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VIC · Hume Council

Mickleham, 3064

Current weather

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Desirability score

59.3/100

791st in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Mickleham is a mid-sized suburb in the Hume area, home to around 17,452 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 1,309 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-4%), roughly 75.0 offences per 1,000 residents, 6 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, 9 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
17,452
Median age
29
Median household income / week
$1,968
Dwelling vacancy
7.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
417 of 5,440
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Employment rate
64.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
374 / 82 / 0

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)
1,309
Against the person
295
Against property
737
Rate per 1,000 residents
75
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 59 residents
State safety percentile
64.6th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-3.8%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage81
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft102
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle138
  • B49 Other Theft177
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order147

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
6
Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
1,015
  • Gaayip-Yagila Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Hume Anglican GrammarCombined
  • Mickleham Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Mickleham Secondary CollegeSecondary
  • Yubup Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

47 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bendigo St/Errol Bvd
  • Mathoura Rd/Errol Bvd
  • Merrifield Park/Errol Bvd
  • Trillium Bvd/Mt Ridley Rd
  • Trillium Bvd/Mt Ridley Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

9 active roadworks / incidents

  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 04/04/2025 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.HUME FREEWAY03 Apr 2025 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 04/04/2025 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:30 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 Greater than 10 min.HUME FREEWAY03 Apr 2025 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 04/04/2025 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.HUME FREEWAY03 Apr 2025 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 27/02/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:00 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.HUME FREEWAY, HUME HIGHWAY26 Feb 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 27/02/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:00 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.HUME FREEWAY, HUME HIGHWAY26 Feb 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 28/04/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 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.DONNYBROOK-HUME OUT RAMP ON, DONNYBROOK ROAD27 Apr 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 28/04/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 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.DONNYBROOK-HUME OUT RAMP ON, DONNYBROOK ROAD27 Apr 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 28/04/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.DONNYBROOK-HUME OUT RAMP ON, DONNYBROOK ROAD27 Apr 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 28/04/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.DONNYBROOK-HUME OUT RAMP ON, DONNYBROOK ROAD27 Apr 2026 – 29 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).

97 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • DEVELOPMENT OF A DWELLING ON A LOT UNDER 300m2
    14 CAROB ST MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • SUBDIVISION IN STAGES, CREATION OF ACCESS TO A ROAD IN ROAD ZONE CATEGORY 1 AND ASSOCIATED BUILDINGS AND WORKS INCLUDING EARTHWORKS
    1760 MICKLEHAM RD MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF A RURAL SHED (MACHINERY STORAGE)
    45-165 OLD SYDNEY RD MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • BUILDING AND WORKS FOR THE PURPOSE OF WAREHOUSES WITH ANCILLARY OFFICES AND REDUCTION IN CAR PARKING AND ASSOCIATED SIGNAGE
    60 DONNYBROOK RD MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • BUILDINGS AND WORKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN INDUSTRY AND A REDUCTION IN THE CAR PARKING REQUIREMENTS
    60 DONNYBROOK RD MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE REMOVAL OF NATIVE VEGETATION, TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHLANDER BRANCH SEWER
    1960 MICKLEHAM RD MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • CONSTRUCTION OF NEW SINGLE STOREY DWELLING
    30 EUCALYPTUS CT MICKLEHAM 3064In progress
  • CREATION OF GAS AND WATER EASEMENT - SPEAR # S180041S - BOTANICAL CREATION OF EASEMENT (1)
    LINDUM VALE MICKLEHAM 3064In progress

  • July 2021

  • 2 LOT SUBDIVISION OF PS 844077F (SPEAR REF # S179263M)
    1 ROBIN RD MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A WAREHOUSE WITH ASSOCIATED ANCILLARY OFFICE AND REDUCTION IN CAR PARKING REQUIREMENTS
    69 TITAN DR MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VARIATION OF THE RESTRICTIVE COVENANT IN TRANSFER NO. X149557U
    40 SUMMIT DR MICKLEHAM 3064Withdrawn
  • CREATION OF EASEMENT [SPEAR # S178516S]
    2 CECIL WALK MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • USE AND BUILDINGS AND WORKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF A RESTAURANT, PLACE OF ASSEMBLY (INCLUDING RECEPTION CENTRE, FUNCTION CENTRE AND CHAPEL), ACCOMMODATION (RESIDENTIAL HOTEL), SHOP (PROVEDORE), FARMERS MARKET, FOOD AND DRINK PREMISES (CAFE), USE OF RURAL OUTBUILDINGS AS AN ART AND CRAFT CENTRE WITH ECO-TOURISM RELATED ACTIVITIES, LICENCED PREMISES (LATE NIGHT GENERAL LICENCE), REMOVAL OF NATIVE VEGETATION, DEMOLITION (PARTIAL) AND ACCESS TO A ROAD IN A ROAD ZONE CATEGORY 1 IN ACCORDA
    45-165 OLD SYDNEY RD MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • STAGED MULTI LOT SUBDIVISION, CREATION OF EASEMENTS AND RESERVES, AND ACCESS TO A ROAD ZONE 1 IN ACCORDANCE WITH ENDORSED PLANS (PS848509F)
    225-285 DONNYBROOK RD MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • DEVELOPMENT OF TWO DWELLINGS
    36 BROSSARD RD MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • TWO LOT SUBDIVISION (INCLUDING SUPERLOTS) AND SUBDIVISION OF LAND ADJACENT TO A ROAD IN A ROAD ZONE CATEGORY 1
    1760 MICKLEHAM RD MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • USE OF LAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF A DISPLAY VILLAGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    1960 MICKLEHAM RD MICKLEHAM 3064NOD issued by a delegate
  • USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF TRADE SUPPLIES AND RESTRICTED RETAIL PREMISES, DISPLAY FLOODLIT BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION SIGNS AND FREE-STANDING PYLON SKY SIGN, CREATE ACCESS TO A ROAD IN A ROAD ZONE CATEGORY 1 AND REMOVAL OF VEGETATION (BUNNINGS WAREHOUSE - STAGED DEVELOPMENT) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    200 DONNYBROOK RD MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • REMOVAL OF S173 AGREEMENT
    BALANCE OF LANDNo permit required
  • USE AND BUILDINGS AND WORKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF A RESTAURANT, PLACE OF ASSEMBLY (INCLUDING RECEPTION CENTRE, FUNCTION CENTRE AND CHAPEL), ACCOMMODATION (RESIDENTIAL HOTEL), SHOP (PROVEDORE), FARMERS MARKET, FOOD AND DRINK PREMISES (CAFE), USE OF RURAL OUTBUILDINGS AS AN ART AND CRAFT CENTRE WITH ECO-TOURISM RELATED ACTIVITIES, LICENCED PREMISES (LATE NIGHT GENERAL LICENCE), REMOVAL OF NATIVE VEGETATION, DEMOLITION (PARTIAL) AND ACCESS TO A ROAD IN A ROAD ZONE CATEGORY 1 IN ACCORDA
    45-165 OLD SYDNEY RD MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAND FOR A CONTRACTORS DEPOT (RETROSPECTIVE) AND APPROVAL OF A DEVELOPMENT PLAN
    25 SUMMIT DR MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF LAND FOR TWO DWELLINGS
    555C DONNYBROOK RD MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • THE USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAND FOR OFFICES, FOOD AND DRINK PREMISES, A RESTRICTED RECREATIONAL FACILITY (GYM), MEDICAL CENTRE AND AN INDOOR RECREATION FACILITY (SWIM SCHOOL), AND THE REDUCTION OF CAR PARKING AND SIGNAGE
    BALANCE OF LAND MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • BUILDINGS AND WORKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SINGLE STOREY DWELLING IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE OVERLAY
    40 CALLAWAY DR MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • USE AND DISPLAY OF NON ILLUMINATED MAJOR PROMOTIONAL ADVERTISING SIGN BY USING 4X4FT SHIPPING CONTAINERS
    45 DONNYBROOK RD MICKLEHAM 3064Withdrawn

  • April 2021

  • SALE OF PACKAGED LIQUOR IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE USE OF THE PREMISES AS A SUPERMARKET AND ALSO SALE OF LIQUOR WITHIN FIVE CAFE/RESTAURANTS
    270 DONNYBROOK RDPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 LOT SUBDIVISION - PS900972S - SPEAR# S174104P
    90 BROSSARD RDPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF LIQUOR (CAFE/RESTAURANTS)
    270 DONNYBROOK RDPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAND FOR A CONTRACTORS DEPOT
    90 BARDWELL DR MICKLEHAM 3064NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Variation of Restrictive Covenant
    6 RANGEVIEW CL MICKLEHAM 3064Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
  • STAGED MULTI-LOT SUBDIVISION UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE AND HERITAGE OVERLAY, CREATION OF EASEMENTS, RESTRICTIONS, AND RESERVES, CREATION OF ACCESS TO A ROAD ZONE AND DEMOLITION IF A BUILDING IN A HERITAGE OVERLAY
    200 DONNYBROOK RDPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 LOT SUBDIVISION PS 848866E [SPEAR # S173176T]
    2 ALICE AVEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • DEVELOPMENT OF TWO SINGLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    27 POTTER CCT MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF LAND FOR A WAREHOUSE
    33 TITAN DRPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • APPROVAL SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN, TWO LOT SUBDIVISION AND VARIATION OF COVENANT V424650D
    10 SUMMIT DR MICKLEHAM 3064Refusal issued by a delegate
  • 3 LOT SUBDIVISION IN ACCORDANCE WITH PS 847655Y [SPEAR S171559E]
    52 BROSSARD RDPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • USE AND BUILDINGS AND WORKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF A RESTAURANT, PLACE OF ASSEMBLY (INCLUDING RECEPTION CENTRE, FUNCTION CENTRE AND CHAPEL), ACCOMMODATION (RESIDENTIAL HOTEL), SHOP (PROVEDORE), FARMERS MARKET, FOOD AND DRINK PREMISES (CAFE), USE OF RURAL OUTBUILDINGS AS AN ART AND CRAFT CENTRE WITH ECO-TOURISM RELATED ACTIVITIES, LICENCED PREMISES (LATE NIGHT GENERAL LICENCE), REMOVAL OF NATIVE VEGETATION, DEMOLITION (PARTIAL) AND ACCESS TO A ROAD IN A ROAD ZONE CATEGORY 1 IN ACCORDA
    45-165 OLD SYDNEY RDPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • RESTAURANT WITH ASSOCIATED LIQUOR LICENSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    T07Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • USE OF LAND FOR PRE-SCHOOL AND PLACE OF ASSEMBLY (COMMUNITY CENTRE) INCLUDING CONSULTING/MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH AND COMMUNITY ROOMS AND A REDUCTION IN CAR PARKING REQUIREMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    125 BROSSARD RD MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A VERANDAH TO THE EXISTING DWELLING
    17 CARDAMON AVENo permit required

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

40 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Annadale Park/Ellscott BoulevardBus stop
  • Bendigo Street/Errol BoulevardBus stop
  • Blackmore Rd/Errol BvdBus stop
  • Botanical Park/Brossard RdBus stop
  • Castor Way/Ellscott BvdBus stop
  • Cayenne Way/Poppy StBus stop
  • Chevery St/Ellscott BvdBus stop
  • Donnybrook Rd/The Woods BvdBus stop
  • Foxley Cres/Alexo RdBus stop
  • Hawksburn Pl/St Georges BvdBus 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

9 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Annadale Community ParkPark
  • Banda Bail ReserveNature reserve
  • Central ParkPark
  • Innovation WetlandsPark
  • Merrifield Community ParkPark
  • Mount Ridley Nature Conservation ReserveNature reserve
  • Mt Ridley West Conservation AreaNature reserve
  • Rocky Water Holes Conservation AreaNature reserve
  • Windmill Park SanctuaryPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
2
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • PharmaSavepharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

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

1 state heritage place

  • MOUNT RIDLEY HOMESTEADNH2246

Data sources & freshness

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

Childcare

3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Happy Hippo Kindergarten & Childcarechildcare
  • Kool Kidz Childcarechildcare
  • childcarechildcare

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)
68
Parks (OSM)
65

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
59.3/100
National rank
791st in Australia
State rank
212th in VIC
Peer rank
#59 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#154 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 Damagecrime81
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime102
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime138
  • B49 Other Theftcrime177
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime147
  • Happy Hippo Kindergarten & Childcarechildcarechildcare
  • Kool Kidz Childcarechildcarechildcare
  • childcarechildcarechildcare
  • MOUNT RIDLEY HOMESTEADheritageNH2246
  • Chemist Warehousehealthpharmacy

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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