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VIC · Yarra Ranges Council

Gruyere, 3770

Est. population · Jun 2025

971

Growth (1 yr)

+0.3%

Growth (5 yr)

0.0%

Median age

46

Median income

$2,223/wk

Employment rate

68.1%

Languages at home

2%non-English

Most common: Gujarati, Italian

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

52.6/100
Average

Top 33% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 62% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • High desirability
What Gruyere is known for: Green suburb, National parks, High desirability

Suburb profile

Gruyere sits up in the Yarra Ranges Council hills, a smaller community where elevation and tree cover define the mood. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.

Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk. Housing is expensive relative to much of the state.

Reported crime has been falling recently. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.

Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment, plus growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Gruyere snapshot

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

Median house price

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No data available

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

971

+0.3% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

8.1%

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

#24

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

48th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

49th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

9/10

national SEIFA decile

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
52.6/100 — Average
State standing
Top 33% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
1844th in Australia
State rank
412th in VIC
Peer rank
#24 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#88 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
62%

Data sources & freshness

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

Population

Estimated resident population

971(June 2025)

+0.3% annual · 0.0% over 5 years · 49th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.3%
5-year growth
0.0%
Change in 1 year
+3
Change in 5 years
0
Growth rank in VIC
49th 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 (~1,000), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
966
Median age
46
Median household income / week
$2,223
Dwelling vacancy
8.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
27 of 334
Median monthly mortgage
$2,310
Employment rate
68.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
309 / 0 / 0

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)
49
Against the person
11
Against property
27
Rate per 1,000 residents
50.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 88 residents
State safety percentile
48.3th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-23.4%

Most common offence types

  • A731 Fv Threatening Behaviour7
  • B21 Criminal Damage9
  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary3
  • B49 Other Theft7
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order7

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Amenities

3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
Walkability proxy
0/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
0
Community(1)
  • Gruyere Primary SchoolSchool

    99 Killara Road

Other(2)
  • Gruyere CFAFire station

    140 Killara Road, Gruyere

  • Medhurst WinesWine

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

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Warramate Hills Nature Conservation AreaNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
63
Parks (OSM)
0

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

Nearest hospital
Yarra Ranges Health (10.5 km)
Nearest hospital type
Public hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
28
Participants per 1,000 residents
28.8

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).

38 planning-related records

2021· 16 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a replacement dwelling and vegetation removal
    196 KILLARA ROAD GRUYERE 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding and a water tank
    9 BRIARTY ROAD GRUYERE 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct horse stables
    33 SUNNYSIDE ROAD GRUYERE 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding, retaining wall and earthworks greater than one metre, and associated vegetation removal
    15 SUNNYSIDE ROAD GRUYERE 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    1 LORD ROAD GRUYERE 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Use and development of group accommodation and display of business identification signs
    160 SKYE ROAD GRUYERE 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Boundary realignment (re-subdivision)
    235 VICTORIA ROAD GRUYERE 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend existing dwelling and construct an outbuilding
    22 Medhurst RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a new dwelling and change of use of existing dwelling to outbuilding
    18 MEDHURST ROAD GRUYERE 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Use of existing shed for winery, licensed premises and display of associated signage and construction of storage room
    12-14 Spring LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Use and development of group accommodation (four cottages)
    160 Skye RoadWithdrawn

  • February 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling (replacement); and vegetation removal
    10 SPRING LANE GRUYERE 3770NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    131 Killara RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding, retaining wall and earthworks greater than one metre
    15 Sunnyside RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    6 Hillcrest RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    19 Darling RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 22 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    18 Maddens LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Earthworks to increase dam size and associated vegetation removal
    9 Briarty RoadNOD issued by a delegate
  • Removal of one tree
    22 Medhurst RoadWithdrawn
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling (replacement)
    79 Killara RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling (replacement)
    1 Hexham RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Change of use to winery, sale and consumption of liquor, and associated advertising signage
    3 HEXHAM ROAD GRUYERE 3770Lapsed
  • Buildings and works to extend existing outbuilding (staff room)
    585 Victoria RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    136 Killara RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Use and development of a winery restaurant
    3 Hexham RoadWithdrawn
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    19 Darling RoadLapsed
  • Use and development of winery (cellar door sales), vigneron's liquor licence and associated business identification signage and some car parking within road reserve and earthworks
    160 Skye RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Use and development of a dependent persons unit
    4 Fords RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    160 Skye RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension to an existing dwelling and vegetation removal
    56 Gruyere RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a fence
    585 Victoria RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Use and development of a Winery, Function centre, restaurant, residential hotel, sale and consumption of liquor, associated earthworks and business identification signage
    12-14 Spring LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a function centre and group accommodation
    305 VICTORIA ROAD GRUYERE 3770In progress

  • April 2020

  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    15 Darling RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a front gate and business identification signage
    160 Skye RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Building and works to construct an outbuilding and associated earthworks
    15 George StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Earthworks exceeding 1.0 metre in depth comprising works to extend an existing dam
    25 Harbourmaster RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    15 Bethune Road WestPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

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 9.7 km away).

Coalition 65.4%Labor 34.6%

12.5 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -4.6 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • GruyereLabor 32.0% · Coalition 68.0% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
  • SevilleLabor 41.2% · Coalition 58.8% TPP (2025)4.9 km away
  • ColdstreamLabor 35.3% · Coalition 64.7% TPP (2025)7.2 km away
  • Wandin YallockLabor 31.1% · Coalition 68.8% TPP (2025)7.2 km away
  • Woori YallockLabor 43.2% · Coalition 56.8% TPP (2025)8.0 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)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

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

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

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