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VIC · Maribyrnong Council

Yarraville, VIC, 3013

Current weather

14°CRain showers

78% humidity · 26.3 km/h wind · 15.7° / 12.5° today · 4.3 mm rain

Desirability index

94/100

#25 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Yarraville is a mid-sized suburb in the Maribyrnong area, home to around 15,636 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1,150 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-15%), roughly 73.5 offences per 1,000 residents, 5 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 22 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
15,636
Median age
37
Median household income / week
$2,485
Dwelling vacancy
8.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
563 of 6,629
Median monthly mortgage
$2,500
Employment rate
71.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
328 / 981 / 661

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)
1,150
Against the person
141
Against property
811
Rate per 1,000 residents
73.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 111 residents
State safety percentile
64.6th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-14.7%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage71
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft102
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle307
  • B49 Other Theft104
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order65

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
5
Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
1,118
  • Kingsville Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St Augustine's SchoolPrimary
  • Wembley Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Yarraville Special Developmental SchoolSpecial
  • Yarraville West Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

98 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bike & Ride
  • Yarraville Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Yarraville Railway Station
  • Yarraville Station
  • Yarraville Station

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

22 active roadworks / incidents

  • CityLink activities occurring between 29/05/2026 and 29/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be entry ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.WEST GATE FREEWAY, MILLERS-WEST GATE IN RAMP ON28 May 2026 – 28 Aug 2026
  • CityLink activities occurring between 29/05/2026 and 29/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be entry ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.WILLIAMSTOWN ROAD, WILLIAMSTOWN-WEST GATE IN RAMP ON28 May 2026 – 28 Aug 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 15/06/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.THOMAS STREET, WILLIAMSTOWN ROAD14 Jun 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 15/06/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WILLIAMSTOWN-WEST GATE IN RAMP ON, WILLIAMSTOWN ROAD14 Jun 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 15/06/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WILLIAMSTOWN ROAD, WILLIAMSTOWN-WEST GATE IN RAMP ON14 Jun 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 15/06/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WEST GATE FREEWAY, undefined14 Jun 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 15/06/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WILLIAMSTOWN ROAD, THOMAS STREET14 Jun 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 15/06/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WILLIAMSTOWN-WEST GATE IN RAMP ON, WILLIAMSTOWN ROAD14 Jun 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 15/06/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WILLIAMSTOWN ROAD, WILLIAMSTOWN-WEST GATE IN RAMP ON14 Jun 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 15/06/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.THE AVENUE14 Jun 2026 – 29 Aug 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).

64 planning-related records

2021· 21 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and works to a licensed premises and increase the area where Buildings and works to a licensed premises and increase the area where liquor can be supplied and consumed (Redline Area)
    232-236 WHITEHALL STREET YARRAVILLE 3013Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct or carry out works to a dwelling in a Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    4 ST LEONARDS AVENUE YARRAVILLE 3013Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To extend a dwelling on a lot of less than 300 square metres and in a Special Building Overlay
    7 GLADSTONE STREET YARRAVILLE 3013Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings on a lot
    8 ANGLISS STREET YARRAVILLE 3013Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • S.72 Amendment for the use of the land as a Food and Drink Premises in place of the former take away food premises, the sale and consumption of liquor (restaurant/café license) and a reduction in the car parking.
    6/157 HYDE STREET YARRAVILLE 3013In progress

  • July 2021

  • Construction of two dwellings on a lot Construction of two dwellings on a lot
    74 BENA STREET YARRAVILLE 3013Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and to construct a building and carry out works for an extension to the existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay and on a lot of less than 300sqm
    38 WILSON STREET YARRAVILLE 3013Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision 2 lot subdivision
    23 Cranbrook StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Section 72 Amendment to increase red line area for the sale and consumption of alcohol and partial demolition and to construct or carry out works in a Heritage Overlay
    9-11 BALLARAT STREET YARRAVILLE 3013Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension to a dwelling on a lot less than 300sqm.
    96A TARRENGOWER STREET YARRAVILLE 3013Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 Amendment to change hours of operation To sell and consume liquor in association with the use as a bar and to sell packaged liquor for off-site consumption (General license), and to construct internally illuminated and business identification signage in a Heritage Overlay (HO14)
    53-55 Anderson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Install a solar energy system on a building in a Heritage Overlay
    52 Somerville RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Partial demolition and extension to a dwelling within Heritage Overlay Partial demolition and extension to a dwelling within Heritage Overlay
    158 Stephen StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multiple Dwellings (2+)
    2 SEVERN STREET YARRAVILLE 3013Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Section 72 Amendment to use the land for the sale and consumption of l iquor in association with a food and drink premises
    83A Gamon StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • S72 Amendment to permit and endorsed plans to change advertising signa S72 Amendment to permit and endorsed plans to change advertising signage
    2A/1-3 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To construct an extension to the existing commercial building for the purpose of a dwelling
    14 Wembley AvenueLapsed

  • March 2021

  • Section 72 Amendment to change hours of operation To sell and consume liquor in association with the use as a bar and to sell packaged liquor for off-site consumption (General license), and to construct internally illuminated and business identification signage in a Heritage Overlay (HO14)
    53-55 Anderson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings on a lot Construction of two dwellings on a lot
    13 Banool AvenueNOD issued by a delegate
  • Partial demolition, construct and display an Internally Illuminated Business Identification sign and constrcut or carry out works in a Heritage Overlay
    81 Gamon StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Partial demolition and construct an extension to the rear of the existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    18 Norfolk StreetNOD issued by a delegate
2020· 43 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Construction of a single dwelling on a lot less than 300 sqm
    5 Severn StreetNOD issued by a delegate
  • To construct two dwellings on a lot
    27 Cranbrook StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alts to building struct or dwelling
    29 NEWCASTLE STREET YARRAVILLE 3013Withdrawn
  • A permit is required for works (utility installation) pursuant to Clause 43.01-1 of the Maribyrnong Planning Scheme.
    2 HARRIS STREET YARRAVILLE 3013Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of four dwellings on a lot Section 72 Amendment to include Staircase, Pergola and Landscape changes to dwelling 1
    225 Francis StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and construction of a double storey extension and f ront fence (32 Somerville Road) and to subdivide land (realignment of common boundary between the site and 34 Somerville Road) within a Heritage Overlay and Environmental Significance Overlay.
    32 Somerville RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Use of the land for the purposes of a Service Industry (Motor Repairs) and construct and carry out works
    247-249 Hyde StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 Amendment to change conditions of permit TP693/2018(1)
    2 Banool AvenueWithdrawn

  • October 2020

  • To remove that part of drainage and sewerage easement along the southe To remove that part of drainage and sewerage easement along the southern boundary of Lot 27 on LP11862.
    37 Bromyard StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 amendment to change preamble of TP393/1995(1) Buildings and works associated with the development and use of a 46 bed frail aged hostel, including the demolition of the two dwellings located at 34 and 36 Fairlie Street.
    34A-52 Somerville RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and buildings and works to an existing dwelling on a lot of less than 300 square metres and in a Heritage Overlay (HO15)
    10 Castlemaine StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings to the rear of the existing dwelling and reduction in the car parking requirement
    96 FRANCIS STREET YARRAVILLE 3013NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a new dwelling on a lot less than 300sqm Construction of a new dwelling on a lot less than 300sqm
    2A Lincoln StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • s.72A Amendment to Existing Permit to allow the sale and consumption of liquor on the premises
    127 Stephen StreetNOD issued by a delegate

  • September 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct an extension to a dwelling in an Indu strial 3 Zone and a reduction in the car parking requirement
    17 Frederick StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings on a lot and within a Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    9 Hawkhurst StreetNOD issued by a delegate
  • Partial demolition and to extend a dwelling and construct buildings and works on a lot of less than 300sqm and in a Heritage Overlay
    1/21 Schild StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and buildings and works to a dwelling on a lot of less than 300 square metres and in a Heritage Overlay (HO9)
    10 Berry StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings on a lot. Construction of two dwellings on a lot.
    10 Dickens StreetNOD issued by a delegate

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

242 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Liquor Legends YarravilleAlcohol

    6 Wembley Avenue, Yarraville

  • LiquorlandAlcohol
  • LiquorlandAlcohol

    Unit Shop 28 1-3 High Street, Yarraville

  • Bendigo BankATM
  • NABATM
  • WestpacATM
  • Bakers DelightBakery
  • Bakers DelightBakery

    Unit Shop 3 1-3 High Street, Yarraville

  • Ocab BakeryBakery
  • Bbq (2)

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

19 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Anderson ReservePark
  • Angliss ReservePark
  • Barbara Beyer ReservePark
  • Beaton ReservePark
  • Bellairs ReservePark
  • Birmingham Street ParkPark
  • Cruickshank ParkPark
  • Cuming ReservePark
  • Fels ReservePark
  • Frederick ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
14
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • AbleOTGamon Streetoccupational_therapist
  • Carnovale PharmacySomerville Roadpharmacy
  • Choice DentalAnderson Streetdentist
  • DentistAnderson Streetdentist
  • DoctorSomerville Roaddoctor
  • Lucinda PharmacySomerville Roadpharmacy
  • Peep OpticalAnderson Streetoptometrist
  • Physiotherapy & Clinical PilatesAnderson Streetphysiotherapist
  • Podiatry HQ YarravilleSomerville Roadpodiatrist
  • Seddon Physiotherapyphysiotherapist

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

4 state heritage places

  • CSR COMPLEXNH1311
  • SUN THEATRENH0679
  • YARRAVILLE RAILWAY STATION COMPLEXNH2447
  • YARRAVILLE STATE SAVINGS BANKNH0723

Data sources & freshness

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

Childcare

3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Anglicare VictoriaSomerville Roadchildcare
  • Clare Court Kindergartenkindergarten
  • Yarraville Community KindergartenNorfolk Streetkindergarten

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.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
35
Parks (OSM)
26

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
94.0/100
Cohort rank
#25 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • Anglicare VictoriachildcareSomerville Roadchildcare
  • Clare Court Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • Yarraville Community KindergartenchildcareNorfolk Streetkindergarten
  • CSR COMPLEXheritageNH1311
  • SUN THEATREheritageNH0679
  • YARRAVILLE RAILWAY STATION COMPLEXheritageNH2447
  • YARRAVILLE STATE SAVINGS BANKheritageNH0723
  • AbleOThealthGamon Streetoccupational_therapist
  • Carnovale PharmacyhealthSomerville Roadpharmacy
  • Choice DentalhealthAnderson Streetdentist

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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