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VIC · Bayside (Vic.) Council

Black Rock (Vic.), VIC, 3193

Current weather

13.5°CRain showers

78% humidity · 27.7 km/h wind · 16° / 11.3° today · 6.4 mm rain

Desirability index

98/100

#6 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Black Rock (Vic.) is a smaller suburban community in the Bayside (Vic.) area, home to around 6,389 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 181 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-31%), roughly 28.3 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 2 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, 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
6,389
Median age
49
Median household income / week
$2,416
Dwelling vacancy
7.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
209 of 2,700
Median monthly mortgage
$2,897
Employment rate
59.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
135 / 849 / 199

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)
181
Against the person
41
Against property
127
Rate per 1,000 residents
28.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 156 residents
State safety percentile
21.7th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-30.9%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage18
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft25
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle39
  • B49 Other Theft14
  • Other Crimes Against The Person17

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,143
  • Black Rock Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

26 public transport stops in this suburb

  • College Gr/Balcombe Rd
  • Cullinane St/Balcombe Rd
  • Cullinane St/Balcombe Rd
  • Ebden Ave/Balcombe Rd
  • Hunter Ave/Balcombe Rd

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

2 active roadworks / incidents

  • Metro Capital Delivery activities occurring between 30/01/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.BAYVIEW CRESCENT, BLUFF ROAD29 Jan 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Metro Capital Delivery activities occurring between 30/01/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.BLUFF ROAD, BAYVIEW CRESCENT29 Jan 2026 – 29 Sep 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

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

66 planning-related records

2021· 26 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Four (4) Lot Subdivision
    91 BLUFF ROAD BLACK ROCK 3193Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 New Dwellings Construction of two double storey attached dwellings with basement car park and removal of vegetation within the Vegetation Protection Overlay (VPO3)
    63 ARDOYNE STREET BLACK ROCK 3193Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision (VicSmart)
    89 STANLEY STREET BLACK ROCK 3193Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • 2 New Dwellings Construction of two, two-storey dwellings (plus basement); and the removal of native vegetation
    5 ARRANMORE AVENUE BLACK ROCK 3193NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • 2 New Dwellings Construction of two double storey dwellings and the removal of vegetation
    30 FIRST STREET BLACK ROCK 3193NOD issued by a delegate
  • VPO3 - Removal x 1 Removal of native vegetation in Vegetation Protection Overlay Schedule 3
    2/563 BALCOMBE ROAD BLACK ROCK 3193Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds - DDO Construction of one double storey dwelling with a floor to floor height exceeding 3.5 metres in a Design and Development Overlay (Schedule 1) and retrospective tree removal in a Vegetation Protection Overlay (Schedule 3)
    34 FOURTH STREET BLACK ROCK 3193NOD issued by a delegate

  • July 2021

  • Residential Bldg - New Use & Building
    60 BLUFF ROAD BLACK ROCK 3193Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision that Realigns Boundaries Subdivision that Realigns Boundaries (VicSmart)
    51 Red Bluff StreetWithdrawn
  • VPO3 - Removal x 1 VPO3 - Removal x 1
    80B Ardoyne StreetWithdrawn
  • 1 Dwelling - New - Lot < 500m2 Construction of a double storey dwelling (plus basement) including ceiling heights in excess of 3.5 metres and a roof deck in the Design and Development Overlay, Schedule 1
    368 BEACH ROAD BLACK ROCK 3193Refusal issued by a delegate

  • June 2021

  • Variation/Removal of Covenants Removal of Drainage and Sewerage Easement E-1 on Lot 1 on LP22921
    28 Love StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds - DDO Extension of a dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres
    2/579 BALCOMBE ROAD BLACK ROCK 3193Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Liquor Licence - New & Alts Sale and consumption of liquor (restaurant and café licence) in association with the use of the site as a restaurant
    14 Bluff RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Minor Sports & Rec Fac - New Use Only Use of land as a Minor Recreation Facility (Pilates Studio)
    2/41B Bluff RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision (VicSmart)
    34 Tulip StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 New Dwellings Construction of two dwellings on a lot and a front fence exceeding 1.2 metres in height
    31 ARRANMORE AVENUE BLACK ROCK 3193Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 1 Additional Dwelling on a Lot Construction of a double storey dwelling to the rear of an existing double storey dwelling and removal of vegetation in a Vegetation Protection Overlay 3
    36 Iona StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • 1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds - DDO Extension to one dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres
    1/18 Eliza StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alts&Adds to Bld in HO(Other than Dwell) Partial demolition of buildings, buildings and works associated with an existing outdoor recreation facility in a Heritage Overlay, removal of native vegetation in a Vegetation Protection Overlay
    Cheltenham RoadPermit issued by the RA

  • March 2021

  • 1 Additional Dwelling on a Lot To construct a two storey dwelling to the rear of the existing two storey dwelling and use the land for dual occupancy
    47 Tulip StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 New Dwellings Construction of two new dwellings
    13 TULIP STREET BLACK ROCK 3193Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Retail Premises Other - New Use Only, Change Hours of Operation Use change to allow for car washing with ancillary cafe? and car sales
    143 BLUFF ROAD BLACK ROCK 3193NOD issued by a delegate
  • 1 Dwelling - New - Lot < 500m2 Construction of a double storey dwelling with basement car park on a lot less than 500 square metres and a roof deck in a height control area
    320 Beach RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • 2 New Dwellings and Subdivision - Other Construction of three dwellings and a front fence exceeding 1200mm
    3 Central AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 New Dwellings and VPO3 - Removal x 2 Construction of two dwellings on a lot, a two lot subdivision and the removal of vegetation native to Australia
    10 Hunter AvenueNOD issued by a delegate
2020· 40 proposals

  • December 2020

  • 1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds on Lot < 500m2 Extension of a dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres
    52A Ardoyne StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    35 Ardoyne StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Three (3) Lot Subdivision
    1/10 Mc Gregor AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision (VicSmart)
    102 Bluff RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • 1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds - DDO Removal of vegetation in a Vegetation Protection Overlay 3
    210 Beach RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 New Dwellings Construction of two dwellings on a lot and removal of native vegetation in a Vegetation Protection Overlay
    86 Stanley StreetNOD issued by a delegate

  • October 2020

  • 3 New Dwellings The use and development of the land for three double storey dwellings
    3/273 Beach RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Carparking and Remove/Destroy or Lop Native Vegetation Removal of Native Vegetation and to Alter access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1
    Beach ParkNOD issued by a delegate
  • Advertising Signs Construct and display business identification signage and promotion signage
    CHELTENHAM ROAD BLACK ROCK 3193Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    17 Iona StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Three (3) Lot Subdivision
    33 Seaview CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    34 Ardoyne StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision (VicSmart)
    27 Central AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Liquor Licence - New & Alts Use of land as a licensed premises (bottle shop)
    40 BLUFF ROAD BLACK ROCK 3193Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority

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

86 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Red Bluff CellarsAlcohol

    Unit 5A 38 Bluff Road, Black Rock

  • Flavours PatisserieBakery

    31 Bluff Road, Black Rock

  • Commonwealth BankBank
  • Bbq (2)
  • Bench (9)
  • Omara CyclesBicycle

    304 Beach Road, Black Rock

  • Bicycle Parking (6)
  • Arkaringa Cres/Bluff RdBus stop
  • Black Rock Bowling And Tennis Club/Bluff RdBus stop
  • Bus stop (3)

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

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • F.G. Tricks ReservePark
  • Fourth Street ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
4
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Black Rock Pharmacypharmacy
  • Hypnotherapist in MelbourneBluff Roadalternative
  • Pharmacy360pharmacy
  • Smile Housedentist

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

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

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • BLACK ROCK HOUSENH0216

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Story Housekindergarten
  • kindergartenFern Streetkindergarten

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)
17
Parks (OSM)
7

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
98.0/100
Cohort rank
#6 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • Story Housechildcarekindergarten
  • kindergartenchildcareFern Streetkindergarten
  • BLACK ROCK HOUSEheritageNH0216
  • Black Rock Pharmacyhealthpharmacy
  • Hypnotherapist in MelbournehealthBluff Roadalternative
  • Pharmacy360healthpharmacy
  • Smile Househealthdentist
  • F.G. Tricks Reservegovernmentpark
  • Fourth Street Reservegovernmentpark
  • 1 Additional Dwelling on a Lot Construction of a double storey dwelling to the rear of an existing double storey dwelling and removal of vegetation in a Vegetation Protection Overlay 3planning36 Iona StreetLodged 06 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

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