Upper Yarra Secondary College

Upper Yarra Secondary College is a public coeducational school located in Yarra Junction, on the outskirts of Melbourne. The school offers education from Years 7 to 12 and has approximately 700 students. As a public school, it operates under a zoned enrollment system, with specific catchment area information available at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median ATAR of 29, with 4.30% of students achieving scores above 40. In the AU Guide academic rankings, the school is positioned within the top 100 Victorian public schools. After considering factors such as the Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide has given the school an overall rating of 45.80.

The school is situated in the well-regarded community of Yarra Junction. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 2,875, including 9 Chinese residents, representing 0.30% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic composition includes Australian (43.86%), British (43.06%), Irish (11.24%), Scottish (9.88%), and German (4.56%).

Community safety is excellent. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Yarra Junction has a crime rate of 4,487 per 100,000 residents, which is only 0.66 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.

Regarding the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median price for both houses and apartments in the area is approximately $700,000. Rental rates are relatively moderate, with 3-bedroom houses and apartments both averaging around $600 per week, while 2-bedroom houses and apartments rent for approximately $450 and $500 per week respectively.