Montrose at a glance
Median house
$985,000
Median unit
$316,800
Walk score
36
Car dependent
Population
6,900
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Montrose.
The postcode for Montrose is 3765 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Montrose is $985,000.
Montrose (3765) sits in the Yarra Ranges region of Victoria. The median house here is $985,000, above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Montrose has roughly 6,900 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Montrose scores 36/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 Montrose's population at 6,900, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
6,900
Median age
41
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $985,000 on a typical sale, above the Victoria median. Units come in around $316,800, roughly 68% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $197,000. Prices sit above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$985,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$365/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$310/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$985,000
$316,800
6,900
Median age: 41
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.93% (median rent $365/wk against a $985,000 price tag). Units yield 5.09% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.93%
Based on $985,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.09%
Based on $316,800 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.
171
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.
36
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Montrose.
Local schools for Montrose
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Montrose Primary School
Billanook Primary School
Mount Dandenong 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 Montrose.
- What is the median house price in Montrose?
- The median house price in Montrose, VIC 3765 is $985,000. The median unit price is $316,800.
- What is the Montrose postcode?
- Montrose is in the 3765 postcode, in VIC, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- Where is Montrose?
- Montrose is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3765. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- What is the average rent in Montrose?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $365, for units it's $310.
- What schools are in Montrose?
- There are 20 schools serving Montrose on this page, including Montrose Primary School, Mount Evelyn Christian School, Billanook Primary School.
- How walkable is Montrose?
- Montrose has a Walk Score of 36 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Montrose?
- Montrose is close to Kalorama, Kilsyth, Mooroolbark, Mount Dandenong, Kilsyth South.
- What is the population of Montrose?
- The population of Montrose is approximately 6,900 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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