VIC · Melton Council
Cobblebank, 3338
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Cobblebank is a smaller suburban community in the Melton area, home to around 3,601 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 245 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+21%), roughly 68.0 offences per 1,000 residents, 6 public transport stops within the suburb, fewer mapped amenities than nearby suburbs, 41 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
- 3,601
- Median age
- 29
- Median household income / week
- $1,920
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 55 of 1,068
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,850
- Employment rate
- 63.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 79 / 3 / 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)
- 245
- Against the person
- 60
- Against property
- 139
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 68
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 60 residents
- State safety percentile
- 60.2th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +21.3%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage24
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle42
- B49 Other Theft29
- C32 Drug Possession15
- Other Crimes Against The Person27
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Year ending March release
Public transport
6 public transport stops in this suburb
- Alabaster Ave/Bridge Rd
- Ambervue Dr/Bridge Rd
- Cobblebank Railway Station
- Cobblebank Station
- Diamond Pde/Bridge Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
41 active roadworks / incidents
- Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 24/07/2025 and 11/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN OUT-MELTON RAMP OF, WESTERN FREEWAY23 Jul 2025 – 10 Aug 2026
- Ferris Road - Melton - Ferris Road RoadworksFerris Road - Melton23 Jun 2026 – 15 Jul 2026
- Ferris Road - Melton - Ferris Road RoadworksFerris Road - Melton23 Jun 2026 – 15 Jul 2026
- ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 16/07/2026 and 20/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be entry ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.MELTON-WESTERN OUT RAMP ON, FERRIS ROAD15 Jul 2026 – 19 Jul 2026
- ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 16/07/2026 and 20/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be entry ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.FERRIS ROAD, MELTON-WESTERN OUT RAMP ON15 Jul 2026 – 19 Jul 2026
- ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 16/07/2026 and 20/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be entry ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.MELTON-WESTERN OUT RAMP ON, FERRIS ROAD15 Jul 2026 – 19 Jul 2026
- LXRP (Level Crossing Removal Project) activities occurring between 09/06/2026 and 20/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.FERRIS ROAD, SHOGAKI DRIVE08 Jun 2026 – 19 Jul 2026
- LXRP (Level Crossing Removal Project) activities occurring between 22/06/2026 and 16/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 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 Greater than 10 min.FERRIS ROAD, SHOGAKI DRIVE21 Jun 2026 – 15 Jul 2026
- LXRP (Level Crossing Removal Project) activities occurring between 23/06/2026 and 15/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.FERRIS ROAD, SHOGAKI DRIVE22 Jun 2026 – 14 Jul 2026
- MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 19/06/2026 and 03/07/2026 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 OUT-MELTON RAMP OF18 Jun 2026 – 02 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).
33 planning-related records
2021· 10 proposals
June 2021
- Use and development of the land for the purpose of a materials recycling facility and the erection and display of associated signage33-41 FERRIS ROAD COBBLEBANK 3338Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a verandah outside a designated building envelope47 COLTAN AVENUE COBBLEBANK 3338Withdrawn
- Amendment to a permit associated with a multi-lot staged residential s ubdivision and creation of reserves80-106 Alfred RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Amendment to staged multi lot subdivision and creation of reserves in accordance with the endorsed plans972-1006 Mount Cottrell RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment to the use and development of the land for a retail shopping centre in addition to the use to sell packaged liquor and indoor recreation facility201 FERRIS ROAD COBBLEBANK 3338Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Construction of a steward and camera tower2-26 Ferris RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Multi lot subdivision and creation of restrictions in accordance with the endorsed plans106 ALFRED ROAD COBBLEBANK 3338Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Two lot subdivision106 Alfred RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Cobblebank Catholic Secondary College - Use and staged development of a non-government secondary school and display of business identification signage108-134 ALFRED ROAD COBBLEBANK 3338Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
- Development of the land for 63 Storage Units and 8 Warehouse Units766-784 Mount Cottrell RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 23 proposals
November 2020
- Multi lot subdivision (re-subdivision of Lots 1-5 on PS831419B), creation of new lots, creation of a carriageway easement in favour of Lot B on PS831419B, creation of party wall easements and a variation to easement E-1223 BRIDGE ROAD COBBLEBANK 3338Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
- Erection and display of internally illuminated business identification signage201 Ferris RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment to Multi Lot Subdivision and Creation of Reserves80-106 Alfred RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
- Erection and display of an internally illuminated freestanding panel s ign.201 Ferris RoadWithdrawn
August 2020
- Multi lot subdivision, creation of reserves and removal of native vege tation1008-1046 Mount Cottrell RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two lot subdivision211 Ferris RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of the land for the purpose of a materials recycling and refuse disposal facility48-80 TREELEAF LANE COBBLEBANK 3338In progress
June 2020
- Erection and display of signage in association with a land sales offic e808-838 Mount Cottrell RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- The erection and display of signage in association with a land sales o ffice808-838 Mount Cottrell RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Erection and display of five major promotion signs (four hoarding signs and one billboard sign)206 Ferris RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment to multi lot staged residential subdivision and creation of reserves80-106 Alfred RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Multi lot subdivision786-802 MOUNT COTTRELL ROAD COBBLEBANK 3338Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Staged multi lot subdivision and creation of reserves in accordance with the endorsed plans972-1006 Mount Cottrell RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Staged multi lot subdivision and creation of reserves in accordance wi th the endorsed plans52-78 Alfred RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2020
- Buildings and works associated with the construction of temporary hors e stables, generator, lights, and feed and water troughs2-26 FERRIS ROAD COBBLEBANK 3338Withdrawn
April 2020
- Construct and put up for display two business identification signage223 Bridge RoadNo permit required
March 2020
- Construction of an outbuilding to be used in association with an existing industrial use on the land and a reduction in car parking requirements in accordance with the endorsed plans82-98 Ferris RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Staged multi lot subdivision in accordance with the endorsed plans766-784 Mount Cottrell RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of six double-storey dwellings17 Avebury DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Section 71 Correction Amendment201 Ferris RoadWithdrawn
February 2020
- Development of land for the purpose of a vehicle store (bus depot)83 ABEY ROAD COBBLEBANK 3338Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment to permit - amendment to car park layout and overall buildin g ridge height206 Ferris RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
- Use and development of the land for a display home centre (display village), temporary sales office, reduction in the required car parking rate and display of advertising signage in accordance with the endorsed plans206 Ferris 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
8 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Alabaster Avenue/Bridge RoadBus stop
- Ambervue Drive/Bridge RoadBus stop
- Astley Drive/Bridge RoadBus stop
- ChargefoxEV charging
- Shelter
- CobblebankTrain station
- Cobblebank 1Train station
- Cobblebank 2Train station
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
- Abey Road WBCW ReservePark
- Settlers Creek ParkPark
- tabcorp parkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Aspire Childcare Centre - CobblebankCarne Streetkindergarten
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)
- 14
- Parks (OSM)
- 14
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
- 38.8/100
- National rank
- 3485th in Australia
- State rank
- 695th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #135 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #341 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 76%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- B21 Criminal Damagecrime24
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime42
- B49 Other Theftcrime29
- C32 Drug Possessioncrime15
- Other Crimes Against The Personcrime27
- Aspire Childcare Centre - CobblebankchildcareCarne Streetkindergarten
- Abey Road WBCW Reservegovernmentpark
- Settlers Creek Parkgovernmentpark
- tabcorp parkgovernmentpark
- Amendment to Multi Lot Subdivision and Creation of Reservesplanning80-106 Alfred RoadLodged 05 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
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
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access
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