Montmorency
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Montmorency, VIC 3094.
About Montmorency
Welcome to Montmorency
Montmorency sits around 19 kilometres north-east of Melbourne's CBD, tucked into the leafy Diamond Valley pocket between Lower Plenty, Briar Hill, Yallambie and Templestowe. It's a suburb defined by its bush setting as much as its bungalows — steep, tree-lined streets, glimpses of the Yarra Valley escarpment, and a compact village centre that still feels like a country town despite being well within Melbourne's commuter belt.
With a population of around 9,250 and a median age of 41, Montmorency attracts a steady mix of established families and downsizers drawn by its schools, its parkland and its slower pace, alongside younger buyers priced out of neighbouring Templestowe but keen to stay close to the Yarra corridor's green spaces.
Lifestyle & dining
The heart of Montmorency is its small, well-loved shopping village around the railway station, home to a cluster of cafes, a bakery and independent traders that give the suburb a genuine local feel rather than a manufactured retail strip. It's the kind of place where the same faces turn up for coffee on a Saturday morning, and where community notice boards still matter.
For a bigger night out or a wider grocery run, residents tend to head to nearby Greensborough or across to Templestowe, but few feel short-changed by what's on their own doorstep — Montmorency's appeal has always been about proximity to bush and quiet rather than nightlife.
Getting around
Montmorency railway station sits on the Hurstbridge line, giving residents a direct run into the city and making the suburb popular with CBD commuters who still want a bushy, semi-rural feel at home. Bus routes connect through to Greensborough, Eltham and Templestowe for those not right near the station.
By car, Metropolitan Ring Road and Greensborough Road provide reasonably quick access to the Eastern Freeway and beyond, though like much of the Diamond Valley, the hilly, winding local streets mean a car is genuinely useful for school runs and shopping trips outside the village core.
Schools & families
Education options are a strong draw for families in Montmorency. Montmorency Primary School and Montmorency South Primary School both serve the local area, alongside the Catholic St Francis Xavier Primary School, while Montmorency Secondary College covers government secondary schooling within the suburb itself — a rare convenience that lets many families school locally right through to Year 12.
The combination of accessible schools, parkland and a tight-knit village centre is a big part of why Montmorency holds onto families for the long term, with many residents staying put well beyond their children's school years.
Parks & recreation
Montmorency's setting on the edge of the Yarra Valley bushland gives it some of the better access to reserves and walking trails in Melbourne's north-east, with tracks linking through to the Plenty River corridor and nearby Lower Plenty. It's a suburb where a weekend walk through gum-studded reserves is as much a part of life as the school run.
Local ovals and sporting clubs round out the recreational offering, giving junior football, cricket and netball a real presence in the community calendar.
The property market
Montmorency's property market reflects its family-oriented, established character. The median house price sits at $1.38 million, having climbed 12.5% recently, while units and apartments offer a considerably more accessible entry point at a median of $706,000. Median rent across the suburb is $815 a week.
Current listings show houses dominate the market at 62%, with apartments and units making up 31% and townhouses a smaller 7% — a mix that underlines Montmorency's identity as a suburb of freestanding family homes on generous, often sloping blocks, with higher-density options still relatively scarce. That scarcity, combined with strong local schooling and transport, helps explain the sustained demand and price growth buyers have seen.
Market snapshot
Montmorency property market
Median sale price
$1.38m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$815
per week
Gross rental yield
3.1%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.01m
Median
$1.38m
Premium
$2.26m
Days on market
47
Auction clearance
53%
Sold this year
60
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +1.7% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Montmorency by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Montmorency, VIC 3094.
Population
9,250
residents (2021)
Median age
41
years
Household income
$2,076
median, per week
Median rent
$420
per week
Median mortgage
$2,167
per month
Mortgage / income
24%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Montmorency
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Montmorency
$700k
4/435 Main Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.19m
80 Reichelt Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$817k
2A Stephens Street
Sold ~July 2026
$815k
2/64 Rattray Road
Sold ~July 2026
$665k
2/116 Para Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.60m
3 Ryrie Court
Sold ~July 2026
$750k
1/9 Paton Street
Sold ~July 2026
$906k
11 Sylvan Street
Sold ~July 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
Montmorency suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Montmorency?
The median house price in Montmorency, VIC is $1.38m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 12.5%.
How much is rent in Montmorency?
The median weekly rent in Montmorency is around $815 per week.
Is Montmorency a good place to live?
Montmorency is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 18 km (11 mi) north-east from Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Banyule local government area. Montmorency is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 9,250 and 4 schools in the area.
What is the population of Montmorency?
Montmorency has a population of 9,250 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 41.
What schools are in Montmorency?
There are 4 schools in or near Montmorency, including Montmorency Primary School, Montmorency South Primary School and St Francis Xavier Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Montmorency?
Properties in Montmorency take around 47 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 53%.
How much do you need to buy in Montmorency?
Entry-level properties in Montmorency start around $1.01m, while premium homes reach $2.26m.
What suburbs are near Montmorency?
Suburbs near Montmorency include Lower Plenty, Briar Hill, Templestowe, Yallambie and Lower.
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