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VIC · Yarra Ranges Council

Coldstream, 3770

Est. population · Jun 2025

2,322

Growth (1 yr)

+2.0%

Growth (5 yr)

+4.7%

Median age

37

Median income

$1,913/wk

Employment rate

65%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$894,600

Languages at home

4.2%non-English

Most common: Italian, German, French

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

55.5/100
Good

Top 29% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 93% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
  • Education hub
What Coldstream is known for: Green suburb, National parks, Excellent transport, High desirability, Education hub

Suburb profile

Coldstream is a hillside smaller community in Yarra Ranges Council, with elevated streets and a greener, quieter pace. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.

With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Reasonable buses access helps with commuting and getting around locally.

Housing sits above the suburban middle: not the top of the market, but clearly pricier than average. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

Desirability rates good overall, led by stronger growth momentum, plus schools and education compared with similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Coldstream snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$895k

+9.1% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

2,322

+2.0% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

3.2%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#14

among Country & regional · Growth area

Safety

51st

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

87th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

6/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

65th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
55.5/100 — Good
State standing
Top 29% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
1499th in Australia
State rank
363rd in VIC
Peer rank
#14 among Country & regional · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#67 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
93%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$894,600
Median price change
+9.1%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

2,322(June 2025)

+2.0% annual · +4.7% over 5 years · 87th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+2.0%
5-year growth
+4.7%
Change in 1 year
+45
Change in 5 years
+105
Growth rank in VIC
87th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~2,400), extrapolated at +0.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
2,199
Median age
37
Median household income / week
$1,913
Dwelling vacancy
3.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
25 of 780
Median monthly mortgage
$1,809
Employment rate
65%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
745 / 3 / 4

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
126
Against the person
37
Against property
60
Rate per 1,000 residents
54.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 59 residents
State safety percentile
50.8th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-3.1%

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault8
  • A721 Fv Harassment And Private Nuisance8
  • B21 Criminal Damage13
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle14
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order21

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,049.5
Median ICSEA percentile
65th
School list
  • Coldstream Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 997 · 45th percentile · LBOTE 1% · 85 students · Top SEA quarter 6%View on My School →
  • Lyrebird CollegeSpecial · Independent · ICSEA 1102 · 85th percentile · LBOTE 42% · 20 students · Top SEA quarter 35%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

15 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bede Ave/Lauriston Dr
  • Claire St/Lauriston Dr
  • Claire St/Lauriston Dr
  • Maroondah Hwy/Killara Rd
  • Witham Dr/Lauriston Dr

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

13 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

3 restaurants · 1 bars

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • A car helps for daily errands
  • Great for outdoor family life — 12 parks mapped in suburb
  • Reasonable bus and transport access — 15 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
31/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
1.82
Parks per 1,000 residents
5.46
Food & drink(4)
  • Napoleone Cider & Orchard BarBar

    10 St. Huberts Road, Coldstream

  • MeletosRestaurant
  • MeletosRestaurant

    12 St. Huberts Road, Coldstream

  • The Stables at StonesRestaurant

    14 St Huberts Road, Coldstream

Transport(1)

1 bus stops

Other(6)
  • Punt Road Winery - Cellar DoorAttraction

    10 St. Huberts Road, Coldstream

  • Stones of the Yarra ValleyEvents Venue

    12 St Huberts Road, Coldstream

  • The Providore at MeletosGift

    12 St. Huberts Road

  • The Farmhouse at MeletosHotel

    12 St. Huberts Road, Coldstream

  • Parking (3)
  • Shelter

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

9 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Carey Court ReservePark
  • Coldstream BMX ParkPark
  • Glenhurst ParkPark
  • Halley Supple ReservePark
  • Lauriston Drive ReservePark
  • Margaret Lewis ReservePark
  • Melrose Avenue ReservePark
  • Merton Court ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
31
Parks (OSM)
12

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
2
Nearest hospital
Yarra Ranges Health (7.7 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Coldstream Family PracticeMaroondah HighwayClinic
  • Coldstream PharmacyMaroondah HighwayPharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
87
Participants per 1,000 residents
37.5

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
25° / 12°
Rainfall
197 mm · ~25 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 9°
Rainfall
228 mm · ~28 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 5°
Rainfall
261 mm · ~33 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 7°
Rainfall
304 mm · ~38 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

65 planning-related records

2021· 29 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling and alterations and extension to an existing outbuilding
    31 WITHAM DRIVE COLDSTREAM 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    3 WITHAM DRIVE COLDSTREAM 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for sale and consumption of Liquor
    864 MAROONDAH HIGHWAY COLDSTREAM 3770Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling (garage)
    21 MURRAC STREET COLDSTREAM 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend a dwelling and construct an outbuilding
    7 LAWLER LANE COLDSTREAM 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and works to alter and extend an existing dwelling
    681-683 MAROONDAH HIGHWAY COLDSTREAM 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct a front fence and creation of road Zone category 1 access
    718 MAROONDAH HIGHWAY COLDSTREAM 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling and creation of access to Transport Zone 2
    15 MELBA HIGHWAY COLDSTREAM 3770In progress
  • Use of land for a liquor licence
    95 INGRAM ROAD COLDSTREAM 3770NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    25 WITHAM DRIVE COLDSTREAM 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a garage
    7 Welten DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Buildings and works associated with a winery (including manufacturing building), associated access and tree removal and use of the land for a Function Centre
    882-886 MAROONDAH HIGHWAY COLDSTREAM 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Buildings and works to extend existing building (packing shed)
    730-732 MAROONDAH HIGHWAY COLDSTREAM 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    40 MELROSE AVENUE COLDSTREAM 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for the development of a dwelling
    160 VICTORIA ROAD COLDSTREAM 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with a winery (including manufacturing building), associated access and tree removal and use of the land for a Function Centre
    882-886 Maroondah HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a shed
    750-752 Maroondah HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling
    52 BOUNDARY ROAD COLDSTREAM 3770Lapsed
  • Buildings and works to construct a roof over decking area
    673-675 Maroondah HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    20 St Huberts RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display of two floodlit business identifications signs
    727-729 Maroondah HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Use and development of a restaurant and function centre, display of business identification signage, use of the land for the sale and consumption of liquor and associated earthworks
    1-3 St Huberts RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with the re-configuration of the existing animal boarding facilities (kennels and cattery) and associated vegetation removal
    35 KILLARA ROAD COLDSTREAM 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    750-752 Maroondah HighwayWithdrawn

  • February 2021

  • Use and development of part of the land for a residential hotel, extension to an existing dam and earthworks greater than one metre
    882-886 MAROONDAH HIGHWAY COLDSTREAM 3770NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Buildings and works associated with a winery (including manufacturing building), associated access and tree removal and use of the land for a Function Centre
    882-886 Maroondah HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a restaurant and function centre, display of business identification signage, use of the land for the sale and consumption of liquor and associated earthworks
    1-3 St Huberts RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Earthworks to construct a dam
    164 VICTORIA ROAD COLDSTREAM 3770Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    38 Killara RoadNo permit required
2020· 11 proposals

  • November 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    17 Lawler LaneNo permit required
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding (carport)
    2 Lawler LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling and construct two outbuildings
    33 Welten DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a farm shed
    740-742 Maroondah HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    84 STATION STREET COLDSTREAM 3770Refusal issued by a delegate

  • September 2020

  • Earthworks greater than one metre for the construction of a dam
    195 Victoria RoadLapsed
  • Buildings and works to extend a wine cellar, earthworks and associated vegetation removal
    22-24 Coldstream West RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land for a market and display of signs
    10 St Huberts RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for specialist education facility, vegetation removal, reduction in car parking and bicycle requirements and display of a business identification sign
    1/12 Kelso StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a horse arena
    51 Killara RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Variation of existing powerline easement by creation of new section of easement and removal of part of existing section with works associated with minor utility installation and buildings and works to construct a horticultural structure with vegetation removal
    40-44 COLDSTREAM WEST ROAD COLDSTREAM 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

2 heritage places

  • COOMBE COTTAGENH2443
  • YERINGBERGNH0694

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Casey
Member of Parliament
Aaron VIOLI (Liberal)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
122,351
Turnout (2025)
94.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-1.5 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 52.9%Labor 47.1%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 7.2 km away).

Coalition 56.3%Labor 43.7%

3.4 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +0.7 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Lilydale NorthLabor 47.7% · Coalition 52.3% TPP (2025)4.6 km away
  • ColdstreamLabor 35.3% · Coalition 64.7% TPP (2025)5.2 km away
  • LilydaleLabor 45.5% · Coalition 54.5% TPP (2025)5.7 km away
  • Lilydale WestLabor 48.0% · Coalition 52.0% TPP (2025)5.8 km away
  • Chirnside ParkLabor 45.5% · Coalition 54.5% TPP (2025)6.1 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Compare with

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