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VIC · Nillumbik Council

North Warrandyte, 3113

Current weather

9.9°CLight drizzle

92% humidity · 22 km/h wind · 11.5° / 9.2° today · 8.1 mm rain

Desirability score

46.8/100

2127th in Australia

76% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

North Warrandyte is a smaller suburban community in the Nillumbik area, home to around 3,027 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 53 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-2%), roughly 17.5 offences per 1,000 residents, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, 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.

Population

Population
3,027
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$2,766
Dwelling vacancy
3.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
38 of 1,008
Median monthly mortgage
$2,400
Employment rate
67.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
52 / 0 / 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)
53
Against the person
14
Against property
27
Rate per 1,000 residents
17.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 216 residents
State safety percentile
11th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-1.9%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • A211 Fv Serious Assault4
  • B49 Other Theft5
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception5
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order5
  • Other Crimes Against The Person5

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

30 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Aton St/Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte Rd
  • Blooms Rd/Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte Rd
  • Castle Rd/Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte Rd
  • Research-Warrandyte Rd/Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte Rd
  • Stony Creek Rd/Research-Warrandyte 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).

91 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling and construct a deck
    22 GLYNNS ROAD NORTH WARRANDYTE 3113Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment - Building and works to construct a dwelling extension
    21 ALBERT ROAD NORTH WARRANDYTE 3113Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment - Buildings and works to construct a retaining wall including fence extension
    8 MORILLA PLACE NORTH WARRANDYTE 3113Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and works to extend the existing dwelling
    8 KANGAROO GROUND-WARRANDYTE ROAD NORTH WARRANDYTE 3113Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment - Buildings and works to construct a garage
    67 BLOOMS ROAD NORTH WARRANDYTE 3113Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one native tree (Red Box)
    OSBORNE ROAD NORTH WARRANDYTE 3113Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment - Building and works to construct a dwelling, carport, shed and fire bunker and associated earthworks
    55 BRADLEYS LANE NORTH WARRANDYTE 3113NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct a front fence
    102 KANGAROO GROUND-WARRANDYTE ROAD NORTH WARRANDYTE 3113Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    10 MARBERT COURT NORTH WARRANDYTE 3113Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding (shed)
    15 CASTLE ROAD NORTH WARRANDYTE 3113Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works to install a swimming pool, deck and verandah
    80 BRADLEYS LANE NORTH WARRANDYTE 3113Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding associated with the existing dwelling
    11 VALIAS STREET NORTH WARRANDYTE 3113Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment - Buildings and works to extend existing deck and construct a privacy screen
    234B RESEARCH-WARRANDYTE ROAD NORTH WARRANDYTE 3113Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment - Buildings and works to construct alterations and additions to existing dwelling and water tanks
    34 GLYNNS ROAD NORTH WARRANDYTE 3113Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a pergola, deck and pool fence
    10 BLOOMS ROAD NORTH WARRANDYTE 3113Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a shed
    36 KANGAROO GROUND-WARRANDYTE ROAD NORTH WARRANDYTE 3113Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a fence
    6 Caloola DriveWithdrawn

  • June 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding (shed)
    102 KANGAROO GROUND-WARRANDYTE ROAD NORTH WARRANDYTE 3113Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a retaining wall
    9 FLOODS ROAD NORTH WARRANDYTE 3113Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a veranda
    25 Dingley Dell RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Buildings and works for the construction of an outbuilding (shed)
    102 RESEARCH-WARRANDYTE ROAD NORTH WARRANDYTE 3113Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct two carports
    Castle RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a spa and deck
    137 RESEARCH-WARRANDYTE ROAD NORTH WARRANDYTE 3113Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one tree
    14 Dingley Dell RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a shed
    54 Bradleys LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to alter the existing dwelling
    9 SLOANS ROAD NORTH WARRANDYTE 3113Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling and front fence
    14 DINGLEY DELL ROAD NORTH WARRANDYTE 3113NOD issued by a delegate

  • April 2021

  • Buildings and works to alter the existing dwelling
    44 OSBORNE ROAD NORTH WARRANDYTE 3113Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling and construct a garage
    44 STONY CREEK ROAD NORTH WARRANDYTE 3113Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding with associated earthworks, driveway and vegetation lopping and removal, and creation of access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1
    4 SOMERS ROAD NORTH WARRANDYTE 3113Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a retaining wall including fence extension
    8 MORILLA PLACE NORTH WARRANDYTE 3113Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of vegetation (two trees) to facilitate an upgrade to drainage infrastructure
    191 RESEARCH-WARRANDYTE ROAD NORTH WARRANDYTE 3113NOD issued by a delegate

  • March 2021

  • Buildings and works to use, construct and illuminate a private tennis court, fence and associated earthworks and retaining walls
    230 RESEARCH-WARRANDYTE ROAD NORTH WARRANDYTE 3113Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works to alter and extend the existing dwelling, decking and retaining wall
    25 WEERONA WAY NORTH WARRANDYTE 3113Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to alter and extend the existing dwelling and associated earthworks
    45 BLOOMS ROAD NORTH WARRANDYTE 3113NOD issued by a delegate

  • February 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct alterations to existing dwelling
    22 DINGLEY DELL ROAD NORTH WARRANDYTE 3113Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one native tree
    OSBORNE ROAD NORTH WARRANDYTE 3113Lapsed
  • Buildings and works to construct a fence
    102 KANGAROO GROUND-WARRANDYTE ROAD NORTH WARRANDYTE 3113Lapsed
  • Amendment - Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    35 The BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of nineteen (19) trees
    KANGAROO GROUND-WARRANDYTE ROAD NORTH WARRANDYTE 3113Withdrawn

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

5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Osborne Rd/Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte RdBus stop
  • Stony Creek Rd/Research-Warrandyte RdBus stop
  • Weerona Way/Research-Warrandyte RdBus stop
  • Playground
  • Australia PostPost Box

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

4 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Cooks Weerona ReservePark
  • KoornongNature reserve
  • Normans ReserveNature reserve
  • Professors Hill ReserveNature reserve

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

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Yarra Warra Preschool & Bush KinderResearch - Warrandyte Roadkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

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)
11
Parks (OSM)
2

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
46.8/100
National rank
2127th in Australia
State rank
451st in VIC
Peer rank
#149 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#280 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
76%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • A211 Fv Serious Assaultcrime4
  • B49 Other Theftcrime5
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deceptioncrime5
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime5
  • Other Crimes Against The Personcrime5
  • Yarra Warra Preschool & Bush KinderchildcareResearch - Warrandyte Roadkindergarten
  • Cooks Weerona Reservegovernmentpark
  • Koornonggovernmentnature_reserve
  • Normans Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Professors Hill Reservegovernmentnature_reserve

Data sources & freshness

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