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Flemington, 3031

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Desirability score

57.3/100
Good

Top 19% of Victoria's suburbs

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Dining hub
  • Top transport
  • Growing
  • Parks
  • Families
What Flemington is known for: Dining hub, Top transport, Growing, Parks, Families

Suburb profile

At the heart of the metro area, Flemington is a mid-sized suburb where cafés, culture and everyday convenience overlap. Its inner position means surrounding suburbs are never far away, whether for a meal out or a change of scene. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.

Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Food and coffee are a real part of local identity, with plenty of places to meet and linger. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.

Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. Housing is well-priced for what you get: space, location and everyday convenience.

On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by transport and access and schools and education, while housing affordability and safety sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.

Population

Population
7,025
Median age
34
Median household income / week
$1,525
Dwelling vacancy
14.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
527 of 3,639
Median monthly mortgage
$2,074
Employment rate
60.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
231 / 720 / 1,695

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)
1,597
Against the person
212
Against property
1,030
Rate per 1,000 residents
227.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 33 residents
State safety percentile
92.6th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-1.1%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage110
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle278
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store180
  • B49 Other Theft141
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order93

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
4
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
1,031
  • Debney Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Flemington Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Mount Alexander 7-12 CollegeSecondary
  • St Brendan's SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

53 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Flemington Bridge Station
  • Flemington Racecourse Station
  • Flemington Racecourse Station
  • Newmarket Station
  • Showgrounds Station

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

32 active roadworks / incidents

  • Event from 09:30 AM to 01:00 AM. Event speed limit 40 km/h. Traffic delay 0 to 5 min. http://www.vrc.com.au/visit-us/local-residents-event-information/EPSOM ROAD, LANGS ROAD09 Feb 2025 – 31 Dec 2026
  • Public Transport Works (With DTP Contact only) activities occurring between 14/12/2025 and 31/07/2026 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.EPSOM ROAD, SANDOWN ROAD13 Dec 2025 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Public Transport Works (With DTP Contact only) activities occurring between 14/12/2025 and 31/07/2026 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.RACECOURSE ROAD13 Dec 2025 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Public Transport Works (With DTP Contact only) activities occurring between 14/12/2025 and 31/07/2026 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.EPSOM ROAD, undefined13 Dec 2025 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Public Transport Works (With DTP Contact only) activities occurring between 19/12/2025 and 17/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.RACECOURSE ROAD18 Dec 2025 – 16 Jul 2026
  • Public Transport Works (With DTP Contact only) activities occurring between 21/12/2025 and 30/08/2026 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 multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.EPSOM ROAD20 Dec 2025 – 29 Aug 2026
  • Public Transport Works (With DTP Contact only) activities occurring between 21/12/2025 and 30/08/2026 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 multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.ASCOT VALE ROAD, DUNCAN STREET20 Dec 2025 – 29 Aug 2026
  • Public Transport Works (With DTP Contact only) activities occurring between 21/12/2025 and 30/08/2026 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 northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.EPSOM ROAD20 Dec 2025 – 29 Aug 2026
  • Public Transport Works (With DTP Contact only) activities occurring between 21/12/2025 and 30/08/2026 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 northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.ASCOT VALE ROAD, DUNCAN STREET20 Dec 2025 – 29 Aug 2026
  • Public Transport Works (With DTP Contact only) activities occurring between 21/12/2025 and 30/08/2026 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 southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.EPSOM ROAD20 Dec 2025 – 29 Aug 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).

87 planning-related records

2021· 33 proposals

  • July 2021

  • Externally paint a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay (HO24)
    22 WELLINGTON STREET FLEMINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension of one dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    7 GLANCE STREET FLEMINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, construction of an extension, external alterations and external painting to a dwelling in the Heritage Overlay (HO79)
    8 CANTERBURY STREET FLEMINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition of a dwelling and the construction of additions and alterations to an existing dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres and in a Heritage Overlay area
    11 OAK STREET FLEMINGTON 3031NOD issued by a delegate
  • Partial demolition, alterations, additions and external painting to an existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    17 ELM STREET FLEMINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The construction of new telecommunications equipment on an existing facility. The proposed Telstra facility upgrade aims to improve NR3500 (5G) and NR850 (5G) mobile network coverage in the area and comprises the following: ¿ Reconfiguration of three (3) existing panel antennas ¿ Removal of twelve (12) existing panel antennas ¿ Removal of twelve (12) existing remote radio units (RRUs) ¿ Installation of five (5) new panel antennas, including three (3) new 5G AIR antennas ¿ Installation of seven (
    500 EPSOM ROAD FLEMINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction and display of business identification and pole signs
    320-386 Epsom RoadWithdrawn

  • June 2021

  • Sale and consumption of liquor licence associated with an existing food and drink premises
    135 MT ALEXANDER ROAD FLEMINGTON 3031In progress
  • Partial demolition of a front fence and construction of a fencing in a Heritage Overlay and Environment Significance Overlay
    43 CANTERBURY STREET FLEMINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of a shed, garage, front fence and side boundary fences, partial demolition of an existing dwelling, construction of alterations and additions including first floor extension, a shed, front and side fences and external painting in a Heritage Overlay (Schedule 24) area
    19 BRIXTON STREET FLEMINGTON 3031NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a building within a Heritage Overlay (HO79)
    73 RAILWAY PLACE WEST FLEMINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 146 Lot Subdivision
    72 ASCOT VALE ROAD FLEMINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Side fence replacement (fence is falling over, in bad condition)
    86 Shields StreetNo permit required
  • Construction of additions and alterations to an existing dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    26 WISEWOULD STREET FLEMINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Partial demolition, alterations and additions including external paint works to a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay Area
    33 FARNHAM STREET FLEMINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition of the dwelling and construction of alterations and additions, including a first floor to a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay and on a lot less than 300 square metres - AMENDMENT
    208 Pin Oak CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and alterations and additions to the existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay and, on a lot, less than 300 square metres
    20 CLARENCE STREET FLEMINGTON 3031NOD issued by a delegate

  • April 2021

  • Partial demolition of an existing carport and dwelling, construction of alterations and additions and external painting on a lot less than 300 square metres within a Heritage Overlay (Schedule 24) area
    15 BRIXTON STREET FLEMINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Partial demolition and construction of an extension to a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres in the Heritage Overlay (HO79)
    95 CANTERBURY STREET FLEMINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • External paint works to a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay area
    74 Shields StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    133 EDINBURGH STREET FLEMINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct or install a solar energy system attached to a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay area
    10 Finsbury StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of 23 dwellings
    147 PRINCES STREET FLEMINGTON 3031NOD issued by a delegate
  • Demolition of an existing dwelling and front fence and the construction of a new dwelling and front fence in a Heritage Overlay area
    9 JOHN STREET FLEMINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Externally paint a dwelling, reconstruction and paint front fence and install a solar energy system to a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay area
    127 Princes StreetPermit issued by the RA

  • February 2021

  • Demolition of outbuilding and pergola, partial demolition of an existing dwelling, construction of alterations and additions including a first floor addition on a lot less than 300 square metres within a Heritage Overlay (Schedule 79) area
    7 CHATHAM STREET FLEMINGTON 3031NOD issued by a delegate
  • Partial demolition and construction of an extension to a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay area Schedule 461 (HO 461) and on a lot less than 300 square metres
    21 CLARENCE STREET FLEMINGTON 3031NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Partial demolition, alterations and additions including external paint works to a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay area and on a lot less than 300 metres squared
    129 Princes StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition of a dwelling and the construction of an addition, including first floor extension on a lot less than 300 square metres in a Heritage Overlay area - AMENDMENT
    59 Princes StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and alterations and additions including external painting and the display of business identification signage (including internally illuminated) in a Heritage Overlay - AMENDMENT
    6-12 Pin Oak CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, alterations and additions including external paint works to a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay area
    33 Farnham StreetLapsed
  • Demolition of the rear deck and part of rear wall, and construction of a new deck and external alterations to a dwelling in the Heritage Overlay (HO24) on a lot less than 300 square metres
    68 BRYANT STREET FLEMINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Partial demolition of an existing dwelling construction of alterations and additions including external painting within an Environmental Significance Overlay (Schedule 2) and Heritage Overlay Area (Schedule 79)
    30-32 Canterbury StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 7 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Buildings and works associated with an existing Convenience Restaurant in a General Residential Zone
    230-242 Racecourse RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and single storey alterations and additions to a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay on a lot less than 300 square metres
    25 Elm StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, alterations and additions including external painting on a lot less than 300sqm and within a Heritage Overlay
    18A Princes StreetNOD issued by a delegate
  • Partial demolition, alterations and additions and external paint works to a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay area and on a Lot less than 300 metres squared
    86 Bryant StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a window shading device in a Heritage Overlay area (HO25)
    310 Racecourse RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an extension to a dwelling on a lot less than 300sqm
    8 Arena ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations to the existing commercial building and construction of two apartments in a Heritage Overlay and carpark waiver
    286 Racecourse RoadLapsed

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

247 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BWSAlcohol
  • CellarbrationsAlcohol

    274-276 Racecourse Road

  • LiquorlandAlcohol

    Unit 7-8 320-380 Epsom Road, Flemington

  • Pin Oak Beer & WineAlcohol

    42 Pin Oak Crescent

  • Commonwealth BankATM
  • NABATM
  • Bakers DelightBakery
  • Tiger BreadBakery
  • Bernborough BarBar
  • Busters BarBar

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

7 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Canterbury Stables ReservePark
  • Coronet ParkPark
  • Debneys ParkPark
  • Farnham Street ReservePark
  • Isaac Little ReservePark
  • Mounting YardPark
  • Nursery EnclosurePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
7
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Casualtyclinic
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Connect Health + Movementclinic
  • Doctordoctor
  • DoctorEpsom Roaddoctor
  • Health Save Archer Pharmacypharmacy
  • Wellington Street Medical Centredoctor

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

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

8 state heritage places

  • FLEMINGTON POST OFFICENH1201
  • FLEMINGTON RACECOURSENH2220
  • FORMER FLEMINGTON COURT HOUSENH1470
  • NATHANS TERRACENH1205
  • PARK VIEWNH1203
  • POLICE STATION & LOCK-UPNH0844
  • RAILWAY SUB STATIONNH1199
  • ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SHOWGROUNDSNH1329

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

4 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Flemington Child Care Co-Opkindergarten
  • Goodstart Early Learning FlemingtonRacecourse Roadchildcare
  • Hopetoun Early Years Centrekindergarten
  • St Brendan's Kindergartenkindergarten

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)
11

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
57.3/100 — Good
State standing
Top 19% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
965th in Australia
State rank
236th in VIC
Peer rank
#68 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#174 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 Damagecrime110
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime278
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Storecrime180
  • B49 Other Theftcrime141
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime93
  • Flemington Child Care Co-Opchildcarekindergarten
  • Goodstart Early Learning FlemingtonchildcareRacecourse Roadchildcare
  • Hopetoun Early Years Centrechildcarekindergarten
  • St Brendan's Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • FLEMINGTON POST OFFICEheritageNH1201

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
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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