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VIC · Yarra Ranges Council

Healesville, 3777

Current weather

8.1°CDense drizzle

97% humidity · 23.5 km/h wind · 8.3° / 6.4° today · 16.4 mm rain

Desirability score

48.2/100

1962nd in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Healesville is a smaller suburban community in the Yarra Ranges area, home to around 7,589 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 492 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+7%), roughly 64.8 offences per 1,000 residents, 5 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, 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 and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
7,589
Median age
46
Median household income / week
$1,472
Dwelling vacancy
8.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
283 of 3,167
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Employment rate
54.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
198 / 288 / 11

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)
492
Against the person
106
Against property
249
Rate per 1,000 residents
64.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 72 residents
State safety percentile
57.8th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+7%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault26
  • B21 Criminal Damage58
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle35
  • B49 Other Theft48
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order49

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
5
Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
974
  • Badger Creek Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Healesville High SchoolSecondary
  • Healesville Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St Brigid's SchoolPrimary
  • Worawa Aboriginal CollegeSpecial

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

37 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Birdwood Ave/Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd
  • Don Road Recreation Reserve/Don Rd
  • Hannover Rd/Don Rd
  • Healesville PS/High St
  • Mt Riddell Rd/Don Rd

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).

213 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    25 JUEL CRESCENT HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling and an outbuilding, vegetation removal and earthworks greater than 1 metre
    20 GIBBS ROAD HEALESVILLE 3777In progress
  • Buildings and works to alter and extend an existing dwelling
    13 ELEVA ROAD HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding and vegetation removal
    20 CURZON AVENUE HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    5 HAZEL CRESCENT HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling, associated earthworks and native vegetation removal
    12 CORNELIUS CRESCENT HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling, including associated demolition
    1 SYMONS STREET HEALESVILLE 3777In progress
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling and extend an existing outbuidling (carport)
    19 HIGH STREET HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    12-14 DOROTHY STREET HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding and retaining wall
    45 ANDREA COURT HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a shed and earthworks greater than 1 metre
    7 MARGARET ROAD HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot Subdivision
    11 ELAMO ROAD HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for the sale and consumption of liquor
    246-248 MAROONDAH HIGHWAY HEALESVILLE 3777NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct a front fence
    10 CLIVE AVENUE HEALESVILLE 3777Lapsed
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    1 RAYMOND COURT HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Ten (10) lot subdivision in two stages in accordance with Clause 32.09-2 and 43.02-1 and tree removal in accordance with Clause 42.03-2 of the Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme.
    55-61 MAROONDAH HIGHWAY HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    36 HILLCREST GROVE HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct two outbuildings
    119 AYRES ROAD HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling and construct a deck
    9 RYANS ROAD HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision and creation of two easements
    13 LILYDALE ROAD HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Three lot subdivision
    6 AYRES ROAD HEALESVILLE 3777NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use of the land to sell and consume liquor
    242 MAROONDAH HIGHWAY HEALESVILLE 3777Withdrawn
  • Eight lot subdivision
    11 ST LEONARDS ROAD HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Variation to Section 173 Agreement (AM573151D) for dwelling design changes
    6 EDWARD STREET HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    6A EDWARD STREET HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and work to extend an existing dwelling
    1 JULIET AVENUE HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    21 WESTMOUNT ROAD HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    21 WESTMOUNT ROAD HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    21 WESTMOUNT ROAD HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dependent persons unit
    214 DON ROAD HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    31 MT VUE ROAD HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    8 CROWLEY ROAD HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling, earthworks greater than one metre, vegetation removal and to alter access to a Road Zone Category 1
    43 CHUM CREEK ROAD HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    41 FARNHAM ROAD HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Six lot subdivision
    5 CHERLEY RISE HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Creation of an Easement
    7 HENRY STREET HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling
    39 MT RIDDELL ROAD HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    188 Healesville-Yarra Glen RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    2 RAYMOND COURT HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a child care centre, associated works (retaining walls and front fence), vegetation removal and alteration of access to Transport Zone 2
    349-353 MAROONDAH HIGHWAY HEALESVILLE 3777NOD issued by a delegate

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

2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Maroondah Hwy/Wallace PdeBus stop
  • Mount Riddell CarparkParking

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

10 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Apex ParkPark
  • Donnellys Weir Picnic AreaPark
  • Healesville G154 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Healesville G156 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Healesville G157 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Healesville Showgrounds and Sporting ComplexPark
  • Paul Range State ForestNature reserve
  • Queens ParkPark
  • Railway ParkPark
  • Wattles ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
5
Emergency department
On site
  • Healesville & District HospitalMaroondah Highwayhospital
  • Healesville PharmacyMaroondah Highwaypharmacy
  • Healesville Walk Soul Pattinson Chemistpharmacy
  • Osteopathy ConnectionsSymons Streetalternative
  • Yarra Valley Women's Healthyes

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

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

  • FORMER HEALESVILLE COURT HOUSENH1171
  • HEALESVILLE RAILWAY STATION COMPLEXNH1567
  • MAROONDAH WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM (UPPER & CENTRAL)NH2381

Data sources & freshness

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

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Loving StartMaroondah Highwaychildcare

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)
47
Parks (OSM)
8

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
48.2/100
National rank
1962nd in Australia
State rank
422nd in VIC
Peer rank
#35 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#107 among Country & regional 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

  • A231 Fv Common Assaultcrime26
  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime58
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime35
  • B49 Other Theftcrime48
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime49
  • Loving StartchildcareMaroondah Highwaychildcare
  • FORMER HEALESVILLE COURT HOUSEheritageNH1171
  • HEALESVILLE RAILWAY STATION COMPLEXheritageNH1567
  • MAROONDAH WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM (UPPER & CENTRAL)heritageNH2381
  • Healesville & District HospitalhealthMaroondah Highwayhospital

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
  • Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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