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VIC · Yarra Ranges Council

Coldstream, 3770

Current weather

9.9°CDense drizzle

96% humidity · 23.8 km/h wind · 11.2° / 8.9° today · 9.5 mm rain

Desirability score

57.6/100

927th in Australia

82% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Coldstream (Vic.) is a smaller suburban community in the Yarra Ranges area, home to around 2,199 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 126 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-3%), roughly 57.3 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, 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
2,199
Median age
37
Median household income / week
$1,913
Dwelling vacancy
3.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
25 of 780
Median monthly mortgage
$1,809
Employment rate
65%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
58 / 3 / 4

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)
126
Against the person
37
Against property
60
Rate per 1,000 residents
57.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 59 residents
State safety percentile
52.9th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-3.1%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault8
  • A721 Fv Harassment And Private Nuisance8
  • B21 Criminal Damage13
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle14
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order21

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)
1,049.5
  • Coldstream Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Lyrebird CollegeSpecial

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

15 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bede Ave/Lauriston Dr
  • Claire St/Lauriston Dr
  • Claire St/Lauriston Dr
  • Maroondah Hwy/Killara Rd
  • Witham Dr/Lauriston Dr

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

65 planning-related records

2021· 29 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling and alterations and extension to an existing outbuilding
    31 WITHAM DRIVE COLDSTREAM 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    3 WITHAM DRIVE COLDSTREAM 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for sale and consumption of Liquor
    864 MAROONDAH HIGHWAY COLDSTREAM 3770Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling (garage)
    21 MURRAC STREET COLDSTREAM 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend a dwelling and construct an outbuilding
    7 LAWLER LANE COLDSTREAM 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and works to alter and extend an existing dwelling
    681-683 MAROONDAH HIGHWAY COLDSTREAM 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct a front fence and creation of road Zone category 1 access
    718 MAROONDAH HIGHWAY COLDSTREAM 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling and creation of access to Transport Zone 2
    15 MELBA HIGHWAY COLDSTREAM 3770In progress
  • Use of land for a liquor licence
    95 INGRAM ROAD COLDSTREAM 3770NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    25 WITHAM DRIVE COLDSTREAM 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a garage
    7 Welten DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Buildings and works associated with a winery (including manufacturing building), associated access and tree removal and use of the land for a Function Centre
    882-886 MAROONDAH HIGHWAY COLDSTREAM 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Buildings and works to extend existing building (packing shed)
    730-732 MAROONDAH HIGHWAY COLDSTREAM 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    40 MELROSE AVENUE COLDSTREAM 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for the development of a dwelling
    160 VICTORIA ROAD COLDSTREAM 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with a winery (including manufacturing building), associated access and tree removal and use of the land for a Function Centre
    882-886 Maroondah HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a shed
    750-752 Maroondah HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling
    52 BOUNDARY ROAD COLDSTREAM 3770Lapsed
  • Buildings and works to construct a roof over decking area
    673-675 Maroondah HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    20 St Huberts RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display of two floodlit business identifications signs
    727-729 Maroondah HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Use and development of a restaurant and function centre, display of business identification signage, use of the land for the sale and consumption of liquor and associated earthworks
    1-3 St Huberts RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with the re-configuration of the existing animal boarding facilities (kennels and cattery) and associated vegetation removal
    35 KILLARA ROAD COLDSTREAM 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    750-752 Maroondah HighwayWithdrawn

  • February 2021

  • Use and development of part of the land for a residential hotel, extension to an existing dam and earthworks greater than one metre
    882-886 MAROONDAH HIGHWAY COLDSTREAM 3770NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Buildings and works associated with a winery (including manufacturing building), associated access and tree removal and use of the land for a Function Centre
    882-886 Maroondah HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a restaurant and function centre, display of business identification signage, use of the land for the sale and consumption of liquor and associated earthworks
    1-3 St Huberts RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Earthworks to construct a dam
    164 VICTORIA ROAD COLDSTREAM 3770Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    38 Killara RoadNo permit required
2020· 11 proposals

  • November 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    17 Lawler LaneNo permit required
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding (carport)
    2 Lawler LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling and construct two outbuildings
    33 Welten DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a farm shed
    740-742 Maroondah HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    84 STATION STREET COLDSTREAM 3770Refusal issued by a delegate

  • September 2020

  • Earthworks greater than one metre for the construction of a dam
    195 Victoria RoadLapsed
  • Buildings and works to extend a wine cellar, earthworks and associated vegetation removal
    22-24 Coldstream West RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land for a market and display of signs
    10 St Huberts RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for specialist education facility, vegetation removal, reduction in car parking and bicycle requirements and display of a business identification sign
    1/12 Kelso StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a horse arena
    51 Killara RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Variation of existing powerline easement by creation of new section of easement and removal of part of existing section with works associated with minor utility installation and buildings and works to construct a horticultural structure with vegetation removal
    40-44 COLDSTREAM WEST ROAD COLDSTREAM 3770Permit 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

  • Napoleone Cider & Orchard BarBar

    10 St. Huberts Road, Coldstream

  • St. Huberts Road/Maroondah HighwayBus stop
  • Stones of the Yarra ValleyEvents Venue

    12 St Huberts Road, Coldstream

  • The Providore at MeletosGift

    12 St. Huberts Road

  • MeletosRestaurant
  • MeletosRestaurant

    12 St. Huberts Road, Coldstream

  • The Stables at StonesRestaurant

    14 St Huberts Road, Coldstream

  • Shelter

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

9 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Carey Court ReservePark
  • Coldstream BMX ParkPark
  • Glenhurst ParkPark
  • Halley Supple ReservePark
  • Lauriston Drive ReservePark
  • Margaret Lewis ReservePark
  • Melrose Avenue ReservePark
  • Merton Court ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
2
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Coldstream Family PracticeMaroondah Highwayclinic
  • Coldstream PharmacyMaroondah Highwaypharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

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

  • COOMBE COTTAGENH2443
  • YERINGBERGNH0694

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · 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)
31
Parks (OSM)
12

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
57.6/100
National rank
927th in Australia
State rank
243rd in VIC
Peer rank
#6 among Country & regional · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#29 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
82%

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • A231 Fv Common Assaultcrime8
  • A721 Fv Harassment And Private Nuisancecrime8
  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime13
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime14
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime21
  • COOMBE COTTAGEheritageNH2443
  • YERINGBERGheritageNH0694
  • Coldstream Family PracticehealthMaroondah Highwayclinic
  • Coldstream PharmacyhealthMaroondah Highwaypharmacy
  • Carey Court Reservegovernmentpark

Data sources & freshness

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