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VIC · Maribyrnong Council

Braybrook, 3019

Current weather

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79% humidity · 20.6 km/h wind · 13° / 10.3° today · 10.3 mm rain

Desirability score

58.7/100

836th in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Braybrook is a mid-sized suburb in the Maribyrnong area, home to around 9,682 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 1,613 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-3%), roughly 166.6 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, 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
9,682
Median age
34
Median household income / week
$1,451
Dwelling vacancy
8.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
311 of 3,722
Median monthly mortgage
$1,859
Employment rate
53.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
304 / 1,654 / 131

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)
1,613
Against the person
150
Against property
1,062
Rate per 1,000 residents
166.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 65 residents
State safety percentile
87.8th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-2.9%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft90
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle351
  • B45 Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goods94
  • B49 Other Theft130
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order120

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)
1,008
  • Braybrook CollegeSecondary
  • Caroline Chisholm Catholic CollegeSecondary
  • Christ the King Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Dinjerra Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Rosamond SchoolSpecial
  • Western English Language SchoolSpecial

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

44 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Braybrook College/Ballarat Rd
  • Braybrook College/Ballarat Rd
  • Braybrook SC/Ashley St
  • Central West SC/South Rd
  • Moama St/South Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

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).

43 planning-related records

2021· 20 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Construction of multiple dwellings on a lot
    9 ELLIS COURT BRAYBROOK 3019Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision 2 lot subdivision
    7 DEDRICK GROVE BRAYBROOK 3019Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 3 lot subdivision 3 lot subdivision
    4 RILEY COURT BRAYBROOK 3019Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 Amendment to change the red-line plan
    9 ERROL STREET BRAYBROOK 3019Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Amend the permit and plans which allows for ‘Construction of two dwell ings on a lot’, including: - Internal alterations. - Alteration to the side walls/windows. - Extension of the ground floor.
    25 LILY STREET BRAYBROOK 3019Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To construct two dwellings on a lot
    31 PRITCHARD AVENUE BRAYBROOK 3019Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To use land for the purpose of a retail premises (car sales)
    14/77-79 ASHLEY STREET BRAYBROOK 3019Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of multiple dwellings on a lot
    20 HOWDEN CRESCENT BRAYBROOK 3019Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 53.20 - Construction of 12 apartment style dwellings for and behalf of the Director of Housing to provide long term accommodation (class 2).
    293-295 BALLARAT ROAD BRAYBROOK 3019Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Amend the permit to allow outdoor rec and buildings and works Amend the permit preamble to allow outdoor recreation and associated buildings and works
    47-85 HILLARY STREET BRAYBROOK 3019Lapsed
  • Construction of a dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    116 DUKE STREET BRAYBROOK 3019Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 3 lot subdivision 3 lot subdivision
    3 Castley CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 3 lot subdivision 3 lot subdivision
    31 Crothers StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a mezzanine and a reduction in car parking
    44/9-45 Ashley StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 Amendment to the permit for buildings and works and an addi tional use of the land as a food and drinks premises
    267 BALLARAT ROAD BRAYBROOK 3019Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • S72 Amendment to alter crossover and add lighting to signs Use and Development of the land for a service station in a Public Acquisition Overlay, display of illuminated business signage including a Panel Sky Sign and to alter access to a road in a Road Zone.
    81-85 ASHLEY STREET BRAYBROOK 3019Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Construction of four dwellings on a lot.
    70 HARGREAVES CRESCENT BRAYBROOK 3019Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • A reduction in the car parking requirements in association with a Re stricted Retail Premises
    5/294-296 Ballarat RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To construct two dwellings on a lot
    34 Myalla StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • To change the existing Packaged Liquor Licence to a General Licence To change the existing packaged liquor licence to a general licence in association with an existing food and drink premises (café) and bottle shop
    158-160 Churchill AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 20 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Construction of three dwellings on a lot Construction of three dwellings on a lot
    13 Wilson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings on a lot Construction of two dwellings on a lot
    26 Rochester StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of four dwellings on a lot
    83 DARNLEY STREET BRAYBROOK 3019NOD issued by a delegate
  • To sell liquor (packaged liquor licence)
    330 Ballarat RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To use the land as a food and drink premises with a leasable floor area exceeding 100 square metres, to use the land for the sale and consumption of liquor (Restaurant and Café Licence), and a reduction of the associated car parking requirement
    9 Errol StreetNOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works and Use for industry (manufacturing) and to alter Buildings and works and Use for industry (manufacturing) and to alter access to a Road Zone Category 1 and in a Public Acquisition Overlay.
    81-85 ASHLEY STREET BRAYBROOK 3019Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Construct buildings and works for the purposes of a Medical Centre (no permit required), use of the land for Convenience Restaurants, the sale and consumption of liquor (Restaurant and Café Licence), display Signs and a reduction in car parking
    330 Ballarat RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct a dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling
    17 Kenneth StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of three dwellings on a lot
    11 Shepherd StreetNOD issued by a delegate
  • Section 72 Amendment to the existing planning permit to allow construc tion of a storage area at rear of the Dwelling 2.
    22 Hargreaves CrescentNOD issued by a delegate

  • October 2020

  • Construct a second dwelling on one lot and alterations to the existing dwelling
    20 Turner CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • 3 lot subdivision 3 lot subdivision
    8 Rennison StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To carry out buildings and works and use the land for a restricted place of assembly, a food and drink premises which exceeds 100sqm of leasable floor area and a reduction in the car parking requirements
    1/75A Ashley StreetNOD issued by a delegate
  • Use and development of the land for the purposes of a Rooming House and an additional dwelling on a lot
    21 Shepherd StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of three dwellings on a lot (Section 72 Amendment to allo w a double storey extension and a reduction in the car parking requirement for 60C Melon Street)
    60 Melon StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Multiple Dwellings (2+)
    59 Lily StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings on a lot
    16 Beachley StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART - Removal of tree within a site under an interim ESO
    8 Vine StreetLapsed

  • July 2020

  • Construction of three dwellings on a lot
    33 Shepherd StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct multiple dwellings on a lot
    14 ENDERBY COURT BRAYBROOK 3019Permit 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

147 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BottlemartAlcohol

    351 Ballarat Road

  • Liquor Legends Churchill CellarsAlcohol

    160 Churchill Avenue, Braybrook

  • LiquorlandAlcohol
  • ANZATM
  • Commonwealth BankBank

    Unit Shop 24 67 Ashley Street, Braybrook

  • Bbq (2)
  • Browtistic BeautyBeauty salon
  • Shiny Star NailsBeauty salon
  • Mattress Factory DirectBed
  • Bench (11)

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

9 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Airforce Avenue ReservePark
  • Ash ReservePark
  • Braybrook ParkPark
  • Cranwell ReservePark
  • Kinder Smith ReservePark
  • Kurrong ParkPark
  • Pennell ReservePark
  • Pritchard ReservePark
  • Ruby SquarePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
5
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Australian Clinical LabsAshley Streetsample_collection
  • Braybrook PhysioBallarat Roadphysiotherapist
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Maxwell Medical GroupAshley Streetdoctor
  • Pharmacypharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

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

  • ETA FACTORYNH1916

Data sources & freshness

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

Childcare

3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Brighthouse Early Learning CentreSouth Roadkindergarten
  • Cherry Crescent PreschoolCherry Crescentkindergarten
  • Milestones Early Learning BraybrookHargreaves Crescentkindergarten

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)
17
Parks (OSM)
17

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
58.7/100
National rank
836th in Australia
State rank
219th in VIC
Peer rank
#62 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#159 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

  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime90
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime351
  • B45 Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goodscrime94
  • B49 Other Theftcrime130
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime120
  • Brighthouse Early Learning CentrechildcareSouth Roadkindergarten
  • Cherry Crescent PreschoolchildcareCherry Crescentkindergarten
  • Milestones Early Learning BraybrookchildcareHargreaves Crescentkindergarten
  • ETA FACTORYheritageNH1916
  • Australian Clinical LabshealthAshley Streetsample_collection

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
  • Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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