Warburton
VIC 3799 · Yarra Ranges
2,020 (2021) → 2,037 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Warburton is a moderate growth suburb in Yarra Ranges, VIC 3799, about 65km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $685K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 14/100, and is about 58km inland. Warburton has an overall score of 33/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3799 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.69%), New Zealand (2.38%), Netherlands (1.14%), Germany (0.84%), Scotland (0.74%)
Top languages: German (0.79%), Japan (0.54%), Polish (0.35%), Greek (0.25%), Macedon (0.25%)
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 993 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Warburton Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1004
Nearby (within 10km)
- Millwarra Primary School-Warburton East CampusPrimary · Government · 3.7km
- Millwarra Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 923
- Melbourne High School-Millgrove Outdoor Education CentreSecondary · Government · 5.3km
- Wesburn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 980
- Caulfield Grammar School - Yarra Junction CampusCombined · Independent · 8.6km
- Little Yarra Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 9.4kmICSEA 1067
- Upper Yarra Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 9.6kmICSEA 975
- Cire Community School - Yarra Junction CampusSecondary · Independent · 9.6km
- Yarra Junction Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.9kmICSEA 985
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
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
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 · 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 Warburton
Is Warburton safe?
Warburton 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 4,158 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Warburton?
In Warburton, the .
How far is Warburton from Melbourne CBD?
Warburton is about 65.3 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 173 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Warburton?
Warburton has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1004 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Warburton?
Warburton has a transport score of 14/100 and 12 bus stops.