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VIC · Cardinia Council

Gembrook, 3783

Current weather

10.9°CRain showers

93% humidity · 30.4 km/h wind · 12.1° / 9.9° today · 16.7 mm rain

Desirability score

41.5/100

2961st in Australia

85% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Gembrook is a smaller suburban community in the Cardinia area, home to around 2,559 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 539 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+473%), roughly 210.6 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
2,559
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$2,002
Dwelling vacancy
7.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
62 of 870
Median monthly mortgage
$1,907
Employment rate
61.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
64 / 0 / 15

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)
539
Against the person
17
Against property
492
Rate per 1,000 residents
210.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 151 residents
State safety percentile
91.5th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+473.4%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage10
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle12
  • B49 Other Theft224
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception216
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order11

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,030
  • Gembrook Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

17 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bromby St/Main St
  • Gembrook PS/Main St
  • Gembrook Rd/Main St
  • Gembrook Rd/Redwood Rd
  • Puffing Billy Station/Main St

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).

69 planning-related records

2021· 28 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and works associated with an outbuilding (garage)
    36 GREY ROAD GEMBROOK 3783Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding and associated works
    197 GEMBROOK ROAD GEMBROOK 3783Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a non-habitable outbuilding (shed)
    266 MOUNTAIN ROAD GEMBROOK 3783Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a replacement dwelling and associated earthworks
    35 ORCHARD ROAD GEMBROOK 3783Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Extension to existing dwelling (verandah & deck)
    10 GEMBROOK-LAUNCHING PLACE ROAD GEMBROOK 3783Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding
    420 MOUNTAIN ROAD GEMBROOK 3783Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Two (2) lot subdivision and vegetation removal
    28-30 MAIN STREET GEMBROOK 3783Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with the construction of a non-habitable outbuilding (shed)
    280 URE ROAD GEMBROOK 3783In progress

  • June 2021

  • Buildings and works associated with an agricultural shed
    860 URE ROAD GEMBROOK 3783Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling and an outbuilding, associated works and vegetation removal
    61 LIVIO DRIVE GEMBROOK 3783In progress
  • Buildings and works associated with an existing telecommunications facility (satellite dish)
    2 BEENAK EAST ROAD GEMBROOK 3783Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of vegetation (one tree)
    3 INNES ROAD GEMBROOK 3783Withdrawn
  • Development of the land for a dwelling
    40 MAIN STREET GEMBROOK 3783Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Buildings and works associated with an outbuilding (shed)
    6 RUSSELL ROAD GEMBROOK 3783Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with the construction of an agricultural building
    1 MAIN STREET GEMBROOK 3783Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Proposed is a Two (2) Lot Re- Susbdivision
    U 3/3 Banks-Smith DriveWithdrawn
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding and associated works
    185 Beenak East RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • use and development of the land for a dwelling, earthworks and removal of native vegetation
    131 GREY ROAD GEMBROOK 3783Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with an outbuilding
    4 BLACKWOOD LANE & 51 GEMBROOK ROAD GEMBROOK 3783Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Buildings and works associated with a deck
    40 Ure RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Re-subdivision of the land (five (5) lot boundary realignment) between lots at 230 & 260 Mt Eirene Rd, Gembrook
    230 MT EIRENE ROAD GEMBROOK 3783In progress
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (shed)
    65 Warwick RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with an outbuilding (carport)
    2 Anzac StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling and two (2) outbuildings, associated works and vegetation removal
    375 BEENAK EAST ROAD GEMBROOK 3783Withdrawn
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (carport)
    255 Amphlett AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) lot subdivision
    U 3/3 Banks-Smith DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Use of the land for a Restricted Recreation Facility (Fitness Centre) and to construct and display a sign
    Shop 1/83 Main StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding
    4 Redwood RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 12 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Development of the land for a dwelling and earthworks
    55 STATION ROAD GEMBROOK 3783Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for four (4) dwellings, earthworks and removal of a restrictive covenant PS804664Q (from both Lots 2 and 3 PS804664Q)
    19A & 19B STATION ROAD GEMBROOK 3783NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (studio)
    45 Orchard RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Construction of a dwelling extension
    1080 Bessie Creek RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Buildings and works associated with an outbuilding (pool house)
    13 Quinn RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for an agricultural building (shed)
    123 Beenak RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for an extension to an existing building (shed)
    2972 Gembrook-Launching Place RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Development of the land for an outbuilding
    11 Quinn RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a deck (associated with an existing restaurant)
    2905 Gembrook-Launching Place RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a dwelling and associated works
    35A Station RoadNOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of an extension to an existing dwelling and associated works and vegetation removal
    405 Mt Eirene RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Buildings and works associated with an outbuilding, earthworks and vegetation removal
    26 Stone Road NorthPermit 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

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

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

  • Beenak State ForestNature reserve
  • Boys' FieldPark
  • Gembrook G205 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Gembrook G69 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Gembrook ParkPark
  • Gilwell Park Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • JAC Russell ParkPark
  • Nature WalkPark
  • Parker ReservePark
  • Remembrance ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
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

3 state heritage places

  • KURTH KILN (CARDINA)NH2012
  • KURTH KILN (CARDINA)NH2012
  • SILVERWELLSNH0611

Data sources & freshness

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

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Gembrook PreschoolMain Streetkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

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)
11
Parks (OSM)
6

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
41.5/100
National rank
2961st in Australia
State rank
592nd in VIC
Peer rank
#116 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#210 among Country & regional 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 Damagecrime10
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime12
  • B49 Other Theftcrime224
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deceptioncrime216
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime11
  • Gembrook PreschoolchildcareMain Streetkindergarten
  • KURTH KILN (CARDINA)heritageNH2012
  • KURTH KILN (CARDINA)heritageNH2012
  • SILVERWELLSheritageNH0611
  • Beenak State Forestgovernmentnature_reserve

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
  • Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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