Montrose VIC

Postcode 3765 · Yarra Ranges LGA

Montrose is a mid-sized suburb in Victoria within the Yarra Ranges local government area (postcode 3765). With a population of 6,900, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 41. Households earn a median income of $109K per year, with an average household size of 2.8 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, professionals, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Montrose is $884,000, having increased 4.4% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $525. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,000.

Montrose is served by 2 schools, including 2 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1049, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 38 bus stops. The crime rate in the Yarra Ranges LGA is moderate at 5,164 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Montrose offers a gross rental yield of 3.1%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($884K/$875K). The price-to-income ratio of 8.1x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +4.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.1% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$884K/$875K Near Median
Affordability8.1x Moderate
Price Momentum+4.4% Stable
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$60,646
Mean Income$72,656
Earners4,477
YoY Change+5.3%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage9/10
Education7/10
Economic9/10
Disadvantage8/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$884K
4.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$365
POPULATION
6,900
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age41
Household Size2.8
HH Income /wk$2,088
Personal Income /wk$855
Mortgage /mth$2,000
CRIME (Yarra Ranges LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,164
Total Incidents8,307
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops38
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA1049
Total Students1,004
Government2
Montrose Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1050
Billanook Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1048
Data: 2024