Upper Plenty at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
415
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Upper Plenty.
The postcode for Upper Plenty is 3756 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Upper Plenty (3756) sits in the Macedon Ranges region of Victoria.
Upper Plenty has roughly 415 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.
Upper Plenty 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Upper Plenty's population at 415, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (97% own, 4% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
415
Median age
43
Family households
76%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$310/wk
Owner occupied
97%
Renter occupied
4%
At a deeper level
415
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
14
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 Upper Plenty.
Local schools for Upper Plenty
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Government School Catchment
Upper Plenty Primary School
Wallan Secondary College
Wandong 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 Upper Plenty.
- What is the Upper Plenty postcode?
- Upper Plenty is in the 3756 postcode, in VIC, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- Where is Upper Plenty?
- Upper Plenty is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3756. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Upper Plenty?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $310.
- What schools are in Upper Plenty?
- There are 6 schools serving Upper Plenty on this page, including Upper Plenty Primary School, Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School, Wallan Secondary College.
- How walkable is Upper Plenty?
- Upper Plenty has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Upper Plenty?
- Upper Plenty is close to Heathcote Junction, Wallan East, Hidden Valley, Eden Park, Wallan.
- What is the population of Upper Plenty?
- The population of Upper Plenty is approximately 415 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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