VIC · 3787

Sassafras

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Sassafras, VIC 3787.

Sassafras, VIC 3787

About Sassafras

Welcome to Sassafras

Sassafras is a locality and township within Greater Melbourne, beyond the Melbourne metropolitan area Urban Growth Boundary, 43 km east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Knox and Shire of Yarra Ranges local government areas. Sassafras recorded a population of 970 at the 2021 census.

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Sassafras, VIC 3787.

Population

970

residents (2021)

Median age

47

years

Household income

$2,147

median, per week

Median rent

$410

per week

Median mortgage

$2,000

per month

Mortgage / income

21%

comfortable

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Education

Schools in Sassafras

Government school catchment

Sherbrooke Community School

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Sassafras Primary School

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Recent results

Recently sold in Sassafras

$900k

2 Woodlands Avenue

house3 bd · 1 ba · 3 car

Sold ~June 2026

$950k

14 Alice Street

house3 bd · 2 ba · 6 car

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

Sassafras suburb FAQ

Is Sassafras a good place to live?

Sassafras is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 970 and 2 schools in the area.

What is the population of Sassafras?

Sassafras has a population of 970 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 47.

What schools are in Sassafras?

There are 2 schools in or near Sassafras, including Sherbrooke Community School and Sassafras Primary School.

What suburbs are near Sassafras?

Suburbs near Sassafras include Sherbrooke, Olinda, Ferny Creek, Mount Dandenong and The Basin.