3 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
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.

100 in suburbSupermarkets
121 in suburbCafes/Rest.
5019 in suburbParks
2810 in suburbPlaygrounds
106Pools
131 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
152 in suburbGPs
70 in suburbPharmacies
164 in suburbChildcare
20 in suburbLibraries
14333 in suburbSports fields
51 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalKnox Private Hospital (2.8 km)
Nearest vet1.4 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (36.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

57

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

13
Gyms
8
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
143
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

63

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

50
Parks
6
Nature reserves
82
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

24

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
2
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
3
Landmarks

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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

51

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

4
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
Total services8
Exceeding NQS or above5 of 8 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.73

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.79%
Projected population 204114,230
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Whitehorse

Vermont South$1.28M87transportMitcham$1.05M98transportForest Hill$1.01M88transportNunawading$1.30M98transportBlackburn$1.62M98transportBurwood East$1.18M91transport

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Frequently asked questions about Vermont

Is Vermont safe?

Vermont has a residential safety score of 95/100, 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 3,002 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Vermont?

In Vermont, the .

How far is Vermont from Melbourne CBD?

Vermont is about 20.9 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 75 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Vermont?

Vermont has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1111 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Vermont?

Vermont has a transport score of 63/100 and 50 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.