Fraser Rise
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Fraser Rise, VIC 3336.
About Fraser Rise
Welcome to Fraser Rise
Fraser Rise sits in Melbourne's north-western growth corridor, roughly 30 kilometres from the CBD in the City of Melton, wedged among a cluster of newer estates including Taylors Hill, Hillside and Burnside Heights. It's a suburb built almost entirely in the last decade or so, and it looks the part: wide streets, freshly turfed nature strips, and house designs that lean heavily on the double-garage-and-alfresco formula popular with young families.
With a median age of 31 and a population just shy of 9,100, Fraser Rise is very much a first-home-buyer and young-family suburb. It suits people who want new-build living, a bit of breathing room, and proximity to Melbourne's west without the price tag of the inner suburbs — though it comes with the trade-offs typical of outer-growth areas, namely a longer commute and still-developing local infrastructure.
Housing & architecture
The housing stock in Fraser Rise is dominated by detached houses, which make up around 90% of current listings, alongside a smaller amount of vacant land still being released for new builds, a token share of townhouses and no apartments to speak of. This reflects the suburb's identity as a low-density, land-focused estate rather than a medium-density development area.
Most homes are contemporary builds in brick veneer or rendered facades, typically on standard suburban blocks, with floor plans geared towards families — multiple living zones, four bedrooms and alfresco entertaining areas are the norm. Buyers looking for character homes or period architecture won't find them here; the appeal is turnkey, low-maintenance new housing.
The property market
Fraser Rise's median house price currently sits at $715,000, positioning it as an accessible entry point into Melbourne's west compared with more established suburbs closer to the city. Recent figures show a modest pullback in house prices, down 2.1%, which is broadly in line with the softer conditions seen across many outer-growth markets over the past year.
Renters can expect to pay a median of $510 a week, a figure that reflects steady demand from tenants wanting newer housing stock and family-friendly space. With land releases still active in and around the suburb, buyers have the option of purchasing an established home or building new, which keeps competition — and price movement — closely tied to the pace of nearby development in Rise, Bonnie Brook and Burnside Heights.
Getting around
Fraser Rise is very much a car-dependent suburb, with most residents relying on the road network to reach Melton, Sunshine or the CBD via routes like the Western Freeway and Calder Freeway corridors. Public transport is served by bus routes connecting into the broader Melton and Caroline Springs network, linking residents to nearby train stations for journeys into the city.
For those commuting to central Melbourne, the trip is a genuine outer-suburban haul, so many households run on two cars or plan around peak-hour traffic. Improvements to road and transport links are an ongoing feature of growth corridors like this one, and infrastructure tends to catch up gradually as population density increases.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Wiyal Primary School serving the suburb's younger students and Springside West Secondary College providing secondary schooling nearby. Both schools are relatively new, built to serve the area's rapidly growing school-age population, and are a major drawcard for parents choosing to settle in Fraser Rise over older, more established suburbs.
The suburb's demographic profile — a median age of 31 and a population that has grown quickly — points to a community still in its family-forming years, with plenty of prams on the footpaths and playgrounds getting steady use.
Lifestyle & dining
Fraser Rise doesn't yet have a defined café strip or dining precinct of its own, so residents typically head to established retail and hospitality hubs in Taylors Hill, Hillside or Caroline Springs for cafes, restaurants and everyday conveniences. It's a suburb where lifestyle centres on the home and the immediate neighbourhood — local parks, weekend sport and family gatherings — rather than a bustling main street.
As the area matures, local shopping and dining options are likely to expand, following the pattern seen in neighbouring estates that were themselves paddocks a decade or two ago.
Market snapshot
Fraser Rise property market
Median sale price
$715k
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$510
per week
Gross rental yield
3.7%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$613k
Median
$715k
Premium
$915k
Days on market
56
Auction clearance
44%
Sold this year
302
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth -0.7% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Fraser Rise by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Fraser Rise, VIC 3336.
Population
9,097
residents (2021)
Median age
31
years
Household income
$2,276
median, per week
Median rent
$431
per week
Median mortgage
$2,076
per month
Mortgage / income
21%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Fraser Rise
Government school catchment
Wiyal Primary School
Recent results
Recently sold in Fraser Rise
$650k
21 Cetona Street
Sold ~July 2026
$680k
42 Sirianni Boulevard
Sold ~July 2026
$699k
36 Krateron Street
Sold ~July 2026
$750k
44 Maryanne Way
Sold ~July 2026
$825k
63 Modena Road
Sold ~July 2026
$858k
14 Quadrant Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$605k
33 Progress Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$849k
67 Saric Street
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
Explore the area
Properties & amenities in Fraser Rise
Compare the area
Price map around Fraser Rise
Every listing for sale near Fraser Rise, coloured by price — so you can see how it stacks up against the streets and suburbs next door.
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Common questions
Fraser Rise suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Fraser Rise?
The median house price in Fraser Rise, VIC is $715k for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have fallen about 2.1%.
How much is rent in Fraser Rise?
The median weekly rent in Fraser Rise is around $510 per week.
Is Fraser Rise a good place to live?
Fraser Rise is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 24 km (15 mi) North West of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Melton local government area. Fraser Rise is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 9,097 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Fraser Rise?
Fraser Rise has a population of 9,097 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 31.
What schools are in Fraser Rise?
There are 2 schools in or near Fraser Rise, including Wiyal Primary School and Springside West Secondary College.
How long do homes take to sell in Fraser Rise?
Properties in Fraser Rise take around 56 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 44%.
How much do you need to buy in Fraser Rise?
Entry-level properties in Fraser Rise start around $613k, while premium homes reach $915k.
What suburbs are near Fraser Rise?
Suburbs near Fraser Rise include Rise, Taylors Hill, Hillside, Bishopgate Blv Bonnie Brook and Burnside Heights.
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