Myrtleford flood & bushfire risk
Of Myrtleford’s 2,426 mapped properties, 10.2% are in a mapped flood area and 100% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Myrtleford’s flood exposure is above the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in Myrtleford
Flood and bushfire areas across Myrtleford. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Myrtleford
Myrtleford sits in the Alpine council area, which recorded 347 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 347 total. Figures are for the whole Alpine council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Property values in Myrtleford
Median sale price by property type, with the year-on-year change.
Indicative suburb-wide estimate only — not a valuation of any specific property. A home’s actual value depends on its size, condition and exact location. Source: Valuer-General Victoria median sale prices (CC BY 4.0).
Zoning in Myrtleford
Myrtleford is mostly residential. The most common zones:
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: FARMING ZONE
Centre / commercial — shops, offices and mixed use; often allows apartments above.
Zone: COMMERCIAL 1 ZONE
School catchments in Myrtleford
Myrtleford can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Myrtleford
At the 2021 Census, 16% of Myrtleford’s 3,285 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Myrtleford
Alpine council approved 36 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Alpine council area (not just Myrtleford). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 5 Alice Street, Myrtleford VIC 3737
- 1/9 Kneebone Court, Myrtleford VIC 3737
- 140 Merriang South Road, Myrtleford VIC 3737
- 62 Lawrence Street, Myrtleford VIC 3737
- 10 Milne Avenue, Myrtleford VIC 3737
- 12 Blewitt Road, Myrtleford VIC 3737
- 64 Carly Basin Road, Myrtleford VIC 3737
- 31 Ellens Lane, Myrtleford VIC 3737
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.