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VIC · Glen Eira Council

Murrumbeena, 3163

Current weather

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82% humidity · 23.4 km/h wind · 12.9° / 10.7° today · 8.3 mm rain

Updated

Desirability score

58.5/100
Good

Top 17% of Victoria's suburbs

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Premium
  • Top transport
  • Growing
  • Green space
  • Schools
What Murrumbeena is known for: Premium, Top transport, Growing, Green space, Schools

Suburb profile

Murrumbeena hums with inner-city energy, a established suburb where there is always something happening nearby. Connections to the wider metro area are straightforward, with neighbouring communities close at hand. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with family life visible on every street.

Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together.

Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

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

Population

Population
9,996
Median age
37
Median household income / week
$2,057
Dwelling vacancy
10%
Unoccupied private dwellings
451 of 4,528
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
68.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
196 / 1,035 / 1,176

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)
426
Against the person
51
Against property
316
Rate per 1,000 residents
42.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 196 residents
State safety percentile
39.3th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-27.3%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage38
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary22
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft55
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle120
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception22

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,151
  • Murrumbeena Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St Patrick's SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

76 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Hughesdale Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Hughesdale Station
  • Hughesdale Station
  • Murrumbeena Station
  • Murrumbeena Station

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

3 active roadworks / incidents

  • Utility Works activities occurring between 02/04/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CAREY STREET, NORTH ROAD01 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 02/04/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CAREY STREET, NORTH ROAD01 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 27/02/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.NORTH ROAD, ROCHFORD STREET26 Feb 2026 – 30 Jul 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).

119 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Variation to Registered Restrictive Covenant number 2158878 by modifying Clause (c) of the Covenant to allow the use of shiplap cladding for the building and metal for the roof
    7 THOMSON AVENUE MURRUMBEENA 3163Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision on land affected by a Special Building Overlay
    7 ADAMS STREET MURRUMBEENA 3163Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a pergola to a dwelling on a lot less than 300sqm and affected by the Neighbourhood Character Overlay
    UNIT3530 NEERIM ROAD MURRUMBEENA 3163Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings on a lot
    25 BRETT STREET MURRUMBEENA 3163Withdrawn
  • Demolition of an existing front fence and construction of a 1.8m high front fence in the Neighbourhood Character Overlay and the Design and Development Overlay
    524 NEERIM ROAD MURRUMBEENA 3163Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with a Section 2 Use (Food and drink premise)
    48 MURRUMBEENA ROAD MURRUMBEENA 3163Withdrawn
  • Roll down blinds installation for Outdoor seating, Electric heaters installation to the outdoor seating roof /elevation.
    480 NEERIM ROAD MURRUMBEENA 3163Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings on a lot
    11 STRATHEARN AVENUE MURRUMBEENA 3163Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations and additions to an existing building associated with a Section 2 Use (Place of worship) in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone
    241 POATH ROAD MURRUMBEENA 3163Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Construction of two double storey dwellings on a lot affected by the Special Building Overlay
    275 POATH ROAD MURRUMBEENA 3163Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of buildings and works on land affected by the Neighbourhood Character Overlay and Special Building Overlay
    34 OMAMA ROAD MURRUMBEENA 3163Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The sale and consumption of liquor and change of hours of operation associated with an existing restaurant in accordance with the endorsed plans.
    77-79 MURRUMBEENA ROAD MURRUMBEENA 3163Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a five storey building comprising retail premises and 15 dwellings; use as a retail premises; and a reduction of the car parking requirements associated with the retail premises
    153 POATH ROAD MURRUMBEENA 3163NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a 1.8m high front fence on land affected by a Special Building Overlay
    28 HOWE STREET MURRUMBEENA 3163Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of six dwellings above a basement carpark
    31 WEEROONA ROAD MURRUMBEENA 3163NOD issued by the Resp. Authority

  • June 2021

  • 2 lot subdivision
    12 KINLOCK AVENUE MURRUMBEENA 3163Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings on a lot on land affected by the Special Building Overlay
    16 THAXTED ROAD MURRUMBEENA 3163NOD issued by a delegate
  • Partial demolition and construction of a double storey extension to the existing dwelling and works to an outbuilding on land affected by the Neighbourhood Character Overlay
    9 ASTOLAT AVENUE MURRUMBEENA 3163NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a fence visible from the street on land affected by a Heritage Overlay
    2 GLOUCESTER COURT MURRUMBEENA 3163Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision
    20 ADELAIDE STREET MURRUMBEENA 3163Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings on a lot
    55 KINLOCK AVENUE MURRUMBEENA 3163Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an extension to an existing dwelling on land affected by the Special Building Overlay
    19A MURRUMBEENA CRESCENT MURRUMBEENA 3163Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings on a lot on land affected by the Special Building Overlay
    11 THAXTED ROAD MURRUMBEENA 3163Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a front fence within 3 metres of a street associated with one dwelling on a lot of less than 300 square metres
    21B PERTH STREET MURRUMBEENA 3163Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and construction of a ground floor and first floor extension and front fence on land affected by a Heritage Overlay, Design and Development Overlay and the Neighbourhood Character Overlay.
    4 WAHROONGAA CRESCENT MURRUMBEENA 3163NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a carport on a lot less than 300sqm
    UNIT121 WALKER STREET MURRUMBEENA 3163Refusal issued by a delegate

  • May 2021

  • Construction of two double storey dwellings on a lot
    19 KINLOCK AVENUE MURRUMBEENA 3163NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of 3 double storey dwellings on a lot
    12 CROSBIE ROAD MURRUMBEENA 3163NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a double storey dwelling on land affected by the Special Building Overlay
    44 Murrumbeena CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a double storey dwelling on land affected by a Special Building Overlay
    14 BURNS AVENUE MURRUMBEENA 3163Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings on a lot
    12 STRATHEARN AVENUE MURRUMBEENA 3163NOD issued by a delegate
  • Proposed veranda to unit 3.
    Unit36 Wilson StreetNo permit required
  • Partial demolition and construction of a double storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling in a Neighbourhood Character Overlay
    5 ASTOLAT AVENUE MURRUMBEENA 3163Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of the existing dwelling, the construction of two new dwellings and tree removal on land affected by the Neighbourhood Character Overlay - Schedule 6
    12 WAHROONGAA ROAD MURRUMBEENA 3163NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use of the land as a child care centre, partial demolition and construction of a single storey extension to the existing building, a front and side fence, removal of trees and a reduction in the car parking requirement on land affected by a Neighbourhood Character Overlay and a Design and Development Overlay
    1 OMAMA ROAD MURRUMBEENA 3163NOD issued by a delegate

  • April 2021

  • Partial demolition and construction of a double storey extension to an existing dwelling on land affected by the Neighbourhood Character Overlay - Schedule 6 and a solid front fence over 0.8 metres in the Design and Development Overlay - Schedule 4
    512A NEERIM ROAD MURRUMBEENA 3163Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a double storey extension to the existing dwelling in a Neighbourhood Character Overlay
    22 LYDSON STREET MURRUMBEENA 3163NOD issued by a delegate
  • Partial demolition and construction of a double storey extension to the existing dwelling in a Neighbourhood Character Overlay
    3 OMAMA ROAD MURRUMBEENA 3163Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, building and works within a heritage overlay for a seven storey building above a basement, the use of land for student accommodation and the reduction in car parking requirement associated with a retail use
    430-434 NEERIM ROAD MURRUMBEENA 3163Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Construction of two dwellings on a lot
    14 Brett StreetPermit 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

190 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Acquisitions of DistinctionAntiques

    484 Neerim Road, Murrumbeena

  • Bbq (3)
  • Bench (40)
  • Bicycle Parking (9)
  • ParkiteerBicycle Parking
  • Bike FixationBicycle Repair Station
  • Adelaide Street/Murrumbeena RoadBus stop
  • Ardyne Street/Kangaroo RoadBus stop
  • Ariadne Avenue/Murrumbeena RoadBus stop
  • Blackwood Street/Murrumbeena 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

6 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Boyd ParkPark
  • Duncan Mackinnon ReservePark
  • Mallanbool ReservePark
  • Riley ReservePark
  • Springthorpe GardensPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
12
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Alternativealternative
  • Australian Hair and Scalp ClinicMurrumbeena Roadclinic
  • Cardiac ConceptsMurrumbeena Roadclinic
  • David Jones PharmacyNeerim Roadpharmacy
  • Dental SurgeryNeerim Roaddentist
  • DoctorDandenong Roaddoctor
  • Focus Osteopathyyes
  • Glen Eira DentalMurrumbeena Roaddentist
  • Min ShopNeerim Roadpharmacy
  • Sleep Better AgainMurrumbeena Roadclinic

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

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

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Murrumbeena Children's CentreMurrumbeena Roadchildcare
  • Papilio Early Learning MurrumbeenaNeerim Roadchildcare

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)
9
Parks (OSM)
6

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
58.5/100 — Good
State standing
Top 17% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
846th in Australia
State rank
214th in VIC
Peer rank
#59 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#156 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 Damagecrime38
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglarycrime22
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime55
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime120
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deceptioncrime22
  • Murrumbeena Children's CentrechildcareMurrumbeena Roadchildcare
  • Papilio Early Learning MurrumbeenachildcareNeerim Roadchildcare
  • Alternativehealthalternative
  • Australian Hair and Scalp ClinichealthMurrumbeena Roadclinic
  • Cardiac ConceptshealthMurrumbeena Roadclinic

Data sources & freshness

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