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VIC · Banyule Council

Lower Plenty, VIC, 3093

Current weather

11.8°CModerate rain showers

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

Desirability score

61.8/100

594th in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Lower Plenty is a smaller suburban community in the Banyule area, home to around 3,962 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 124 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-5%), roughly 31.3 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, 13 public transport stops within the suburb, 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
3,962
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$2,160
Dwelling vacancy
5.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
89 of 1,558
Median monthly mortgage
$2,200
Employment rate
59.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
78 / 308 / 57

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)
124
Against the person
18
Against property
70
Rate per 1,000 residents
31.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 220 residents
State safety percentile
25.9th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-4.6%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage11
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary18
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft8
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle14
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order10

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,093
  • Lower Plenty Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

13 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Beleura Gr/Main Rd
  • Cheverton Rd/Main Rd
  • Heidelberg Golf Club/Main Rd
  • Old Eltham Rd/Main Rd
  • Prosperity Rd/Main 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).

140 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling including associated driveway and retaining walls
    33 THORNBILL DRIVE PLENTY 3090Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of 2 dead native trees
    81 BROWNS LANE PLENTY 3090Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment - Buildings and works to construct a dwelling and removal of native vegetation and consent for works to be completed outside of the building envelope
    23 GRANGE AVENUE PLENTY 3090No permit required
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    4 MALLEY COURT PLENTY 3090Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one tree
    3 LEAFY DRIVE PLENTY 3090Withdrawn

  • August 2021

  • Four (4) lot subdivision and native vegetation removal
    14-26 BROWNS LANE PLENTY 3090In progress
  • Amendment - Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    24 RIVER AVENUE PLENTY 3090Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    8 FINERAN COURT PLENTY 3090Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling and fence
    6 MALLEY COURT PLENTY 3090Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • One new dwelling Amendment to remove Tree #14 from approved planning permit for the construction of a building greater than 6m in height and vegetation removal
    34 ROSEHILL ROAD LOWER PLENTY 3093Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Erect and display business identification signage
    119 YAN YEAN ROAD PLENTY 3090NOD issued by a delegate
  • Amendment - Buildings and works to construct a dwelling (replace existing dwelling), conversion of existing dwelling to habitable outbuilding (studio), outbuilding (carport) and associated vegetation removal
    182-188 YAN YEAN ROAD PLENTY 3090Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment - 9 Lot subdivision and removal of native vegetation
    191 YAN YEAN ROAD PLENTY 3090Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling and fence
    9 MALLEY COURT PLENTY 3090Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other buildings and works Buildings and Works
    7 HAVELOCK COURT LOWER PLENTY 3093Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Yellow Box (Eucalyptus melliodora) as indicated on the endorsed plan
    8 MAIN ROAD LOWER PLENTY 3093Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the lopping of one (1) Long-leaved Box (Eucalyptus goniocalyx) and the removal of one (1) Yellow Box (Eucalyptus melliodora) as indicated on the endorsed plan
    134 OLD ELTHAM ROAD LOWER PLENTY 3093Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling and fence
    16 MALLEY COURT PLENTY 3090Permit 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.
    322 MAIN ROAD LOWER PLENTY 3093Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling and fence
    18 MALLEY COURT PLENTY 3090Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    7 MALLEY COURT PLENTY 3090Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling and fence
    21 MALLEY COURT PLENTY 3090Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 5 lot Subdivision
    217 YAN YEAN ROAD PLENTY 3090Lapsed
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling and fence
    5 MALLEY COURT PLENTY 3090NOD issued by a delegate
  • Other Vegetation Removal
    4 Alma StreetNo permit required
  • Other buildings and works Development of alterations to an existing dwelling
    62 OLD ELTHAM ROAD LOWER PLENTY 3093Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal
    187 Main RoadWithdrawn
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding and associated earthworks
    1-19 CHARLESVILLE ROAD PLENTY 3090Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment - Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    25 THORNBILL DRIVE PLENTY 3090Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of two (2) Corymbia maculata (Spotted Gum), one (1) Alnus incana (Grey Alder), one (1) Eucalyptus sideroxylon (Red Ironbark) and one (1) Eucalyptus nicholli (Narrow Leaved Black Peppermint) as per the endorsed plan.
    50 Cleveland AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Leyland Cypress (Cupressus x leylandii) in the front setback and one (1) Golden Ash (Fraxinus excelsior 'Aurea') in the rear setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    80 BONDS ROAD LOWER PLENTY 3093Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to alter and extend the existing dwelling, the construction of a tennis court and the removal of native vegetation
    87-101 SEYMOUR DRIVE PLENTY 3090Withdrawn
  • Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) 2 lot subdivision (NICO) boundary realignment and creation of carriageway easement
    390 MAIN ROAD LOWER PLENTY 3093Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    17 MALLEY COURT PLENTY 3090Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Brittle Gum (Eucalyptus mannifera) one (1) Yellow Box (Eucalyptus melliodora) and the pruning of one (1) Yellow Box (Eucalyptus melliodora) as indicated on the endorsed plan
    14 VIEW ROAD LOWER PLENTY 3093Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    39 McLennans RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one tree
    119 Yan Yean RoadNo permit required

  • April 2021

  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Section 72 Amendment
    188 Main RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • One new dwelling Development of a building more than six (6) metres in height above natural ground level and native vegetation removal
    2/158 OLD ELTHAM ROAD LOWER PLENTY 3093Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • One new dwelling Development of one new dwelling on a lot with a height of greater than 6m and walls heights of greater than 4m in the Significant Landscape Overlay and Environmental Significance Overlay.
    12 EDWARD WILLIS COURT LOWER PLENTY 3093Permit 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

14 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Bus stop
  • Cressy StreetBus stop
  • Para RoadBus stop
  • Rangeview RoadBus stop
  • St George's DentalDentist
  • Drinking water
  • Firepit
  • Australia PostPost office

    73 Main Road

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

  • Alma Play ParkPark
  • Barongarook ReservePark
  • Cheverton Valley ParkPark
  • Cleveland Wetland ReservePark
  • Glenauburn ParkPark
  • Leslie Court ReservePark
  • Main Road River ReservePark
  • Montpelier ReservePark
  • Rosehill Road ReserveNature reserve
  • Yarra Valley ParklandsPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
5
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Bodyline HealthMain Roaddoctor
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Lower Plenty DentalCarisbrook Crescentdentist
  • Odyssey House Victoriarehabilitation
  • St George's Dentaldentist

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

Childcare

3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Launchpad Early Learning Centrekindergarten
  • Lower Plenty Early Learning CentreMain Roadkindergarten
  • Lower Plenty 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)
34
Parks (OSM)
11

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
61.8/100
National rank
594th in Australia
State rank
173rd in VIC
Peer rank
#12 among Metro Melbourne · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#127 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 Damagecrime11
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglarycrime18
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime8
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime14
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime10
  • Launchpad Early Learning Centrechildcarekindergarten
  • Lower Plenty Early Learning CentrechildcareMain Roadkindergarten
  • Lower Plenty Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • Bodyline HealthhealthMain Roaddoctor
  • Chemist Warehousehealthpharmacy

Data sources & freshness

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