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VIC · Greater Dandenong Council

Springvale, 3171

Current weather

11.2°COvercast

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

Desirability score

66.3/100

303rd in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Springvale (Vic.) is a mid-sized suburb in the Greater Dandenong area, home to around 22,174 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 3,191 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-3%), roughly 143.9 offences per 1,000 residents, 7 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
22,174
Median age
36
Median household income / week
$1,402
Dwelling vacancy
7.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
608 of 7,773
Median monthly mortgage
$1,750
Employment rate
49.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
616 / 1,441 / 644

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)
3,191
Against the person
441
Against property
1,856
Rate per 1,000 residents
143.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 50 residents
State safety percentile
85.1th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-2.8%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft225
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle466
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store230
  • B49 Other Theft254
  • C32 Drug Possession347

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
7
Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
978
  • Heatherhill Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Killester CollegeSecondary
  • Minaret CollegeCombined
  • Spring Parks Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Springvale Park Special Developmental SchoolSpecial
  • Springvale Rise Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St Joseph's SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

104 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Decision point 1
  • Sandown Park Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Springvale Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Springvale Station
  • Springvale 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).

238 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • To display business identification signage
    191-195 SPRINGVALE ROAD SPRINGVALE 3171Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into three (3) lots SPEAR
    59 VICTORIA COURT SPRINGVALE 3171Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for three (3) dwellings (two (2) double-storey dwellings and one (1) single-storey dwelling to the rear)
    4 DEANY STREET SPRINGVALE 3171Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings
    18 HERITAGE DRIVE SPRINGVALE 3171NOD issued by a delegate
  • Subdivision x 2 SPEAR
    1/15 ERICA STREET SPRINGVALE 3171Withdrawn
  • Subdivision of the land into three (3) lots SPEAR
    90 REGENT AVENUE SPRINGVALE 3171Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for two (2) warehouse buildings (4 Kelly Court, Springvale)
    26-30 PARSONS AVENUE SPRINGVALE 3171Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • AMENDMENT TO: Use of the land for warehousing within 30 metres of a residential zone, development of the land in association with warehousing and restricted retail, reduction in car parking in association with warehousing and restricted retailing, alteration of access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1 (PLN17/0531)
    830-850 PRINCES HIGHWAY SPRINGVALE 3171Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Change of Use (Storage)
    26A WESTALL ROAD SPRINGVALE 3171Lapsed
  • Development of one (1) double storey dwelling to the front of an existing single storey dwelling
    13 ALBERT AVENUE SPRINGVALE 3171Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings
    45 LIGHTWOOD ROAD SPRINGVALE 3171Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots SPEAR
    HIGHWAYS TABARET SPRINGVALE 3171Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into four (4) lots SPEAR
    10 WHITESIDE STREET SPRINGVALE 3171Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into three (3) lots SPEAR
    5 TREESBANK AVENUE SPRINGVALE 3171Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • AMENDMENT TO: Development of the land for three (3) dwellings (two double storey dwellings and one single storey dwelling to the rear) and subdivision of the land into three (3) lots (PLN17/0153)
    46 ST JAMES AVENUE SPRINGVALE 3171Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • This permit application seeks to amend Permit PLN15/0922 pursuant to Section 72 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 by the way of the following: - Plans endorsed under the permit
    15 LENORE STREET SPRINGVALE 3171Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into seven (7) lots SPEAR
    10 WATT STREET SPRINGVALE 3171Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for two (2) dwellings (one (1) double-storey dwelling and one (1) single-storey dwelling to the rear)
    35 STEPHENSON STREET SPRINGVALE 3171Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land as a shop (clearance outlet), a reduction in the car parking requirements and display of business identification signage
    6/134-142 SPRINGVALE ROAD SPRINGVALE 3171Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Development of the land for one double storey dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling and alterations and additions to the existing dwelling
    15 FLYNN STREET SPRINGVALE 3171Lapsed
  • Subdivision of the land into three (3) lots SPEAR VICSMART
    1/3 WALES STREET SPRINGVALE 3171Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into fourteen (14) lots SPEAR
    404 SPRINGVALE ROAD SPRINGVALE 3171Lapsed
  • Development of the land for a double storey dwelling to the rear of an existing single storey dwelling and alteration and additions to the existing dwelling
    43 WHITWORTH AVENUE SPRINGVALE 3171In progress
  • Use of land for the sale and consumption of liquor
    67/268-274 SPRINGVALE ROAD SPRINGVALE 3171Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a canopy VICSMART
    1651-1657 CENTRE ROAD SPRINGVALE 3171Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for four (4) warehouse buildings (8 and 10 Kelly Court, Springvale)
    26-30 PARSONS AVENUE SPRINGVALE 3171Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for six (6) warehouse buildings (13 and 20 Kelly Court, Springvale)
    26-30 PARSONS AVENUE SPRINGVALE 3171NOD issued by a delegate
  • To display electronic advertising signage
    LIBRARY SPRINGVALE 3171Withdrawn
  • Development of the land for three (3) double storey dwellings
    39 WINDSOR AVENUE SPRINGVALE 3171Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land SPEAR
    26-30 PARSONS AVENUE SPRINGVALE 3171Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for three (3) double storey dwellings
    1/32 MONCUR AVENUE SPRINGVALE 3171Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into three (3) lots
    20 ELM GROVE SPRINGVALE 3171Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to PLN14/0586, issued for the construction of nine (9) three storey dwellings in two detached buildings, to allow for buildings and works including the construction of a front fence exceeding 1.2m in height
    2-4 LUCIAN AVENUE SPRINGVALE 3171Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots (VICSMART) SPEAR
    82 View RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • AMENDMENT TO: Development of the land for six (6) double storey dwellings, reduction of a visitor car space and varying (re-align) a sewerage/drainage easement (PLN21/0213)
    48 Windsor AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for seven (7) double storey dwellings
    33 HILLCREST GROVE SPRINGVALE 3171NOD issued by a delegate
  • Subdivision of the land into four (4) lots
    1 Stephenson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • AMENDMENT TO: Use the site for the purposes of a Licensed Premises in association with the existing Restaurant (PLN08/0223) The amendment seeks to increase in patron numbers from 190 to 369.
    FIRST FLOOR SPRINGVALE 3171Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings
    19 CHARLES AVENUE SPRINGVALE 3171NOD issued by a delegate
  • Killester College (Catholic Secondary School)- buildings and works to construct a senior school building; to alter and refurbish the existing multi-purpose hall; to alter the existing car park; re-align an easement and construct a car park.
    427-441 SPRINGVALE ROAD SPRINGVALE 3171Permit 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

580 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Thanh XuânAccessories

    Springvale Road

  • BottlemartAlcohol
  • BWSAlcohol
  • CellarbrationsAlcohol

    Unit 3 275-277 Springvale Road

  • ANZATM
  • ATM
  • Commonwealth BankATM
  • Ben Thanh Hot Bread & CakesBakery
  • Bok Rice BakeryBakery
  • BonbonsBakery

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

10 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Davis ReservePark
  • Edinburgh Road ReservePark
  • Erickson GardensPark
  • Glendale ReservePark
  • Library ReservePark
  • Mile Creek ReservePark
  • Olinda ReservePark
  • Springvale ReservePark
  • Victoria Avenue ReservePark
  • Warner ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
58
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • 20 Windsor Specialist CentreWindsor Avenueclinic
  • 366 Specialist Nedical Centreclinic
  • BSEpharmacy
  • Balmoral Eye ClinicBalmoral Avenueyes
  • Better ValueSpringvale Roadpharmacy
  • Chemist WarehouseSpringvale Roadpharmacy
  • Clinicclinic
  • Clinic Dr. Le Kim ThuWindsor Avenueclinic
  • Dental Clinic - Dr. Toan LuBalmoral Avenuedentist
  • Dental Surgery - Dr Anh N. Nguyen, Dr Sarena Nguyen, Dr Austin NguyenBalmoral Avenuedentist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

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

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • SANDOWN RACECOURSE GRANDSTANDNH2391

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

8 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Early Beginners Childcare & KindergartenHeatherton Roadkindergarten
  • Goodstart Early Learning Centre SpringvaleSt James Avenuekindergarten
  • Nimat Family Carekindergarten
  • Olinda Avenue Kindergartenkindergarten
  • Springvale 1 World of LearningBalmoral Avenuekindergarten
  • Springvale Rise Kindergartenkindergarten
  • Starfish Early Learning Centrekindergarten
  • True maple bilingual early learning CentreGrace Streetchildcare

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)
30
Parks (OSM)
28

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
66.3/100
National rank
303rd in Australia
State rank
92nd in VIC
Peer rank
#27 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#67 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 Theftcrime225
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime466
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Storecrime230
  • B49 Other Theftcrime254
  • C32 Drug Possessioncrime347
  • Early Beginners Childcare & KindergartenchildcareHeatherton Roadkindergarten
  • Goodstart Early Learning Centre SpringvalechildcareSt James Avenuekindergarten
  • Nimat Family Carechildcarekindergarten
  • Olinda Avenue Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • Springvale 1 World of LearningchildcareBalmoral Avenuekindergarten

Data sources & freshness

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