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VIC · Melton Council

Fraser Rise, 3336

Current weather

9.6°COvercast

84% humidity · 23.4 km/h wind · 12° / 9.2° today · 7.9 mm rain

Desirability score

45.3/100

2341st in Australia

85% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Fraser Rise is a mid-sized suburb in the Melton area, home to around 9,097 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows reported crime totals of around 684 offences in 2026, roughly 75.2 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, 9 public transport stops within the suburb, 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.

Population

Population
9,097
Median age
31
Median household income / week
$2,276
Dwelling vacancy
2.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
60 of 2,791
Median monthly mortgage
$2,076
Employment rate
71.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
190 / 131 / 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)
684
Against the person
95
Against property
426
Rate per 1,000 residents
75.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 96 residents
State safety percentile
64.7th (lower crime is better)
No change (daily rate)
0%

Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage44
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft49
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle73
  • B49 Other Theft177
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order69

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,017
  • Springside West Secondary CollegeSecondary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

9 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Osprey Dr/City Vista Ct
  • Osprey Dr/City Vista Ct
  • Royale Dr/City Vista Ct
  • Royale Dr/City Vista Ct
  • Zodiac Way/Hume 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).

43 planning-related records

2021· 21 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Erection and display of a temporary non-illuminated major promotion si x pole signs
    1015-1041 MELTON HIGHWAY FRASER RISE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to staged subdivision of land adjacent to a road in a Road Z one Category 1, creation of access and native vegetation removal
    937 MELTON HIGHWAY FRASER RISE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of one single storey dwelling on a lot less than 300m2 in area
    43 PASKAS DRIVE FRASER RISE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Erection and display of advertising signage associated with a display village
    1152 TAYLORS ROAD FRASER RISE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Amendment associated with a multi-lot residential subdivision, alterat ion of access to a road in a Road Zone - Category 1 and creation of reserves in accordance with the endorsed plans.
    1200-1306 TAYLORS ROAD FRASER RISE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment associated with a multi lot subdivision
    1012 TAYLORS ROAD FRASER RISE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendments to staged multi lot subdivision and creation of reserves
    365-389 BEATTYS ROAD FRASER RISE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Staged multi-lot subdivision and the creation of reserves
    313-337 BEATTYS ROAD FRASER RISE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a temporary land sales office and the display of two promotion signs
    1259-1265 PLUMPTON ROAD FRASER RISE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Amendment to the use and development of the land for a display home (display village), associated works and a reduction in the required car parking rate
    1152-1174 TAYLORS ROAD FRASER RISE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Sale and supply of liquor (restaurant and café licence) in conjunction with a food and drink premises (restaurant) and a reduction in the required car parking rate
    7/2 OSPREY DRIVE FRASER RISE 3336Withdrawn
  • Removal of an easement
    391-413 BEATTYS ROAD FRASER RISE 3336In progress
  • Amendment to a multi lot subdivision and creation of reserves
    1241-1249 PLUMPTON ROAD FRASER RISE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to a permit associated with a residential subdivision, removal of native vegetation, subdivision of land adjacent to a Road Zone Category 1, create access to a Road Zone Category 1 and the removal of a dry stone wall
    1043-1067 MELTON HIGHWAY FRASER RISE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Staged multi-lot subdivision
    1259-1265 PLUMPTON ROAD FRASER RISE 3336In progress
  • Erection and display of a major promotion sign
    1259-1265 PLUMPTON ROAD FRASER RISE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Erection and display of a temporary non - illuminated major promotion sign in accordance with the endorsed plans
    339-363 BEATTYS ROAD FRASER RISE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Removal of native vegetation within a road reserve
    1015-1041 Melton HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • To serve liquor in association with an existing restaurant
    7/2 OSPREY DRIVE FRASER RISE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment - Subdivision: Multi-Lot Residential Subdivision: Multi-Lot Residential
    1012 Taylors RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Amendment to the endorsed plans associated with use and development of a child care centre, construction of fifteen(15) double storey dwellings and seven (7) three storey dwellings in accordance with the endorsed plans.
    543 HUME DRIVE FRASER RISE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 19 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Construction of 14 dwellings
    233 BEATTYS ROAD FRASER RISE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Construction of a pergola
    52 VOYAGER DRIVE FRASER RISE 3336In progress

  • October 2020

  • Construction of one single storey dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres in area
    37 Journey DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of one single-storey dwelling on a lot less than 300m2 in area
    39 Journey DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment - Subdivision: Multi-Lot Residential
    39-57 Saric StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works comprising the creation of a link between two disp lay homes.
    13 Taradale CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    40 Mandalay ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a display home centre (display village), associated works and a reduction in the required car parking rate
    1152-1174 Taylors RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Amended permit associated with a multi lot subdivision
    58-76 Saric StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Erection and display of business identification and promotion signage in accordance with the endorsed plans
    1152-1174 Taylors RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi lot subdivision
    1152-1174 TAYLORS ROAD FRASER RISE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Construction of one single storey dwelling on a lot less than 300m2 in area
    80 Enterprise CircuitPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to the erection and display of two non-illuminated major pro motion signs
    1012 Taylors RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Removal of Native Vegetation
    1015-1041 Melton HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Staged multi lot subdivision and creation of reserves in accordance with the endorsed plans
    365-389 Beattys RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Amendment to multi lot subdivision and creation of reserves
    1241-1249 Plumpton RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of one single storey dwelling on a lot less than 300m2 in area on proposed Lot 714 Homage Avenue, Fraser Rise
    1267-1275 Plumpton RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Erection and display of two non-illuminated major promotion signs
    1012 Taylors RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Creation of easement
    31 Luxor 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

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bus stop

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

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Auden ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
8/10
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

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Plumpton KindergartenPear Paradekindergarten

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)
47
Parks (OSM)
47

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
45.3/100
National rank
2341st in Australia
State rank
475th in VIC
Peer rank
#114 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#289 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
85%

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime44
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime49
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime73
  • B49 Other Theftcrime177
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime69
  • Plumpton KindergartenchildcarePear Paradekindergarten
  • Auden Parkgovernmentpark
  • Amended permit associated with a multi lot subdivisionplanning58-76 Saric StreetLodged 25 Aug 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment - Subdivision: Multi-Lot Residentialplanning39-57 Saric StreetLodged 21 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment - Subdivision: Multi-Lot Residential Subdivision: Multi-Lot Residentialplanning1012 Taylors RoadLodged 04 Feb 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

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