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VIC · Melton Council

Brookfield, 3338

Current weather

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90% humidity · 25.7 km/h wind · 10.6° / 8.1° today · 10.5 mm rain

Desirability score

45.9/100

2256th in Australia

78% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Brookfield (Vic.) is a mid-sized suburb in the Melton area, home to around 10,782 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 511 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+5%), roughly 47.4 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, fewer mapped amenities than nearby suburbs, 8 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.

Population

Population
10,782
Median age
32
Median household income / week
$1,642
Dwelling vacancy
4.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
156 of 3,476
Median monthly mortgage
$1,663
Employment rate
56.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
296 / 342 / 0

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)
511
Against the person
118
Against property
204
Rate per 1,000 residents
47.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 91 residents
State safety percentile
44.2th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+4.7%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage46
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle40
  • B49 Other Theft38
  • C32 Drug Possession35
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order93

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,008
  • Binap Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Melton Christian CollegeCombined

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

24 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Brooklyn Rd/Coburns Rd
  • Campaspe Cres/Coburns Rd
  • Joy St/Coburns Rd
  • Prior Ct/Black Dog Dr
  • Richard Rd/Coburns Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

8 active roadworks / incidents

  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 06/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. 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.WESTERN FREEWAY, undefined05 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 06/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. 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.COBURNS-WESTERN OUT RAMP ON, COBURNS ROAD05 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 06/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.COBURNS-WESTERN OUT RAMP ON, COBURNS ROAD05 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 06/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN FREEWAY, undefined05 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Other DTP Works (not Tram, Train or Bus Replacements) activities occurring between 20/05/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. 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.WESTERN FREEWAY, WESTERN IN-BACCHUS MARSH RAMP OF19 May 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
  • Other DTP Works (not Tram, Train or Bus Replacements) activities occurring between 20/05/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. 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.COBURNS-WESTERN OUT RAMP ON, COBURNS ROAD19 May 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
  • Other DTP Works (not Tram, Train or Bus Replacements) activities occurring between 20/05/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. 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.WESTERN FREEWAY, COBURNS-WESTERN OUT RAMP ON19 May 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
  • Other DTP Works (not Tram, Train or Bus Replacements) activities occurring between 20/05/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. 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.WESTERN FREEWAY, undefined19 May 2026 – 29 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).

14 planning-related records

2021· 8 proposals

  • July 2021

  • Change of Use of an existing dwelling for the purpose of a Restricted Place of Assembly with associated car parking.
    122 BROOKLYN ROAD BROOKFIELD 3338Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    9 Aspera DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Creation of easements on Reserve No. 1
    4A BELLIS PLACE BROOKFIELD 3338Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for portable classroom to replace existing classro om (Melton Christian College)
    152-156 BROOKLYN ROAD BROOKFIELD 3338Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Amended permit preamble, conditions and plans to include stages associ ated with a planning permit for a Residential subdivision, creation of easements and associated vegetation removal on land adjoining a road in a Road Zone (Category 1).
    5 Kanooka RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Development of land for a second dwelling on the Lot.
    48 Springbank WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Subdivision.
    48 Springbank WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for Contractors Depot and associated build ings and works (retrospective).
    467-491 Brooklyn RoadRefusal issued by the Resp. Authority
2020· 6 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Development of land by the erection and display of estate identificati fication signage.
    5 Kanooka RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Use and Development of a Double Storey Administration and Classroom Building associated with an existing Education Centre.
    152-156 Brooklyn RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Development of an additional dwelling (double storey) at the rear of an existing dwelling.
    14 Simon CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amended plans and permit associated with a planning permit for a Resid ential subdivision, creation of easements and associated vegetation removal on land adjoining a road in a Road Zone (Category 1).
    5 Kanooka RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Amended plans associated with a planning permit issued for the subdivision of land into two lots.
    3 Pinrush RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for the purpose of Two Double Storey Dwellings to the rear of an existing dwelling on the land.
    57 Campaspe CrescentRefusal issued by the Resp. Authority

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

2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bus stop (2)

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

3 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Arnolds Creek ReservePark
  • Botanica Springs ParkPark
  • C. J. Melrose Memorial ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

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

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)
20
Parks (OSM)
20

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
45.9/100
National rank
2256th in Australia
State rank
467th in VIC
Peer rank
#153 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#287 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
78%

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime46
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime40
  • B49 Other Theftcrime38
  • C32 Drug Possessioncrime35
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime93
  • Arnolds Creek Reservegovernmentpark
  • Botanica Springs Parkgovernmentpark
  • C. J. Melrose Memorial Reservegovernmentpark
  • Amended permit preamble, conditions and plans to include stages associ ated with a planning permit for a Residential subdivision, creation of easements and associated vegetation removal on land adjoining a road in a Road Zone (Category 1).planning5 Kanooka RoadLodged 05 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amended plans and permit associated with a planning permit for a Resid ential subdivision, creation of easements and associated vegetation removal on land adjoining a road in a Road Zone (Category 1).planning5 Kanooka RoadLodged 15 Jun 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

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