Coldstream at a glance
Median house
$840,000
Median unit
$308,880
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
3,306
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Coldstream.
The postcode for Coldstream is 3770 (VIC).
The median house price in Coldstream is $840,000.
Coldstream (3770) sits in the Yarra Ranges region of Victoria. The median house here is $840,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Coldstream has roughly 3,306 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Coldstream scores 8/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Coldstream's population at 3,306, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
3,306
Median age
40
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $840,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $308,880, roughly 63% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $168,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$840,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $308,880.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$306/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$840,000
$308,880
3,306
Median age: 40
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.23% (median rent $360/wk against a $840,000 price tag). Units yield 5.15% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.23%
Based on $840,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.15%
Based on $308,880 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
87
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
8
0
35
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Coldstream.
Local schools for Coldstream
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Coldstream Primary School
Yering Primary School
Lilydale Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Coldstream.
- What is the median house price in Coldstream?
- The median house price in Coldstream, VIC 3770 is $840,000. The median unit price is $308,880.
- What is the Coldstream postcode?
- Coldstream is in the 3770 postcode, in VIC, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- Where is Coldstream?
- Coldstream is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3770, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- What is the average rent in Coldstream?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $306.
- What schools are in Coldstream?
- There are 20 schools serving Coldstream on this page, including Lyrebird College, Coldstream Primary School, Mount Lilydale Mercy College.
- How walkable is Coldstream?
- Coldstream has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 35.
- What suburbs are near Coldstream?
- Coldstream is close to Yering, Lilydale, Wandin North, Mount Evelyn, Gruyere.
- What is the population of Coldstream?
- The population of Coldstream is approximately 3,306 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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