Smiths Gully at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
356
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Smiths Gully.
The postcode for Smiths Gully is 3760 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Smiths Gully (3760) sits in the Nillumbik region of Victoria.
Smiths Gully has roughly 356 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.
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What it’s like to live here.
Smiths Gully 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 8 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Smiths Gully's population at 356, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 3% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
356
Median age
49
Family households
86%
Lone person
14%
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)
$278/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$278/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
3%
At a deeper level
356
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Smiths Gully.
Local schools for Smiths Gully
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Government School Catchment
St Andrews Primary School
Christmas Hills Primary School
Panton Hill Primary School
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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 Smiths Gully.
- What is the Smiths Gully postcode?
- Smiths Gully is in the 3760 postcode, in VIC, in the Nillumbik Shire Council region.
- Where is Smiths Gully?
- Smiths Gully is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3760. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Nillumbik Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Smiths Gully?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $278, for units it's $278.
- What schools are in Smiths Gully?
- There are 9 schools serving Smiths Gully on this page, including St Andrews Primary School, Christmas Hills Primary School, Panton Hill Primary School.
- How walkable is Smiths Gully?
- Smiths Gully has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Smiths Gully?
- Smiths Gully is close to Christmas Hills, Panton Hill, Watsons Creek, Cottles Bridge, Yarra Glen.
- What is the population of Smiths Gully?
- The population of Smiths Gully is approximately 356 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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