Fraser Rise
Fraser Rise is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 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.
The suburb was gazetted by the Office of Geographic Names on 9 February 2017, following a proposal for eleven new suburbs by the City of Melton. The new name officially came into effect in mid-year 2017. 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, 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.The suburb has one secondary school: Springside West Secondary College, a co-educational school catering for Year 7-12 students.