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VIC · Moreland Council

Oak Park, VIC, 3046

Current weather

12.4°CRain showers

81% humidity · 31.1 km/h wind · 15° / 10.9° today · 6.7 mm rain

Desirability score

55.9/100

1106th in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Oak Park is a smaller suburban community in the Moreland area, home to around 6,714 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 288 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-17%), roughly 42.9 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 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
6,714
Median age
36
Median household income / week
$2,201
Dwelling vacancy
8.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
251 of 2,824
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
66.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
173 / 1,021 / 105

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)
288
Against the person
37
Against property
177
Rate per 1,000 residents
42.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 181 residents
State safety percentile
39.8th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-17.2%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft17
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle56
  • B45 Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goods17
  • B49 Other Theft26
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order43

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)
1,090
  • Oak Park Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St Francis de Sales SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

30 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Connex
  • Oak Park Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Oak Park Railway Station
  • Oak Park Station
  • Oak Park 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).

80 planning-related records

2021· 37 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Use and development of an emergency services facility (ambulance station) and display of signage
    5 STRACHAN STREET OAK PARK 3046Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Proposed colourbond steel veranda attached to the rear of the existing dwelling
    31 MARGARET STREET OAK PARK 3046Withdrawn
  • 3 lot subdivision
    20 MURPHY STREET OAK PARK 3046Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    7 LEX GROVE OAK PARK 3046Withdrawn

  • August 2021

  • Development of the land for three dwellings (two double and one single storey)
    1/34 WINIFRED STREET OAK PARK 3046Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works to construct a new wing associated with the existing Primary School
    626 PASCOE VALE ROAD OAK PARK 3046Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of three double storey dwellings
    18 MAGNOLIA STREET OAK PARK 3046Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of one single and two double storey dwellings
    13 HERMIONE AVENUE OAK PARK 3046NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of four double storey dwellings on a lot
    21 NERISSA GROVE OAK PARK 3046Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Development of Four (4) Double Storey Dwellings
    35 WINIFRED STREET OAK PARK 3046NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construct four dwellings (comprising 3 double-storey and 1 single storey)
    4/696 PASCOE VALE ROAD OAK PARK 3046Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • proposed first floor addition to existing residence on a site with a EMO overlay
    12 Kerr AvenueNo permit required
  • Use of the land and construction of a telecommunications facility
    1A FRANCIS STREET OAK PARK 3046NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    39 XAVIER STREET OAK PARK 3046Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • 4 Lot Subdivision
    8 Magnolia StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Advertising Signage
    1 STATION ROAD OAK PARK 3046Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of seven three storey dwellings and a reduction of the car parking requirement
    71 SNELL GROVE OAK PARK 3046NOD issued by a delegate
  • Verandah to existing townhouse
    2/696 Pascoe Vale RoadWithdrawn
  • 3 Lot Subdivision
    25 Winifred StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • CONSTRUCTION OF 2 DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    114 WINIFRED STREET OAK PARK 3046Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Building and works to construct an outdoor toilet on a lot within the Special Building Overlay
    626 Pascoe Vale RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of buildings and works associated with an office in a Design and Development Overlay (DDO24)
    91 SNELL GROVE OAK PARK 3046Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of three double storey dwellings
    14 XAVIER STREET OAK PARK 3046NOD issued by a delegate

  • March 2021

  • 4 Lot Subdivision
    1/26 Ethel StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a single storey extension to an existing dwelling in an Erosion Management Overlay
    9 Short AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • 3 lot subdivision
    16 Barina RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    30 XAVIER STREET OAK PARK 3046NOD issued by a delegate
  • 3 Lot Subdivision
    35 Victoria StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a double storey dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling and alteration of access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1
    659 PASCOE VALE ROAD OAK PARK 3046Lapsed

  • January 2021

  • 3 lot subdivision
    73 Vincent StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of three double storey dwellings and buildings and works in an Erosion Management Overlay
    2 DEVEREAUX STREET OAK PARK 3046NOD issued by a delegate
  • 3 lot subdivision
    2 Flannery CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    12 Magnolia StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision
    12 Flannery CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 3 Lot Subdivision
    34 Winifred StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 Lot Subdivision
    110 Winifred StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    7 Charlotte StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 3 proposals

  • December 2020

  • 12 Lot Subdivision
    15 Nerissa GrovePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an extension and alterations to the existing dwelling
    41 Vincent StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of buildings and works associated with an office in a Design and Development Overlay
    91 Snell GroveLapsed

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

48 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bbq
  • BeautiologyBeauty salon

    114 Snell Grove

  • Hair on OakBeauty salon

    138 Snell Grove

  • Bicycle Parking
  • Esperanto Court/Plumpton AvenueBus stop
  • Grevillia Road/Rhodes ParadeBus stop
  • Oak Park Station rail replacement stopBus stop
  • Plumpton Avenue/Rhodes ParadeBus stop
  • Summit Avenue/Victoria StreetBus stop
  • Francis Winifred Cafe And StoreCafe

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

  • Bryant Family ReservePark
  • Father Gavan Fitzpatrick ReservePark
  • Joe Mallia ReservePark
  • John Pascoe Fawkner ReservePark
  • John Vandeloo ReservePark
  • Naree Naree ParkPark
  • Oak Park ReservePark
  • Rayner ReservePark
  • Stevenson ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
4
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Freedom Hearing Oak ParkSnell Groveclinic
  • Healthline Pharmacy Oak ParkSnell Grovepharmacy
  • Lifecare Oak Park PhysiotherapistSnell Grovephysiotherapist
  • Oak Park Medical CentreSnell Groveclinic

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
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

  • Oak Park Childrens Childcare and Preschoolchildcare
  • Oak Park 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)
12
Parks (OSM)
12

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
55.9/100
National rank
1106th in Australia
State rank
282nd in VIC
Peer rank
#81 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#209 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

  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime17
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime56
  • B45 Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goodscrime17
  • B49 Other Theftcrime26
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime43
  • Oak Park Childrens Childcare and Preschoolchildcarechildcare
  • Oak Park Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • Freedom Hearing Oak ParkhealthSnell Groveclinic
  • Healthline Pharmacy Oak ParkhealthSnell Grovepharmacy
  • Lifecare Oak Park PhysiotherapisthealthSnell Grovephysiotherapist

Data sources & freshness

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