Sherbrooke at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
294
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Sherbrooke.
The postcode for Sherbrooke is 3789 (VIC).
Sherbrooke (3789) sits in the Yarra Ranges region of Victoria.
Sherbrooke has roughly 294 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Sherbrooke scores 2/100 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 13 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sherbrooke's population at 294, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
294
Median age
47
Family households
76%
Lone person
18%
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)
$355/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$355/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
294
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
7
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.
2
0
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sherbrooke.
Local schools for Sherbrooke
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Kallista Primary School
Selby Primary School
Tecoma 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 Sherbrooke.
- What is the Sherbrooke postcode?
- Sherbrooke is in the 3789 postcode, in VIC, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- Where is Sherbrooke?
- Sherbrooke is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3789, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- What is the average rent in Sherbrooke?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $355, for units it's $355.
- What schools are in Sherbrooke?
- There are 20 schools serving Sherbrooke on this page, including Kallista Primary School, Mater Christi College, St Thomas More's School.
- How walkable is Sherbrooke?
- Sherbrooke has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Sherbrooke?
- Sherbrooke is close to Belgrave, Selby, Tecoma, Upwey, The Patch.
- What is the population of Sherbrooke?
- The population of Sherbrooke is approximately 294 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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