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VIC · Banyule Council

Eaglemont, 3084

Current weather

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82% humidity · 23.4 km/h wind · 12.9° / 10.7° today · 8.3 mm rain

Desirability score

46.8/100
Average

Top 35% of Victoria's suburbs

70% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Premium
  • Parks
  • Transport
  • Shops
  • Metro
What Eaglemont is known for: Premium, Parks, Transport, Shops, Metro

Suburb profile

Eaglemont is a practical mid-sized suburb in Banyule, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.

Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.

Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.

On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and housing affordability lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in parks and green space and community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
3,960
Median age
46
Median household income / week
$2,866
Dwelling vacancy
9.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
149 of 1,572
Median monthly mortgage
$3,073
Employment rate
62.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
59 / 81 / 223

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)
168
Against the person
11
Against property
135
Rate per 1,000 residents
42.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 360 residents
State safety percentile
38.7th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-30.3%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary16
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft18
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle47
  • B49 Other Theft22
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order15

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

13 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Connex
  • Decision point 1
  • Eaglemont Railway Station
  • Eaglemont Station
  • Eaglemont Station

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).

81 planning-related records

2021· 27 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Ext to dwelling or associated structure Development of an addition to an existing dwelling - Verandah
    349 LOWER HEIDELBERG ROAD EAGLEMONT 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Liquidambar styraciflua (Sweetgum) in the front setback as per the endorsed plan.
    26 DEVON STREET EAGLEMONT 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • One new dwelling
    45 CARLSBERG ROAD EAGLEMONT 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • One new dwelling Development of a replacement dwelling within the Heritage Overlay (HO2) and greater than 6 metres in height in the Significant Landscape Overlay (SLO1) and removal of vegetation
    7 GLEN DRIVE EAGLEMONT 3084NOD issued by a delegate
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Liquidambar styraciflua (Sweetgum) in the front setback as per the endorsed plan.
    13 SUMMIT DRIVE EAGLEMONT 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of two (2) Cupressus sempervirens (Mediterranean cypress) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.
    20 ASHBY GROVE EAGLEMONT 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of Two (2) Dwellings and associated Vegetation Removal
    8 DEVON STREET EAGLEMONT 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Ext to building (other than dwelling) Section 72 Amendment
    46 ALANDALE ROAD EAGLEMONT 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca') in the front setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    24 CASTLE STREET EAGLEMONT 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Section 72 Amendment
    1/19 ODENWALD ROAD EAGLEMONT 3084Withdrawn
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the pruning of one (1) English Oak (Quercus robur) in the rear setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    60 CARLSBERG ROAD EAGLEMONT 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of two (2) dwellings and removal of vegetation in a VPO3.
    23 WALDEMAR ROAD EAGLEMONT 3084Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Other buildings and works
    7 BROOKE STREET EAGLEMONT 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Telecommunication facility Replacement of an existing Telecommunication facility on the roof top of the building
    82A SILVERDALE ROAD EAGLEMONT 3084NOD issued by a delegate

  • June 2021

  • Other Vegetation Removal
    71 THE EYRIE EAGLEMONT 3084No permit required
  • Other Vegetation Removal
    16 Brooke StreetNo permit required
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Section 72 Amendment
    113 STUDLEY ROAD EAGLEMONT 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • SWIMMING POOL Section 72 Amendment
    14 GLENARD DRIVE EAGLEMONT 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Maritime Pine (Pinus pinaster) in the front setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    7A The EyriePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Jacaranda mimosifolia (Jacaranda) in the front setback and one (1) Syagrus romanzoffiana (Cocos Palm) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.
    82 The RighiPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Corymbia maculata (Spotted Gum) and one (1) Eucalyptus mannifera (Red Spotted Gum) in the rear setback of the subject site.
    15 DEVON STREET EAGLEMONT 3084Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Other buildings and works Development of alterations to an existing dwelling - Garage
    20 ASHBY GROVE EAGLEMONT 3084Withdrawn
  • Tree pruning For the pruning of one (1) Quercus robur (English Oak) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.
    24 Hawdon StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • One new dwelling and Demolition Amendment of plans endorsed as part of P95/2015 to convert single car garage into double car carport Partial demolition and extension of a dwelling exceeding 6 metres in height, and associated vegetation removal
    26 GLENARD DRIVE EAGLEMONT 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other buildings and works Development of alterations to an existing dwelling - pool
    20 GLEN DRIVE EAGLEMONT 3084Refusal issued by a delegate

  • April 2021

  • One new dwelling Section 72 Amendment
    55 Glenard DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • One new dwelling Section 72 Amendment
    12 Glenard DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 13 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Quercus palustris (Pin Oak) in the front setback as per the endorsed plan.
    38 Silverdale RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • One or more new buildings Use and development of the land for a childcare centre and medical centre, development of 17 dwellings, buildings and works in the Environmental Significance Overlay, create and alter access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1, construct and display a sign, variation and removal of easements and vegetation removal
    25 BANKSIA STREET EAGLEMONT 3084Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Ext to dwelling or associated structure VicSmart - Extension to existing garage
    2 Glen DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of two (2) dwellings and tree removal
    2 EAGLE COURT EAGLEMONT 3084Refusal issued by a delegate
  • One new dwelling Buildings and works for the development of a dwelling and front fence in the Significant Landscape Overlay - Schedule 1 and Environmental Significance Overlay - Schedule 4
    45 Carlsberg RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • One new dwelling Development of one (1) new dwelling
    22 Waldemar RoadNo permit required
  • Tree pruning For the pruning of thirteen (13) Cupressus torulosa (Bhutan Cypress) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.
    8 Glen DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Tree pruning For the pruning of one (1) Spotted Gum (Corymbia maculata) in the rear setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    404 Lower Heidelberg RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal
    77 The EyrieNo permit required
  • Ext to dwelling or associated structure Development of a garage and pergola
    4 Maltravers RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other buildings and works Development of buildings and works associated with a patio, swimming pool, and garage in the Heritage Overlay.
    44 Carlsberg RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of the land for the construction of four (4) dwellings and removal of protected vegetation on land subject to a Vegetation Protection Overlay (VPO3)
    65 CASTLE STREET EAGLEMONT 3084Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Pinus sp (Pine Tree) in the front setback as per the endorsed plan.
    21 Outlook DrivePermit 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

36 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Eaglemont CellarsBar

    82-84 Silverdale Road, Eaglemont

  • Bench (13)
  • Carlsberg Road/Lower Heidelberg RoadBus stop
  • Devon Street/Lower Heidelberg RoadBus stop
  • Eaglemont StationBus stop
  • Mossman Drive/Lower Heidelberg RoadBus stop
  • The Eyrie/Lower Heidelberg RoadBus stop
  • Aniseed CafeCafe

    67 Silverdale Road, Eaglemont

  • Eaglemont DishCafe

    70 Silverdale Road, Eaglemont

  • Eaglemont AutomotiveCar repair

    55-59 Silverdale Road, Eaglemont

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

11 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Albert Jones ReservePark
  • Banksia Park Reserve (Private)Park
  • Banksia Street ReservePark
  • Eyrie Park Reserve (Private)Park
  • Glen Park Reserve (Private)Park
  • Homestead Park Reserve (Private)Park
  • Maltravers Park Reserve (Private)Park
  • Outlook Park Reserve (Private)Park
  • Remembrance ParkPark
  • Summit Park Reserve (Private)Park

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

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

9 state heritage places

  • CHADWICK HOUSENH1156
  • DELBRIDGE HOUSENH1871
  • DESBROWE ANNEAR HOUSE 38 THE EYRIE EAGLEMONTNH1009
  • GLENARD ESTATENH2103
  • LIPPINCOTT HOUSENH2091
  • MARSHALL GARDENNH1962
  • MOUNT EAGLE ESTATENH2104
  • OFFICER HOUSENH2082
  • PHOLIOTANH0479

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)
18
Parks (OSM)
18

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
46.8/100 — Average
State standing
Top 35% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
2156th in Australia
State rank
434th in VIC
Peer rank
#21 among Metro Melbourne · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#271 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
70%

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglarycrime16
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime18
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime47
  • B49 Other Theftcrime22
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime15
  • CHADWICK HOUSEheritageNH1156
  • DELBRIDGE HOUSEheritageNH1871
  • DESBROWE ANNEAR HOUSE 38 THE EYRIE EAGLEMONTheritageNH1009
  • GLENARD ESTATEheritageNH2103
  • LIPPINCOTT HOUSEheritageNH2091

Data sources & freshness

  • Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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