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VIC · Boroondara Council

Abbotsford (Vic.), VIC, 3101

Current weather

13.3°CModerate rain showers

79% humidity · 27.2 km/h wind · 15.9° / 11.5° today · 6.9 mm rain

Desirability index

86.7/100

#61 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Abbotsford (Vic.) is a mid-sized suburb in the Boroondara area, home to around 9,088 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1,610 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+5%), roughly 177.2 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 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, 1 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
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)
174 / 1,050 / 2,760

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)
1,610
Against the person
181
Against property
1,165
Rate per 1,000 residents
177.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 50 residents
State safety percentile
89.8th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+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

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Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,141.5
  • Abbotsford Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Sophia Mundi Steiner SchoolCombined

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Public transport

47 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Collingwood Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Collingwood Station
  • Collingwood Station
  • Victoria Park Station
  • Victoria Park Station

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Roadworks & transport

1 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

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· 63 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 facility
    6-14 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 signage
    28-40 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 parking
    31-51 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 dwelling
    51 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 material
    72 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 gym
    112-124 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 boundary
    16 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 extension
    59 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 signage
    297 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 use
    8 YARRA ST ABBOTSFORD 3067Lapsed
  • VICSMART: Construction of a verandah to a dwelling
    80 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 subdivision
    12 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 dwelling
    6 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 setb
    398 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; - facade
    20 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
2020· 104 proposals

104 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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

326 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Blackhearts & SparrowsAlcohol

    247 Johnston Street

  • BWSAlcohol
  • BWSAlcohol

    313 Victoria Street

  • LiquorlandAlcohol

    501 Victoria Street

  • C N ArtArt
  • Pinot & PicassoArt
  • Soho StudiosArt

    262 Johnston Street, Abbotsford

  • ANZATM
  • ATM (5)
  • WestpacATM

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

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

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Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
9
Emergency department
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

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.

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Heritage

19 state 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 · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • The University of Melbourne Early Learning CentreClarke 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)
20
Parks (OSM)
14

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
86.7/100
Cohort rank
#61 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

  • The University of Melbourne Early Learning CentrechildcareClarke Streetkindergarten
  • COLLINGWOOD TOWN HALLheritageNH0140
  • DIGHTS MILL SITEheritageNH1522
  • DIGHTS MILL SITEheritageNH1522
  • DOROTHY TERRACE 34 LULIE STREETheritageNH1034
  • DOROTHY TERRACE 36 LULIE STREETheritageNH1035
  • DOROTHY TERRACE 38 LULIE STREETheritageNH1036
  • DOROTHY TERRACE 40 LULIE STREETheritageNH1037
  • DOROTHY TERRACE 42 LULIE STREETheritageNH1038
  • DOROTHY TERRACE 44 LULIE STREETheritageNH1039

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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