Marysville
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Marysville, VIC 3779.
About Marysville
Welcome to Marysville
Marysville sits in the Yarra Ranges, roughly 90 kilometres north-east of Melbourne's CBD, tucked into the forested foothills below Lake Mountain. It's long been known as a gateway to the alpine and forest country of Victoria's high country, a small town rebuilt with real determination after the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires, and now a quiet, close-knit community rather than a satellite suburb in any conventional sense.
With a population of just 501 and a median age of 59, Marysville suits retirees, tree-changers and those after a slower pace, along with weekenders drawn to its proximity to walking trails, waterfalls and winter access to Lake Mountain. It's not a place for buyers chasing high-density living or a bustling café scene at every turn, but for those wanting space, mountain air and a genuine small-town feel, it has plenty of appeal.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Marysville revolves around its natural surrounds. The town centre has a handful of cafés, pubs and eateries that cater to both locals and the steady flow of day-trippers and holidaymakers who come up from Melbourne for the forest walks, Steavenson Falls, and the golf course on the edge of town. It's a relaxed, outdoorsy lifestyle rather than a social whirl, with much of the appeal lying in the surrounding Cathedral Range and Yarra Ranges National Park rather than a busy main street.
Getting around
Marysville is reached via the Maroondah Highway and Marysville Road, with the drive from central Melbourne taking around 90 minutes depending on traffic through the Yarra Valley. There's no train line into town, so a car is essential for most residents, whether for the commute to larger centres like Healesville or Lilydale, or simply for the weekly shop. Buses run on a limited basis, but this is very much a self-sufficient, drive-in community rather than one built around public transport.
Schools & families
Marysville Primary School serves the town's younger families, offering a small, close community school setting that's typical of the area. Given the town's older median age of 59, family numbers are modest, and most secondary students travel to larger towns such as Healesville or further afield for high school. It's an environment that suits families happy with a smaller school community and a slower pace over big-city facilities.
Parks & recreation
This is arguably Marysville's strongest suit. The town is ringed by state forest and national park, with Steavenson Falls a short walk from the centre, the Cathedral Range State Park nearby for hikers, and Lake Mountain offering cross-country skiing and toboggan runs in winter. Fishing, mountain biking and bushwalking are all on the doorstep, making it a genuine drawcard for anyone wanting an active, nature-based lifestyle rather than a manicured suburban park system.
The property market
Marysville's median house price currently sits at $645,000, with growth flat over the recent period at 0.0%, reflecting the tightly-held, low-turnover nature of this small alpine-fringe market. Current listings show a dwelling mix weighted heavily towards land at 53%, with established houses making up 42%, and only a small proportion of townhouses (3%) and apartments or units (2%). This points to a market where vacant blocks and rebuilt homes, a legacy of the town's post-bushfire recovery, remain a defining feature, and where buyers are typically after a house-and-land proposition rather than medium-density stock.
History
Marysville's history is inseparable from the Black Saturday bushfires of February 2009, which devastated the town and reshaped its built environment. The rebuilding since has produced a mix of new architecture alongside surviving older buildings, and the community's resilience remains a defining part of its identity. Long before that, the town was established as a timber and tourism outpost, and tourism, particularly its proximity to Lake Mountain and the surrounding forests, continues to underpin its economy today.
Market snapshot
Marysville property market
Median sale price
$645k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
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per week
Gross rental yield
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annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$547k
Median
$645k
Premium
$725k
Days on market
175
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
14
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Marysville by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Marysville, VIC 3779.
Population
501
residents (2021)
Median age
59
years
Household income
$1,078
median, per week
Median rent
$300
per week
Median mortgage
$1,272
per month
Mortgage / income
27%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Marysville
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Marysville
$650k
5 Gould Terrace
Sold ~July 2026
$505k
5 Keppels Court
Sold ~July 2026
$780k
9 Allison Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$565k
9 Old Melbourne Rd
Sold ~July 2026
$540k
4/120 Falls Road
Sold ~July 2026
$840k
22 Gould Terrace
Sold ~July 2026
$630k
15 Hill Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$490k
33 Kings Road
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Marysville suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Marysville?
The median house price in Marysville, VIC is $645k for a 3-bedroom home.
Is Marysville a good place to live?
Marysville is a town in the Shire of Murrindindi in Victoria, Australia, about 34 km (21 mi) north-east of Healesville and 41 km (25 mi) south of Alexandra. Marysville is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 501 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Marysville?
Marysville has a population of 501 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 59.
What schools are in Marysville?
There is 1 school in or near Marysville, including Marysville Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Marysville?
Properties in Marysville take around 175 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Marysville?
Entry-level properties in Marysville start around $547k, while premium homes reach $725k.
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