VIC · Yarra Council
Princes Hill, 3054
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Desirability score
- Premium
- Shops
- Metro
- Established
- Residential
Suburb profile
Princes Hill is a practical smaller community in Yarra, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Neighbouring suburbs are within easy reach, so the wider metro area always feels accessible. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix.
Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and housing affordability against similar metro suburbs, even with community and employment and growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 2,005
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $2,218
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 127 of 977
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,000
- Employment rate
- 62.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 32 / 486 / 245
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)
- 273
- Against the person
- 39
- Against property
- 185
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 136.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 51 residents
- State safety percentile
- 83.6th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +14.7%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage18
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft14
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle86
- B49 Other Theft20
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order15
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Year ending March release
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,152
- Princes Hill Secondary CollegeSecondary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Pigdon St/Lygon St #118
- Richardson St/Lygon St #117
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
44 planning-related records
2021· 20 proposals
August 2021
- Section 72 Amendment to planning permit PLN21/005 to amend the endorsed plans for works including demolition of the existing rear roof and a ground floor extension.114 GARTON ST PRINCES HILL 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Change of land use from a news agency (existing use rights apply) to a postal agency pursuant to Clause 63.08 of the Yarra Planning Scheme.607 LYGON ST PRINCES HILL 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Part demolition and alterations to existing dwelling93 HOLTOM ST WEST PRINCES HILL 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Partial demolition and construction of a ground floor addition to the rear of the dwelling and new front fence646-648 PARK ST PRINCES HILL 3054NOD issued by a delegate
- Section 72 Amendment to Planning Permit PLN20/0089 for alterations and additions to the approved development. Key changes include: - Addition of screening along northern perimeter of roof terrace. - Relocate street light to project off the western boundary wall of the approved development.60 LANG ST PRINCES HILL 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Part demolition and construction of a ground floor addition and two storey outbuilding to the dwelling.505 LYGON ST PRINCES HILL 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two lot subdivision32 ARNOLD ST PRINCES HILL 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Partial demolition and construction of double-storey alterations and additions to the existing dwelling (plus basement and roof terrace).3A KEELEY LANE PRINCES HILL 3054NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
May 2021
- Partial demolition of the existing building, construction of a double storey addition to the rear, use of the land as a medical centre (cosmetic clinic), display of business identification signage and reduction in car parking requirement671 LYGON ST PRINCES HILL 3054NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
- S72 Amendment to Planning Permit PLN19/0659 to allow for modifications to the built form of the outbuilding/studio.157 ARNOLD ST PRINCES HILL 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition and construction of a ground floor extension to the existing dwelling.2 BOWEN CRES PRINCES HILL 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- VICSMART: Installation of a rear gate to existing residential building.1/311 Pigdon StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction and display of internally illuminated, promotion signageROAD SEG PRINCES HILL 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition and construction of a first floor extension to the garage of the existing dwelling.64 WILSON ST PRINCES HILL 3054NOD issued by a delegate
March 2021
- Part demolition and external alterations to the existing dwelling (replacement of roof sheeting)204 Richardson StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition to allow for external alterations to the front of the existing building including repair works.124 Garton StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Section 72 Amendment to Planning Permit PL10/0298 to extend the first floor (enclose part of the existing first floor balcony). Planning Permit PL10/0298 allows the development of the land for the construction of a ground and first floor extension to an existing dwelling including part demolition.35 HOLTOM ST EAST PRINCES HILL 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- VICSMART - Amendment65 Wilson StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Section 72 Amendment to Planning Permit PLN20/0089 to amend conditions of the permit for alterations and additions to the approved development. Key changes include: - Amended location of new street light. - Additional screening to rooftop terrace.60 Lang StWithdrawn
January 2021
- Part demolition and alterations to the existing dwelling including a pop-out extension and construction of a pergola114 Garton StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 20 proposals
December 2020
- VICSMART - Amendment65 Wilson StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
November 2020
- Partial demolition, and double storey extension to dwelling. Demolition and construction of double-storey outbuilding to the rear of the property.29 Wilson StNOD issued by a delegate
- Full demolition of the existing garage to allow for the construction of a double storey garage/studio at the rear of the existing dwelling30 Arnold StNOD issued by a delegate
- Part demolition associated with the dwelling and carry out works (reconstruct balustrade and reinstate existing tiles within the front verandah).102 Garton StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition and double-storey rear extension to existing dwelling68 PATERSON ST PRINCES HILL 3054NOD issued by a delegate
October 2020
- Part demolition and construction of a rear extension to the existing dwelling.84 Wilson StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition and construction of a ground floor extension to the existing dwelling102 Mcilwraith StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Part demolition and construction of a ground floor addition to the existing building and a two storey outbuilding at the rear.589 Lygon StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
- VICSMART - Amendment65 Wilson StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- VICSMART: Part demolition, and construction of a front fence to the dwelling.168 Mcilwraith StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- VICSMART - Amendment117 Wilson StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- VICSMART: Demolition, and construction of new front fence to the dwelling.114 Arnold StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2020
- Partial demolition of the existing dwelling and side fence, and construction of a replacement first floor balcony and side fence370-372 Pigdon StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Reduction in car parking607 Lygon StLapsed
June 2020
- Amendment to the endorsed plans to show additional demolition, alterations to the dwelling and the addition of a first floor services deck30 Garton StNOD issued by a delegate
- Partial demolition, alterations and construction of a ground floor extension to the existing dwelling, including a carport.71 Holtom St WestNOD issued by a delegate
- Partial demolition, alterations and additions to the existing dwelling for the construction of a ground floor extension, including a pergola.210 Pigdon StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2020
- Full demolition, construction of a two-storey (plus basement and roof terrace) dwelling and a reduction in the car parking requirements.3A Keeley LaneWithdrawn
- Partial demolition to the existing dwelling for the construction of a ground floor extension.27 Mcilwraith StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2020
- Part demolition and the construction of an open-sided pergola, retaining walls and a pedestrian gate.65 Wilson StPermit 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
10 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (2)
- Drinking water (2)
- Princes Hill NewsagencyNewsagent
- Playground
- Post Box
- TelstraTelephone
- Stop 117: Richardson StreetTram stop
- Stop 118: Pigdon StreetTram 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
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Hardy Gallagher ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
10 state heritage places
- TERRACENH0083
- TERRACENH0076
- TERRACENH0084
- TERRACENH0080
- TERRACENH0079
- TERRACENH0082
- TERRACENH0078
- TERRACENH0077
- TERRACENH0081
- TERRACENH0085
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · 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)
- 3
- 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
- 30.7/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5100th in Australia
- State rank
- 962nd in VIC
- Peer rank
- #192 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #374 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- B21 Criminal Damagecrime18
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime14
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime86
- B49 Other Theftcrime20
- E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime15
- TERRACEheritageNH0083
- TERRACEheritageNH0076
- TERRACEheritageNH0084
- TERRACEheritageNH0080
- TERRACEheritageNH0079
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
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