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VIC · Yarra Ranges Council

Kilsyth, 3137

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Desirability score

66/100
Good

Top 7% of Victoria's suburbs

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Top transport
  • Parks
  • Families
  • Schools
  • Shops
What Kilsyth is known for: Top transport, Parks, Families, Schools, Shops

Suburb profile

Set among the hills of Yarra Ranges, Kilsyth is a established suburb with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. The city and surrounding suburbs are both within comfortable reach, which keeps daily life flexible. Fresh country air and elevated outlooks are part of the appeal up here among the hills.

Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.

Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Housing is well-priced for what you get: space, location and everyday convenience.

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

Population

Population
11,699
Median age
38
Median household income / week
$1,649
Dwelling vacancy
5.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
248 of 4,837
Median monthly mortgage
$1,972
Employment rate
61.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
345 / 647 / 58

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)
712
Against the person
150
Against property
341
Rate per 1,000 residents
60.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 78 residents
State safety percentile
55.7th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+1.7%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage58
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle66
  • B49 Other Theft54
  • C32 Drug Possession40
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order81

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
4
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
1,013
  • Ghilgai SchoolPrimary
  • Gladesville Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Kilsyth Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St Richard's Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

56 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Garden St/Liverpool Rd
  • Kilsyth Sports Centre/Liverpool Rd
  • Lade Ave/Liverpool Rd
  • Luscombe Ct/Liverpool Rd
  • Orchard St/Liverpool 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).

230 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Refurbishment of existing education facility, relocation of portable building and landscaping
    672-674 MT DANDENONG ROAD KILSYTH 3137Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    5 HAMILTON CLOSE KILSYTH 3137Lapsed
  • Buildings and works to construct a second dwelling, two lot subdivision and vegetation removal
    28 GLADESVILLE DRIVE KILSYTH 3137NOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of a minor sports and recreation facility (redevelopment of Gary Tait Pavilion)
    115-123 LIVERPOOL ROAD KILSYTH 3137Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct three dwellings, three lot subdivision and vegetation removal
    37 TERRIGAL CRESCENT KILSYTH 3137NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct a front fence
    10 TI-TREE COURT KILSYTH 3137No permit required
  • Three lot subdivision
    32 TERRIGAL CRESCENT KILSYTH 3137Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Two lot subdivision
    5A GLEN DHU ROAD KILSYTH 3137Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend existing dwelling
    UNIT 4/61 MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD KILSYTH 3137Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for sale of Packaged Liquor
    SHOP 18/518 MT DANDENONG ROAD KILSYTH 3137NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    500 GREEVES DRIVE KILSYTH 3137Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a second dwelling, two lot subdivision, creation of an easement and vegetation removal
    647 MT DANDENONG ROAD KILSYTH 3137Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct five dwellings and removal of easement
    92 LIVERPOOL ROAD KILSYTH 3137NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use and development of a child care centre and associated signage
    23 HAWTHORY ROAD KILSYTH 3137Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct eight dwellings and associated vegetation removal
    13 BEATRICE STREET KILSYTH 3137NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct six dwellings and six lot subdivision
    8 CAMERON COURT KILSYTH 3137Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to extend existing dwelling
    UNIT 2/61 MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD KILSYTH 3137Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a carport
    6 LADE AVENUE KILSYTH 3137Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct six dwellings; six-lot subdivision; and alteration of access to a road in a Transport Zone 2.
    634 MT DANDENONG ROAD KILSYTH 3137NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct a second dwelling and a carport to the existing dwelling, two lot subdivision and removal of vegetation
    33 HILLVIEW DRIVE KILSYTH 3137Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into 3 lots (following an approved development)
    16 TENNYSON AVENUE KILSYTH 3137Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    1-198 GREEVES DRIVE KILSYTH 3137Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct two dwellings
    2 MOUNTFIELD ROAD KILSYTH 3137Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a second dwelling
    5 DEBORAH STREET KILSYTH 3137NOD issued by a delegate
  • Fifteen lot subdivision
    56A GEOFFREY DRIVE KILSYTH 3137Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Consent to carry out works (earthworks) within building exclusion zone as per s173 Agreement AT946412N & Covenant AU487262D
    719 MT DANDENONG ROAD KILSYTH 3137Withdrawn

  • June 2021

  • Buildings and work to construct a pergola
    6 Emerald ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to increase floor area of warehouse and reduction of carparking
    9 Camaro PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Five lot subdivision
    42 Liverpool RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a second dwelling and two lot subdivision
    25 CHERYLNNE CRESCENT KILSYTH 3137Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct two dwellings; and removal of vegetation
    8A SHIELD COURT KILSYTH 3137Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to increase floor area (mezzanine)
    9 Camaro PlaceWithdrawn
  • Two lot subdivision
    33 Margaret StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a front fence
    21 Cherylnne CrescentNo permit required
  • Consent to 173 agreement ARG641403G to alter the approved development under permit YR-2018/176
    1B Arnold StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a second dwelling, modifications to the existing dwelling and a two lot subdivision
    34 MILFORD STREET KILSYTH 3137NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct a second dwelling, carport for existing dwelling and two lot subdivision
    10 CRINAN STREET KILSYTH 3137Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of 2 single storey dwellings to the rear of existing dwelling and tree removal
    14 WAVELL AVENUE KILSYTH 3137Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a second dwelling, two lot subdivision, removal of an easement and vegetation removal
    12 Geoffrey DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Vary restrictive covenant EO45266
    28 Gladesville 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

76 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BWSAlcohol

    Mount Dandenong Road

  • Mountain View BakeryBakery
  • Bench (2)
  • Strongroom Caravan StorageBoat Storage

    2 Danjul Close, Kilsyth

  • 723 Mt Dandenong RdBus stop
  • 736 Mt Dandenong RdBus stop
  • Alpine Way/Mt Dandenong RdBus stop
  • Balmoral St/Mt Dandenong RdBus stop
  • Beatrice St/Durham RdBus stop
  • Charles St/Durham RdBus 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

20 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Balmoral ReservePark
  • Belinda ReservePark
  • Collins Place ReservePark
  • Elizabeth Bridge ReservePark
  • Florence Street ReservePark
  • Geoffrey Drive ReservePark
  • Hansen ParkPark
  • Hansford ReservePark
  • Healesville Freeway ReservePark
  • Jacaranda ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
3
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Caremore PharmacyMount Dandenong Roadpharmacy
  • Kilsyth DentalMount Dandenong Roaddentist
  • Kilsyth Medical Groupdoctor

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

Childcare

3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Little Penguin ELCDurham Roadkindergarten
  • Natural Wonders Early Learning KilsythHansen Roadkindergarten
  • Palm Grove Preschoolkindergarten

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)
34
Parks (OSM)
30

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
66.0/100 — Good
State standing
Top 7% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
316th in Australia
State rank
87th in VIC
Peer rank
#36 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#63 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 Damagecrime58
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime66
  • B49 Other Theftcrime54
  • C32 Drug Possessioncrime40
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime81
  • Little Penguin ELCchildcareDurham Roadkindergarten
  • Natural Wonders Early Learning KilsythchildcareHansen Roadkindergarten
  • Palm Grove Preschoolchildcarekindergarten
  • Caremore PharmacyhealthMount Dandenong Roadpharmacy
  • Kilsyth DentalhealthMount Dandenong Roaddentist

Data sources & freshness

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