VIC · Maroondah Council
Bayswater North, VIC, 3153
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Bayswater North is a mid-sized suburb in the Maroondah area, home to around 9,014 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 829 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-29%), roughly 92.0 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 9,014
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $1,675
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 161 of 3,565
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,835
- Employment rate
- 62.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 225 / 626 / 59
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2026)
- 829
- Against the person
- 136
- Against property
- 526
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 92
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 66 residents
- State safety percentile
- 72.9th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -28.8%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle92
- B43 Steal From A Retail Store127
- B49 Other Theft93
- B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception49
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order68
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Year ending March release
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,015
- Bayswater North Primary SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
66 public transport stops in this suburb
- Aylesbury Ave/Blandford Cres
- Bagora Ct/Allambanan Dr
- Canterbury Gardens/Allambanan Dr
- Colchester Rd/Allambanan Dr
- Toolimerin Ave/Allambanan Dr
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
174 planning-related records
2021· 40 proposals
August 2021
- Remove 2 trees87 CANTERBURY ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Remove 1 tree15A HUNTINGDON AVENUE BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Refusal issued by a delegate
- Remove 6 trees or more34A BRANCH ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of the land into 2 lots (following an approved development)284 COLCHESTER ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of the land into 3 lots (following an approved development)207 BAYSWATER ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Remove 3 trees244 BAYSWATER ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Remove 1 tree106 ALLAMBANAN DRIVE BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Refusal issued by a delegate
- Proposed colourbond steel veranda to Unit 1120-22 ELMHURST ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Display of Business Identification Signs on Unit 2193-223 CANTERBURY ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Extend Warehouse 2 floor area by adding mezzanine floor internally (16.2 sqm)14 BURGESS ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amend permit condition No.1 and site plan to change section of permeable concrete to regular concrete between unit 8 and unit 941 ELMHURST ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- construction of a veranda attached to the rear of the dwelling306 CANTERBURY ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of 66 warehouses under the Industrial 1 Zone, reduction to the standard car parking requirements pursuant to Clause 52.06 Car Parking, alteration of access to a Road Zone, Category 1 and removal of native vegetation under Clause 52.17 Native Vegetation.158 CANTERBURY ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153In progress
- Display of replacement signage to reflect the Ampol rebranding1 GATWICK ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of a shed543 DORSET ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Remove 2 trees17 FALCONER CRESCENT BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a single storey dwelling in lieu of a double storey dwelling8A BRANCH ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Withdrawn
June 2021
- Various amendments to endorsed plans2 DUNLOP AVENUE BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of an existing building as a medical centre, associated buildings and works and a reduction in the standard car parking requirement58 BLANDFORD CRESCENT BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of the land for retail premises (car sales) in conjunction with service industry (motor vehicle repairs).9 ELSUM AVENUE BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Remove 1 Tree14 Sherman DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of the land into 2 lots640 DORSET ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of the land into 2 lots (following approved development)1 ADINA CLOSE BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of the land into 3 lots (following approved development of three dwellings)234 Bayswater RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Alter accesss to a Road Zone Category 1561 DORSET ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Remove 1 tree346-354 Bayswater RoadNo permit required
- Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling exceeding 40% site coverage24 BRANCH ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of land for Car Sales, display of signs and alteration of access to a Road Zone, Category 1112-120 CANTERBURY ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Remove 1 tree10 Wyett CourtNo permit required
- Construction of 4 double-storey dwellings and removal of a street tree19 HAMILTON ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Remove 1 tree33 Westwood DriveWithdrawn
- Use of land for a restricted recreation facility (Gym)15 BURGESS ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Use of the premises for a Restricted Recreation Facility (Pilates, Yoga and Tone) and display of Illuminated Business Identification Sign96 CANTERBURY ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of buildings and works (verandah) and associated works26 Baker RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of Restrictive Covenant (single dwelling covenant) contained in Instrument of Transfer no. H365326 on Vol 09258 Fol 636 Lot 216 Plan of Subdivision LP219569 AYLESBURY AVENUE BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Withdrawn
- Remove 1 tree10 Lowe CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of the land into 3 lots (following an approved development)14 White AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Addition of decking to back yard and construction of a 2.0 metre high front fence with access gate24 DUNLOP AVENUE BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Withdrawn
- Construction of a double storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling, alterations to the existing dwelling, construction of a carport and vegetation removal25 GREENHILL ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of a pool outside of the building envelope5 James Hosie CourtNo permit required
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access
Amenities
80 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Kip BayswaterAnimal Boarding
17 Burgess Road, Bayswater North
- Bbq (3)
- Bench (2)
- Aylesbury Ave/Blandford CresBus stop
- Bagora Ct/Allambanan DrBus stop
- Bayfield Rd/Bayswater RdBus stop
- Bayswater North PS/Stuart StBus stop
- Bayswater Rd/Canterbury RdBus stop
- Bayswater Rd/Glen Park RdBus stop
- Berry Rd/Bayswater RdBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
10 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Canterbury GardensPark
- Dorset Road Linear ReservePark
- Glen ParkPark
- Laura Court ReservePark
- Marraroo Close ReservePark
- Melbourne Water Retarding BasinPark
- Pipe ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 3
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Arrabri Materal & Child Health Centeryes
- Bayswater North PharmacyCanterbury Roadpharmacy
- Colchester Medical CentreColchester Roaddoctor
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- MERKLIN-SCHUTZE PIPE ORGANYH2160
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
8 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Arrabri Kindergartenkindergarten
- Arrabri Occasional Carechildcare
- Bayswater North KindergartenWonthulong Drivekindergarten
- Community Kids Bayswater Early Education CentreCanterbury Roadchildcare
- Goodstart Early LearningColchester Roadchildcare
- Nido Early School Bayswater Northchildcare
- kindergartenkindergarten
- kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 26
- Parks (OSM)
- 23
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 62.9/100
- National rank
- 501st in Australia
- State rank
- 144th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #55 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #107 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime92
- B43 Steal From A Retail Storecrime127
- B49 Other Theftcrime93
- B53 Obtain Benefit By Deceptioncrime49
- E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime68
- Arrabri Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
- Arrabri Occasional Carechildcarechildcare
- Bayswater North KindergartenchildcareWonthulong Drivekindergarten
- Community Kids Bayswater Early Education CentrechildcareCanterbury Roadchildcare
- Goodstart Early LearningchildcareColchester Roadchildcare
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
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