Three Bridges, VIC 3797 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Three Bridges is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3797, home to 188 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Yarra Ranges local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 72 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$230 /wk
Population188
Median age46
Area35.8 km²
To CBD72 km
LGAYarra Ranges

Demographics

Population
188
Median age
46 years
Median household income
$1,449 /week
Median personal income
$654 /week
Median family income
$1,916 /week
Average household size
2.7
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
$230 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,867
Rent share of household income
16%

Schools

School data refreshes annually from ACARA and state education departments.

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 pub or bar
  • 9 parks and reserves
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 8 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, 72.0 km away

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 55.6% of the 45 resolvable premises in Three Bridges. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.

  • Fixed Wireless: 44.4%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 55.6%

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: 231 across postcode 3797 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 77 property offences, 59 violent offences, 19 public order offences.
  • Wider Yarra Ranges LGA: 5,164 offences per 100,000 residents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Three Bridges?

Three Bridges (VIC 3797) had 188 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Yarra Ranges local government area.

What is the median rent in Three Bridges?

The median advertised rent in Three Bridges is $230/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

What NBN technology is available in Three Bridges?

Three Bridges is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (55.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Three Bridges?

Across postcode 3797, 231 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (77), violent (59), public order (19). 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 Three Bridges?

In Three Bridges, 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 (72 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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