Gilderoy at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
62
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Gilderoy.
The postcode for Gilderoy is 3797 (VIC).
Gilderoy (3797) sits in the Yarra Ranges region of Victoria.
Gilderoy has roughly 62 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Gilderoy scores 0/100 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, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gilderoy's population at 62, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
62
Median age
59
Family households
65%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$550/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
62
Median age: 59
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Gilderoy.
Local schools for Gilderoy
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Government School Catchment
Gladysdale Primary School
Warburton Primary School
Upper Yarra Secondary College
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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 Gilderoy.
- What is the Gilderoy postcode?
- Gilderoy is in the 3797 postcode, in VIC, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- Where is Gilderoy?
- Gilderoy is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3797, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- What is the average rent in Gilderoy?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $550.
- What schools are in Gilderoy?
- There are 14 schools serving Gilderoy on this page, including Gladysdale Primary School, Little Yarra Steiner School, Warburton Primary School.
- How walkable is Gilderoy?
- Gilderoy has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Gilderoy?
- Gilderoy is close to Powelltown, Three Bridges, Gladysdale, Big Pats Creek, Ada.
- What is the population of Gilderoy?
- The population of Gilderoy is approximately 62 (2021 Census). The median age is 59.
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Sources cited
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