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VIC · Knox Council

Scoresby, 3179

Current weather

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87% humidity · 25 km/h wind · 12.8° / 11.1° today · 11.5 mm rain

Desirability score

65.2/100

355th in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Scoresby is a smaller suburban community in the Knox area, home to around 6,066 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 467 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-54%), roughly 77.0 offences per 1,000 residents, 3 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a reasonable spread of amenities, 3 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
6,066
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$1,965
Dwelling vacancy
3.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
83 of 2,158
Median monthly mortgage
$2,023
Employment rate
62.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
125 / 65 / 9

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)
467
Against the person
55
Against property
319
Rate per 1,000 residents
77
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 110 residents
State safety percentile
66th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-53.9%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage33
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft30
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle76
  • B49 Other Theft52
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception28

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
1,013
  • Scoresby Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Scoresby Secondary CollegeSecondary
  • St Jude the Apostle SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

53 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Boyd Ct/Taunton Cres
  • Carol St/Borg Cres
  • Redcourt Reserve/Taunton Cres
  • Sandvyk Ct/Borg Cres
  • Seville Gr/Berrabri Dr

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

3 active roadworks / incidents

  • ITS Delivery activities occurring between 20/06/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTLINK OUT-FERNTREE GULLY RAMP OF, FERNTREE GULLY ROAD19 Jun 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • ITS Delivery activities occurring between 20/06/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.FERNTREE GULLY ROAD, EASTLINK OUT-FERNTREE GULLY RAMP OF19 Jun 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Road Maintenance Works activities occurring between 26/07/2022 and 20/03/2027 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 entry ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.FERNTREE GULLY ROAD, FERNTREE GULLY ROAD SERVICE ROAD REV25 Jul 2022 – 19 Mar 2027

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).

67 planning-related records

2021· 33 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Carport and other buildings and works
    1421 FERNTREE GULLY ROAD SCORESBY 3179Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings
    37 GEORGE STREET SCORESBY 3179NOD issued by a delegate

  • August 2021

  • Canteen open space covering
    28 KOORNANG ROAD SCORESBY 3179Lapsed
  • Development of the land for five (5) dwellings (four 3-storey and one 2-storey) and alteration of access to a road in a Transport Zone 2
    712 STUD ROAD SCORESBY 3179NOD issued by a delegate
  • Development and use of a telecommunications facility comprised of a 35m-tall monopole, antennas, equipment shelter and fencing
    1270 FERNTREE GULLY ROAD SCORESBY 3179Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for five (5) triple storey dwellings and one (1) double storey dwelling and alteration of access to a road in a Transport Zone 2
    672 STUD ROAD SCORESBY 3179In progress
  • Two Lot Subdivision (approved unit development)
    10 BERRABRI DRIVE SCORESBY 3179Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for three (3) triple storey dwellings and alteration of access to road in a Transport Zone 2
    1 MICHELE DRIVE SCORESBY 3179Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Development of the land for twelve 3-storey dwellings and alteration to access from a Transport Zone 2
    737 STUD ROAD SCORESBY 3179NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use of land as a furniture manufacturing facility and associated buildings and works
    1314 FERNTREE GULLY ROAD SCORESBY 3179NOD issued by a delegate

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and Works (Reconstruction of two factory units and significantly repair a third factory destroyed by fire)
    6/1271 FERNTREE GULLY ROAD SCORESBY 3179Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Liquor Licence
    38 DALMORE DRIVE SCORESBY 3179Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Four (4) lot Subdivision (Approved Development Site)
    701 STUD ROAD SCORESBY 3179Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Development of the land for three (3) double storey dwellings and alterations of the access to a Road Zone Category 1
    699 STUD ROAD SCORESBY 3179NOD issued by a delegate
  • Change from business identification signage to floodlit business identification signage
    1352 Ferntree Gully RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot Subdivision (approved unit development)
    3 Rosa StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Front fence 1.8 meters height
    53 Arnold DriveNo permit required

  • May 2021

  • Use and development of community care accommodation and front fencing
    18 SARA ROAD SCORESBY 3179Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for ten (10), three (3) storey dwellings
    690 STUD ROAD SCORESBY 3179NOD issued by a delegate
  • Extension to existing Caravan Facility
    1247 FERNTREE GULLY ROAD SCORESBY 3179Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • The construction of a double storey dwelling to the rear of existing dwelling
    6 GOLDING COURT SCORESBY 3179Refusal issued by a delegate
  • The construction of six (6) double storey townhouses and alteration of access to a road in a Transport Zone 2
    651 STUD ROAD SCORESBY 3179NOD issued by a delegate
  • 6 Unit Multi Dwelling Development **refer to memory for app not required**
    651 Stud RoadLapsed

  • March 2021

  • Development of the land for three (3) double storey dwellings
    18 BEVERLEY STREET SCORESBY 3179Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct or carry out works to erect a fence
    1200 Ferntree Gully RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment
    754 Stud RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for six (6) double storey dwellings and alteration of the access of a Road Zone Category 1
    675 STUD ROAD SCORESBY 3179Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 Lot Subdivision (Approved Development Site)
    12 Olga StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The construction of two (2) double storey dwellings to the rear of the existing dwelling (total three (3) dwellings)
    13 AVRIL STREET SCORESBY 3179Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Buildings and Works (Lift addition to existing office building)
    1/1350 Ferntree Gully RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 Lot Subdivision (Approved Development Site)
    6 Barry CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Construction of two (2) single storey units
    9 Della StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of unused drainage and sewerage easement (part of E-1 on LP110805)
    17 English AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 7 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Ten (10) Lot subdivision (approved unit development)
    627 STUD ROAD SCORESBY 3179Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision (Approved Unit Development)
    1447 Ferntree Gully RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to alter the permit preamble and increase the hours of operation outlined in Conditions 2 and 3.
    1/1333 Ferntree Gully RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The construction of a double storey dwelling attached to the side of the existing dwelling
    61 Sheppard DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Amendment to planning permit P/2009/6159 to include shop (Antiques and Collectibles), to allow trash and treasure market to operate 7 days a week, and alterations of access to a road in a Road Zone Category 1
    1280 Ferntree Gully RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Erect business identification sign on Koornang Road frontage
    28 Koornang RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings
    16 Vinen RoadNOD issued by a delegate

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

34 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Commonwealth BankATM
  • Bicycle Repair Station
  • Borg Cres/Ferntree Gully RdBus stop
  • Carribean Dr/Ferntree Gully RdBus stop
  • Carribean Gardens/Ferntree Gully RdBus stop
  • Centre RoadBus stop
  • Chesterfield Farm/Ferntree Gully RdBus stop
  • Eastlink/Ferntree Gully RdBus stop
  • Glenifer AvenueBus stop
  • Koornang Rd/Ferntree Gully RdBus 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

16 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Bamber ReservePark
  • Benedikt ReservePark
  • Bewsell ReservePark
  • Boyd Court ReservePark
  • Chagall ReservePark
  • Collendina ReservePark
  • Corhanwarrabul WetlandsPark
  • Event Central at Caribbean ParkPark
  • Lindsay ReservePark
  • McCrae Close PlaygroundPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
3
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Fisio MovesLynton Placephysiotherapist
  • Happy Smile DentalStud Roaddentist
  • Rise Health GroupFerntree Gully Roaddoctor

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

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

5 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Berrabri PreschoolBerrabri Drivechildcare
  • Scoresby Village Childcarechildcare
  • childcarechildcare
  • 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)
35
Parks (OSM)
32

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
65.2/100
National rank
355th in Australia
State rank
106th in VIC
Peer rank
#43 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#78 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 Damagecrime33
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime30
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime76
  • B49 Other Theftcrime52
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deceptioncrime28
  • Berrabri PreschoolchildcareBerrabri Drivechildcare
  • Scoresby Village Childcarechildcarechildcare
  • childcarechildcarechildcare
  • kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • kindergartenchildcarekindergarten

Data sources & freshness

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