Fraser Rise

Fraser Rise is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 24 km (15 mi) North West of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Melton local government area. Fraser Rise recorded a population of 9,097 at the 2021 census.^[1]

Fraser Rise Melbourne, Victoria
Locality entry sign, October 2018
Fraser Rise Location in metropolitan Melbourne
Coordinates	37°42′15″S 144°42′45″E
Population	9,097 (2021 census)[1]
Established	2017
Postcode(s)	3336
Location	24 km (15 mi) NW of Melbourne
LGA(s)	City of Melton
State electorate(s)	Sydenham
Federal division(s)	Gorton
Suburbs around Fraser Rise: Plumpton Plumpton Hillside Bonnie Brook Fraser Rise Caroline Springs Deanside Deanside Caroline Springs

The suburb was gazetted by the Office of Geographic Names on 9 February 2017,^[2] following a proposal for eleven new suburbs by the City of Melton. The new name officially came into effect in mid-year 2017.^[3][4] Prior to the suburb's creation, the area was part of Plumpton.

Transport

Fraser Rise is a largely car-dependent suburb. The north of the suburb abuts the Melton Highway, which later feeds into the Calder Freeway. The Western Freeway is also located a short distance from the suburb's southern boundary, with through-connections to the Melbourne CBD via the Deer Park Bypass and Metropolitan Ring Road.

One bus route runs through Fraser Rise,  461  Watergardens station – Caroline Springs via Fraser Rise. Operated by CDC Melbourne.

Education

There are currently no primary schools in Fraser Rise; primary students must attend schools in nearby Hillside, Taylors Hill, or Deanside. However, a new government primary school is projected to open in 2026.^[5]

The suburb has one secondary school: Springside West Secondary College, a co-educational school catering for Year 7-12 students.

Sport

Caroline Springs George Cross FC are based in Fraser Rise and compete in Division 1 of the Victorian Premier League, the second-highest tier of soccer in Victoria. The team's home stadium is the City Vista Recreation Reserve.