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VIC · Banyule Council

Bundoora, 3083

Current weather

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Desirability score

62.7/100

497th in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Bundoora (Vic.) is a larger established suburb in the Banyule area, home to around 28,068 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 2,576 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-10%), roughly 91.8 offences per 1,000 residents, 8 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, 25 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
28,068
Median age
38
Median household income / week
$1,668
Dwelling vacancy
9.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
1,074 of 11,089
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Employment rate
56.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
629 / 1,485 / 909

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)
2,576
Against the person
296
Against property
1,841
Rate per 1,000 residents
91.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 95 residents
State safety percentile
72.8th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-10.3%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft196
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle501
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store327
  • B49 Other Theft206
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order170

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
8
Median school ICSEA (8 schools)
1,070
  • Bundoora Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Bundoora Secondary CollegeSecondary
  • Concord SchoolSpecial
  • Mastery Schools VictoriaSpecial
  • Norris Bank Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Northside Christian CollegeCombined
  • Parade CollegeSecondary
  • St Damian's SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

137 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bundoora Square SC/Plenty Rd #67
  • Clements Dr/Plenty Rd #70
  • Greenhills Rd/Plenty Rd #68
  • RMIT/Plenty Rd #71
  • Taunton Dr/Plenty Rd #69

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

25 active roadworks / incidents

  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 28/05/2026 and 26/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.METROPOLITAN RING ROAD, PLENTY-METROPOLITAN RING IN RAMP ON27 May 2026 – 25 Jul 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 29/05/2026 and 26/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be entry/exit ramp lane(s) closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PLENTY ROAD, METROPOLITAN RING IN-PLENTY RAMP OF28 May 2026 – 25 Jul 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 29/05/2026 and 26/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be entry/exit ramp lane(s) closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.METROPOLITAN RING IN-PLENTY RAMP OF, METROPOLITAN RING ROAD28 May 2026 – 25 Jul 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 29/05/2026 and 26/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be entry/exit ramp lane(s) closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PLENTY ROAD, TAUNTON DRIVE28 May 2026 – 25 Jul 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 29/05/2026 and 26/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be entry/exit ramp lane(s) closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PLENTY ROAD28 May 2026 – 25 Jul 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 29/05/2026 and 26/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be entry/exit ramp lane(s) closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PLENTY-METROPOLITAN RING IN RAMP ON, PLENTY ROAD28 May 2026 – 25 Jul 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 29/05/2026 and 26/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be entry/exit ramp lane(s) closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PLENTY ROAD, undefined28 May 2026 – 25 Jul 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 29/05/2026 and 26/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be entry/exit ramp lane(s) closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PLENTY-METROPOLITAN RING IN RAMP ON, undefined28 May 2026 – 25 Jul 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 29/05/2026 and 26/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be entry/exit ramp lane(s) closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PLENTY ROAD, undefined28 May 2026 – 25 Jul 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 29/05/2026 and 26/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be entry/exit ramp lane(s) closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PLENTY ROAD, undefined28 May 2026 – 25 Jul 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).

87 planning-related records

2021· 24 proposals

  • August 2021

  • One or more new buildings and Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Section 72 Amendment – Conversion of Ground Floor Shops to Residential Dwellings
    1-7 BALAKA PLACE BUNDOORA 3083Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other buildings and works Development of a shed
    1432-1442 PLENTY ROAD BUNDOORA 3083Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Photinia robusta (Red Leaf Photinia) in the front setback as per the endorsed plan.
    175 GREENWOOD DRIVE BUNDOORA 3083Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of native vegetation (to accommodate a shared bicycle and pedestrian path at La Trobe University) in accordance with the endorsed plans.
    75 KINGSBURY DRIVE BUNDOORA 3083Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works comprising the construction of a six (6) storey mixed use development associated with the use of the land for the purposes of a retirement village, residential aged care facility, offices and a food and drink premises; a reduction in the car parking requirements; alteration of access to a road in a road zone, category 1; on land affected by a heritage overlay and development plan overlay; in accordance with the endorsed plans.
    1086-1138 PLENTY ROAD BUNDOORA 3083Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Liquidambar (Liquidambar styraciflua) in the rear setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    37 ANDERSON PARADE BUNDOORA 3083Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of two (2) dwellings
    45 JACQUELINE ROAD BUNDOORA 3083NOD issued by a delegate
  • One or more new buildings and Signage Development and use of the land for a Child Care Centre, alteration of access to a Road Zone Category 1
    420 GRIMSHAW STREET BUNDOORA 3083Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of Two (2) Dwellings and associated Vegetation Removal
    1 MOORE COURT BUNDOORA 3083Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Schinus molle (Peppercorn Tree) in the front setback as per the endorsed plan.
    60 GREENWOOD DRIVE BUNDOORA 3083Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other buildings and works Removal of native vegetation (in association with construction of tennis courts)
    145A GREENWOOD DRIVE BUNDOORA 3083In progress
  • Construction and carrying out works for a telecommunications facility, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
    900 PLENTY ROAD BUNDOORA 3083Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Hesperocyparis macrocarpa (Monterey Cypress) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.
    18A DOIDGE STREET BUNDOORA 3083Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision (Staged) as shown on the plans accompanying the application
    1056-1070 PLENTY ROAD BUNDOORA 3083Withdrawn
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Hesperocyparis macrocarpa (Monterey Cypress) in the rear setback and one (1) Hesperocyparis macrocarpa (Monterey Cypress) in the front setback as per the endorsed plan.
    44 Balmoral AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal
    5 Steven CourtNo permit required
  • Fifty Four (54) Lot Subdivision as shown on the plans accompanying the application
    5 NOVA CIRCUIT BUNDOORA 3083Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of two (2) dwellings
    592 MORWELL AVENUE BUNDOORA 3083Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Proposed use of land for the sale and consumption of liquor (restaurant) as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
    22 COPERNICUS CRESCENT BUNDOORA 3083Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • A medium density housing development comprising the construction of a five (5) storey building containing 48 dwellings and Reduce the car parking requirements
    8-16 MAIN DRIVE BUNDOORA 3083Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Ten (10) Lot Subdivision (Staged), Stage 4, generally in accordance with the endorsed plan
    1056-1070 Plenty RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Display of signage. Display of signage.
    1/2 Janefield DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land for the sale and consumption of liquor (Category 9A - Restaurant and Cafe License) and a reduction of car parking requirements as shown on the endorsed plans.
    SHOP 14/42-44 COPERNICUS CRESCENT BUNDOORA 3083Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Section 72 Amendment
    4/3 Decathlon StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 16 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Subdivision of land
    2 Huon CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 and Ext to dwelling or associated s Development of new dwelling at rear of existing and associated alterations to existing dwelling
    3 KENT COURT BUNDOORA 3083Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Amendement Amendment
    2 Scholar DrivePermit issued by the RA
  • Residential Multi Lot Subdivision
    62 Settlement RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal
    123 Greenwood DriveNo permit required

  • November 2020

  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Willow Myrtle (Agonis flexuosa) in the rear setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    132 Cameron ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Multi dwelling development: Construction of four dwellings on a lot and alteration of access to a Road Zone Category 1
    1170 Plenty RoadNOD issued by a delegate
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of two (2) Leyland Cypress (Cupressus x leylandii) in the front setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    51 Bendoran CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Flowering Gum (Corymbia ficifolia) in the front setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    6 Erica CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Melaleuca styphelioides (Prickly Leaved Paperbark) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.
    49 Noorong AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of three (3) Monterey Cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa) in the rear setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    4 Ashdown CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change or extension of use Change of use to an indoor recreational facility (dance studio) and reduction in standard parking requirements
    29/10 Mirra CourtNOD issued by a delegate
  • Ten (10) Lot Subdivision (Staged) as shown on the plans accompanying the application
    1056-1070 Plenty RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Ten (10) Lot Subdivision (Staged) as shown on the plans accompanying the application
    1056-1070 Plenty RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Twenty (20) Lot Subdivision (Staged) as shown on the plans accompanying the application
    1056-1070 Plenty RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision (Staged) as shown on the plans accompanying the application
    1056-1070 Plenty RoadPermit 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

148 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • ANZATM
  • Commonwealth BankATM
  • nextATM
  • St.GeorgeATM
  • WestpacATM
  • Bakers DelightBakery
  • Ferguson Plarre BakehouseBakery
  • It's DevineBakery
  • Bar EightBar
  • Bbq

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

63 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Ambrose Treacy Drive Pipetrack ReservePark
  • Ambrose Treacy Drive ReservePark
  • Benjamin ParkPark
  • Bodkin Avenue ReservePark
  • Botanica ParkPark
  • Boylan Walk ReservePark
  • Bundoora ParkPark
  • Cabernet Community ParkPark
  • College Views ReservePark
  • Dendaryl ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
24
Emergency department
On site
  • Advance Healthcareyes
  • Andrew Place Medical Clinicclinic
  • Bundoora Dental ClinicPlenty Roaddentist
  • Bundoora Extended Care CentrePlenty Roadhospital
  • Bundoora Healthclinic
  • Bundoora Medical Centre PharmacyOrmond Boulevardpharmacy
  • Bundoora Osteopathic ClinicOxley Avenueclinic
  • Bundoora Phisiotherapy ClinicPlenty Roadclinic
  • Car Park 7Asample_collection
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

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

2 state heritage places

  • BUNDOORA PARK HOMESTEADNH1091
  • BUNDOORA PRIMARY SCHOOLNH1344

Data sources & freshness

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

Childcare

10 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Bundoora Pre-SchoolNoorong Avenuekindergarten
  • Concord Playgroupkindergarten
  • Edward Street PreschoolEdward Streetkindergarten
  • Goodstart Early Learning Bundoora Karl CourtKarl Courtchildcare
  • La Trobe Children's Centrechildcare
  • McLeans Road KindergartenMcLeans Roadkindergarten
  • Story House Early LearningScholar Drivekindergarten
  • childcarechildcare
  • 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)
183
Parks (OSM)
80

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
62.7/100
National rank
497th in Australia
State rank
142nd in VIC
Peer rank
#59 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#107 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 Theftcrime196
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime501
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Storecrime327
  • B49 Other Theftcrime206
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime170
  • Bundoora Pre-SchoolchildcareNoorong Avenuekindergarten
  • Concord Playgroupchildcarekindergarten
  • Edward Street PreschoolchildcareEdward Streetkindergarten
  • Goodstart Early Learning Bundoora Karl CourtchildcareKarl Courtchildcare
  • La Trobe Children's Centrechildcarechildcare

Data sources & freshness

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