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VIC · Melton Council

Caroline Springs, 3023

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Desirability score

66.9/100

272nd in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Caroline Springs is a mid-sized suburb in the Melton area, home to around 24,488 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 1,372 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+2%), roughly 56.0 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, 10 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
24,488
Median age
35
Median household income / week
$2,134
Dwelling vacancy
5.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
437 of 7,956
Median monthly mortgage
$1,950
Employment rate
64.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
631 / 559 / 201

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)
1,372
Against the person
284
Against property
752
Rate per 1,000 residents
56
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 86 residents
State safety percentile
51.9th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+1.9%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle159
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store179
  • B49 Other Theft78
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception79
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order155

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)
1,032
  • Brookside P-9 CollegeCombined
  • Catholic Regional College Caroline SpringsSecondary
  • Christ the Priest Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Creekside K-9 CollegeCombined
  • Lakeview Senior CollegeSecondary
  • Southern Cross GrammarCombined
  • Springside Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St George Preca SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

87 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rd
  • Caroline Springs Bvd/Chisholm Dr
  • The Crossing/Caroline Springs Bvd
  • The Grove/Caroline Springs Bvd
  • The Grove/Caroline Springs Bvd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

10 active roadworks / incidents

  • Council Works activities occurring between 15/06/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 4:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 4:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 50 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.CHISHOLM DRIVE, BENDIGO CIRCUIT14 Jun 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 30/06/2026 and 21/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 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 HIGHWAY, WESTERN IN-WESTERN RAMP OF29 Jun 2026 – 20 Jul 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 30/06/2026 and 21/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 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-WESTERN RAMP OF29 Jun 2026 – 20 Jul 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 30/06/2026 and 21/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 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 IN-WESTERN RAMP OF, WESTERN FREEWAY29 Jun 2026 – 20 Jul 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 30/06/2026 and 21/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 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.WESTERN HIGHWAY, WESTERN IN-WESTERN RAMP OF29 Jun 2026 – 20 Jul 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 30/06/2026 and 21/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 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.WESTERN FREEWAY, WESTERN IN-WESTERN RAMP OF29 Jun 2026 – 20 Jul 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 30/06/2026 and 21/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 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.WESTERN IN-WESTERN RAMP OF, WESTERN FREEWAY29 Jun 2026 – 20 Jul 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 30/06/2026 and 21/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN HIGHWAY, WESTERN IN-WESTERN RAMP OF29 Jun 2026 – 20 Jul 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 30/06/2026 and 21/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN IN-WESTERN RAMP OF, WESTERN FREEWAY29 Jun 2026 – 20 Jul 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 30/06/2026 and 21/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN FREEWAY, WESTERN IN-WESTERN RAMP OF29 Jun 2026 – 20 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).

35 planning-related records

2021· 19 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Amendment to a planning permit associated with a mixed use commercial and residential development by altering conditions 39 and 40 of the permit to increase trading hours associated with the permitted food and drink premises and restaurant uses.
    1-7 CAROLINE SPRINGS BOULEVARD CAROLINE SPRINGS 3023Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of an existing building for the purpose of a Restricted Place of Assembly, with associated car parking.
    8 DAINTREE RETREAT CAROLINE SPRINGS 3023Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority

  • August 2021

  • Amended plans and permit associated with a permit for a residential subdivision and removal of native vegetation.
    803-853 TAYLORS ROAD CAROLINE SPRINGS 3023Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Liquor Licence for the sale and consumption of liquor (Restaurant and Cafe' Licence) for Tenancy A9 and A10
    9/1 CAROLINE SPRINGS BOULEVARD CAROLINE SPRINGS 3023Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Use of the land for the purpose of an Education centre (Primary School ) with associated car parking.
    5 STEVENSON CRESCENT CAROLINE SPRINGS 3023Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of an existing building for the purpose of an Education Centre.
    15A /136 CHISHOLM DRIVE CAROLINE SPRINGS 3023Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The sale and consumption of liquor (Restaurant and Café licence).
    3/1 CAROLINE SPRINGS BOULEVARD CAROLINE SPRINGS 3023Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • The sale and consumption of liquor (Restaurant and Cafe licence) for T enancy A11 and A12.
    11/1 CAROLINE SPRINGS BOULEVARD CAROLINE SPRINGS 3023Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct and display business identification and internally illuminat ed signage associated with an existing retail premises.
    2M /29-35 Lake StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for a second dwelling on the lot.
    5 LYME PARK CIRCLE CAROLINE SPRINGS 3023NOD issued by a delegate

  • May 2021

  • Construction and display of internally illuminated business identification sign on verandah fascia.
    2 The CrossingWithdrawn
  • The sale and consumption of liquor (Restaurant/Café Liquor Licence) associated with a restaurant/café and a reduction in the required car parking rate
    9A /136 CHISHOLM DRIVE CAROLINE SPRINGS 3023Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amend planning permit and endorsed plans associated with a planning pe rmit for the development of a four storey mixed use building to allow the sale and consumption of liquor (Restaurant and Café licence) for Tenancy A9 and A10
    1-7 CAROLINE SPRINGS BOULEVARD CAROLINE SPRINGS 3023Withdrawn

  • April 2021

  • Amended permit condition associated with a planning permit for a resid ential subdivision, removal of native vegetation and creation of a drainage reserve
    803-853 Taylors RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amended Permit associated with a planning permit for the subdivi sion of land into 2 lots.
    15 Betchworth ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Variation of the carriageway easement encumbering Lot 2 PS720099N bene fiting Lot 1 PS 720099M, and removal of the carriageway easement encumbering Lot 2 benefiting City West Water.
    2 Lancefield DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Buildings and works for an extension and alterations to an existing Le isure and Recreation facility (Brookside Sports Pavilion)
    72-80 Caroline Springs BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Two lot subdivision of two existing buildings with shared wall
    74 The EsplanadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Amended permit for construction of additional fifth storey for the pur pose of a restaurant and associated buildings and works; associated with a planning permit for the development of the land with a four-storey mixed use building, and use of land for a bottle shop, food and drink premises, office, gym, conference room, serviced apartments and use of land to sell packaged liquor associated with a bottle shop ,erection of an internally illuminated pylon sign and reduction in bicycle parking.
    1-7 CAROLINE SPRINGS BOULEVARD CAROLINE SPRINGS 3023Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 16 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Subdivision Residential
    2 The CrossingWithdrawn
  • Subdivision of land into eighty lots
    2 The CrossingPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a disabled toilet at an education Cen tre.
    3-37 The CrossingNo permit required
  • Buildings and works for addition of verandah and decking to an existin g dwelling.
    3 Doyle LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Development of land by Buildings and Works for an existing dwelling to construct a verandah exceeding three metres in height.
    4 Beacon LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Use of an existing building for the purposes of a restaurant, the asso ciated sale and consumption of liquor (Restaurant/Café Liquor Licence) and to construct and display internally illuminated business identification signage.
    106 Gourlay RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Two lot subdivision
    88 The EsplanadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    50 Springlake AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • The sale and consumption of liquor associated with the proposed use of the land for a Shisha Bar (Place of Assembly)
    9/11 Commercial RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an additional dwelling (Single Storey) at the rear of the existing dwelling.
    12 DAINTREE RETREAT CAROLINE SPRINGS 3023Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Two lot subdivision
    23 Beaconsfield LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Amended plans associated with a planning permit for the development of the land with two double-storey dwellings on land affected by an Environmental Significance Overlay control.
    23 Vintage WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Residential Subdivision, removal of native vegetation and creation of a drainage reserve.
    803-853 Taylors RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Two lot subdivision
    15 Betchworth ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Amended planning permit associated with a planning permit issued for an On Premises Liquor Licence associated with a Food and Drink Premises to amend Condition 1 and Condition 3 of the permit.
    6/11 COMMERCIAL ROAD CAROLINE SPRINGS 3023Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Two Lot Subdivision
    23 Vintage WayPermit 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

129 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • First Choice LiquorAlcohol

    Unit MM2 29-35 Lake Street, Caroline Springs

  • Bakers DelightBakery
  • Ferguson Plarre BakehousesBakery

    Unit Kiosk 8 29-35 Lake Street, Caroline Springs

  • BOQBank

    Unit 61 29-35 Lake Street, Caroline Springs

  • Commonwealth BankBank

    Unit Shop 36 29-35 Lake Street, Caroline Springs

  • NABBank

    Unit 40-41 29-35 Lake Street, Caroline Springs

  • People's Choice Credit UnionBank

    Unit Shop 13 29-35 Lake Street, Caroline Springs

  • WestpacBank
  • Bbq
  • Beauty on EarthBeauty salon

    Unit 27 29-35 Lake Street, Caroline Springs

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

23 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Anderson Avenue ReservePark
  • Burtt Avenue Wetland ReservePark
  • Bushy Park Avenue ReservePark
  • Caroline Springs Linear ReservePark
  • Cobblestone GreenPark
  • Cranwell ReservePark
  • Galloway Place ReservePark
  • Glack Way Entry ReservePark
  • Grampians Way ReservePark
  • Hamstead Green ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
9
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • AMCclinic
  • Caroline Springs PharmacyLake Streetpharmacy
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Core Dentaldentist
  • Magical SmilesLancefield Drivedentist
  • NewSkin Laser ClinicsLake Streetclinic
  • Pacific Smiles DentistLake Streetdentist
  • Priceline PharmacyLake Streetpharmacy
  • Springs Dental GroupGourlay Roaddentist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
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

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Little Flyers Caroline Springskindergarten

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)
60
Parks (OSM)
60

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
66.9/100
National rank
272nd in Australia
State rank
80th in VIC
Peer rank
#22 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#57 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

  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime159
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Storecrime179
  • B49 Other Theftcrime78
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deceptioncrime79
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime155
  • Little Flyers Caroline Springschildcarekindergarten
  • AMChealthclinic
  • Caroline Springs PharmacyhealthLake Streetpharmacy
  • Chemist Warehousehealthpharmacy
  • Core Dentalhealthdentist

Data sources & freshness

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