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VIC · Knox Council

Rowville, VIC, 3178

Current weather

12.8°CRain showers

81% humidity · 26.3 km/h wind · 15.7° / 10.5° today · 6 mm rain

Desirability score

75.8/100

41st in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Rowville is a larger established suburb in the Knox area, home to around 33,571 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 1,617 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+5%), roughly 48.2 offences per 1,000 residents, 6 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, 40 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, 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
33,571
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$2,205
Dwelling vacancy
4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
471 of 11,863
Median monthly mortgage
$2,055
Employment rate
65%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
667 / 822 / 97

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)
1,617
Against the person
187
Against property
967
Rate per 1,000 residents
48.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 180 residents
State safety percentile
45.2th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+5%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage104
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle225
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store118
  • B49 Other Theft192
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order202

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
6
Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
1,076.5
  • Heany Park Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Karoo Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Park Ridge Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Rowville Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Rowville Secondary CollegeSecondary
  • St Simon's SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

138 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Corporate Ave/Wellington Rd
  • Eastlink/Wellington Rd
  • Stud Rd/Wellington Rd
  • Taylors Lane/Eildon Pde
  • Viewtech Pl/Wellington Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

40 active roadworks / incidents

  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 17/02/2026 and 17/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.SOUTH CORPORATE AVENUE, CORPORATE AVENUE16 Feb 2026 – 16 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 17/02/2026 and 17/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.CORPORATE AVENUE, ST ANDREWS COURT16 Feb 2026 – 16 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 17/02/2026 and 17/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.WELLINGTON ROAD, WELLINGTON-EASTLINK IN RAMP ON16 Feb 2026 – 16 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 17/02/2026 and 17/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.WELLINGTON ROAD, EASTLINK OUT-WELLINGTON RAMP OF16 Feb 2026 – 16 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 17/02/2026 and 17/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.JAYDEE COURT, CORPORATE AVENUE16 Feb 2026 – 16 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 17/02/2026 and 17/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.EASTLINK OUT-WELLINGTON RAMP OF, WELLINGTON ROAD16 Feb 2026 – 16 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 17/02/2026 and 17/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.WELLINGTON ROAD, VIEWTECH PLACE16 Feb 2026 – 16 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 17/02/2026 and 17/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.CORPORATE AVENUE, SOUTH CORPORATE AVENUE16 Feb 2026 – 16 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 17/02/2026 and 17/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.WELLINGTON ROAD, EASTLINK OUT-WELLINGTON RAMP OF16 Feb 2026 – 16 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 17/02/2026 and 17/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.WELLINGTON ROAD, VIEWTECH PLACE16 Feb 2026 – 16 Aug 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).

172 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Development of a double storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling
    52 WILLOW AVENUE ROWVILLE 3178Lapsed
  • Two (2) lot subdivision
    34 MURRAY CRESCENT ROWVILLE 3178NOD issued by a delegate
  • Removal of Section 173 Agreement AM657781B
    121 EMMELINE ROW ROWVILLE 3178No permit required
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision (approved unit site)
    7 BLAXLAND DRIVE ROWVILLE 3178Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision (Approved Development Site)
    34 BERGINS ROAD ROWVILLE 3178Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for a refurbishment and extension to existing hotel
    1200 STUD ROAD ROWVILLE 3178NOD issued by a delegate
  • Two lot Subdivision
    3 EGRET WALK ROWVILLE 3178Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works (Extension to a warehouse)
    830 WELLINGTON ROAD ROWVILLE 3178Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of a double storey dwelling to the side of the existing dwelling
    4 POPLAR CLOSE ROWVILLE 3178Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • childcare centre
    1100 STUD ROAD ROWVILLE 3178Refusal issued by a delegate

  • August 2021

  • Three Lot Subdivision
    17 YVETTE DRIVE ROWVILLE 3178Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of warehouse offices and associated car park
    3 MYER PLACE ROWVILLE 3178Lapsed
  • Removal of a diseased tree
    18 FOURTH AVENUE ROWVILLE 3178No permit required
  • Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings
    4 KYOTO COURT ROWVILLE 3178NOD issued by a delegate
  • Three (3) Lot Subdivision (Approved Development Site)
    37 STAMFORD CRESCENT ROWVILLE 3178Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Development of the land for three (3) double storey dwellings
    6 LIDGATE AVENUE ROWVILLE 3178Lapsed
  • Two lot subdivision (Approved unit development)
    21 Cardinia WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision (Approved Development Site)
    83 Dandelion DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works to construct a double storey dwelling
    24 RESERVOIR CRESCENT ROWVILLE 3178Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to plans to include signage and fascia modifications, new entry portal and roof structure, external painting, infill existing window openings and a new bollard to an existing car park
    1175 STUD ROAD ROWVILLE 3178Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change of use for an Indoor Recreation Centre (Martial Arts)
    STUD PARK SC, 61A/1101 STUD ROAD ROWVILLE 3178Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a double storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling
    224 DANDELION DRIVE ROWVILLE 3178Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 3 Lot Subdivision (Approved Development Site)
    31 LAKEVIEW AVENUE ROWVILLE 3178Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot Subdivision (Approved Development Site)
    12 Third AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Request for removal of large tree dropping limbs, last one took out telephone line to our home
    1/1346 STUD ROAD ROWVILLE 3178Withdrawn

  • June 2021

  • Removal of tree
    6 Hakea PlaceNo permit required
  • light weight verandah in rear yard
    2/101 Bergins RoadWithdrawn
  • Change of Use (Ancillary Retail)
    22 Kingsley CloseNo permit required
  • Change of use for a cafe and reduction in car parking
    10/6 ENTERPRISE DRIVE ROWVILLE 3178Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision (Approved Development Site)
    16 Canter StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 1) Removal of a Cyprus tree in the front yard 2) Maintenance pruning of 4 other trees in the backyard
    6 Morton PlaceNo permit required

  • May 2021

  • Buildings and Works to construct two verandahs
    24 Laser DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Front Garden Landscaping & Planting
    1/10 Laser DriveNo permit required
  • Tree removal
    50 Seebeck RoadNo permit required
  • Amendment
    958 Stud RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Pruning of one (1) Eucalyptus viminalis (Manna Gum) and two (2) Eucalyptus cephalocarpa (Silver Stringybark)
    41 Tetragona QuadrantPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for a convenience restaurant, development of land for a service station, alteration of access to a Road Zone Category 1 and display of signage
    812 WELLINGTON ROAD ROWVILLE 3178Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for two (2) double storey and one (1) single storey dwelling
    33 LAKEVIEW AVENUE ROWVILLE 3178Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • The construction of three (3) double storey dwellings
    10 DENVER CRESCENT ROWVILLE 3178Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for a verandah
    PEPPERTREE HILL, 197/15 Fulham RoadPermit 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

137 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BWSAlcohol
  • CellarbrationsAlcohol
  • LiquorlandAlcohol
  • Bakers DelightBakery
  • Ferguson Plarre's BakehouseBakery
  • The Cheescake ShopBakery
  • ANZBank

    Rowville

  • BOMBank
  • Commonwealth BankBank
  • WestpacBank

    Rowville

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

23 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Alberni ReservePark
  • Centalla GreenPark
  • Deschamp ReservePark
  • Eildon ParkPark
  • Golding ReservePark
  • Hicks Court ReservePark
  • Hillside ParkPark
  • Karoo ReservePark
  • Liberty Avenue ReservePark
  • Luton Court PlaygroundPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
20
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Alsalam Medical CentreStud Roaddoctor
  • Amcalpharmacy
  • Amcalpharmacy
  • Angel Dentaldentist
  • Blooms The Chemistpharmacy
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Dentistdentist
  • Eastern Paediatric CentreKelletts Roadclinic
  • First Health Medicaldoctor
  • Kelletts Road Medical CentreKelletts Roadclinic

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

18 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Goodstart Early LearningMurrindal Drivechildcare
  • Goodstart Early Learning Rowville Stud Roadchildcare
  • Jacobs ChildcareJacob Drivechildcare
  • KingKids Early Learning Centre and kindergartenchildcare
  • Kool Kidzchildcare
  • Rowville Lakes Early Learning and Kinderkindergarten
  • The Fields - Children and Family CentrePitfield Crescentchildcare
  • kindergartenkindergarten
  • kindergartenkindergarten
  • 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)
131
Parks (OSM)
92

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
75.8/100
National rank
41st in Australia
State rank
13th in VIC
Peer rank
#5 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#5 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 Damagecrime104
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime225
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Storecrime118
  • B49 Other Theftcrime192
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime202
  • Goodstart Early LearningchildcareMurrindal Drivechildcare
  • Goodstart Early Learning Rowville Stud Roadchildcarechildcare
  • Jacobs ChildcarechildcareJacob Drivechildcare
  • KingKids Early Learning Centre and kindergartenchildcarechildcare
  • Kool Kidzchildcarechildcare

Data sources & freshness

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