VIC · Yarra Ranges Council

Montrose, 3765

Est. population · Jun 2025

7,202

Growth (1 yr)

+0.2%

Growth (5 yr)

-2.1%

Median age

41

Median income

$2,088/wk

Employment rate

62.6%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$975,000

Languages at home

5%non-English

Most common: German, Mandarin, Cantonese

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

71.6/100
Excellent

Top 6% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • High desirability
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Café precinct
  • Education hub
What Montrose is known for: High desirability, National parks, Excellent transport, Café precinct, Education hub

Suburb profile

Montrose is a hillside mid-sized suburb in Yarra Ranges Council, with elevated streets and a greener, quieter pace. The city and surrounding suburbs are both within comfortable reach, which keeps daily life flexible. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with family life visible on every street.

Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Daily life works well on foot, with buses also serving the suburb.

Property prices run toward the upper end of the local market. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.

Against similar metro suburbs, growth momentum, plus community and employment stand out and the overall desirability rating is excellent, with safety, plus schools and education less decisive.

At a glance

Montrose snapshot

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

Median house price

$975k

+11% change

Median rent

No data available

Population (ERP)

7,202

+0.2% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

4.9%

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

#32

among Metro Melbourne · Established

Safety

33rd

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

46th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

8/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

68th

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
71.6/100 — Excellent
State standing
Top 6% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
157th in Australia
State rank
67th in VIC
Peer rank
#32 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#51 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$975,000
Median price change
+11.4%

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

7,202(June 2025)

+0.2% annual · -2.1% over 5 years · 46th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.2%
5-year growth
-2.1%
Change in 1 year
+12
Change in 5 years
-157
Growth rank in VIC
46th 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 (~7,200), extrapolated at -0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
6,900
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$2,088
Dwelling vacancy
4.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
121 of 2,447
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Employment rate
62.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
2,138 / 92 / 92

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

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

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian 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 ProfileAustralian 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)
266
Against the person
45
Against property
119
Rate per 1,000 residents
36.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 153 residents
State safety percentile
33.4th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-1.8%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage14
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle33
  • B49 Other Theft28
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order62
  • Other Crimes Against The Person14

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
Median ICSEA percentile
68th
School list
  • Montrose Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1050 · 68th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 566 students · Top SEA quarter 19% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Billanook Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1048 · 68th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 438 students · Top SEA quarter 19% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Goodstart Early Learning MontroseSwansea Roadkindergarten
  • Montrose Pre-Schoolkindergarten
  • Sarah Court PreschoolSarah Courtkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare servicesOpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

38 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Ash Gr/Canterbury Rd
  • Belvedere Dr/Swansea Rd
  • Emery Lane/Cambridge Rd
  • Greenhills Ave/Cambridge Rd
  • Mt Dandenong Rd/Canterbury Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

187 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

5 restaurants · 2 cafes · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 4 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 libraries · 3 places of worship

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Great for outdoor family life19 parks mapped in suburb, 9 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport38 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation12 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
94/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.29
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
1.74
Parks per 1,000 residents
2.75
Food & drink(12)
  • Montrose BakeryBakery

    912 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Montrose

  • Posie ProjectCafe

    930 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Montrose

  • The Hummingbird CafeCafe

    926 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Montrose

  • Fast food
  • Montrose Charcoal ChickenFast food
  • Montrose Fish ‘N’ ChipperyFast food
  • SubwayFast food
  • Basil Leaf And ThaiRestaurant
  • Forbidden GardenRestaurant
  • Fortune HutRestaurant

    835 Mount Dandenong Road, Montrose

  • La Lupa RomanaRestaurant
  • Mary Eats CakeRestaurant
Shopping(6)
  • Montrose MeatsButcher

    922 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Montrose

  • BP ShopConvenience store
  • Montrose 3765Convenience store
  • Montrose Fruit BasketGreengrocer
  • Montrose IGASupermarket

    916 Mount Dandenong Road, Montrose

Community(7)
  • Community centre
  • Montrose Pre-SchoolKindergarten
  • Sarah Court PreschoolKindergarten

    25 Sarah Court, Montrose

  • Montrose LibraryLibrary

    935 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Montrose

  • Montrose Primary SchoolSchool

    17-21 Leith Road

  • Sarah Court PreschoolSchool
  • Montrose Town HallTownhall
Health & services(4)
  • Sia Medical CentreClinic

    10 Leith Road, Montrose

  • Montrose Dental SurgeryDentist

    6 Montrose Road

  • Montrose PharmacyPharmacy

    1 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Montrose

  • Montrose Veterinary ClinicVeterinary
Sport & outdoors(29)
  • Banksia ReservePark
  • Francis Avenue ReservePark
  • Heathfield Creek ReservePark
  • Keith Hume Fraser ReservePark
  • Melbourne Water Linear ReservePark
  • Montrose Brickworks Flora ReservePark
  • Montrose Recreational ReservePark
  • Montrose Road PlayspacePark
  • Montrose Terrace Tennis ComplexPark
  • Montrose Town Centre ReservePark
  • Old Coach Road ReservePark
  • Park (2)
  • Richards ReservePark
  • The Avenue ReservePark
  • The People’s GardenPark
  • Timberglades ReservePark
  • Front PlaygroundPlayground
  • Montrose Community PlaygroundPlayground
  • Playground (7)
  • Montrose TerraceSports field
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool
Entertainment(1)
  • Pine HillViewpoint
Transport(29)

29 bus stops

Other(44)
  • Montrose CellarsAlcohol

    924 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Montrose

  • Storm Leaves (1 of 5)Artwork
  • Bbq (2)
  • Bench (14)
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Mr HummerCar

    900 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Montrose

  • Car wash
  • Hahndorf's Fine ChocolatesChocolate

    960-962 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Montrose

  • The Teddy Bear ShopClothes

    914 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Montrose

  • Drinking water
  • Yarra Valley WaterDrinking water
  • Montrose CFAFire station

    877-879 Mount Dandenong Road

  • The Little Flower ShoppeFlorist

    849 Mount Dandenong Road, Montrose

  • Garden (2)
  • Mountain Rest Bed & BreakfastGuest House

    3 Swansea Road, Montrose

  • Hairdresser (2)
  • Montrose BarbershopHairdresser
  • Information (12)
  • ngurrak barring | RidgeWalkInformation
  • Storm LeavesInformation
  • Ways of Seeing - Guiding through CountryInformation
  • Dr Ken Leversha Bushland ReserveNature Reserve
  • The Montrose News Gift & LottoNewsagent
  • Car Park 1Parking
  • Car Park 2Parking
  • Parking (18)
  • The Grooming BarnPet Grooming
  • BP MontrosePetrol station

    839 Mount Dandenong Road, Montrose

  • Physiotherapist
  • Picnic Table (5)
  • Church Of Christ MontrosePlace of worship
  • Montrose Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
  • Place of worship
  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Post Box
  • Montrose LPOPost office

    910 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Montrose

  • Public toilets
  • Shelter (4)
  • Kirkbrae Retirement Village and Aged CareSocial Facility

    794 Mount Dandenong Road

  • Mercy Place MontroseSocial Facility
  • Montrose OvalSport
  • Montrose Primary SchoolSports Hall
  • TelstraTelephone
  • Waste Basket (6)

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 insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

17 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Banksia ReservePark
  • Dr Ken Leversha Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Francis Avenue ReservePark
  • Heathfield Creek ReservePark
  • Karen ReservePark
  • Keith Hume Fraser ReservePark
  • Melbourne Water Linear ReservePark
  • Montrose Brickworks Flora ReservePark
  • Montrose Recreational ReservePark
  • Montrose Road PlayspacePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
22
Parks (OSM)
19

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

Places of worship

3 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Church Of Christ Montrose
  • Montrose Uniting Church
  • Place of worship

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
4
Nearest hospital
Mooroolbark Residential Aged Care Facility (3.4 km)
Nearest hospital type
Public hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Montrose Dental SurgeryMontrose RoadDentist
  • Montrose PharmacyMount Dandenong Tourist RoadPharmacy
  • PhysiotherapistPhysiotherapist
  • Sia Medical CentreLeith RoadClinic

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
246
Participants per 1,000 residents
34.2

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
24° / 13°
Rainfall
155 mm · ~19 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 11°
Rainfall
186 mm · ~23 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
203 mm · ~25 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 9°
Rainfall
207 mm · ~26 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 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).

64 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals
  • September 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    34-36 INVERNESS ROAD MONTROSE 3765Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling and vegetation removal
    7 VIEW CRESCENT MONTROSE 3765Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a front fence and arbour
    2 MARTIN COURT MONTROSE 3765Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a front fence
    72 SWANSEA ROAD MONTROSE 3765Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • August 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    265 SHEFFIELD ROAD MONTROSE 3765Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    26 SUNRISE HILL ROAD MONTROSE 3765No permit required
  • Buildings and works to construct a carport
    3 BEAUMONT COURT MONTROSE 3765Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Boundary re-alignment (re-subdivision) of two (2) lots
    6 HOPE AVENUE MONTROSE 3765Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    106 SWANSEA ROAD MONTROSE 3765NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use and development of seventeen warehouses, car parking dispensation and alteration of access to a road in a Transport Zone 2
    5/61-63 CANTERBURY ROAD MONTROSE 3765NOD issued by a delegate
  • Creation of access to a Road Zone Category 1 and associated vegetation removal (street trees)
    886 MT DANDENONG ROAD MONTROSE 3765Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • June 2021

  • Boundary re-alignment
    12-16 BELFAST ROAD MONTROSE 3765Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling, two pergolas and decking
    2-4 BELFAST ROAD MONTROSE 3765NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    25 BOXTREE ROAD MONTROSE 3765Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    26 Yeaman RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    47 BELFAST ROAD MONTROSE 3765Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • May 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct decking
    31 Old Coach RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to upgrade cement silos
    56-72 Canterbury RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Boundary re-alignment and variation of easement
    8 BELFAST ROAD MONTROSE 3765Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a garage and decking
    152 Swansea RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a garage and decking
    152 Swansea RoadWithdrawn
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    10 St Georges AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • April 2021

  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    20 HAWKINS ROAD MONTROSE 3765No permit required
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    831 Mt Dandenong RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a Wellness Retreat and buildings and works for the extension to the existing dwelling including buildings and works within the Erosion Management Overlay.
    14 MOUNTAIN CRESCENT MONTROSE 3765Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a front fence
    25 BRIGHT ROAD MONTROSE 3765Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    25 BRIGHT ROAD MONTROSE 3765Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct three outbuildings
    405-409 SHEFFIELD ROAD MONTROSE 3765Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling (garage)
    8 TARUNA RISE MONTROSE 3765No permit required
  • March 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    38 Hawkins RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing outbuilding and construct two new outbuildings
    3 PICKWOOD CLOSE MONTROSE 3765Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Earthworks greater than 600mm and construction of a retaining wall
    1020 Mt Dandenong Tourist RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Tree removal
    9 Chestnut CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • February 2021

  • Consent to build a swimming pool, paving and fencing outside building envelope required under Section 173 Agreement
    14 Vuegrande RisePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling, construct an outbuilding, associated vegetation removal and earthworks greater than 1 metre
    20 OLD COACH ROAD MONTROSE 3765In progress
  • January 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct an office building and construct wash out area
    56-72 Canterbury RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an office building and construct wash out area
    56-72 Canterbury RoadWithdrawn
  • Buildings and works to alter and extend an existing dwelling
    8 Belfast RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display of two business identification signs
    Unit 7/926-930 Mt Dandenong Tourist RoadWithdrawn
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding and associated concrete driveway
    8 Kirkwood CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 28/10/2025 and 23/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.MOUNT DANDENONG TOURIST ROAD, BROWNS ROAD27 Oct 2025 – 22 Oct 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closuresState road authority open-data feeds · 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 overlaysState 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 3.4 km away).

Coalition 49.5%Labor 50.5%

3.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +1.8 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Montrose SouthLabor 48.1% · Coalition 51.9% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
  • MontroseLabor 51.6% · Coalition 48.4% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
  • Kilsyth SouthLabor 53.7% · Coalition 46.3% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
  • Kilsyth EastLabor 44.5% · Coalition 55.5% TPP (2025)2.1 km away
  • Mount DandenongLabor 61.3% · Coalition 38.7% TPP (2025)2.4 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)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

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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