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VIC · Banyule Council

Ivanhoe, 3079

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Updated

Desirability score

63.7/100
Good

Top 10% of Victoria's suburbs

89% data confidence

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

Suburb profile

In Banyule, Ivanhoe is a settled established suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. 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.

Families and commuters make up much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Coffee, casual meals and neighbourhood eateries give the suburb a lived-in social scene. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.

Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.

On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and growth momentum, while housing affordability and safety sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.

Population

Population
13,374
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$2,232
Dwelling vacancy
11.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
669 of 5,983
Median monthly mortgage
$2,383
Employment rate
64.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
255 / 1,177 / 1,305

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)
1,243
Against the person
118
Against property
928
Rate per 1,000 residents
92.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 113 residents
State safety percentile
73.4th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-12.6%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage86
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary96
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle217
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store146
  • B49 Other Theft94

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)
1,157
  • Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar SchoolCombined
  • Ivanhoe Grammar SchoolCombined
  • Ivanhoe Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Mary Immaculate SchoolPrimary
  • St Bernadette's SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

84 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Darebin Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Darebin Station
  • Darebin Station
  • Ivanhoe Station
  • Ivanhoe Station

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • Metro Capital Delivery activities occurring between 05/06/2026 and 05/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 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.LIVINGSTONE STREET, TATE STREET04 Jun 2026 – 04 Oct 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).

186 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Alt to a building or structure Alterations and Additions to an Existing Dwelling, subject to the Heritage Overlay
    18 TOORA STREET IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • One new dwelling Development of a single dwelling on a lot less than 500sqm
    115 VALENTINE STREET IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Melaleuca armillaris (Bracelet Honey Myrtle), in the front setback as per the endorsed plan.
    22 COOK STREET IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of Two (2) Dwellings within the Significant Landscape Overlay (SLO1)
    22 WATERDALE ROAD IVANHOE 3079NOD issued by a delegate
  • Other buildings and works Development of a swimming pool
    28A ROCKBEARE GROVE IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change or extension of use and One or more new buildings Use and development of the land for dwellings, food and drink premises, restricted recreational facility (gymnasium) and associated buildings and works, removal of easements and removal of vegetation.
    37-63 BELL STREET IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Hesperocyparis macrocarpa (Monterey cypress) and one (1) Schinus molle (Peppercorn Tree) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.
    1/14 WYNSTAY CRESCENT IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of two (2) dwellings
    59 FORD STREET IVANHOE 3079Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) Two Lot Subdivision
    69 BEATTY STREET IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of eleven (11) protected trees, identified as #12-15, #20-21, #23-26 in arborist report (Rigoni Tree Solutions 26/05/2021) and one (1) River Red Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) as indicated on the endorsed plan
    23 CLARK ROAD IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Leyland Cypress (Cupressus x leylandii) in the rear setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    41 ST ELMO ROAD IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change or extension of use and Signage Use of the land for an education centre (Adult Autism Service) and development of signage
    261 WATERDALE ROAD IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Cupressus arizonica (Arizona Cypress) in the front setback as per the endorsed plan.
    29 MAGNOLIA ROAD IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) 2 lot subdivision
    10 DALVEEN ROAD IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) Two Lot Subdivision
    16 EDWIN STREET IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other buildings and works Construction of a boundary fence abutting Council land
    3/7 CURZON STREET IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Tree pruning
    12/139 BOND STREET IVANHOE 3079No permit required

  • July 2021

  • Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) Two Lot Subdivision
    24 DALVEEN ROAD IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) Subdivision of land into 2 lots
    399 UPPER HEIDELBERG ROAD IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Multi-dwelling development - Two dwellings Changes being refused: Development two (2) car parking spaces in the frontage for Dwelling 1, retrospective approval of rear deck and rear extension, internal reconfiguration for additional bedroom and vegetation removal
    1/7 AMBROSE STREET IVANHOE 3079Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Other Vegetation Removal
    3/309 UPPER HEIDELBERG ROAD IVANHOE 3079No permit required
  • Other Vegetation Removal
    2/14 ROCKBEARE GROVE IVANHOE 3079Withdrawn
  • Other buildings and works
    98 WATERDALE ROAD IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Signage Installation of signage and minor buildings and works in association with a medical centre (use as-of-right)
    107 LOWER HEIDELBERG ROAD IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of two (2) dwellings
    14 LIBERTY PARADE IVANHOE 3079NOD issued by a delegate
  • Other buildings and works
    1/35 KENILWORTH PARADE IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal
    2/5 CARN AVENUE IVANHOE 3079Withdrawn
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of nine (9) trees as indicated on the endorsed plan
    41 THE RIDGEWAY IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other buildings and works Construction of a carport
    7 THORESBY GROVE IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision land to be subdivided into 2 lots subject to the following conditions
    11 MALTA STREET IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Section 72 Amendment
    100 IVANHOE PARADE IVANHOE 3079Withdrawn
  • One new dwelling Partial demolition, additions and external painting to a dwelling in the Heritage Overlay (Schedule 5)
    17 THORESBY GROVE IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of two (2) dwellings
    15 AYTON STREET IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change or extension of use and One or more new buildings Section 72 Amendment – Medical Centre Usage and Associated Car Parking Dispensation.
    59 UPPER HEIDELBERG ROAD IVANHOE 3079NOD issued by a delegate
  • Demolition and Other Vegetation Removal and Other Demolition of existing buildings and structures; Construction of a Sports Centre and Removal of vegetation under SLO1 and VPO3 Amendment to Section 3.3 of the Development Plan to include the construction of a mezzanine classroom above the change rooms at the western end of the swimming pool and Amend plans to provide emergency access door on western elevation of building and revise window design to part of southern elevation. No changes to buildi
    41 THE RIDGEWAY IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision 2 lot subdivision
    68 Jellicoe StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Liquidambar (Liquidambar styraciflua) in the front setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    28 Waterdale RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Michelia sp (Magnolia) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.
    54 Lower Heidelberg RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other buildings and works
    3/7 CURZON STREET IVANHOE 3079Withdrawn
  • BUILDINGS AND WORKS and SHOP and Car parking dispensation Section 72 Amendment
    208 Upper Heidelberg RoadWithdrawn

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

275 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BWSAlcohol
  • CellarbrationsAlcohol
  • LiquorlandAlcohol
  • Bakers DelightBakery
  • Bread WiseBakery

    190 Upper Heidelberg Road

  • Ivanhoe CakesBakery
  • The French BreakfastBakery
  • Commonwealth BankBank
  • WestpacBank

    216 Upper Heidelberg Road

  • The Establishment 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

14 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Banksia Island ReservePark
  • Bryant ReservePark
  • Chelsworth ParkPark
  • Ivanhoe Lions - ParkPark
  • Kwinana Court ReservePark
  • Margaret Heathorn ParkPark
  • Memorial ReservePark
  • Miles ReservePark
  • Napier Waller ReserveNature reserve
  • Nellie Ibbott ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
18
Emergency department
On site
  • ACE Audiologyaudiologist
  • Alternativealternative
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Dentists Of Ivanhoedentist
  • Heidelberg Repatriation Hospitalhospital
  • Ivanhoe Centrephysiotherapist
  • Ivanhoe Endoscopy CentreUpper Heidelberg Roadclinic
  • Laboratorylaboratory
  • Livingstone Street Medical ClinicLivingstone Streetclinic
  • Melbourne Children’s Psychology Clinicpsychotherapist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

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

  • HEIDELBERG TOWN HALLNH2077
  • MACGEORGE HOUSENH2004
  • THE WALLER HOUSE AND COLLECTIONNH0617

Data sources & freshness

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

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Uniting Church 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)
28
Parks (OSM)
24

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
63.7/100 — Good
State standing
Top 10% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
437th in Australia
State rank
118th in VIC
Peer rank
#49 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#88 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 Damagecrime86
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglarycrime96
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime217
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Storecrime146
  • B49 Other Theftcrime94
  • Uniting Church Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • HEIDELBERG TOWN HALLheritageNH2077
  • MACGEORGE HOUSEheritageNH2004
  • THE WALLER HOUSE AND COLLECTIONheritageNH0617
  • ACE Audiologyhealthaudiologist

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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