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VIC · Whittlesea Council

Wollert, 3750

Current weather

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89% humidity · 29.9 km/h wind · 11.3° / 8.7° today · 9.9 mm rain

Desirability score

50.8/100

1641st in Australia

85% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Wollert is a mid-sized suburb in the Whittlesea area, home to around 24,407 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 1,384 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+10%), roughly 56.7 offences per 1,000 residents, 8 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, fewer mapped amenities than nearby suburbs, 27 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
24,407
Median age
30
Median household income / week
$1,979
Dwelling vacancy
6.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
498 of 7,756
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Employment rate
65%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
552 / 718 / 139

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)
1,384
Against the person
197
Against property
834
Rate per 1,000 residents
56.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 124 residents
State safety percentile
52.5th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+10.5%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage93
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary78
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle196
  • B49 Other Theft212
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order211

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
8
Median school ICSEA (8 schools)
1,039
  • Barrawang Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Edgars Creek Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Edgars Creek Secondary CollegeSecondary
  • Glowrey Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Wirrigirri Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Wollert Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Wollert Secondary CollegeSecondary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

37 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Eaststone Ave/Edgars Rd
  • Edgars Creek Secondary College/Edgars Rd
  • Edgars Creek Secondary College/Edgars Rd
  • Steen Ave/Edgars Rd
  • Steen Ave/Edgars Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

27 active roadworks / incidents

  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 05/01/2026 and 18/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 80 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.BRIDGE INN ROAD, EPPING ROAD04 Jan 2026 – 17 Dec 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 05/01/2026 and 18/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 80 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.BOUNDARY ROAD, BODYCOATS ROAD04 Jan 2026 – 17 Dec 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 05/01/2026 and 18/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 80 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.BOUNDARY ROAD, BODYCOATS ROAD04 Jan 2026 – 17 Dec 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 05/01/2026 and 18/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 80 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.EPPING ROAD, BRIDGE INN ROAD04 Jan 2026 – 17 Dec 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 05/01/2026 and 18/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 80 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.BOUNDARY ROAD, EPPING ROAD04 Jan 2026 – 17 Dec 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 05/01/2026 and 18/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 80 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.BODYCOATS ROAD, SUMMERHILL ROAD04 Jan 2026 – 17 Dec 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 05/01/2026 and 18/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 80 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.EPPING ROAD, BRIDGE INN ROAD04 Jan 2026 – 17 Dec 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 05/01/2026 and 18/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 80 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.SUMMERHILL ROAD, EPPING ROAD04 Jan 2026 – 17 Dec 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 05/01/2026 and 18/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 80 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.EPPING ROAD, BOUNDARY ROAD04 Jan 2026 – 17 Dec 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 05/01/2026 and 18/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 80 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.BOUNDARY ROAD, EPPING ROAD04 Jan 2026 – 17 Dec 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).

167 planning-related records

2021· 34 proposals

  • April 2021

  • Subdivision of land
    62 Brunning RisePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    6 Missy StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works and Subdivision - Multi lot and Amendment Buildings and works Subdivision - Multi lot Amendment
    71 Bodycoats RoadPermit issued by the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling in a Design and Development Overlay. Construction of a dwelling in a Design and Development Overlay.
    4 Wayside AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres Fastlane Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    8 Broulee StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land
    30 Woodcrest WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    159 Yann DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    147 Yann DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    155 Yann DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    153 Yann DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    157 Yann DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    151 Yann DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    149 Yann DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    82 Steen AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VicSmart VicSmart - Construction of a dwelling in a Design and Development Overlay.
    6 Soldier RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    145 The ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    135 The ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    147 The ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    139 The ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    143 The ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    149 The ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    151 The ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    141 The ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    137 The ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    4 Missy StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres. Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres.
    19 Leyburn ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres. Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres.
    47 Leyburn ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres. Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres.
    12 Astoria RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Creation of Easement Creation of Easement
    395 Epping RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres. Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres.
    49 Soho CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres. Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres.
    51 Soho CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a verandah to an existing dwelling. Construction of a verandah to an existing dwelling.
    5 Brass LoopNo permit required
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    12 Adelong AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    14 Adelong AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 6 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    17 Farmer WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    19 Farmer WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    25 Farmer WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    15 Farmer WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    23 Farmer WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    21 Farmer WayPermit 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

2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench (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

17 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Allendale ParkPark
  • Aurora Adventure ParkPark
  • Bellavista ParkPark
  • Bullion ParkPark
  • Courances ParkPark
  • Eucalypt WetlandsPark
  • Fulham ParkPark
  • Future Conservation Area 31 - Craigieburn Road (East), WollertNature reserve
  • Future Conservation Area 32 - Craigieburn Road (West), WollertNature reserve
  • Kendon ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
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

  • SUMMERHILL COMPLEXNH0958

Data sources & freshness

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

Childcare

6 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • AMIGA Montessori Wollertkindergarten
  • Guardian Childcare & Education Wollertkindergarten
  • Leading Edge Early LearningSaltlake Boulevardchildcare
  • One Early Education Wollertchildcare
  • Wallaby Childcare Wollertchildcare
  • childcarechildcare

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)
182
Parks (OSM)
182

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
50.8/100
National rank
1641st in Australia
State rank
365th in VIC
Peer rank
#95 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#245 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
85%

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime93
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglarycrime78
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime196
  • B49 Other Theftcrime212
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime211
  • AMIGA Montessori Wollertchildcarekindergarten
  • Guardian Childcare & Education Wollertchildcarekindergarten
  • Leading Edge Early LearningchildcareSaltlake Boulevardchildcare
  • One Early Education Wollertchildcarechildcare
  • Wallaby Childcare Wollertchildcarechildcare

Data sources & freshness

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