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VIC · Yarra Ranges Council

Yarra Junction, 3797

Current weather

8.9°CRain showers

98% humidity · 23.8 km/h wind · 9.8° / 7.3° today · 13.7 mm rain

Desirability score

48.2/100

1963rd in Australia

82% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Yarra Junction is a smaller suburban community in the Yarra Ranges area, home to around 2,875 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 189 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+12%), roughly 65.7 offences per 1,000 residents, 4 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, fewer mapped amenities than nearby suburbs, 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
2,875
Median age
43
Median household income / week
$1,302
Dwelling vacancy
5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
55 of 1,102
Median monthly mortgage
$1,800
Employment rate
52%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
86 / 121 / 37

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)
189
Against the person
55
Against property
59
Rate per 1,000 residents
65.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 52 residents
State safety percentile
58.3th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+12.5%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • A232 Non-Fv Common Assault13
  • B21 Criminal Damage19
  • D12 Prohibited And Controlled Weapons Offences13
  • E19 Other Justice Procedures Offences13
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order33

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
4
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
993.5
  • Little Yarra Steiner SchoolCombined
  • St Joseph's SchoolPrimary
  • Upper Yarra Secondary CollegeSecondary
  • Yarra Junction Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

15 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bleaches Lane/Warburton Hwy
  • Riversdale Rd/Warburton Hwy
  • Station St/Warburton Hwy
  • Yarra Junction Memorial Reserve/Warburton Hwy
  • Yarra Junction Post Office/Warburton Hwy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

86 planning-related records

2021· 35 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Use and development of an education centre including childcare centre (Lot 1 on Title Plan 601607W) , building and works associated with existing an education centre (Land in Plan of Consolidation 370040K), car parking reduction, alteration to access to Transport Zone 2 and vegetation removal
    43 LITTLE YARRA ROAD YARRA JUNCTION 3797NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct three dwellings
    2401 WARBURTON HIGHWAY YARRA JUNCTION 3797In progress
  • Two lot subdivision and vegetation removal
    32 RIVERSDALE ROAD YARRA JUNCTION 3797In progress

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a single dwelling
    9 MARCHESE CLOSE YARRA JUNCTION 3797Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    13 SUGARGUM CLOSE YARRA JUNCTION 3797Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Car parking dispensation, alter access to a Transport Zone 2 road and creation of a carriageway easement
    2472 WARBURTON HIGHWAY YARRA JUNCTION 3797In progress
  • Development of the land for three (3) additional dwellings behind the existing, additions to the existing dwelling, four (4) lot staged subdivision, the creation of easements and associated vegetation removal
    11 HODDLE STREET YARRA JUNCTION 3797Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    24 DOUGLAS PARADE YARRA JUNCTION 3797Lapsed
  • Buildings and works to extend and existing dwelling
    3 MARCHESE CLOSE YARRA JUNCTION 3797Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct two dwellings
    2/30 YARRA STREET YARRA JUNCTION 3797NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    54 LITTLE YARRA ROAD YARRA JUNCTION 3797NOD issued by a delegate

  • June 2021

  • Consent to build within tree protection zone as required under Section 173 Agreement AR7470195
    1 Majalis PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    8 MARCHESE CLOSE YARRA JUNCTION 3797Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a retaining wall on the boundary
    13 Sugargum ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Consent to 173 agreement AQ403832V to alter the approved development under permit YR-2016/942
    33A Hoddle StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    6 MARCHESE CLOSE YARRA JUNCTION 3797Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    3 MILNERS ROAD YARRA JUNCTION 3797Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    33A Hoddle StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    8 Sugargum ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works to construct a dwelling
    33B HODDLE STREET YARRA JUNCTION 3797Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    16 SUGARGUM CLOSE YARRA JUNCTION 3797Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    12 HERBERT STREET YARRA JUNCTION 3797Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Use of land for Sale and consumption of liquor
    SHOP 7/2456 WARBURTON HIGHWAY YARRA JUNCTION 3797Lapsed
  • Buildings and works for a single dwelling
    8 Linden AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Apply to amend or end a Section 173 Agreement
    8 Linden AvenueWithdrawn
  • Buildings and works to extend existing dwelling
    18 Milners RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Consent to alter the approved development under permit YR2015/1238 on 173 agreement AN765479N
    2 Donna View RisePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    3 Donna View RisePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a carport
    25 Hoddle StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling and associated vegetation removal within the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 22
    7A Douglas ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    1-6 Majalis PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    48 Little Yarra RoadNo permit required
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    4 Marchese ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    5 Marchese ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    11 Sugargum ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 5 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    2705 Warburton HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Vegetation Removal (Removal of one tree)
    50 Hoddle StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    2 Donna View RisePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    42 Douglas ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land for Primary produce sales, display of business identification sign and alteration of access to a Road Zone, Category 1
    310 Little Yarra 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

8 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bbq (2)
  • Lowes Rd/Warburton HwyBus stop
  • Riversdale Rd/Warburton HwyBus stop
  • Blue Lotus GardenPark

    2628 Warburton Highway

  • Picnic Table (2)
  • ADANAC CYCRecreation Ground

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

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Blue Lotus GardenPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
2
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Soul Pattisonpharmacy
  • Yarra Junction Medical Centreclinic

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

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

  • CAMP EUREKANH1981

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · 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)
7
Parks (OSM)
1

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
48.2/100
National rank
1963rd in Australia
State rank
423rd in VIC
Peer rank
#57 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#108 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

  • A232 Non-Fv Common Assaultcrime13
  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime19
  • D12 Prohibited And Controlled Weapons Offencescrime13
  • E19 Other Justice Procedures Offencescrime13
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime33
  • CAMP EUREKAheritageNH1981
  • Soul Pattisonhealthpharmacy
  • Yarra Junction Medical Centrehealthclinic
  • Blue Lotus Gardengovernmentpark
  • Apply to amend or end a Section 173 Agreementplanning8 Linden AvenueLodged 24 Mar 2021 · Withdrawn

Data sources & freshness

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