Located in Victoria, Tremont sits 46 km from Melbourne CBD, around 50 minutes by car. The suburb has 69 residents, a median age of 39, and a median household income of $113,724 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the top 20% nationally. Population fell 10.4% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $401 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $2,167. The area shows high bushfire risk and high crime risk. Walkability is low.
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The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 69. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Short-Stay Rentals
2 active Airbnb listings: 2 whole homes and 0 rooms.
Airbnb only, as at Jun 2026; other platforms are not included. Active means reviewed in the past 12 months.
Is Tremont safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Tremont sits in the high band, with 6 incidents recorded in 2026 — down roughly 33% on the prior year.
6 offences
33.3% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20256 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Walkability
Tremont is very car-dependent on foot — at 16/100, nearly all errands require a car.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Tremont.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 15.0 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 11.1 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 7.1 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 3 min
- Span of service
- 16.4 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Tremont.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 72%
- Premises covered
- 39
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Yarra Ranges: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Tremont is home to 69 residents, with a median age of 39, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $114,000 a year, with unemployment at 8.6%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
69
Median Age
39
Median Household Income
$113,724/yr
Census Median Rent
$401/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg Household Size
2.7
Median Personal Income
$50,648/yr
Unemployment Rate
8.6%
Unoccupied Dwellings
12.5%
Total Dwellings
24
Owner-Occupier Rate
100.0%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
18.3%
Mortgage Stress
22.9%
Work From Home
65.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 71.0%
- English Spoken at Home
- 87.0%
- Employment Rate
- 56.9%
- Completed Year 12
- 52.2%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $2,161 a year through Yarra Ranges based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Parks and recreation 93%
- Rural and farming 4%
- Infrastructure and transport 3%
- Zones under 1% 1%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the suburb around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Yarra Ranges
In the year to August 2026, 416 new dwellings were approved across Yarra Ranges. That mix is 242 houses and 174 units. Approvals are down 57.0% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Registered Aboriginal Party for this area is Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation (appointed 2008).
Registered Aboriginal Parties are appointed by the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 as the primary guardians, keepers and knowledge holders of Aboriginal cultural heritage for their area. They are the body to contact about cultural heritage here.
Air Quality
This station does not measure fine particles (PM2.5).
PM10 averaged 15.5 µg/m³. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 2.
From the Mooroolbark monitoring station, 11.6 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Scoresby Research Institute, 5.4 kmModerate rainfall — hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 394 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 24.9 km
- Annual rainfall
- 777 mm
- 105 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 26.9°C
- 10 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 6.3°C
- 2 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
2 facilities within 5 km- 2.0 kmHospitals (Except Psychiatric Hospitals)Top reported: Carbon monoxide · Oxides of Nitrogen · Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10)
- 4.8 kmHuman Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Product ManufacturingTop reported: Mercury & compounds
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
The separate First Home Buyer Duty Reduction (stamp-duty concession) runs alongside this grant.
0 first-home grants were paid in postcode 3785 in 2025-26. The most was 2, in 2009-10.
Grants on new and established homes; established homes stopped qualifying in mid-2013.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Aaron Violi Liberal
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Aaron Violi | 47.1% | 52.9% | -1.5 |
| 2022 | Aaron Violi | 48.5% | 51.5% | -3.1 |
| 2019 | Tony Smith | 45.4% | 54.6% | +0.1 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Daniela De Martino Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch
Next state election: 28 November 2026.
| Year | Winner | Won with | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Daniela De Martino ALP | 57.5% | 57.5% | 42.5% |
| 2018 | James Merlino ALP | 58.6% | 58.6% | 41.4% |
| 2014 | James Merlino ALP | 55.0% | 55.0% | 45.0% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0.
Looking at a specific address in Tremont?
Every figure above is a suburb average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 69 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Tremont
Is Tremont a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Tremont is high (77/100, ranked against other VIC suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Tremont?
Tremont has a high recorded bushfire history (82/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). Flood overlays cover a low share of it (21/100). These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Tremont?
Tremont, VIC had a population of 69 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Tremont, VIC?
The postcode for Tremont, VIC is 3785.
How far is Tremont from Melbourne?
Tremont is 46 km from Melbourne CBD by road, about 50 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Tremont?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Tremont was $113,724 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Tremont?
There are too few current rental listings in Tremont for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $401, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Tremont?
The median age of residents in Tremont was 39 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Tremont at risk of bushfire?
Tremont has a high recorded bushfire history (82/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the suburb relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
Is Tremont walkable?
Tremont scores 16/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Tremont?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Tremont, Scoresby Research Institute (5.4 km away), summer days average 26.9°C, winter nights 6.3°C, 777 mm of rain a year over 105 rainy days, and 10 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Tremont?
First-home buyers in VIC may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by State Revenue Office Victoria; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Tremont belong to?
Tremont sits within the Yarra Ranges local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Tremont?
The average residential rates bill through Yarra Ranges is $2,161 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Tremont?
Across Yarra Ranges, 416 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 57.0% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Tremont in?
Tremont sits within the federal Division of Casey, currently held by Aaron Violi (Liberal).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- Short-stay rentals · Jun 2026
- State electorate · 2022
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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