VIC · Knox Council
Wantirna, 3152
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Desirability score
- Premium
- Top transport
- Top schools
- Parks
- Families
Suburb profile
Wantirna is a practical established suburb in Knox, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Connections to the wider metro area are straightforward, with neighbouring communities close at hand. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
Families and commuters make up much of the community, 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. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and schools and education, while growth momentum and local dining and lifestyle amenities sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 14,237
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $1,886
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 270 of 5,179
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 57.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 268 / 478 / 3
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)
- 815
- Against the person
- 114
- Against property
- 462
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 57.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 125 residents
- State safety percentile
- 52.8th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -14.6%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage58
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle168
- B49 Other Theft64
- C32 Drug Possession49
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order83
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
- 5
- Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
- 1,068
- Regency Park Primary SchoolPrimary
- St Luke's SchoolPrimary
- Templeton Primary SchoolPrimary
- Wantirna CollegeSecondary
- Wantirna Primary SchoolPrimary
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
46 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bladon St/Stud Rd
- Harold St/Stud Rd
- Knox City Shopping Centre/Stud Rd
- Phyllis St/Stud Rd
- Teddington Way/Stud Rd
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
Roadworks & transport
10 active roadworks / incidents
- Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 11/05/2025 and 26/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM, Weekends 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.BORONIA ROAD, ROXBURGH ROAD10 May 2025 – 25 Aug 2026
- EastLink activities occurring between 21/02/2024 and 01/04/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. 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, EASTLINK OUT-BORONIA RAMP OF20 Feb 2024 – 31 Mar 2027
- EastLink activities occurring between 21/02/2024 and 01/04/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTLINK, EASTLINK OUT-BORONIA RAMP OF20 Feb 2024 – 31 Mar 2027
- EastLink activities occurring between 21/02/2024 and 01/04/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTLINK, EASTLINK OUT-BORONIA RAMP OF20 Feb 2024 – 31 Mar 2027
- EastLink activities occurring between 21/02/2024 and 01/04/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 6:00 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, EASTLINK OUT-BORONIA RAMP OF20 Feb 2024 – 31 Mar 2027
- EastLink activities occurring between 21/02/2024 and 01/04/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTLINK, EASTLINK OUT-BORONIA RAMP OF20 Feb 2024 – 31 Mar 2027
- EastLink activities occurring between 21/02/2024 and 01/04/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTLINK, EASTLINK OUT-BORONIA RAMP OF20 Feb 2024 – 31 Mar 2027
- Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 13/05/2026 and 13/08/2026 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 lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.EASTLINK IN-BORONIA RAMP OF, BORONIA ROAD12 May 2026 – 12 Aug 2026
- Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 13/05/2026 and 13/08/2026 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 lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.EASTLINK IN-BORONIA RAMP OF, BORONIA ROAD12 May 2026 – 12 Aug 2026
- Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 13/05/2026 and 13/08/2026 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 lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.BORONIA ROAD, BORONIA-EASTLINK OUT RAMP ON12 May 2026 – 12 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).
98 planning-related records
2022· 1 proposal
December 2022
- Amendment71 ALDERFORD DRIVE WANTIRNA 3152In progress
2021· 39 proposals
September 2021
- Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings2 BARNSDALE COURT WANTIRNA 3152NOD issued by a delegate
- Fifty-one (51) lot subdivision (approved unit development)56 KINGLOCH PARADE WANTIRNA 3152Lapsed
- 2 lot subdivision - Approved Development Site1/452 MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY WANTIRNA 3152Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Sixteen (16) lot subdivision (approved unit development)553 BORONIA ROAD WANTIRNA 3152Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment56 KINGLOCH PARADE WANTIRNA 3152Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and Works (construction of an alfresco area)2/9 ST DAVIDS DRIVE WANTIRNA 3152Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two (2) lot subdivision (approved unit development)28 MINT STREET WANTIRNA 3152Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
- The construction of two (2) double storey dwellings on the land22 FRESHFIELD AVENUE WANTIRNA 3152Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 2 Lot subdivision (approved development site)472 MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY WANTIRNA 3152Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Liquor Licence30 THE MALL WANTIRNA 3152Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 2 Lot subdivision (approved development site)472 MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY WANTIRNA 3152Withdrawn
- Increasing finished floor level and maximum height of the dwelling42 INCHCAPE AVENUE WANTIRNA 3152NOD issued by a delegate
- Boundary re-alignment12 TRAYDAL CLOSE WANTIRNA 3152Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Six lot subdivision (Approved Development Site)560 BORONIA ROAD WANTIRNA 3152Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Three Lot Subdivision (Approved Development Site)2 CASSIA COURT WANTIRNA 3152Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment565 BORONIA ROAD WANTIRNA 3152Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for six (6) triple storey dwellings and the alteration of access to a road in a Transport Zone 2525 BORONIA ROAD WANTIRNA 3152Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- proposed a new pergola over the existing deck area1 Eton SquareWithdrawn
- Development of two double storey dwellings and alteration of access to a Road Zone Category 1468 MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY WANTIRNA 3152NOD issued by a delegate
- removal of all trees for construction of new single dwelling30 LINSLEY WAY WANTIRNA 3152No permit required
June 2021
- Five (5) lot subdivision (approved development site)27 GRESFORD ROAD WANTIRNA 3152Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for twelve (12) dwellings and alteration of access to a road zone category 1273 WANTIRNA ROAD WANTIRNA 3152Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
- Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings40 MILPERA CRESCENT WANTIRNA 3152Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 7 lots (Approved Development Site)565 BORONIA ROAD WANTIRNA 3152Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Request to remove of Section 173 Agreement30 GRESFORD ROAD WANTIRNA 3152No permit required
- Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings and access to a Road Zone Category 1480 MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY WANTIRNA 3152NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of four (4) triple-storey and two (2) double-storey townhouses and access to a Road Zone Category 1531 BORONIA ROAD WANTIRNA 3152Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Convert an existing retirement village independent living unit into a multipurpose community room.Salford Park, 10/100 Harold StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Remove three (3) Eucalyptus radiata (Narrow Leaved Peppermint), one (1) Eucalyptus goniocalyx (Long Leaved Box) and one (1) Eucalyptus viminalis (Manna Gum)8 Ashley StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and Works (Verandah over existing decking)15 PEAK CRESCENT WANTIRNA 3152No permit required
- Development of the land for five (5) double storey dwellings9-10 HARLAND SQUARE WANTIRNA 3152Lapsed
- nature strip tree removal for driveway/crossover relocation30 Linsley WayNo permit required
- Buildings and works for a dwelling addition27 Hadlow DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- 3 Lot Subdivision (Approved Development Site)22 Selkirk AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- The erection of signage56 KINGLOCH PARADE WANTIRNA 3152Lapsed
- Amendment11 Templeton StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two Lot Subdivision (Approved unit development)11 Alkira CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Secondary Consent71 Alderford DriveWithdrawn
March 2021
- Two Storey Dwelling3 Deauville CourtPermit 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
81 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- ANZATM
- Bbq
- Bench (15)
- Bicycle Parking
- Ainsdale AvenueBus stop
- Amesbury AvenueBus stop
- Boronia Rd/Stud RdBus stop
- Boronia RoadBus stop
- Burwood Highway / Templeton StreetBus stop
- Bus 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
39 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Ainsdale Avenue ReservePark
- Barrington Court ReservePark
- Bateman Street BushlandNature reserve
- Birchfield ReservePark
- Burlington Crescent ReservePark
- Castlefield Ridge ReservePark
- Chequers Close ReservePark
- Chichester Square ReservePark
- Coachmans Square ReservePark
- Collier ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 18
- Emergency department
- On site
- 7 Day Pharmacypharmacy
- Community PharmacyThe Mallpharmacy
- Complete Denture CareBoronia Roaddentist
- Discount Chemist OutletThe Mallpharmacy
- DoctorTempleton Streetdoctor
- Knox AudiologyMountain Highwayaudiologist
- Knox ChiripracticBoronia Roadalternative
- Knox ChiripracticBoronia Roadalternative
- Knox Early Parenting CentreWantirna Roadclinic
- Knox Private HospitalMountain Highwayhospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- 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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
10 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Bilboo Birchfield Children and Family CentreBirchfield Crescentchildcare
- Billoo Park Preschoolchildcare
- Goodstart Early LearningMountain Highwaychildcare
- Mariemont Children and Family CentreMariemont Avenuechildcare
- Mariemont Preschoolkindergarten
- Preschoolkindergarten
- Templeton Orchards Preschoolchildcare
- Wattle Planet Early Learning CentreTempleton Streetchildcare
- childcarechildcare
- 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)
- 91
- Parks (OSM)
- 83
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
- 61.1/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 13% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 638th in Australia
- State rank
- 161st in VIC
- Peer rank
- #64 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #119 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 Damagecrime58
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime168
- B49 Other Theftcrime64
- C32 Drug Possessioncrime49
- E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime83
- Bilboo Birchfield Children and Family CentrechildcareBirchfield Crescentchildcare
- Billoo Park Preschoolchildcarechildcare
- Goodstart Early LearningchildcareMountain Highwaychildcare
- Mariemont Children and Family CentrechildcareMariemont Avenuechildcare
- Mariemont Preschoolchildcarekindergarten
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
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