Median house price
$725k
+5.5% change
VIC · Melton Council
Aintree, 3336
Est. population · Jun 2025
7,714
Growth (1 yr)
+14.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+169.0%
Median age
30
Median income
$2,348/wk
Employment rate
71.5%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$725,000
Languages at home
67.9%non-English
Most common: Punjabi, Hindi, Arabic
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Aintree is a practical mid-sized suburb in Melton Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. A younger crowd gives the area energy, with family life visible on every street. A large share of residents were born overseas, and languages other than English are widely spoken at home.
Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, and buses help with longer trips. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
Against similar metro suburbs, community and employment stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with local dining and lifestyle amenities less decisive.
At a glance
Aintree snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
—
No data available
Population (ERP)
7,714
+15% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
3.3%
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
#85
among Metro Melbourne · Growth area
Safety
49th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
100th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
60th
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
- 60.5/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 23% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 971st in Australia
- State rank
- 283rd in VIC
- Peer rank
- #85 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #205 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $725,000
- Median price change
- +5.5%
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 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
7,714(June 2025)
+14.8% annual · +169.0% over 5 years · 100th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +14.8%
- 5-year growth
- +169.0%
- Change in 1 year
- +994
- Change in 5 years
- +4,846
- Growth rank in VIC
- 100th 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 (~19,300), extrapolated at +20.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 7,982
- Median age
- 30
- Median household income / week
- $2,348
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 74 of 2,236
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 71.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 2,142 / 20 / 0
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 decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 404
- Against the person
- 74
- Against property
- 244
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 52.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 108 residents
- State safety percentile
- 49.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -17.6%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage24
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft44
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle62
- B49 Other Theft45
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order45
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
- 4
- Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
- 1,028
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 60th
School list
- Yarrabing Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1018 · 55th percentile · LBOTE 71% · 398 students · Top SEA quarter 13% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Aintree Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1058 · 71th percentile · LBOTE 85% · 1,323 students · Top SEA quarter 20% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- Dharra SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 1029 · 60th percentile · LBOTE 74% · 111 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Rockbank Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1027 · 59th percentile · LBOTE 76% · 615 students · Top SEA quarter 15% · 1.7 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
- Timbertop Early Learning CentreTimbertop Paradekindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
20 public transport stops in this suburb
- Frontier Ave/Taylors Rd
- Goldsmith Way/Frontier Ave
- Quarry Rd/Taylors Rd
- Quarry Rd/Taylors Rd
- Taylors Rd/Frontier Ave
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
102 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 restaurants · 1 supermarkets · 19 playgrounds · 2 sports centres
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
- Great for outdoor family life — 35 parks mapped in suburb, 19 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 20 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 23 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 59/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.25
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 4.38
Food & drink(2)
- Aintree Food & Wine CoRestaurant
- Chef LagendaRestaurant
Shopping(1)
- ColesSupermarket
Community(5)
- Timbertop Early Learning CentreKindergarten
1 Timbertop Parade, Aintree
- Aintree Primary SchoolSchool
11 Timbertop Parade
- Bacchus Marsh Grammar Woodlea CampusSchool
111 Frontier Avenue
- Dharra SchoolSchool
- Yarrabing Secondary CollegeSchool
Sport & outdoors(57)
- Anytime FitnessGym
- Aintree Recreation ReservePark
- Aintree Reserve ParkPark
- Aintree Town Centre ReservePark
- Arbourton ParkPark
- Bullion ParkPark
- Frontier ParkPark
- Lagoon ParkPark
- Park (24)
- Pioneer ParkPark
- Stockade ReservePark
- Tussock ReservePark
- Playground (19)
- Paul Sadler SwimlandSports centre
- Sports centre
- Sports field
Transport(18)
18 bus stops
Other(8)
- Water PlayFountain
- Garden (3)
- Clean Streak LaundryLaundry
- Parking (7)
- Public toilets
- Shelter (4)
- Lifestyle WoodleaSocial Facility
17 Tranquil Road, Aintree
- Waste Basket
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
- Aintree Recreation ReservePark
- Aintree Reserve ParkPark
- Aintree Town Centre ReservePark
- Arbourton ParkPark
- Bullion ParkPark
- Cascade ReservePark
- Frontier ParkPark
- Lagoon ParkPark
- Pioneer ParkPark
- Stockade ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 39
- Parks (OSM)
- 35
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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Melton Health Hub (9.9 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
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)
- 270
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 35.0
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).
45 planning-related records
2021· 21 proposals
September 2021
- Restaurant and cafe liquor licence8T /2 LIM WAY AINTREE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment to permit conditions associated with the construction of two double-storey dwellings and subdivision198 FRONTIER AVENUE AINTREE 3336Withdrawn
- Use and development of land for a gymnasium, buildings and works associated with a local town centre, reduction in the required car parking rate, and erection and display of 14 business identification signs in accordance with the endorsed plans68 FIELDS STREET AINTREE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
- To use the land to sell and consume liquor (on-premises)11 LIM WAY AINTREE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- To use the land to sell and consume liquor (on-premises)2 LIM WAY AINTREE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Restaurant and cafe liquor licence64 FIELDS STREET AINTREE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Restaurant and cafe liquor licence64 FIELDS STREET AINTREE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- The erection and display of a non-illuminated major promotion sign804-884 BEATTYS ROAD AINTREE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Use and development of a place of assembly (scout hall) and associated non-illuminated signage and buildings and works, including car parking and landscaping15 ELMHURST AVENUE AINTREE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of the land for the purpose of a residential village2 TROOPER DRIVE AINTREE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two dwellings on a lot7 GILD STREET AINTREE 3336Withdrawn
April 2021
- Amendment to a two lot subdivision280 Frontier AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of an emergency services facility and education centre4A FIELDS STREET AINTREE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Restaurant and cafe liquor licence64 FIELDS STREET AINTREE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of a minor sports and recreation facility (indoor swim centre), associated car parking and the erection and display of business identification signage17 ELMHURST AVENUE AINTREE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Amendment to the planning permit280 Frontier AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Two lot subdivision14 Featherwood DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Variation to Easement E-11 (party wall) created in PS819177T44 Bonniebrook RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- To vary the location of the Party Wall easement E-11 created in PS819177T to position shown by E-237 Cordhill CircuitPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Variation to Easement E-11 (party wall) created in PS819177T26 Bonniebrook RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
- Erection and display of promotion signage (flags on street light poles ) within the Main Street and Lim Way road reserves in accordance with the endorsed plans235 Frontier AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 19 proposals
December 2020
- Two lot subdivision110 Fields StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
November 2020
- Two lot subdivision280 Frontier AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two double storey dwellings10 Frontier AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Creation of party wall easements over lot 3457 to 3464 (inclusive) on Plan of Subdivision PS8169352 Shining LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two double storey dwellings24 Locust RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction and display of internally illuminated business identification signage in accordance with the endorsed plans235 Frontier AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two lot subdivision44 Frontier AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two lot subdivision19 COMMONWEALTH DRIVE AINTREE 3336In progress
October 2020
- Two lot subdivision20 Wagner WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
- Construction of two double storey dwellings and associated subdivision198 Frontier AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendments to buildings and works associated with a local town centre and the erectionon and display of 14 business identification signs.68 Fields StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of Native Vegetation1902-1990 Western HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
- Two lot subdivision131 Pioneer DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Liquor Licence2 LIM WAY AINTREE 3336Withdrawn
- Removal of Covenant32 Kangaroo CrescentWithdrawn
June 2020
- Use the land to sell liquor (packaged)235 Frontier AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2020
- Two lot subdivision81 Fields StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of land, creation of reserves and easements for a minor utility installation in accordance with the endorsed plans662-802 Beattys RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2020
- Construction of two double-storey dwellings280 Frontier AvenuePermit 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) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 31/07/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN FREEWAY, WESTERN IN-LEAKES RAMP OF30 Jul 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 31/07/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.LEAKES-WESTERN IN RAMP ON, LEAKES ROAD30 Jul 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
1 heritage place
- ROCKBANK INNNH1933
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
- Gorton
- Member of Parliament
- Alice JORDAN-BAIRD (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 129,230
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +0.3 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 39.7%Labor 60.3%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 6.9 km away).
Coalition 36.8%Labor 63.2%
3.0 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- AintreeLabor 62.4% · Coalition 37.6% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
- RockbankLabor 65.9% · Coalition 34.1% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- DeansideLabor 65.2% · Coalition 34.8% TPP (2025)3.1 km away
- Thornhill ParkLabor 70.1% · Coalition 29.9% TPP (2025)3.3 km away
- Fraser RiseLabor 62.2% · Coalition 37.8% TPP (2025)5.6 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)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
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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