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VIC · Knox Council

Boronia, 3155

Current weather

9.9°CLight drizzle

92% humidity · 22 km/h wind · 11.5° / 9.2° today · 8.1 mm rain

Desirability score

70.6/100

138th in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Boronia is a mid-sized suburb in the Knox area, home to around 23,607 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 1,925 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-3%), roughly 81.5 offences per 1,000 residents, 6 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, 7 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
23,607
Median age
39
Median household income / week
$1,619
Dwelling vacancy
5.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
547 of 9,879
Median monthly mortgage
$1,870
Employment rate
60.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
712 / 2,316 / 319

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)
1,925
Against the person
285
Against property
1,053
Rate per 1,000 residents
81.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 83 residents
State safety percentile
67.8th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-3.2%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage141
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle268
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store167
  • C32 Drug Possession158
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order189

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
6
Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
1,000
  • Boronia Heights Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Boronia K-12 CollegeCombined
  • Dillbadin Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Knox Central Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Urban CollegeSecondary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

119 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Boronia Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Boronia Railway Station
  • Boronia Station
  • Boronia Station
  • Pascoe Rd/Underwood Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

7 active roadworks / incidents

  • Boronia Station Upgrade - Boronia - Dorset Road RoadworksDorset Road - Boronia28 Jun 2026 – 05 Aug 2026
  • Boronia Station Upgrade - Boronia - Dorset/Chandler roads intersection RoadworksDorset/Chandler roads intersection - Boronia28 Jun 2026 – 26 Jul 2026
  • Boronia Station Upgrade - Boronia - Erica Avenue / Orchid Avenue intersection RoadworksErica Avenue / Orchid Avenue intersection - Boronia19 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
  • Boronia Station Upgrade - Boronia - Lupton Way RoadworksLupton Way - Boronia19 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
  • Boronia Station Upgrade - Boronia - Lupton Way RoadworksLupton Way - Boronia27 Mar 2026 – 30 Sep 2026
  • LXRP (Level Crossing Removal Project) activities occurring between 10/04/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.LUPTON WAY, CHANDLER ROAD09 Apr 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
  • Metro Capital Delivery activities occurring between 27/03/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY, LANDSCAPE DRIVE26 Mar 2026 – 30 Aug 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).

418 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • December 2021

  • Development of the land for five (5) double storey and two (2) single storey dwellings and removal of vegetation.
    47 DIXON COURT BORONIA 3155NOD issued by a delegate

  • September 2021

  • Maintenance pruning of one (1) Cupressus cashmeriana (Kashmir Cypress)
    7/978 MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY BORONIA 3155Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The removal of one (1) Eucalyptus botryiodes (Swamp Mahogany), one (1) dead Eualyptus cephalocarpa (Silver Leaved Stringybark) and one (1) dead Eucalyptus stag
    8 MADGE STREET BORONIA 3155Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • buildings and works (construction of a 1.8m high front boundary fence)
    1/3 OAK AVENUE BORONIA 3155Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • buildings and works (construction of a pergola)
    221 FOREST ROAD BORONIA 3155Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision (Approved Development Site)
    26 MARYBOROUGH ROAD BORONIA 3155Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one (1) Grevillea robusta (Silky Oak)
    41 ROWSON STREET BORONIA 3155Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 7 lot subdivision - Approved Development Site
    28 AUBREY GROVE BORONIA 3155Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one (1) Betula pendula (Silver Birch)
    5 COTTESMORE COURT BORONIA 3155Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Amendment to P/2018/6525 to increase practitioner number to 4 and associated reduction in car parking of 1 car space in accordance with Clause 52.06
    293 FOREST ROAD BORONIA 3155NOD issued by a delegate
  • Five lot subdivision, tree removal and buildings and works
    10 MELROSE COURT BORONIA 3155Withdrawn
  • Pruning of one (1) Corymbia ficifolia (Flowering Gum) and four (4) Corymbia maculata (Spotted Gum)
    8 MONTANA AVENUE BORONIA 3155Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Pruning and Removal of 1 tree - Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia)
    2 SHELLY AVENUE BORONIA 3155No permit required
  • Removal of one (1) Liquidambar styraciflua (Sweetgum)
    1A OWEN STREET BORONIA 3155Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one tree and pruning of 3 more.
    8 MONTANA AVENUE BORONIA 3155No permit required
  • The removal of one (1) Liquidambar styraciflua (Liquidambar)
    1/37 HARCOURT ROAD BORONIA 3155Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one (1) Hesperocyparis lusitanica (Mexican Cypress) and one (1) Cedrus deodara (Himalayan Cedar)
    21 FLINDERS CRESCENT BORONIA 3155Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a double storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling and alter access to a Category 1 Road
    352 BORONIA ROAD BORONIA 3155Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for eight (8) dwellings (Five double storey and three single storey)
    36 DIXON COURT BORONIA 3155NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and Works (Build a shed on rear of property)
    10 MARIE STREET BORONIA 3155NOD issued by a delegate

  • August 2021

  • The lopping of one (1) Corymbia ficifolia (Flowering Gum)
    86 DAFFODIL ROAD BORONIA 3155Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment- Raising of ground floor levels
    62 BORONIA ROAD BORONIA 3155Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one (1) Eucalyptus melliodora (Yellow Box)
    24 ALBERT AVENUE BORONIA 3155Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one (1) Hesperocyparis lusitanica (Mexican Cypress)
    1 BROWN STREET BORONIA 3155Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The removal of one (1) Callistemon viminalis (Weeping Bottlebrush) and one (1) Acer palmatum (Japanese Maple)
    50 LANDSCAPE DRIVE BORONIA 3155Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Variation to restrictive Covenant (Instrument N723368X within Title Volume 09739 Folio no. 528), to remove reference to 'one single dwelling house' from point (a)
    4 LUCAS CLOSE BORONIA 3155In progress
  • Amendment
    1/12 HARCOURT ROAD BORONIA 3155Permit issued by the RA
  • Development of a double storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling
    20 MEDWAY CRESCENT BORONIA 3155NOD issued by a delegate
  • 2 lot subdivision (approved unit development)
    33 DINSDALE ROAD BORONIA 3155Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of five (5) two-storey dwellings, removal of vegetation and a reduction in the visitor parking to zero
    43 ALBERT AVENUE BORONIA 3155Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Removal of one (1) Eucalyptus leucoxylon (Yellow Gum)
    35 DIXON COURT BORONIA 3155Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 Lot Subdivision (Approved Development Site)
    352 BORONIA ROAD BORONIA 3155Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The removal of two (2) Grevillea robusta (Silky Oak)
    25 JUDITH AVENUE BORONIA 3155Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for seven (7) dwellings comprising five (5) double storey dwellings and two (2) single storey dwellings
    1 GREVILLEA AVENUE BORONIA 3155NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • The removal of one (1) Eucalyptus cephalocarpa (Silver leaved Stringybark) and the pruning of one (1) Acacia pravissima (Ovens Wattle)
    67 OLIVE GROVE BORONIA 3155Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of Hesperocyparis lusitanica (Mexican Cypress) Hedge
    18 JANET STREET BORONIA 3155Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The Removal of two (2) Eucalyptus cladocalyx (Sugar Gum)
    56 GERTONIA AVENUE BORONIA 3155Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The removal of one (1) Quercus palustris (Pin Oak) and one (1) Liquidambar styraciflua (Sweetgum)
    25 BORONIA ROAD BORONIA 3155Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment - Increase in finished floor levels of dwellings and decks
    18 ZEISING COURT BORONIA 3155Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one (1) Eucalyptus saligna (Sydney Blue Gum)
    112 ALBERT AVENUE BORONIA 3155Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

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

124 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bottlemart ExpressAlcohol
  • LiquorlandAlcohol
  • Bakers DelightBakery
  • ANZBank

    234 Dorset Road

  • Commonwealth BankBank
  • WestpacBank

    262B Dorset Road

  • Hoops Sports Bar & CafeBar

    Dorset Road, Boronia

  • Lee's BeautyBeauty salon
  • Bench (17)
  • Mac's bike hubBicycle

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

31 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • 257 Dorset RoadPark
  • Army Road ReservePark
  • Arthur Kleinert ReservePark
  • Baldwin Avenue ReservePark
  • Blamey ReservePark
  • Boronia ParkPark
  • Chandella ReservePark
  • Chandler ParkPark
  • Currawa ReservePark
  • Faraday Street ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
20
Emergency department
On site
  • Amcalpharmacy
  • Bergamo Chiropractic and Nutrition CentreBoronia Roadalternative
  • Black SiteBoronia Roadphysiotherapist
  • Boronia Denture ClinicDorset Roaddentist
  • Boronia Heights Pharmacypharmacy
  • Boyall's Pharmacypharmacy
  • Capital Radiologyclinic
  • ClinicBoronia Roadclinic
  • Craignish Specialist CentreBoronia Roaddoctor
  • Dr T BalfoortBoronia Roaddentist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

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

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • TEMPLER CHURCH HALLNH1992

Data sources & freshness

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

Childcare

8 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Alchester Village PreschoolLockwoods Roadkindergarten
  • Cooinda Preschool CentreDinsdale Roadchildcare
  • Discovery Childcare and EducationBoronia Roadchildcare
  • Haering Road Pre-Schoolkindergarten
  • Park Crescent Children and Family CentrePark Crescentchildcare
  • childcarePine Crescentchildcare
  • 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)
58
Parks (OSM)
55

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
70.6/100
National rank
138th in Australia
State rank
42nd in VIC
Peer rank
#18 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#27 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

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime141
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime268
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Storecrime167
  • C32 Drug Possessioncrime158
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime189
  • Alchester Village PreschoolchildcareLockwoods Roadkindergarten
  • Cooinda Preschool CentrechildcareDinsdale Roadchildcare
  • Discovery Childcare and EducationchildcareBoronia Roadchildcare
  • Haering Road Pre-Schoolchildcarekindergarten
  • Park Crescent Children and Family CentrechildcarePark Crescentchildcare

Data sources & freshness

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