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VIC · Knox Council

Bayswater (Vic.), VIC, 3153

Current weather

11.8°CRain showers

86% humidity · 23.3 km/h wind · 14.8° / 9.7° today · 5.6 mm rain

Desirability index

90.1/100

#24 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Bayswater (Vic.) is a mid-sized suburb in the Knox area, home to around 12,262 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1,089 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-10%), roughly 88.8 offences per 1,000 residents, 5 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 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
12,262
Median age
38
Median household income / week
$1,598
Dwelling vacancy
6.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
355 of 5,208
Median monthly mortgage
$1,820
Employment rate
60.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
361 / 1,323 / 532

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)
1,089
Against the person
135
Against property
706
Rate per 1,000 residents
88.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 91 residents
State safety percentile
72th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-9.9%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage70
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle156
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store144
  • B49 Other Theft75
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order76

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
5
Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
1,003
  • Bayswater Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Bayswater Secondary CollegeSecondary
  • Bayswater South Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Bayswater West Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Our Lady of Lourdes SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

80 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bayswater Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Bayswater Railway Station
  • Bayswater Station
  • Bayswater Station
  • Bike & Ride

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

182 planning-related records

2021· 78 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Erection of internally illuminated Business Identification Signage
    520 MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY BAYSWATER 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings
    8 SURREY COURT BAYSWATER 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three (3) lot subdivision (approved development site)
    5 CLAUDE STREET BAYSWATER 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • New front entrace gates & fencing on south west corner of site
    CB289 BOWLS CLUBROOMS, 43 PHYLLIS STREET BAYSWATER 3153No permit required
  • The construction of a double storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling
    6 ELIZABETH STREET BAYSWATER 3153NOD issued by a delegate
  • Electronic Business Identification Panel Signage
    538 MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY BAYSWATER 3153Lapsed
  • 3 lot subdivision - (Approved Development Site)
    2 WESTHAM CRESCENT BAYSWATER 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The construction of three (3) double storey dwellings on the land
    4 EDWARD STREET BAYSWATER 3153NOD issued by a delegate

  • August 2021

  • Development of the land for three (3) double storey dwellings
    537 MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY BAYSWATER 3153Lapsed
  • Development of two double storey dwellings and two lot subdivision
    10 STREETON ROAD BAYSWATER 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works (installation of windows to the front facade)
    5/21 JERSEY ROAD BAYSWATER 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The construction of two dwellings on a lot (one single storey, one double storey)
    30 BONA VISTA ROAD BAYSWATER 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings
    7 WALLACE AVENUE BAYSWATER 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for three (3) double storey dwellings
    4 WILHELMA AVENUE BAYSWATER 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for two (2) double-storey dwellings and one (1) single-storey dwelling (total three (3) dwellings)
    39 ORANGE GROVE BAYSWATER 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of easement
    73 BARRY STREET BAYSWATER 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 3 Lot Subdivision (Approved Development Site)
    9 FARNHAM ROAD BAYSWATER 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Two lot subdivision (approved development site)
    7 MAIDA AVENUE BAYSWATER 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 Lot Subdivision (Approved Development Site)
    8 Ash GrovePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Car Parking Dispensation
    1/664 MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY BAYSWATER 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Six (6) Lot Subdivision (approved development site)
    627 MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY BAYSWATER 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment - delete waste truck turntable, delete one car space, various internal changes to the fourth level apartment and various changes to the external facade
    672 MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY BAYSWATER 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Business Identification Signage
    20 HOLLOWAY DRIVE BAYSWATER 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Subdivision (Approved Development Site)
    80 Begonia AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a double storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling on the land
    22 CUMBERLAND AVENUE BAYSWATER 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) lot subdivision (Approved Development Site)
    21 Mareeba CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a double storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling and 2 lot subdivision
    48 SASSES AVENUE BAYSWATER 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Development of a double storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling
    10 KATANDRA COURT BAYSWATER 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The construction of three (3) single storey dwellings
    1 MAPLE STREET BAYSWATER 3153NOD issued by a delegate
  • Install a Vergola.
    2/9 Webster CourtWithdrawn
  • Amendment
    19 Margaret AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with facade refurbishments to existing warehouse
    BLDG21-27 867-885 Mountain HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three lot subdivision (Approved Development Site)
    60 SASSES AVENUE BAYSWATER 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 Lot Subdivision (Approved Development Site) and creation of the road reserve R1
    538 MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY BAYSWATER 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 3 Lot Subdivision (Approved Development Site)
    53 SYDNEY ROAD BAYSWATER 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the site for a Childcare Centre and reduction of the car parking requirement
    17 BURTON COURT BAYSWATER 3153In progress
  • Buildings and Works (construction of a raised storage area)
    2/4 Melrich RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of 3 trees
    16 Wiltshire AvenueNo permit required
  • The construction of two (2) double storey dwellings and one (1) single storey dwelling, and associated vegetation removal
    44 ORANGE GROVE BAYSWATER 3153In progress
  • Amendment
    10-14 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 104 proposals

104 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

159 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BWSAlcohol

    659 Mountain Highway, Bayswater

  • BWSAlcohol

    780 Mountain Highway, Bayswater

  • LiquorlandAlcohol
  • Bendigo BankATM
  • Dröm BakeryBakery

    Unit 1 19 Scoresby Road, Bayswater

  • Bendigo BankBank
  • Commonwealth BankBank
  • NABBank
  • Bbq (2)
  • Bayswater NailsBeauty salon

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

16 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Bayswater ParkPark
  • Bayswater Park Bike Training AreaPark
  • Bolac Street ReservePark
  • Farnham Road ReservePark
  • Guy Turner ReservePark
  • Holloway Drive ReservePark
  • Katandra ReservePark
  • Larne Avenue ReservePark
  • Marie Wallace Bayswater ParkPark
  • Opal Court ReservePark

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Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
12
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Amcalpharmacy
  • Aura Dentistsdentist
  • Bayswater Station Dentaldentist
  • Councelling and Clinical PsychologyStud Roaddoctor
  • Irabina Autism ServicesStud Roadyes
  • Knox Super ClinicMountain Highwayyes
  • Mount Medical CentreMountain Highwayclinic
  • Muscle Action TherapiesStud Roadyes
  • Pharmacypharmacy
  • Talk AboutStud Roadspeech_therapist

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

7 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Bayswater Childcare & kinderOrange Grovechildcare
  • Birch Street Children and Family CentreBirch Streetchildcare
  • Knox Children and Family CentrePhyllis Streetchildcare
  • Knox children And family centrekindergarten
  • Mayfield Early EducationMountain Highwaychildcare
  • Meraki Early Learning CentreBurton Courtchildcare
  • Play Childcare and Kinderchildcare

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.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
24
Parks (OSM)
24

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
90.1/100
Cohort rank
#24 among Coastal & beach suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Bayswater Childcare & kinderchildcareOrange Grovechildcare
  • Birch Street Children and Family CentrechildcareBirch Streetchildcare
  • Knox Children and Family CentrechildcarePhyllis Streetchildcare
  • Knox children And family centrechildcarekindergarten
  • Mayfield Early EducationchildcareMountain Highwaychildcare
  • Meraki Early Learning CentrechildcareBurton Courtchildcare
  • Play Childcare and Kinderchildcarechildcare
  • Amcalhealthpharmacy
  • Aura Dentistshealthdentist
  • Bayswater Station Dentalhealthdentist

Data sources & freshness

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