Median house price
$1.29M
+3.9% change
VIC · Boroondara Council
Abbotsford, 3101
Est. population · Jun 2025
10,219
Growth (1 yr)
+1.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+6.5%
Median age
33
Median income
$2,197/wk
Employment rate
74.5%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$1,288,000
Languages at home
24.8%non-English
Most common: Vietnamese, Mandarin, Cantonese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Café precinct
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Abbotsford is a lively inner established suburb with dining, shopping and leisure options right on the doorstep. Young professionals and new households shape much of the local mix, with family-friendly schooling within easy reach. Overseas-born and multilingual households are a noticeable part of the local population.
School and preschool provision is plentiful within the local area. Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses, trams, and trains cover longer journeys across the metro area.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Heritage streetscapes remain visible even as renewal refreshes selected pockets of the suburb.
Community and employment, plus growth momentum push the suburb to a good desirability read, even as safety look more ordinary among similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Abbotsford snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$650/wk
Population (ERP)
10,219
+1.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
18.7%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#63
among Metro Melbourne · Growth area
Safety
87th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
71st
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
64th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 64.5/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 17% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 591st in Australia
- State rank
- 208th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #63 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #152 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025)
- $650
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $1,288,000
- Median price change
- +3.9%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
10,219(June 2025)
+1.1% annual · +6.5% over 5 years · 71th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.1%
- 5-year growth
- +6.5%
- Change in 1 year
- +109
- Change in 5 years
- +622
- Growth rank in VIC
- 71th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~12,950), extrapolated at +4.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 9,088
- Median age
- 33
- Median household income / week
- $2,197
- Dwelling vacancy
- 18.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 1,007 of 5,399
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 74.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 449 / 1,050 / 2,760 (+ 133 other)
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 · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 1,610
- Against the person
- 181
- Against property
- 1,165
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 157.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 50 residents
- State safety percentile
- 86.5th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +4.8%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage98
- B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary74
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle238
- B43 Steal From A Retail Store194
- B49 Other Theft160
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 16
- Median school ICSEA (14 schools)
- 1,038.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 64th
School list
- Sophia Mundi Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1140 · 93th percentile · LBOTE 14% · 139 students · Top SEA quarter 56% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
- Abbotsford Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1143 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 51% · 168 students · Top SEA quarter 61% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- Collingwood CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 1022 · 57th percentile · LBOTE 50% · 691 students · Top SEA quarter 23% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Richmond West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1075 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 61% · 281 students · Top SEA quarter 43% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Bindjiroo Yaluk Community SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1021 · 56th percentile · LBOTE 15% · 79 students · Top SEA quarter 25% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 928 · 17th percentile · LBOTE 80% · 62 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Victorian School Of LanguagesCombined · Government · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Yarra Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1134 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 41% · 249 students · Top SEA quarter 52% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Collingwood English Language SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 906 · 12th percentile · LBOTE 100% · 357 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Richmond High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1049 · 68th percentile · LBOTE 45% · 476 students · Top SEA quarter 31% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- The University of Melbourne Early Learning CentreClarke Streetkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
47 public transport stops in this suburb
- Collingwood Rail Replacement Bus Stop
- Collingwood Station
- Collingwood Station
- Victoria Park Station
- Victoria Park Station
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
567 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
15 restaurants · 22 cafes · 13 pubs · 6 bars · 7 supermarkets · 2 pharmacies · 8 fast food · 2 bakeries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Strong café and dining scene — 66 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 14 parks mapped in suburb, 7 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 47 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 13 shops and services
- Strong local sport and recreation — 13 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 2.42
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 7.26
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.54
Food & drink(66)
- Bonbons BakeryBakery
313 Victoria Street, Abbotsford
- Convent BakeryBakery
- Cam'sBar
- Cardwell CellarsBar
461 Victoria Street, Abbotsford
- Lulie TavernBar
225 Johnston Street
- Mr Boogie Man BarBar
160 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford
- Small TalkBar
- The Vic BarBar
281 Victoria Street
- Abbotsford PantryCafe
8 Murray Street
- Au79 CaféCafe
27-29 Nicholson Street, Abbotsford
- Blume Coffee RoastersCafe
2 Yarra Street, Abbotsford
- Bomb CafeCafe
229 Johnston Street, Abbotsford
- Chomp CafeCafe
1 Trenerry Crescent, Abbotsford
- Coffee PeddlrCafe
203 Langridge Street, Abbotsford
- Coffee SupremeCafe
- Dr. MorseCafe
274 Johnston Street
- EJ's Gourmet FoodCafe
268 Johnston Street, Abbotsford
- Hektor WoodleysCafe
663 Victoria Street, Abbotsford
- KaedeCafe
325 Johnston Street, Abbotsford
- Little EzidaCafe
- Little MolliCafe
- Loosie GrindCafe
- Mavis the GrocerCafe
197 Vere Street, Abbotsford
- MothershipCafe
- Red Bird CafeCafe
161 Gipps Street, Abbotsford
- Romano's CoffeeCafe
- The Farm CafeCafe
18 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford
- Three Bags FullCafe
60 Nicholson Street
- Trenerry CafeCafe
- VIT CafeCafe
- Aurora PizzaFast food
230 Hoddle Street
- Domino'sFast food
110 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford
- Fast food
313 Victoria Street, Abbotsford
- Kelso's Sandwich ShoppeFast food
271 Johnston Street, Abbotsford
- Little RitasFast food
227 Johnston Street
- Luck BangkokFast food
- Macgregor's OriginalFast food
212 Nicholson Street, Abbotsford
- McDonald'sFast food
- Bakers Arms HotelPub
355 Victoria Street
- Bodriggy Brewing CompanyPub
245 Johnston Street
- Coff and FoodPub
- Laird HotelPub
149 Gipps Street
- Moon Dog BreweryPub
17 Duke Street
- Park HotelPub
191 Nicholson Street
- Range BrewingPub
272 Johnston Street, Abbotsford
- Retreat HotelPub
226 Nicholson Street
- Terminus HotelPub
605 Victoria Street
- The AviaryPub
- The Yorkshire HotelPub
48 Hoddle Street
- The Yorkshire HotelPub
48 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford
- Yarra HotelPub
293-297 Johnston Street, Abbotsford
- Cucina VostraRestaurant
106 Hoddle Street
- I Love PhoRestaurant
- Jinda Thai RestaurantRestaurant
1-7 Ferguson Street, Abbotsford
- Kappaya Japanese Soul Food CafeRestaurant
- Mighty Bear Chinese GrillRestaurant
2835aaddr:interpolation Victoria Street
- MolliRestaurant
- Phoenix Restaurant and BarRestaurant
- Rita's CafeteriaRestaurant
239 Johnston Street
- Rotary HotpotRestaurant
481 Victoria Street
- Seoul SoulRestaurant
323 Victoria Street
- ShizukuRestaurant
309 Victoria Street
- The Happy MexicanRestaurant
108 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford
- The KitchenRestaurant
200 Gipps Street
- Tom Toon Thai Noodle CafeRestaurant
241 Victoria Street, Abbotsford
- TứngThịt Sizzling SteakRestaurant
297 Victoria Street, Abbotsford
Shopping(15)
- Coles ExpressConvenience store
- Convenience store
110 Charles Street
- EG AustraliaConvenience store
- Star MartConvenience store
- TDP Marts AbbotsfordGreengrocer
313 Victoria Street, Abbotsford
- Food Market (4th Saturday)Marketplace
- AldiSupermarket
313-325 Victoria Street
- Green Square IGA plus LiquorSupermarket
- IGASupermarket
306-310 Johnston Street
- Minh Phat Asian SupermarketSupermarket
2-8 Nicholson Street
- Wing Chong Asian SupermarketSupermarket
283 Victoria Street
- WoolworthsSupermarket
313 Victoria Street
- Woolworths MetroSupermarket
247-259 Johnston Street, Abbotsford
Community(8)
- Djerring CentreCommunity centre
Eddy Court, Abbotsford
- Stanton Street HallCommunity centre
- The University of Melbourne Early Learning CentreKindergarten
40 Clarke Street, Abbotsford
- Collingwood LibraryLibrary
7-11 Stanton Street, Abbotsford
- Collingwood Toy LibraryLibrary
- Abbotsford Primary SchoolSchool
27 Albert Street
- Sophia Mundi Steiner SchoolSchool
1 St Heliers Street
- Collingwood Town HallTownhall
140 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford
Health & services(5)
- Thorne Harbour HealthClinic
- Blue Wave Dental ClinicDentist
291 Victoria Street
- Dental FitDentist
- Allergy DoctorsPharmacy
289 Victoria Street
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
313 Victoria Street
Sport & outdoors(28)
- Dukes GymGym
- Gym 24/7 RichmondGym
563 Victoria Street
- Brearly ReservePark
- Browns ReservePark
169 Nicholson Street, Abbotsford
- Collingwood Town Hall ReservePark
142 Hoddle Street
- Convent Heritage GardensPark
- Dights Falls ParkPark
- Eddy Court ReservePark
129 Vere Street
- Flockhart ReservePark
- Gahan ReservePark
122 Park Street, Abbotsford
- Park (3)
- Studley ReservePark
102 Studley Street
- Trenerry Crescent ReservePark
- Victoria ParkPark
- Picnic area
- Playground (7)
- Field & Function Personal TrainingSports centre
62 William Street
- Horse ArenaSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool
Entertainment(2)
- Collingwood Sailors and Soldiers Memorial HallMuseum
152A Hoddle Street, Abbotsford
- Dights FallsViewpoint
Transport(22)
11 bus stops · 5 tram stops · 6 train stations
Other(183)
- Blackhearts & SparrowsAlcohol
247 Johnston Street
- BWSAlcohol
- BWSAlcohol
313 Victoria Street
- LiquorlandAlcohol
501 Victoria Street
- C N ArtArt
- Chapman & BaileyArt
1C Marine Parade, Abbotsford
- Memphis GardensArt
39 Yarra Street, Abbotsford
- Pinot & PicassoArt
- Soho StudiosArt
262 Johnston Street, Abbotsford
- Artwork (6)
- Gateway to RichmondArtwork
- Going HomeArtwork
- The Final SirenArtwork
- ANZATM
- ATM (5)
- WestpacATM
- BOMBank
- Commonwealth BankBank
313 Victoria Street, Abbotsford
- Bbq (6)
- Cosmetic InjectionBeauty salon
285 Victoria Street
- Done A Stunner Nails And BeautyBeauty salon
246 Johnston Street, Abbotsford
- Bench (36)
- Curve CyclingBicycle
1 Grosvenor Street, Abbotsford
- SpokesBicycle
96 Nicholson Street
- Bicycle Parking (45)
- Bicycle Repair Station
- Abbots YardBiergarten
329-341 Victoria Street
- The DuchessBrothel
7-9 Duke Street
- AutobarnCar Parts
80-82 Nicholson Street, Abbotsford
- Headlight & HeaterCar Parts
88 Nicholson Street
- Ilana Car Seat CoversCar Parts
20 Hoddle Street
- Abbotsford Collision CentreCar repair
4 Duke Street
- Brake, Tyre & Diesel Service CentreCar repair
234 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford
- Collingwood Motor Body RepairsCar repair
72 Nicholson Street
- Drive EasyCar repair
47 Russell Street
- MidasCar repair
523-533 Victoria Street
- Top Shift AutomaticsCar repair
122-126 Gipps Street, Abbotsford
- FlexicarCar Sharing
- GoGetCar Sharing
- GoGet CarsCar Sharing
- Clean ChoiceCar wash
- EnvirowashCar wash
391-393 Johnston Street
- Persian Rug CollectionCarpet
114 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford
- The Red CarpetCarpet
579 Victoria Street
- SalvosCharity
81 Victoria Crescent
- Maffra Cheese Company (Melbourne Hub)Cheese
88 Trenerry Crescent, Abbotsford
- Anthea CrawfordClothes
90-94 Nicholson Street, Abbotsford
- Bardōt Factory OutletClothes
- FirucciClothes
344 Johnston Street
- Men's Suit WarehouseClothes
431a Victoria Street, Abbotsford
- Peter JacksonClothes
- RB SellarsClothes
25 Marine Parade
- Solway Large GuysClothes
64 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford
- Violetta BridalClothes
98 Hoddle Street
- Coffee RoastersCoffee
- Dolo CoffeeCoffee
428 Johnston Street, Abbotsford
- Centre ComComputer
447-457 Victoria Street, Abbotsford
- Minuteman PressCopyshop
424 Johnston Street, Abbotsford
- Pack & SendCourier
299 Johnston Street
- Chapman & BaileyCraft
- DC Dance ConnectionDance
Unit 1 269 Johnston Street
- Drinking water (12)
- Soap 'N' SudsDry Cleaning
273A Johnston Street
- AWM Electrical - AbbotsfordElectrical
324 Johnston Street
- Middy's Data and ElectricalElectronics
236 Hoddle Street
- Eagle LeatherErotic
80 Hoddle Street
- Evie NetworksEV charging
- EVlinkEV charging
- Tesla SuperchargerEV charging
- Collingwood United Masonic CentreEvents Venue
141 Gipps Street, Abbotsford
- ANM FurnitureFurniture
- Asian TideFurniture
- Casa ToscanaFurniture
209 Nicholson Street, Abbotsford
- Maison EstFurniture
- Office Plus FurnitureFurniture
70 Hoddle Street
- Orient CurioFurniture
471 Victoria Street, Abbotsford
- Rohan Fielding DecorFurniture
70 Nicholson Street
- Trit HouseFurniture
- c3 Contemporary Art GalleryGallery
- Mayfield galleryGallery
- St Heliers Street GalleryGallery
- Yarra Sculpture GalleryGallery
117 Vere Street, Abbotsford
- Cut-Flower GardenGarden
- Garden (9)
- Hospital LawnGarden
- Nursery GardensGarden
- Beef’s BarbersHairdresser
285 Johnston Street, Abbotsford
- Hair by HongHairdresser
293 Victoria Street
- Starlight Hair & Nail SalonHairdresser
- Abbotsford ToolsHardware
258-260 Johnston Street, Abbotsford
- Swan HomebaseHardware
294 Hoddle Street
- Homeopathic SuppliesHomeopathy
223 Johnston Street
- Home @ HoddleHostel
176 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford
- Quest AbbotsfordHotel
- The Sheet SocietyHousehold Linen
- ProAir SystemsHvac
314 Hoddle Street
- Abbotsford Convent Foundation Info DeskInformation
- Information
- The Abbotsford Convent PrecinctInformation
- Newden InteriorsInterior Decoration
301 Johnston Street
- Coin LaundryLaundry
237 Johnston Street
- Beacon LightingLighting
260 Hoddle Street
- Silicon LED Crystal LightingLighting
240 Hoddle Street
- The HiveMall
313-325 Victoria Street, Abbotsford
- Narayan Thai MassageMassage
287 Victoria Street
- PinkMassage
- Brace ShopMedical Supply
- Therapist Support LaboratoryMedical Supply
52 Nicholson Street
- City East MotelMotel
181 Langridge Street, Abbotsford
- Kustom KommuneMotorcycle
8 Duke Street
- Hellraiser GarageMotorcycle Repair
197 Langridge Street, Abbotsford
- Dutch VinylMusic
269 Johnston Street, Abbotsford
- DJ WarehouseMusical Instrument
431 Victoria Street, Abbotsford
- Abbotsford ConventParking
- Dights Falls CarparkParking
- Hive Shopping CentreParking
- Parking
1 Yarra Street
- Parking
10-16 Murray Street
- Parking
13-15 Stanton Street
- Parking
2 Victoria Crescent
- Parking
27 Henry Street
- Parking
288-290 Hoddle Street
- Parking
3-11 Nelson Street
- Parking
31 Mollison Street
- Parking
46-48 Valiant Street
- Parking
8 Southampton Crescent
- Parking
80-84 Henry Street
- Parking (95)
- Parking Entrance (4)
- Parking Space
- Parking Space
Nicholson Street, Abbotsford
- NOAH ShowroomPerfumery
70 Hoddle Street
- AmpolPetrol station
- Coles ExpressPetrol station
- Woolworths PetrolPetrol station
286 Johnston Street, Abbotsford
- Melbourne Athletic DevelopmentPhysiotherapist
- Zebras AustraliaPhysiotherapist
Unit 14-15 71 Victoria Crescent, Abbotsford
- Picnic Table (11)
- Good Shepherd ChapelPlace of worship
- Saint Matthias Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
2A William Street
- St Luke's Baptist CommunityPlace of worship
41 Valiant Street
- St Philip's Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
146-148 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford
- Collingwood Police StationPolice
1 Eddy Court, Abbotsford
- Australia PostPost Box
- Post Box (3)
- Australia Post Distribution CentrePost Depot
- Ink and SpindlePrintmaking
- headspace CollingwoodPsychotherapist
- Mind Medicine Australia ClinicPsychotherapist
- Public Bookcase
- Public toilets
- Inner City Metal RecyclerRecycling
- Recycling (2)
- PP Seafoods PlusSeafood
- The Eyecare PlaceSecond Hand
- Shelter (2)
- Mercy Place AbbotsfordSocial Facility
2-10 Clarke Street
- Ultra footballSports
200 Gipps Street, Abbotsford
- Kennards Self-StorageStorage Rental
324-328 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford
- 3MBS Fine Music Radio StationStudio
- Liquid SilverTattoo
64 Hoddle Street
- Tea TonicTea
43-45 Russell Street
- 2 Hoddle StreetTelephone
- Telephone
- TelstraTelephone
- tsg tobacco stationTobacco
313 Victoria Street, Abbotsford
- Dragonfly ToysToys
Unit 1 28 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford
- Reece Plumbing CenterTrade
- Alpaca MapsTravel Agency
129 Little Turner Street, Abbotsford
- Worldvision TravelTravel Agency
247 Victoria Street
- TyrepowerTyres
132 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford
- Vacant
- Vacant
162 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford
- Vacant
217 Johnston Street, Abbotsford
- Vacant
221 Johnston Street, Abbotsford
- Vacant
237 Victoria Street, Abbotsford
- Vending machine (2)
- Victoria Park Platform 1Vending machine
- Victoria Park Platform 2Vending machine
- City of YarraWaste Basket
- Waste Basket (17)
- Mirror MirrorYes
172 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford
- Collingwood Children's FarmZoo
6-24 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
11 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Brearly ReservePark
- Browns ReservePark
- Collingwood Town Hall ReservePark
- Convent Heritage GardensPark
- Dights Falls ParkPark
- Eddy Court ReservePark
- Flockhart ReservePark
- Gahan ReservePark
- Studley ReservePark
- Trenerry Crescent ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 21
- Parks (OSM)
- 14
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 — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
4 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Good Shepherd Chapel
- Saint Matthias Anglican Church
2A William Street
- St Luke's Baptist Community
41 Valiant Street
- St Philip's Anglican Church
146-148 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 9
- Nearest hospital
- The Melbourne Clinic (1.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Allergy DoctorsVictoria StreetPharmacy
- Blue Wave Dental ClinicVictoria StreetDentist
- Chemist WarehouseVictoria StreetPharmacy
- Dental FitDentist
- Melbourne Athletic DevelopmentPhysiotherapist
- Mind Medicine Australia ClinicPsychotherapist
- Thorne Harbour HealthClinic
- Zebras AustraliaVictoria CrescentPhysiotherapist
- headspace CollingwoodPsychotherapist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 154
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 15.1
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 155 mm · ~19 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 186 mm · ~23 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 203 mm · ~25 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 207 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
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· 40 proposals
August 2021
- Partial demolition and construction of a ground and first floor addition to the existing dwelling.19 ST PHILLIPS ST ABBOTSFORD 3067NOD issued by a delegate
- Section 72 Amendment to Planning Permit PLN18/0471 to defer condition 7.31-51 NELSON ST ABBOTSFORD 3067Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for a ground floor addition to the rear of the existing dwelling with associated alterations and demolition.111 TURNER ST ABBOTSFORD 3067Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- VICSMART: Solar energy facility6-14 ST HELIERS ST ABBOTSFORD 3067No permit required
- Full demolition and construction of one new dwelling.73 STUDLEY ST ABBOTSFORD 3067NOD issued by a delegate
- Section 72 Amendment for additional demolition of the existing dwelling to allow for the construction of a ground and first floor addition and changes to the new dwelling including change of the roof form, increase of the maximum height, changes to set backs from all boundaries and changes of lengths and heights of walls on the boundary.75 PARK ST ABBOTSFORD 3067NOD issued by a delegate
- Partial demolition and construction of a ground and first floor extension at the rear of the existing dwelling.105 CHARLES ST ABBOTSFORD 3067NOD issued by a delegate
- Partial demolition, alterations and construction of ground floor and first floor addition and rooftop terrace above, to the existing dwelling.18 LULIE ST ABBOTSFORD 3067Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Section 72 amendment to the endorsed plans to replace an existing timber fence with a metal fence (retrospective)81 VICTORIA CRES ABBOTSFORD 3067Lapsed
- VICSMART: Install a solar energy system attached to a dwelling.31 CLARKE ST ABBOTSFORD 3067Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Construct and display advertising signage, including internally illuminated and electronic signage28-40 HODDLE ST ABBOTSFORD 3067Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Section 72 Amendment to Planning Permit PLN18/0471 to amend the endorsed plans with primary changes including; - Increase in size to the rooftop terraces - Increase in Office leasable floor area - Changes to northern ground floor entry and glazing - Pergola structure included to roof top terrace - Changes to setbacks - Provision of additional car and motorcycle parking31-51 NELSON ST ABBOTSFORD 3067NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of a five storey mixed use building containing five townhouses and ground floor shops (no permit required for dwelling or shop use) and a reduction in the car parking requirements of the Yarra Planning Scheme.315-317 JOHNSTON ST ABBOTSFORD 3067NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of a ground floor extension to the existing dwelling51 ABBOTSFORD ST ABBOTSFORD 3067Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a ground floor addition to the existing dwelling.45 ABBOTSFORD ST ABBOTSFORD 3067NOD issued by a delegate
- Partial demolition to allow for the replacement of the rear roof material72 YARRA ST ABBOTSFORD 3067Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- External alterations, installation of skylights & replacement windows.79 PARK ST ABBOTSFORD 3067No permit required
- Partial demolition and buildings and works, including external alterations to the existing buildings (including new louvres).452-484 JOHNSTON ST ABBOTSFORD 3067Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Change of use for a gym112-124 TRENERRY CRES ABBOTSFORD 3067Lapsed
- Construction of a ground and first floor extension to the existing dwelling.29 BLOOMBURG ST ABBOTSFORD 3067NOD issued by a delegate
- Section 72 Amendment to Planning Permit PLN18/0024 for alterations and addition to the approved development. Key changes include: ¿ Increase the extent of demolition; ¿ Delete the first floor extension to the dwelling; ¿ Extend the ground floor extension to the east; and ¿ Relocate first floor extension of the outbuilding to the southern boundary16 WILLIAM ST ABBOTSFORD 3067NOD issued by a delegate
June 2021
- Removal and lopping of vegetation in accordance with an Arboricultural Inspection Report.1 ST HELIERS ST ABBOTSFORD 3067NOD issued by a delegate
- Section 72 Amendment to Planning Permit PLN15/0851 that includes (amongst other changes) additional demolition; changes to setbacks to new walls associated with the ground and first floor addition; changes to the location, length and height of new walls along the southern boundary; and changes to the location and size of the first floor front roof terrace.1 BATH ST ABBOTSFORD 3067NOD issued by a delegate
- Partial demolition to allow for the construction of a ground and first floor rear extension59 WILLIAM ST ABBOTSFORD 3067Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- The sale and consumption of liquor on and off the premises (Cafe and Restaurant licence) in association with a Restaurant (as of right uses) and installation of business identification signage297 VICTORIA ST ABBOTSFORD 3067Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Sale and consumption of liquor associated with use as a restaurant (permit not required for use)GROUND FLOOR ABBOTSFORD 3067NOD issued by a delegate
- Change of use8 YARRA ST ABBOTSFORD 3067Lapsed
- VICSMART: Construction of a verandah to a dwelling80 Little Turner StNo permit required
May 2021
- Construction of a new double-storey dwelling.46 MARINE PDE ABBOTSFORD 3067Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition and buildings and works, including external alterations to the existing buildings (including new doors and windows).452-484 JOHNSTON ST ABBOTSFORD 3067Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two lot subdivision12 Valiant StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition and double-storey extension to a dwelling.12 ST PHILLIPS ST ABBOTSFORD 3067NOD issued by a delegate
- Partial demolition and alterations and additions to the rear to an existing dwelling6 TURNER ST ABBOTSFORD 3067Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Application PLN21/0316 re-advertised for the construction of a nine storey mixed-use building (permit required for dwelling use only), a reduction of the car parking requirements and alteration of access to a Transport Zone 2. Section 57A amendment to delete one of two basement levels (reduces on-site car parking spaces from 66 spaces to 40), internal rearrangement of the building (reduces number of apartments from 58 to 46) and reductions in the extent of proposed built form though altered setb398 JOHNSTON ST ABBOTSFORD 3067In progress
- VICSMART: Part demolition and construction of a front fence to a dwelling.12 Raphael StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Section 72 Amendment to Planning Permit PLN18/0997 to amend the plans to alter the first floor layout of the approved extension so that the balcony is provided at the rear (west) and the currently approved balcony, within the front setback of the extension, is enclosed to create a bathroom (overall height of 6.6 metres).9 ALBERT ST ABBOTSFORD 3067NOD issued by a delegate
- Section 72 amendment to the endorsed plans to modify the dwellings, including: ¿ Increase in the overall building height (two storey height maintained); ¿ Alterations to the finished floor levels; ¿ Alterations to dwellings setbacks; ¿ Installation of windows and skylights; ¿ External alterations to the dwellings ¿ Removal of additional trees; ¿ Retention of roller door to Maugie Street; ¿ Internal alterations.14 MAUGIE ST ABBOTSFORD 3067Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Section 72 Amendment to Planning Permit PLN17/0535 to allow for: - deletion of the arts and crafts studios (and replacement with an extended food and drinks premises); - increases in the building footprint across the development; - increases in the floor area associated with the office, food and drink premises and restricted recreation uses; - increase in the number of patrons for the food and drinks premises from 100 to 200 patrons; - further reduction in the car parking requirements; - facade20 MOLLISON ST ABBOTSFORD 3067Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two lot subdivision (creation of car park lot)111/627 Victoria StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition of the existing building and associated buildings and works, including the construction of a roof terrace and an extension in the Red Line area allowing for liquor sale and consumption.44-48 HODDLE ST ABBOTSFORD 3067NOD issued by a delegate
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) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- Bus Stop Maintenance activities occurring between 03/02/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HODDLE STREET, PARSLOW STREET02 Feb 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
- NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 10/08/2026 and 09/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:30 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.HODDLE STREET, EASTERN IN-HODDLE RAMP OF09 Aug 2026 – 08 Oct 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
19 heritage places
- COLLINGWOOD TOWN HALLNH0140
- DIGHTS MILL SITENH1522
- DIGHTS MILL SITENH1522
- DOROTHY TERRACE 34 LULIE STREETNH1034
- DOROTHY TERRACE 36 LULIE STREETNH1035
- DOROTHY TERRACE 38 LULIE STREETNH1036
- DOROTHY TERRACE 40 LULIE STREETNH1037
- DOROTHY TERRACE 42 LULIE STREETNH1038
- DOROTHY TERRACE 44 LULIE STREETNH1039
- DOROTHY TERRACE 46 LULIE STREETNH1040
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
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 · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Melbourne
- Member of Parliament
- Sarah WITTY (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 113,369
- Turnout (2025)
- 88.1%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +0.9 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 26.0%Labor 74.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 1.6 km away).
Coalition 16.6%Labor 83.4%
9.5 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- AbbotsfordLabor 84.6% · Coalition 15.4% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
- Abbotsford SouthLabor 86.5% · Coalition 13.5% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
- CollingwoodLabor 89.1% · Coalition 10.9% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- Richmond WestLabor 78.0% · Coalition 22.0% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- Richmond SouthLabor 77.5% · Coalition 22.5% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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