Victoria location profile
Millgrove VIC 3799
Millgrove is a small, riverside township in the Upper Yarra Valley known for its laid‑back, semi‑rural feel and scenic mountain backdrop. It appeals to families, tree‑changers, and outdoor enthusiasts seeking affordable housing and access to trails, forests, and the Yarra River.
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Why families consider Millgrove
Semi‑rural and community‑minded with a mix of families, trades, artists and retirees; quieter village vibe with weekend tourism spillover from nearby Warburton and strong appeal to nature lovers and commuters to Lilydale and the outer east.
Amenities & services
- Local general store, takeaway and cafes on Warburton Highway
- Yarra Junction Shopping Centre (Woolworths, services)
- Warburton village shops, cafes and eateries
- Warburton Medical Clinic (nearby)
- Yarra Junction Medical Centre
- Healesville Hospital & Yarra Valley Health (regional)
- Yarra Junction Library (Yarra Junction)
- Healesville Library (Healesville)
Transport & connectivity
- Ventura Bus 683 (Lilydale – Warburton) via Millgrove
- Lilydale Station (Lilydale line terminus) with bus connections
- Warburton Highway (B380) arterial access
Lifestyle & recreation
- Warburton Rail Trail (cycling and walking)
- Millgrove Recreation Reserve (oval, playground)
- Yarra River access (fishing, picnics)
- Arts Centre Warburton (cinema/theatre, nearby)
- Warburton Golf Club (nearby)
- Millgrove River Reserve
- Yarra Ranges National Park (Mt Donna Buang)
- O’Shannassy Aqueduct Trail
- Wesburn Park
- Upper Yarra Reservoir Park
Education context
Limited in-town options; broader choices in nearby Warburton and Yarra Junction (long day care, kindergarten, family day care) within 5–10 minutes’ drive.
- Box Hill Institute – Lilydale Lakeside Campus (Lilydale)
- Swinburne University – Hawthorn Campus (Hawthorn)
- Deakin University – Burwood Campus (Burwood)
- Monash University – Clayton Campus (Clayton)