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VIC · Whittlesea Council

Whittlesea, 3757

Current weather

6.6°CThunderstorm

98% humidity · 25 km/h wind · 6.8° / 5° today · 17.4 mm rain

Desirability score

45.7/100

2287th in Australia

82% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Whittlesea is a smaller suburban community in the Whittlesea area, home to around 6,117 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 335 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-5%), roughly 54.8 offences per 1,000 residents, 3 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, 4 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
6,117
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$1,628
Dwelling vacancy
5.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
132 of 2,251
Median monthly mortgage
$1,842
Employment rate
56.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
191 / 243 / 33

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)
335
Against the person
75
Against property
162
Rate per 1,000 residents
54.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 82 residents
State safety percentile
50.8th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-5.1%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage18
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft26
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle32
  • B49 Other Theft24
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order53

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)
977
  • St Mary's SchoolPrimary
  • Whittlesea Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Whittlesea Secondary CollegeSecondary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

27 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Fir St/Church St
  • Fir St/Church St
  • Millennium Park Dr/Plenty Rd
  • Nene Ct/Oakbank Bvd
  • Whittlesea Showgrounds/Yea Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

4 active roadworks / incidents

  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 22/04/2026 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 eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CHURCH STREET, WALNUT STREET21 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 22/04/2026 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 eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CHURCH STREET, BEECH STREET21 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 22/04/2026 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 eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.BEECH STREET, CHURCH STREET21 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 22/04/2026 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 eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.BEECH STREET, JAMES STREET21 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).

37 planning-related records

2021· 2 proposals

  • February 2021

  • Construction of a single dwelling within a Significant Landscape Overl Construction of a single dwelling within a Significant Landscape Overlay
    21 Lorikeet CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Variation to a restrictive covenant. Variation to a restrictive covenant.
    13 Quail AvenueNo permit required
2020· 35 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Subdivision of land
    45A Ridge RoadWithdrawn
  • Use and development of a dwelling and associated outbuilding Use and development of a dwelling
    183 Cades RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding Construction of an outbuilding
    75 Holts RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling Use and development of a dwelling
    117 Cades RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Liquor licence The sale and consumption with liquor associated with an existing food and drink premises
    1/56 Church StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Subdivision of land
    29 Beech StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding Construction of an outbuilding
    7 Kennedia StreetNo permit required

  • August 2020

  • Amendment Amendment
    36 Lorikeet CrescentPermit issued by the RA
  • Extension to an existing outbuilding. Extension to an existing outbuilding.
    30 Yea RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding Construction of an outbuilding
    800 Glenburnie RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding Construction of an outbuilding
    485 Wallan RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development plus change of use Use and development of a dwelling
    25 Clarks RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Buildings and works associated with the existing utility installation Buildings and works associated with the existing utility installation
    53-87 Cades RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings to the rear of the existing dwelling Construction of two dwellings to the rear of the existing dwelling
    6 Walnut StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Single dwelling incl. associated works Construction of an outbuilding
    30 Parrot DriveNo permit required
  • Construction of a dwelling in a Bushfire Management Overlay Construction of a dwelling in a Bushfire Management Overlay
    105 Ridge RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of four dwellings and alteration of access to a road in a Construction of four dwellings and alteration of access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1
    33 Beech StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Subdivision Two Lot Subdivision
    305 Yea RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Sale and consumption of liquor, display of business identification sig Sale and consumption of liquor, display of business identification signage, reduction of car parking and bicycle requirements associated with a restaurant
    3 Church StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Construction of a dwelling within a SLO Construction of a dwelling within a SLO
    36 Lorikeet CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding Construction of an outbuilding
    31 Wills RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Subdivision of land
    178 Yea RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VicSmart Construction of an outbuilidng in a significant landscape overlay
    6 Thomson Park DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Unit (5 or more dwellings) Construction of five dwellings
    30 Paddock StreetRefusal issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Single dwelling incl. associated works Use and development of a dwelling in Green Wedge Zone and Significant Landscape Overlay
    20 Thomson Park DriveRefusal issued by a delegate

  • March 2020

  • Construction of three dwellings Construction of three dwellings
    33 James StreetWithdrawn
  • VicSmart To re-move and re-build an existing carport and part of the existing verandah a small renovation of kitchen and dining area as per attached plans.
    145 Holts RoadNo permit required

  • February 2020

  • Multi Unit (1 - 4 dwellings) Construction of four dwellings
    33 Beech StreetLapsed
  • Subdivision of land
    140 Tambo CircuitPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Unit (1 - 4 dwellings) Construction of three dwellings.
    19 James StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding Construction of an outbuilding
    10 St Georges RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Single dwelling incl. associated works Use and development of a dwelling and associated outbuilding
    163 Cades RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding and earthworks. Construction of an outbuilding and earthwork
    80 Goding CourtLapsed
  • Construction of an outbuilding Construction of an outbuilding
    125 Bruces Creek RoadWithdrawn
  • Single dwelling incl. associated works Use and development of a dwelling and associated earthworks
    95 Halls RoadPermit 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

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

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

6 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Church Street ParkPark
  • Disappointment Reference AreaNature reserve
  • Joey Creek Reference AreaNature reserve
  • Railway ReservePark
  • Whittlesea ShowgroundsPark
  • Willow ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Amcalpharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

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

  • WHITTLESEA PRIMARY SCHOOLNH1717

Data sources & freshness

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

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)
17
Parks (OSM)
13

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
45.7/100
National rank
2287th in Australia
State rank
471st in VIC
Peer rank
#72 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#131 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
82%

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime18
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime26
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime32
  • B49 Other Theftcrime24
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime53
  • WHITTLESEA PRIMARY SCHOOLheritageNH1717
  • Amcalhealthpharmacy
  • Church Street Parkgovernmentpark
  • Disappointment Reference Areagovernmentnature_reserve
  • Joey Creek Reference Areagovernmentnature_reserve

Data sources & freshness

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