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VIC · Kingston (Vic.) Council

Waterways, 3195

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Desirability score

47.2/100
Average

Top 34% of Victoria's suburbs

70% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Premium
  • Green space
  • Metro
  • Established
  • Residential
What Waterways is known for: Premium, Green space, Metro, Established, Residential

Suburb profile

Waterways is a well-connected smaller community in Kingston (Vic.) with everyday amenities close at hand. The metro area remains accessible without feeling caught up in the inner-city rush. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.

Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with family life visible on every street. Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.

Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.

On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and growth momentum lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in community and employment and housing affordability. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
2,422
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$3,013
Dwelling vacancy
3.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
28 of 740
Median monthly mortgage
$2,500
Employment rate
68.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
29 / 86 / 0

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)
79
Against the person
16
Against property
43
Rate per 1,000 residents
32.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 151 residents
State safety percentile
27.7th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-23.3%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault9
  • B311 Residential Aggravated Burglary12
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft6
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle12
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order18

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

5 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Governor Rd/Burdekin Bvd
  • Governor Rd/Burdekin Bvd
  • Princetown Dr/Waterside Dr
  • Princetown Dr/Waterside Dr
  • The Waterways Bvd/Springvale Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

2 active roadworks / incidents

  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 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 both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.GOVERNOR-MORNINGTON PENINSULA OUT RAMP ON, MORNINGTON PENINSULA OUT-GOVERNOR RAMP OF17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.GOVERNOR-MORNINGTON PENINSULA OUT RAMP ON, MORNINGTON PENINSULA OUT-GOVERNOR RAMP OF17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 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).

15 planning-related records

2021· 5 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Extension to existing dwelling
    22 ISLAND POINT AVENUE WATERWAYS 3195In progress

  • June 2021

  • Build small verandah over rear sliding door
    13 PARAGON WAY WATERWAYS 3195In progress

  • May 2021

  • Develop the land for the construction of One (1) Dwelling
    9 PORTLAND PLACE WATERWAYS 3195Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Develop the land for the construction of one (1) dwelling
    8 MULGA LANE WATERWAYS 3195Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • To construct buildings and works two-storey dwelling on this site
    1 The OutlookPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 10 proposals

  • November 2020

  • The construction of buildings and works (comprising a single dwelling) on this site, in accordance with the attached endorsed plans
    6 Shoalwater DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • To construct buildings and works two-storey dwelling on the site, in accordance with plans to be submitted pursuant to Condition 1 hereof
    3 Moonrise ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • SINGLE DWELLING
    9 Coorong CircleWithdrawn
  • To construct buildings and works on this site, in accordance with the attached endorsed plans
    21 The Waterways BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of one (1) dwelling in the Design and Development Overlay - Schedule 6
    2 Sunset ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • The Development of alterations and additions to the existing dwelling (Verandah)
    3 Moonrise CloseWithdrawn
  • The development of alterations and additions to the existing dwelling
    21 The Waterways BoulevardWithdrawn
  • The development of alterations and additions to the existing dwelling (verandah over existing decking)
    28 Dresden DriveWithdrawn
  • The development of alterations and additions to the existing dwelling (verandah)
    9 Coorong CircleWithdrawn
  • The Development of additions (a Verandah) to the existing dwelling
    6 Shoalwater DriveWithdrawn

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

5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench
  • The Waterways BoulevardBus stop
  • Nest at Waterways CafeCafe

    Waterside Drive, Waterways

  • Playground (2)

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

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Braeside Linear ReservePark
  • Park or reserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

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

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)
9
Parks (OSM)
8

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
47.2/100 — Average
State standing
Top 34% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
2112th in Australia
State rank
428th in VIC
Peer rank
#141 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#266 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
70%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • A231 Fv Common Assaultcrime9
  • B311 Residential Aggravated Burglarycrime12
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime6
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime12
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime18
  • Braeside Linear Reservegovernmentpark
  • Park or reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Build small verandah over rear sliding doorplanning13 PARAGON WAY WATERWAYS 3195Lodged 17 Jun 2021 · In progress
  • Develop the land for the construction of One (1) Dwellingplanning9 PORTLAND PLACE WATERWAYS 3195Lodged 13 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop the land for the construction of one (1) dwellingplanning8 MULGA LANE WATERWAYS 3195Lodged 15 Apr 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

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