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VIC · Nillumbik Council

Wattle Glen, 3096

Current weather

9.9°CLight drizzle

93% humidity · 29.1 km/h wind · 11° / 8.5° today · 7.8 mm rain

Desirability score

42.7/100

2748th in Australia

78% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Wattle Glen is a small locality in the Nillumbik area, home to around 1,911 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 75 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+79%), roughly 39.2 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, 9 public transport stops within the suburb, fewer mapped amenities than nearby suburbs, 5 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.

Population

Population
1,911
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$2,425
Dwelling vacancy
4.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
26 of 631
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
65.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
35 / 0 / 5

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)
75
Against the person
5
Against property
21
Rate per 1,000 residents
39.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 382 residents
State safety percentile
35.6th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+78.6%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage3
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle3
  • B45 Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goods3
  • C32 Drug Possession6
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order36

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,055
  • Wattle Glen Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

9 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Connex
  • Service Rd
  • Wattle Glen Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Wattle Glen Railway Station
  • Wattle Glen Station

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

5 active roadworks / incidents

  • Council Works activities occurring between 15/06/2026 and 10/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.HEIDELBERG-KINGLAKE ROAD, LOWER ROAD14 Jun 2026 – 09 Aug 2026
  • LXRP (Level Crossing Removal Project) activities occurring between 06/04/2026 and 31/07/2026 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 both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.MAIN HURSTBRIDGE ROAD, HEIDELBERG-KINGLAKE ROAD05 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • LXRP (Level Crossing Removal Project) activities occurring between 06/04/2026 and 31/07/2026 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 both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.HEIDELBERG-KINGLAKE ROAD, MAIN HURSTBRIDGE ROAD05 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • LXRP (Level Crossing Removal Project) activities occurring between 06/04/2026 and 31/07/2026 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 southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.HEIDELBERG-KINGLAKE ROAD, MAIN HURSTBRIDGE ROAD05 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • LXRP (Level Crossing Removal Project) activities occurring between 06/04/2026 and 31/07/2026 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 southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.MAIN HURSTBRIDGE ROAD, HEIDELBERG-KINGLAKE ROAD05 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 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).

32 planning-related records

2021· 17 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a garage and carport
    82 SUNNYSIDE CRESCENT WATTLE GLEN 3096Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Amendment - Buildings and works to construct additions and alterations to the existing dwelling
    7 CLARKE AVENUE WATTLE GLEN 3096NOD issued by a delegate

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    10 MANNISH ROAD WATTLE GLEN 3096NOD issued by a delegate

  • June 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct second dwelling
    21 WARRINGTON CRESCENT WATTLE GLEN 3096Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision
    22 SUNNYSIDE CRESCENT WATTLE GLEN 3096Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works to extend the existing dwelling
    20 WARRINGTON CRESCENT WATTLE GLEN 3096Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works to construct a dwelling and vegetation removal
    35 MANNISH ROAD WATTLE GLEN 3096Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Creation of an easement (Spear)
    65-135 WILSON ROAD WATTLE GLEN 3096Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Amendment - Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    29 Lorimer RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Amendment - Buildings and works to construct a dwelling, associated earthworks and tree removal
    46-56 GORST ROAD WATTLE GLEN 3096Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Buildings and works to alter and extend the existing dwelling
    20 WARRINGTON CRESCENT WATTLE GLEN 3096Lapsed
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling and fencing
    6 UPPER ROAD WATTLE GLEN 3096Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works to construct a fence
    12 MANNISH ROAD WATTLE GLEN 3096Lapsed

  • February 2021

  • Amendment - Use and development of the land for a Dependent Persons Unit (DPU) and buildings and works to alter and extend the existing dwelling and habitable outbuilding
    43 LORIMER ROAD WATTLE GLEN 3096Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend the existing dwelling
    22 WARRINGTON CRESCENT WATTLE GLEN 3096Lapsed

  • January 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling, retaining wall and associated earthworks
    42 MANNISH ROAD WATTLE GLEN 3096NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding and associated retaining wall
    12A UPPER ROAD WATTLE GLEN 3096Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 15 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a second dwelling and fencing
    27 SUNNYSIDE CRESCENT WATTLE GLEN 3096NOD issued by a delegate

  • November 2020

  • Buildings and works to alter and extend the existing dwelling
    50 Silvan RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling, garage, shed and the removal of native vegetation
    59 REYNOLDS ROAD WATTLE GLEN 3096Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a pergola, fire pit and removal of 1 tree
    10 Upper RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct alterations and additions to dwelling and new shed
    2 Bateson RoadLapsed

  • July 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    29 Lorimer RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a boundary fence
    84 Sunnyside CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a sporting court
    2/16 Valley RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a fence, and earthworks
    9 Clarke AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a carport
    17 Clarke AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    230 Watery Gully RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment - Buildings and works to construct an extension to a dwelling
    8 Upper RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a shed and vegetation removal
    179 Silvan RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Removal of 1 tree
    Scotts Angle RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Removal of 1 native tree
    Warrington CrescentPermit 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

10 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench (2)
  • Wattle Glen StationBus stop
  • Wattle Glen Station/Heidelberg – Kinglake RoadBus stop
  • Yarra Valley WaterDrinking water
  • Picnic Table
  • Telephone
  • Wattle GlenTrain station
  • Wattle Glen 1Train station
  • Waste Basket

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

5 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Diamond Creek Linear ReservePark
  • Edward Street ReservePark
  • Peppers PaddockPark
  • Wattle Glen War Memorial ParkPark
  • Wilson ReservePark

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

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

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)
27
Parks (OSM)
5

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
42.7/100
National rank
2748th in Australia
State rank
554th in VIC
Peer rank
#163 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#308 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
78%

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime3
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime3
  • B45 Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goodscrime3
  • C32 Drug Possessioncrime6
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime36
  • Diamond Creek Linear Reservegovernmentpark
  • Edward Street Reservegovernmentpark
  • Peppers Paddockgovernmentpark
  • Wattle Glen War Memorial Parkgovernmentpark
  • Wilson Reservegovernmentpark

Data sources & freshness

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