Wesburn
VIC 3799 · Yarra Ranges
1,052 (2021) → 1,061 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Wesburn is a moderate growth suburb in Yarra Ranges, VIC 3799, about 61km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $652K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 18/100, and is about 52km inland. Wesburn has an overall score of 24/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.66%), New Zealand (1.05%), Netherlands (0.57%), Croatia (0.29%), Germany (0.29%)
Top languages: Croatian (0.48%), Serbian (0.38%), Spanish (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 980 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Wesburn Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 992
Nearby (within 10km)
- Millwarra Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 918
- Caulfield Grammar School - Yarra Junction CampusCombined · Independent · 2.5km
- Melbourne High School-Millgrove Outdoor Education CentreSecondary · Government · 2.9km
- Little Yarra Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 3kmICSEA 1059
- Upper Yarra Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 974
- Cire Community School - Yarra Junction CampusSecondary · Independent · 3.5km
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.8kmICSEA 1013
- Yarra Junction Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 998
- Warburton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1016
- Gladysdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 940
- Don Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6kmICSEA 1006
- The Alpine School-Don Valley CampusSecondary · Government · 6.1km
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
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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 Wesburn
Is Wesburn safe?
Wesburn 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 2,472 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Wesburn?
In Wesburn, the .
How far is Wesburn from Melbourne CBD?
Wesburn is about 60.8 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 194 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Wesburn?
Wesburn has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 992 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Wesburn?
Wesburn has a transport score of 18/100 and 10 bus stops.