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VIC · Melton Council

Diggers Rest, 3427

Current weather

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90% humidity · 25.7 km/h wind · 10.6° / 8.1° today · 10.5 mm rain

Desirability score

50.8/100

1637th in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Diggers Rest is a smaller suburban community in the Melton area, home to around 5,669 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 392 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-16%), roughly 69.1 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, fewer mapped amenities than nearby suburbs, 55 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
5,669
Median age
33
Median household income / week
$1,991
Dwelling vacancy
6.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
135 of 2,188
Median monthly mortgage
$1,800
Employment rate
68.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
152 / 151 / 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)
392
Against the person
38
Against property
254
Rate per 1,000 residents
69.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 149 residents
State safety percentile
61.3th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-16.4%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage37
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary26
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft35
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle47
  • B49 Other Theft67

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,034
  • Diggers Rest Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

46 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Diggers Rest Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Diggers Rest Railway Station
  • Diggers Rest Station
  • Diggers Rest Station
  • Diggers Rest Station

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

55 active roadworks / incidents

  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 24/03/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 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.BULLA-DIGGERS REST-CALDER IN RAMP ON, CALDER IN-BULLA-DIGGERS REST RAMP OF23 Mar 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 24/03/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 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.CALDER OUT-BULLA-DIGGERS REST RAMP OF, UNNAMED23 Mar 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 24/03/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 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.BULLA-DIGGERS REST ROAD, CALDER IN-BULLA-DIGGERS REST RAMP OF23 Mar 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 24/03/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 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.BULLA-DIGGERS REST ROAD, CALDER IN-BULLA-DIGGERS REST RAMP OF23 Mar 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 24/03/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 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.BULLA-DIGGERS REST ROAD, CALDER OUT-BULLA-DIGGERS REST RAMP OF23 Mar 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 24/03/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 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.OLD CALDER HIGHWAY, BULLA-DIGGERS REST-CALDER OUT RAMP ON23 Mar 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 24/03/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 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.CALDER OUT-BULLA-DIGGERS REST RAMP OF, BULLA-DIGGERS REST ROAD23 Mar 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 24/03/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 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.CALDER IN-BULLA-DIGGERS REST RAMP OF, BULLA-DIGGERS REST ROAD23 Mar 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 24/03/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 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.OLD CALDER HIGHWAY, BULLA-DIGGERS REST-CALDER OUT RAMP ON23 Mar 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 24/03/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 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.BULLA-DIGGERS REST-CALDER OUT RAMP ON, undefined23 Mar 2026 – 30 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).

49 planning-related records

2021· 24 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Use of the land for the purpose of a Host Farm.
    72-210 MT AITKEN ROAD DIGGERS REST 3427Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • MULTI LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION
    20 WATSONS RD DIGGERS REST 3427In progress
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MAJOR PROMOTION SIGN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS.
    20 WATSONS RD DIGGERS REST 3427Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Construction of an outbuilding
    101 DAVIS ROAD DIGGERS REST 3427In progress
  • BUILDINGS AND WORKS FOR A SHED ASSOCIATED WITH A SINGLE DWELLING.
    240 BULLA-DIGGERS REST RD DIGGERS REST 3427Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of one double-storey dwelling on a lot less than 300m2 in area
    17 CIVIC STREET DIGGERS REST 3427Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • USE OF LAND FOR PLACE OF WORSHIP AND ASSOCIATED WORKS
    100 DUNCANS LANE DIGGERS REST 3427Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • MULTI LOT STAGED RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION AND ONE (1) SUPERLOT FOR FUTURE COMMERCIAL USE
    10 WATSONS RD DIGGERS REST 3427In progress

  • July 2021

  • Multi lot subdivision
    2 ELLIS DRIVE DIGGERS REST 3427Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of registered restrictive covenant in dealing number S687751R and development of the land with an additional single-storey dwelling at the rear of an existing dwelling on the land
    2 PUNJEL DRIVE DIGGERS REST 3427Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    48 Shoring RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • To create the drainage reserve E-1 in favour of Melton City Council an d the Melbourne Water MCP easement
    123 DAVIS ROAD DIGGERS REST 3427In progress

  • May 2021

  • Development of land by alterations to the existing dwelling and for construction of a dwelling at the rear of the existing dwelling on the lot.
    6 COLOUR ROAD DIGGERS REST 3427NOD issued by a delegate
  • Two lot subdivision
    28 MOUNTVIEW DRIVE DIGGERS REST 3427Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a warehouse and an ancillary office
    146 LICENSE ROAD DIGGERS REST 3427In progress

  • April 2021

  • Construction of a warehouse and office
    120 LICENSE ROAD DIGGERS REST 3427Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a warehouse and ancillary office
    120 LICENSE ROAD DIGGERS REST 3427Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two warehouses
    99 LICENSE ROAD DIGGERS REST 3427In progress
  • Use and development of the land for the purposes of a single storey dwelling and garage
    11-15 Napier StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of the land with a single-storey dwelling, and for a temporary dwelling (relocatable building) with a time limit.
    2 Romeo CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Erection and display of business signage
    33 Davis RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of three warehouses with a reduction of the car parking requirement
    60 LICENSE ROAD DIGGERS REST 3427In progress

  • January 2021

  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SHED ON THE LAND - (VICSMART)
    50 EDWARDS RDPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • REMOVAL OF NATIVE VEGETATION - Fee of $1,147.80 to be paid by internal journal transfer
    DUNCANS LANEWithdrawn
2020· 16 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Amendment to the use of the land to dispose of earthen material and development works associated with such disposal and removal of native vegetation
    579-899 DIGGERS REST-COIMADAI ROAD DIGGERS REST 3427In progress

  • November 2020

  • USE OF LAND FOR A MARKET (COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET)
    ANIMAL LAND DIGGERS REST 3427Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works comprising the construction of a spa and a fence
    2 Lifestyle StreetWithdrawn

  • October 2020

  • DEVELOPMENT OF SINGLE STOREY DWELLING AND REMOVAL OF NATIVE VEGETATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    50 EDWARDS RDPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Construction of one single storey dwelling within the Melbourne Airport Environment Overlay
    27 Carroll StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an Outbuilding (Shed) associated with an existing dwel ling on the land.
    1 Romeo CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for a Residential Village and associated removal of Native Vegetation.
    13-15 Diggers Rest-Coimadai RoadRefusal issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Staged multi lot subdivision (subdivision of an existing building and ancillary car park)
    1 Budding StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Construction of one double storey dwelling within the Melbourne Airport Environs Overlay
    29 Carroll StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works comprising the construction of a verandah associated with an existing dwelling on the land.
    72-210 Mt Aitken RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Use and development of the land for a double storey dwelling and associated outbuildings in accordance with the endorsed plans
    844 Holden RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of an existing dwelling and the use and development of a replacement dwelling.
    608-618 Mt Aitken RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Staged multi lot commercial subdivision
    120 Diggers Rest-Coimadai RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Two Lot Subdivision (Boundary re-alignment)
    243-277 Mt Aitken RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • CONSTRUCTION OF A GARAGE
    270 BULLA-DIGGERS REST RDPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF A DWELLING WITHIN THE GWZ AND PUBLIC ACQUISITION OVERLAY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    160 BULLA-DIGGERS REST RDPermit 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

5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Ingot Road/Welcome RoadBus stop
  • Plumpton Road/Houdini DriveBus stop
  • Plumpton Road/Welcome RoadBus stop
  • Search Road/Welcome RoadBus stop
  • Diggers Rest PharmacyPharmacy

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

8 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Bloomdale Av ReservePark
  • Bloomdale ParkPark
  • Cradle Road ParkPark
  • Davis Road ParkPark
  • Jacksons Creek Streamside ReserveNature reserve
  • Norm Raven ReservePark
  • Punjel Drive ReservePark
  • St Genevieve Central ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
3
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Clinicclinic
  • Diggers Rest Medical Centreclinic
  • Diggers Rest Pharmacypharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

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

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Diggers Rest Early Learning Centrechildcare
  • childcarechildcare

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)
23
Parks (OSM)
16

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
50.8/100
National rank
1637th in Australia
State rank
361st in VIC
Peer rank
#92 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#242 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

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime37
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglarycrime26
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime35
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime47
  • B49 Other Theftcrime67
  • Diggers Rest Early Learning Centrechildcarechildcare
  • childcarechildcarechildcare
  • Clinichealthclinic
  • Diggers Rest Medical Centrehealthclinic
  • Diggers Rest Pharmacyhealthpharmacy

Data sources & freshness

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