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VIC · Banyule Council

Greensborough, VIC, 3088

Current weather

11.8°CModerate rain showers

90% humidity · 25.1 km/h wind · 15.4° / 10.8° today · 7.7 mm rain

Desirability index

92.4/100

#33 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Greensborough is a mid-sized suburb in the Banyule area, home to around 21,070 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1,399 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-12%), roughly 66.4 offences per 1,000 residents, 8 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 75 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
21,070
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$2,075
Dwelling vacancy
5.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
436 of 8,195
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
62.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
479 / 975 / 189

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)
1,399
Against the person
189
Against property
822
Rate per 1,000 residents
66.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 111 residents
State safety percentile
59.2th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-11.8%

Most common offence types

  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle154
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store186
  • B49 Other Theft88
  • C32 Drug Possession75
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order138

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
8
Median school ICSEA (8 schools)
1,094
  • Apollo Parkways Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Diamond Valley Special Developmental SchoolSpecial
  • Greenhills Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Greensborough Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Greensborough Secondary CollegeSecondary
  • St Mary's SchoolPrimary
  • St Thomas the Apostle SchoolPrimary
  • Watsonia Heights Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

123 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bike & Ride 1
  • Greensborough Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Greensborough Railway Station
  • Greensborough Station
  • Greensborough Station

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

75 active roadworks / incidents

  • LXRP (Level Crossing Removal Project) activities occurring between 06/04/2026 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 6 to 10 min.PARA ROAD, GRIMSHAW STREET05 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • LXRP (Level Crossing Removal Project) activities occurring between 06/04/2026 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 southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.PARA ROAD, GRIMSHAW STREET05 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • M80 Ring Road - Plenty Road to Greensborough Road - Bundoora - M80 Ring Road and Plenty Road RoadworksM80 Ring Road and Plenty Road - Bundoora11 Apr 2024 – 31 Dec 2028
  • M80 Ring Road Completion - Between Plenty Road and Greensborough Bypass - M80 Ring Road RoadworksM80 Ring Road - Between Plenty Road and Greensborough Bypass01 Jun 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
  • M80 Ring Road Completion - Greensborough - Greensborough Road RoadworksGreensborough Road - Greensborough03 Oct 2024 – 31 Dec 2026
  • M80 Ring Road Completion - Greensborough - M80 Ring Road RoadworksM80 Ring Road - Greensborough08 Jul 2024 – 31 Dec 2026
  • M80 Ring Road Completion - M80 Ring Road - Greensborough-bound - Plenty Road entry ramp RoadworksPlenty Road entry ramp - M80 Ring Road - Greensborough-bound01 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
  • M80 Ring Road Completion - Watonia North - Greensborough Bypass RoadworksGreensborough Bypass - Watonia North01 Jun 2026 – 01 Aug 2026
  • M80 Ring Road Completion - Watonia North - Greensborough Bypass RoadworksGreensborough Bypass - Watonia North27 Jul 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • M80 Ring Road Completion - Watsonia North - Greensborough Bypass RoadworksGreensborough Bypass - Watsonia North02 Sep 2024 – 31 Dec 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).

170 planning-related records

2021· 69 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of the land for the construction of two (2) dwellings
    22 ECHUCA ROAD GREENSBOROUGH 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Eucalyptus polyanthemos (Red Box) in the front setback as per the endorsed plan.
    6 SHAYLOR COURT GREENSBOROUGH 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the pruning of one (1) Eucalyptus melliodora (Yellow Box) in the front setback and one (1) Eucalyptus leucoxylon (Yellow Gum) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.
    4 MANATUNGA CIRCUIT GREENSBOROUGH 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Long-leaved Box (Eucalyptus goniocalyx) in the front setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    24 RIDGE ROAD GREENSBOROUGH 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of three (3) dwellings and removal of a protected tree
    192 NEPEAN STREET GREENSBOROUGH 3088NOD issued by a delegate
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the pruning of one (1) Eucalyptus melliodora (Yellow Box) as per the endorsed plan.
    10 PEMBROKE STREET GREENSBOROUGH 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Eucalyptus sideroxylon (Ironbark) in the front setback as per the endorsed plan.
    22 BANNERMAN AVENUE GREENSBOROUGH 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Ext to dwelling or associated structure Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling on a lot less than 500sqm
    20 WILLIAM STREET GREENSBOROUGH 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Ext to dwelling or associated structure Development of an addition to an existing dwelling
    8 SAUL COURT GREENSBOROUGH 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Multi Unit Development: Construction of four dwellings on a lot, associated vegetation removal and buildings and works within the 5m of the dripline of a protected tree in the Environmental Significance Overlay (Schedule 4)
    40 WARWICK ROAD GREENSBOROUGH 3088Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Spotted Gum (Corymbia maculata) in the rear setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    23 VICTORIA STREET GREENSBOROUGH 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) Subdivision of land into 4 lots
    51 SCOTLAND AVENUE GREENSBOROUGH 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Eucalyptus nicholii (Narrow Leaved Black Peppermint) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.
    2/261 PARA ROAD GREENSBOROUGH 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Eucalyptus rubida (Candlebark) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.
    16 LEMON TREE LANE GREENSBOROUGH 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal
    11 WILLIAM STREET GREENSBOROUGH 3088No permit required
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the pruning of two (2) Eucalyptus melliodora (Yellow Box) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.
    8 KUNDY CLOSE GREENSBOROUGH 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Eucalyptus melliodora (Yellow Box) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.
    14 TAMBOON DRIVE GREENSBOROUGH 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Yellow Box (Eucalyptus melliodora) in the front setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    11 KESWICK GLEN GREENSBOROUGH 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other buildings and works Additions to an existing dwelling with height exceeding 6m and wall height exceeding 4.5m in an Environmental Significance Overlay (ESO1)
    10 BAIRD STREET GREENSBOROUGH 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Tree pruning
    11 MAYFIELD STREET GREENSBOROUGH 3088No permit required
  • Other buildings and works Development of a shed to an existing dwelling
    30 MINE STREET GREENSBOROUGH 3088Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Change or extension of use Use of the land for a place of assembly
    10 GEORGE COURT GREENSBOROUGH 3088Lapsed
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Yellow Box (Eucalyptus melliodora) in the rear setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    1/15 ECHUCA ROAD GREENSBOROUGH 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other and Change or extension of use Use and development of a childcare centre, business identification signage and reduction of car parking
    75 HENRY STREET GREENSBOROUGH 3088NOD issued by a delegate

  • July 2021

  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Long-leaved Box (Eucalyptus goniocalyx) in the rear setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    22 GREENMEYER COURT GREENSBOROUGH 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other buildings and works Building and works - alterations and a verandah addition to the existing sports varendah
    27 PLENTY RIVER DRIVE GREENSBOROUGH 3088No permit required
  • Other buildings and works
    11 GREENHILL ROAD GREENSBOROUGH 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other buildings and works VicSmart - Construction of a garage
    6 PATERSON CRESCENT GREENSBOROUGH 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of a Second Dwelling to the Rear of an Existing Dwelling and Alterations and Additions to the Existing Dwelling
    45 LORIMER STREET GREENSBOROUGH 3088NOD issued by a delegate
  • Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) Subdivision of land into 2 lots
    44 WAHROONGA CRESCENT GREENSBOROUGH 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • One new dwelling Development of a new dwelling
    32 HUME STREET GREENSBOROUGH 3088Withdrawn
  • Other buildings and works Section 72 Amendment
    10 DELFIN CRESCENT GREENSBOROUGH 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a fence
    45 COROWA CRESCENT GREENSBOROUGH 3088Withdrawn
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Fraxinus excelsior "Aurea" (Golden Ash) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.
    17 VERMONT PARADE GREENSBOROUGH 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Fraxinus oxycarpa, (Claret Ash) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.
    60 SAINSBURY AVENUE GREENSBOROUGH 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Yellow Box (Eucalyptus melliodora) in the rear setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    2 RAINHAM CLOSE GREENSBOROUGH 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 3 lot subdivision land to be subdivided into 3 lots
    182 GRIMSHAW STREET GREENSBOROUGH 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal
    6 RENDLE AVENUE GREENSBOROUGH 3088No permit required
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Cypress (Cupressus sp.) in the rear setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    24 PARKVIEW AVENUE GREENSBOROUGH 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Other Vegetation Removal
    18 THOONA GROVE GREENSBOROUGH 3088No permit required
2020· 101 proposals

101 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

269 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Liquor StaxAlcohol
  • The Bottle-OAlcohol
  • Greensborough Gas ShopAppliance
  • EJ's PatisserieBakery
  • ANZBank
  • Bendigo BankBank
  • BOMBank
  • NABBank

    Unit 1 49-51 Main Street

  • WestpacBank
  • Jaga Jaga BarBar

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

53 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Albion-Kiandra Walkway ReservePark
  • Apollo Parkways ReservePark
  • Avandina Crescent ReservePark
  • Banfield Terrace ReservePark
  • Brinawa ReservePark
  • Browns Nature ReserveNature reserve
  • Carter ReservePark
  • Central ParkPark
  • Collendina ReservePark
  • Darly Glen ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
20
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Audika Hearing Clinicaudiologist
  • Austin Pathologylaboratory
  • Banyule Dentaldentist
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • D'vine SmilesGrimshaw Streetdentist
  • Dentists of Greensboroughdentist
  • Dorevitch Pathologydoctor
  • Eldale Specialist CentreEldale Avenueclinic
  • Greensborough Medical & Dental CentreFlintoff Streetclinic

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • MAROONDAH WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM (UPPER & CENTRAL)NH2381

Data sources & freshness

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

Childcare

9 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Abacus Childcare CentreWilliam Streetchildcare
  • Briar Hill Preschoolkindergarten
  • Community Kids Havenchildcare
  • Joyce Avenue Child Carechildcare
  • St Helena Early LearningSt Helena Roadchildcare
  • Wahroonga Preschoolkindergarten
  • kindergartenkindergarten
  • kindergartenkindergarten
  • kindergartenkindergarten

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.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
72
Parks (OSM)
65

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
92.4/100
Cohort rank
#33 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • Abacus Childcare CentrechildcareWilliam Streetchildcare
  • Briar Hill Preschoolchildcarekindergarten
  • Community Kids Havenchildcarechildcare
  • Joyce Avenue Child Carechildcarechildcare
  • St Helena Early LearningchildcareSt Helena Roadchildcare
  • Wahroonga Preschoolchildcarekindergarten
  • kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • MAROONDAH WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM (UPPER & CENTRAL)heritageNH2381

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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