Mount Evelyn, VIC 3796
Yarra Ranges CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 3796
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Median house price
$850,000
Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)
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Mount Evelyn at a glance
- Median unit
- $724,300
- Population
- 9,799
- Median age 38
Prices: Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026) · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Mount Evelyn
Houses change hands at $850,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $724,300, roughly 15% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $170,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
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What to know about Mount Evelyn
Mount Evelyn (3796) sits in the Yarra Ranges region of Victoria. The median house here is $850,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Mount Evelyn has roughly 9,799 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Mount Evelyn 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 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,025 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Schools in Mount Evelyn
Schools serving Mount Evelyn: government first, then Catholic and independent.
Government schools
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Mount Evelyn's population at 9,799, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 80%
- Lone person
- 18%
- Owner occupied
- 87%
- Renter occupied
- 9%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Crime and safety
222 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,025 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 26.1°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 5.0°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Mount Evelyn
- What is the median house price in Mount Evelyn?
- The median house price in Mount Evelyn, VIC 3796 is $850,000 (Land Victoria's quarterly suburb median, the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)). The median unit price is $724,300.
- How much is my house worth in Mount Evelyn?
- A useful starting point is the Mount Evelyn median house price of $850,000 (units $724,300). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Mount Evelyn postcode?
- Mount Evelyn is in the 3796 postcode, in VIC, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- Where is Mount Evelyn?
- Mount Evelyn is a suburb in the Yarra Ranges Council area, VIC 3796.
- What schools are in Mount Evelyn?
- There are 20 schools serving Mount Evelyn on this page, including Yarra Ranges Special Developmental School, St Mary's School, Mount Evelyn Primary School.
- How walkable is Mount Evelyn?
- Mount Evelyn has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mount Evelyn?
- Mount Evelyn is close to Wandin North, Lilydale, Kalorama, Montrose, Coldstream.
- What is the population of Mount Evelyn?
- The population of Mount Evelyn is approximately 9,799 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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