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VIC · Monash Council

Chadstone, 3148

Current weather

9.9°CLight drizzle

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

Desirability score

50.6/100

1663rd in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Chadstone is a mid-sized suburb in the Monash area, home to around 9,552 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 1,151 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+20%), roughly 120.5 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, 5 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
9,552
Median age
35
Median household income / week
$1,991
Dwelling vacancy
9.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
372 of 3,997
Median monthly mortgage
$2,250
Employment rate
62.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
187 / 942 / 679

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)
1,151
Against the person
120
Against property
795
Rate per 1,000 residents
120.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 80 residents
State safety percentile
80.2th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+19.5%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft66
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle244
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store120
  • B49 Other Theft101
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception88

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,093
  • Salesian College ChadstoneSecondary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

29 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Amaroo St/Waverley Rd
  • Baradine St/Waverley Rd
  • Margot St/Waverley Rd
  • Nyrang St/Huntingdale Rd
  • Warrigal Rd/Waverley Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

5 active roadworks / incidents

  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 13/04/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 6:00 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.MONASH IN-WARRIGAL RAMP OF, undefined12 Apr 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 13/04/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 6:00 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.MONASH IN-WARRIGAL RAMP OF12 Apr 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 27/05/2026 and 30/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. 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.MONASH IN-WARRIGAL RAMP OF, undefined26 May 2026 – 29 Jul 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 30/01/2025 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. 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.WARRIGAL-MONASH OUT RAMP ON, WARRIGAL ROAD29 Jan 2025 – 29 Sep 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 30/01/2025 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 9:00 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.WARRIGAL-MONASH OUT RAMP ON, WARRIGAL ROAD29 Jan 2025 – 29 Sep 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).

139 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and works associated with a dwelling (increase of height to existing carport)
    3/25 TIMMINGS STREET CHADSTONE 3148Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three (3) lot subdivision
    10 WESTBROOK STREET CHADSTONE 3148Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) lot subdivision
    1/7 ASHBY COURT CHADSTONE 3148Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three (3) lot subdivision
    12 BECKETT STREET CHADSTONE 3148Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • extension of an existing dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres
    13 BRINDALEE MEWS CHADSTONE 3148Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works associated with new shop tenancies, display of internally illuminated and business identification signage and sale of packaged liquor
    1/695 WARRIGAL ROAD CHADSTONE 3148Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display of internally illuminated and electronic business identification and promotional signage
    2 WAVERLEY ROAD CHADSTONE 3148Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings on a lot in accordance with the endorsed plans
    10 AMAROO STREET CHADSTONE 3148Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a verandah at the the rear of an existing dwelling on a lot less than 500m2
    2/13 HISCOCK STREET CHADSTONE 3148No permit required

  • June 2021

  • Construction of two dwellings
    22 AIKMAN CRESCENT CHADSTONE 3148Withdrawn
  • buildings and works associated with new shop tenancies, display of internally illuminated and business identification signage and sale of packaged liquor
    1/695 Warrigal RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • internally illuminated business identification pylon signage
    4/695 WARRIGAL ROAD CHADSTONE 3148Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • The construction of three (3) double storey dwellings with car parking and landscaping
    9 THURLOO STREET CHADSTONE 3148Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Seven (7) lot subdivision
    13 CABENA CRESCENT CHADSTONE 3148Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a front fence for a single dwelling on a lot less than 500m2
    26A WOONAH STREET CHADSTONE 3148Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an extension and carport to the existing double storey dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres
    5/73 ATKINSON STREET CHADSTONE 3148NOD issued by a delegate
  • Three (3) lot subdivision
    3/38 VISION STREET CHADSTONE 3148Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction and extension of one dwelling on a lot under 500sqm
    37 HILLCREST AVENUE CHADSTONE 3148Lapsed
  • To remove one tree in Vegetation Protection Overlay (VPO 1)
    1/21 Hiscock StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of two double storey dwellings and construction of a front fence within 3 metres of the frontage which exceeds the maximum heigt specified in Clause 55.06-2 in the General Residential Zone Schedule 3.
    91 POWER AVENUE CHADSTONE 3148Refusal issued by a delegate

  • April 2021

  • Two (2) lot subdivision
    1/169 Power AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • construction of two (2) double storey attached units
    28 Amaroo StreetRefusal issued by a delegate
  • construction of four (4) double storey dwellings and alter access to a Road Zone Category 1
    112 WAVERLEY ROAD CHADSTONE 3148Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension of one dwelling (construction of a garage) on a lot less than 500 square metres
    1/4 Inga CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) lot subdivision
    19 Batesford RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • two (2) lot subdivision
    91 Power AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Buildings and works - Extentions to an exsiting carport
    3/25 TIMMINGS STREET CHADSTONE 3148Lapsed
  • two (2) lot subdivision
    2 Lenna CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of one (1) dwelling on a lot less than 500sqm
    16A Vision StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) lot subdivision
    1/76 Drummond StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three (3) lot subdivision
    43 Margot StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • construction of two (2) double storey dwellings
    94 WAVERLEY ROAD CHADSTONE 3148NOD issued by a delegate
  • construction of a boundary fence
    19-41 Drummond StreetNo permit required
  • Construction of six (6) double storey dwellings, alteration of vehicle access to a road in a Road Zone Category 1 and construction of a 1.5 metres high front fence
    155 Waverley RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To erect and display business identification signage
    3/695 Warrigal RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Construction of two (2) double storey dwellings
    113 POWER AVENUE CHADSTONE 3148Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension to a single dwelling on a lot less than 500sqm
    1/16 AIKMAN CRESCENT CHADSTONE 3148Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) lot subdivision
    1/46 Melinga CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a 1.5 metre front fence
    59 Drummond StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings on a lot
    1 TANDARA COURT CHADSTONE 3148Permit 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

74 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Viet BaguetteBakery
  • Bbq
  • Bench (5)
  • Bicycle Parking (2)
  • Batesford RoadBus stop
  • Bus stop
  • Aliza's place CafeCafe
  • Lets BabCafe
  • Guardian childcare and educationChildcare

    327 - 333 Huntingdale Road

  • Chaddy MartConvenience store

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

4 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Batesford ReservePark
  • Jordan ReservePark
  • Scotchman's Creek Linear ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
3
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Chemist WarehouseWarrigal Roadpharmacy
  • Health More Chadstone PharmacyHuntingdale Roadpharmacy
  • PharmaSavepharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
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

  • Guardian childcare and educationHuntingdale Roadchildcare

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)
12
Parks (OSM)
10

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
50.6/100
National rank
1663rd in Australia
State rank
367th in VIC
Peer rank
#96 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#246 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 Theftcrime66
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime244
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Storecrime120
  • B49 Other Theftcrime101
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deceptioncrime88
  • Guardian childcare and educationchildcareHuntingdale Roadchildcare
  • Chemist WarehousehealthWarrigal Roadpharmacy
  • Health More Chadstone PharmacyhealthHuntingdale Roadpharmacy
  • PharmaSavehealthpharmacy
  • Batesford Reservegovernmentpark

Data sources & freshness

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