Yarra Glen
VIC 3775 · Yarra Ranges
3,012 (2021) → 2,998 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Yarra Glen is a moderate growth suburb in Yarra Ranges, VIC 3775, about 41km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $792K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 15/100, and is about 43km inland. Yarra Glen has an overall score of 32/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.44%), New Zealand (1.39%), Netherlands (0.73%), Scotland (0.7%), South Africa (0.46%)
Top languages: Greek (0.33%), Italian (0.23%), German (0.17%), French (0.13%), Punjabi (0.13%)
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1011 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Yarra Glen Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1003
Nearby (within 10km)
- Yering Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 933
- Christmas Hills Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.9kmICSEA 1051
- Coldstream Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.5kmICSEA 992
- Lyrebird CollegeCombined · Independent · 9.6kmICSEA 1078
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
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
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
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
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Yarra Glen
Is Yarra Glen safe?
Yarra Glen 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 2,191 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Yarra Glen?
In Yarra Glen, the .
How far is Yarra Glen from Melbourne CBD?
Yarra Glen is about 41.2 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 136 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Yarra Glen?
Yarra Glen has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1003 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Yarra Glen?
Yarra Glen has a transport score of 15/100 and 4 bus stops.