Coldstream, VIC 3770 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Coldstream is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3770, home to 2,199 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Yarra Ranges local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 41 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$371 /wk
Population2,199
Median age37
Area55.6 km²
To CBD41 km
LGAYarra Ranges

Demographics

Population
2,199
Median age
37 years
Median household income
$1,913 /week
Median personal income
$827 /week
Median family income
$2,140 /week
Average household size
2.8
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Yarra Ranges
Statistical region (SA4)
Melbourne - Outer East
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Casey
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$371 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,809
Rent share of household income
19%

Schools

  • Coldstream Primary School Primary · Government
  • Lyrebird College Special · Independent
  • Yering Primary School Primary · Government
  • Mount Lilydale Mercy College Secondary · Catholic
  • Lilydale Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 12 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 13 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • North Gtwy/Maroondah Hwy bus · 76 m
  • Maroondah Hwy/Killara Rd bus · 489 m
  • Killara Rd/Maroondah Hwy bus · 497 m
  • Witham Dr/Lauriston Dr bus · 718 m
  • Bede Ave/Lauriston Dr bus · 733 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 5 restaurants
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 24 parks and reserves
  • 1 supermarket
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 648 mm
  • Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 40.8 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Curb serves 45.7% of the 978 resolvable premises in Coldstream. Most premises here connect via fibre to a small pit on the kerb, then a short copper run into the home. Speeds up to NBN 250 are available on most addresses.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 32.6%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 45.7%
  • Fixed Wireless: 18.0%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.7%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 172 across postcode 3770 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 82 property offences, 50 violent offences, 3 drug offences.
  • Wider Yarra Ranges LGA: 5,164 offences per 100,000 residents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Coldstream?

Coldstream (VIC 3770) had 2,199 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Yarra Ranges local government area.

What is the median rent in Coldstream?

The median advertised rent in Coldstream is $371/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Coldstream?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Coldstream covering government, independent, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Coldstream Primary School (0.5 km), Lyrebird College (0.6 km), Yering Primary School (2.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Coldstream?

Coldstream is predominantly served by Fibre to the Curb (45.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Coldstream?

Across postcode 3770, 172 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (82), violent (50), drug offences (3). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Coldstream?

In Coldstream, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (40.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Coldstream?

13 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Coldstream centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 12 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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