Montrose Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Montrose Safety
Crime Type Distribution Click category for details
Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Montrose Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Montrose Schools
Nearby Top Schools 6
Billanook College
Mount Evelyn Christian School
Mount Lilydale Mercy College
Mooroolbark College
Edinburgh College
Lilydale High School
Suburbs Near MONTROSE
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📍 About Montrose
MONTROSE is situated in Melbourne's Interface region. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 6,900 residents across a density of 626 people per square kilometre.
Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price has reached $1.0M, representing substantial growth of 86% over the past decade.
Education: For families considering private schooling, nearby Billanook College achieved a ranking of #91 among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 indicates Montrose maintains a notably low crime rate of 2652 per 100,000 residents—just 0.39 times the Victorian average of 6810—making it an extremely safe area for families.
Demographics: The suburb has a smaller Chinese community, with Chinese residents representing 1.10% of the population, or approximately 75 people.
Transport: Montrose sits approximately 53.9km from the CBD, with typical car journey times of around 49 minutes. While there's no direct train station in the suburb, rail access is available in neighbouring areas.