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VIC · Yarra Ranges Council

Mooroolbark, 3138

Current weather

9.9°CDense drizzle

96% humidity · 23.8 km/h wind · 11.2° / 8.9° today · 9.5 mm rain

Desirability score

66.7/100

285th in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Mooroolbark is a mid-sized suburb in the Yarra Ranges area, home to around 23,059 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 1,054 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-8%), roughly 45.7 offences per 1,000 residents, 10 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, 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
23,059
Median age
37
Median household income / week
$1,994
Dwelling vacancy
4.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
365 of 8,407
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Employment rate
64.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
572 / 348 / 16

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)
1,054
Against the person
258
Against property
501
Rate per 1,000 residents
45.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 89 residents
State safety percentile
42.7th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-7.9%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault68
  • B21 Criminal Damage89
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle111
  • B49 Other Theft65
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order170

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
10
Median school ICSEA (10 schools)
1,005
  • Billanook CollegeCombined
  • Bimbadeen Heights Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Manchester Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Mooroolbark CollegeSecondary
  • Mooroolbark East Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Mooroolbark GrammarCombined
  • Pembroke Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Rolling Hills Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St Peter Julian EymardPrimary
  • Yarra Hills Secondary CollegeSecondary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

55 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bike & Ride
  • Mooroolbark Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Mooroolbark Railway Station
  • Mooroolbark Station
  • Mooroolbark Station

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).

248 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a second dwelling, and two lot subdivision.
    25 HEDWIG DRIVE MOOROOLBARK 3138NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct three dwellings and removal of part of easement
    8-10 NUMERALLA STREET MOOROOLBARK 3138NOD issued by a delegate
  • Twelve (12) lot subdivision
    14 HIGH TOR MOOROOLBARK 3138Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    25 WINYARD DRIVE MOOROOLBARK 3138Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a verandah
    173 HAYRICK LANE MOOROOLBARK 3138Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    57 STRUAN AVENUE MOOROOLBARK 3138Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works within 4 metres of the base of five substantial trees
    33 PINE ROAD MOOROOLBARK 3138Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works to construct a single storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling, carport for the existing dwelling, and two lot subdivision
    61 KIPLING AVENUE MOOROOLBARK 3138Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling and associated vegetation removal
    1 BLUNDELL PLACE MOOROOLBARK 3138Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a garage
    189 HAYRICK LANE MOOROOLBARK 3138No permit required
  • Buildings and works to construct a second dwelling, two lot subdivision and vegetation removal
    21 GORDON COURT MOOROOLBARK 3138NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct four dwellings
    5 NEVILLE STREET MOOROOLBARK 3138NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct three (3) dwellings with associated vegetation removal and three (3) lot subdivision
    145 CAMBRIDGE ROAD MOOROOLBARK 3138Refusal issued by a delegate
  • In accordance with the endorsed plans: ¿ To construct two or more dwellings on a lot ¿ To remove vegetation ¿ To construct a building and construct or carry out works
    31-33 DELVILLE STREET MOOROOLBARK 3138Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct a second dwelling, construct a garage for existing dwelling and vegetation removal
    24 DIANE CRESCENT MOOROOLBARK 3138Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a telecommunications tower
    125 BRICE AVENUE MOOROOLBARK 3138NOD issued by a delegate

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a second dwelling and two lot subdivision
    122 ESTHER CRESCENT MOOROOLBARK 3138NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling and construct a front fence
    90 TAYLOR ROAD MOOROOLBARK 3138NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct a front fence
    18 HARLEY CRESCENT MOOROOLBARK 3138Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    22 DRYDEN CONCOURSE MOOROOLBARK 3138Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct eight dwellings, vegetation removal and alter access to road in a Transport Zone 2
    230 HULL ROAD MOOROOLBARK 3138NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct two dwellings and two lot subdivision
    17 CARAWA STREET MOOROOLBARK 3138Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a second dwelling, two lot subdivision and vegetation removal
    216 MANCHESTER ROAD MOOROOLBARK 3138Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct three dwellings and three lot subdivision
    13 ANGLO COURT MOOROOLBARK 3138Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    73 PEMBROKE ROAD MOOROOLBARK 3138Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct eight dwellings, the subdivision of the land into eight (8) lots and associated vegetation removal
    41 FELIX GROVE MOOROOLBARK 3138NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct a second dwelling, two lot subdivision and removal of an easement
    13 WILLIAMS ROAD MOOROOLBARK 3138Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    60 VALLEY PARK DRIVE MOOROOLBARK 3138Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works to construct a second dwelling, two lot subdivision and vegetation removal
    101 TAYLOR ROAD MOOROOLBARK 3138NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct four dwellings
    61 MANCHESTER ROAD MOOROOLBARK 3138NOD issued by a delegate
  • Two lot subdivision
    58 PEMBROKE ROAD MOOROOLBARK 3138NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct two dwellings, two lot subdivision, vegetation removal and creation of an easement
    26 BRIDGES AVENUE MOOROOLBARK 3138NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    91A TAYLOR ROAD MOOROOLBARK 3138Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three lot subdivision
    40 DRYDEN CONCOURSE MOOROOLBARK 3138Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and work to construct a second dwelling, carport and alteration to existing dwelling, associated vegetation removal and two lot subdivision
    7 WESTERN WAY MOOROOLBARK 3138Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a second dwelling and two lot subdivision
    4 PEMBROKE ROAD MOOROOLBARK 3138Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a second dwelling, two lot subdivision and vegetation removal
    143 MANCHESTER ROAD MOOROOLBARK 3138NOD issued by a delegate
  • Two lot subdivision
    8 HOLMES ROAD MOOROOLBARK 3138Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Use of land for a Child Care Centre; Building and Works for retaining walls and earthworks over one metre
    4 BIRCHWOOD DRIVE MOOROOLBARK 3138NOD issued by a delegate
  • Vary restriction on title (Covenant M822159S)
    26 BARKER DRIVE MOOROOLBARK 3138Refusal 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

110 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BottlemartAlcohol

    101G Cardigan Road, Mooroolbark

  • The Bottle-O Cardigan CellarsAlcohol

    101B Cardigan Road, Mooroolbark

  • Commonwealth BankATM
  • PrecinctATM
  • Bbq (2)
  • Bench (26)
  • Bicycle Parking (5)
  • Blairgowrie House/Manchester RdBus stop
  • Bus stop
  • Cardigan Road/Pembroke RoadBus 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

31 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Barngeong ReservePark
  • Batterbee ReservePark
  • Bimbadeen GardensPark
  • Castle Hill ReservePark
  • Ellis Court ReservePark
  • Esther Park Recreation ReservePark
  • Great Oak Court Linear ReservePark
  • Green Street ReservePark
  • Greenslopes ReservePark
  • Healesville Freeway ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
21
Emergency department
On site
  • Dental Studio MooroolbarkBrice Avenuedentist
  • Eternity DentalWinyard Drivedentist
  • Health & Allied MooroolbarkManchester Roadclinic
  • In Touch PhysiotherapyManchester Roadphysiotherapist
  • Kids CompassBrice Avenueoccupational_therapist
  • Manchester Road Dental SurgeryManchester Roaddentist
  • Medi 7 MooroolbarkManchester Roadclinic
  • MolescopeManchester Roadclinic
  • Mooroolbark DentalWinyard Drivedentist
  • Mooroolbark EyecareBrice Avenueoptometrist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

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

  • BICKLEIGH VALENH2053

Data sources & freshness

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

Childcare

9 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Goodstart Early Learning MooroolbarkCambridge Roadkindergarten
  • Gray Court PreschoolGray Courtkindergarten
  • Lancaster Preschoolkindergarten
  • Manchester Preschoolkindergarten
  • Mayfield Early Education MooroolbarkBathurst Streetkindergarten
  • Meraki Early Learning Centrekindergarten
  • Mooroolbark Early Childhood Education CentreCharles Streetkindergarten
  • childcarechildcare
  • 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)
63
Parks (OSM)
60

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
66.7/100
National rank
285th in Australia
State rank
84th in VIC
Peer rank
#24 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#60 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

  • A231 Fv Common Assaultcrime68
  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime89
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime111
  • B49 Other Theftcrime65
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime170
  • Goodstart Early Learning MooroolbarkchildcareCambridge Roadkindergarten
  • Gray Court PreschoolchildcareGray Courtkindergarten
  • Lancaster Preschoolchildcarekindergarten
  • Manchester Preschoolchildcarekindergarten
  • Mayfield Early Education MooroolbarkchildcareBathurst Streetkindergarten

Data sources & freshness

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