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VIC · Melton Council

Aintree, VIC, 3336

Current weather

11.8°CRain showers

89% humidity · 32 km/h wind · 15.8° / 10.5° today · 6.1 mm rain

Desirability index

54.5/100

#219 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Aintree is a smaller suburban community in the Melton area, home to around 7,982 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 404 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-18%), roughly 50.6 offences per 1,000 residents, 3 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, 2 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.

Population

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)
123 / 20 / 0

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)
404
Against the person
74
Against property
244
Rate per 1,000 residents
50.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 108 residents
State safety percentile
47.6th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-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

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
1,029
  • Aintree Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Dharra SchoolSpecial
  • Yarrabing Secondary CollegeSecondary

Data sources & freshness

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

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

2 active roadworks / incidents

  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 19/06/2026 and 03/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. 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 OF18 Jun 2026 – 02 Jul 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 19/06/2026 and 03/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WESTERN FREEWAY, WESTERN IN-LEAKES RAMP OF18 Jun 2026 – 02 Jul 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).

45 planning-related records

2021· 21 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Restaurant and cafe liquor licence
    8T /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 subdivision
    198 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 plans
    68 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 licence
    64 FIELDS STREET AINTREE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Restaurant and cafe liquor licence
    64 FIELDS STREET AINTREE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The erection and display of a non-illuminated major promotion sign
    804-884 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 landscaping
    15 ELMHURST AVENUE AINTREE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for the purpose of a residential village
    2 TROOPER DRIVE AINTREE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings on a lot
    7 GILD STREET AINTREE 3336Withdrawn

  • April 2021

  • Amendment to a two lot subdivision
    280 Frontier AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of an emergency services facility and education centre
    4A FIELDS STREET AINTREE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Restaurant and cafe liquor licence
    64 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 signage
    17 ELMHURST AVENUE AINTREE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Amendment to the planning permit
    280 Frontier AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Two lot subdivision
    14 Featherwood DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Variation to Easement E-11 (party wall) created in PS819177T
    44 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-2
    37 Cordhill CircuitPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Variation to Easement E-11 (party wall) created in PS819177T
    26 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 plans
    235 Frontier AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 24 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Two lot subdivision
    110 Fields StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Two lot subdivision
    280 Frontier AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    10 Frontier AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Creation of party wall easements over lot 3457 to 3464 (inclusive) on Plan of Subdivision PS816935
    2 Shining LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    24 Locust RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction and display of internally illuminated business identification signage in accordance with the endorsed plans
    235 Frontier AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    44 Frontier AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    19 COMMONWEALTH DRIVE AINTREE 3336In progress

  • October 2020

  • Two lot subdivision
    20 Wagner WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Construction of two double storey dwellings and associated subdivision
    198 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 Vegetation
    1902-1990 Western HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Two lot subdivision
    131 Pioneer DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Liquor Licence
    2 LIM WAY AINTREE 3336Withdrawn
  • Removal of Covenant
    32 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 subdivision
    81 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 plans
    662-802 Beattys RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Construction of two double-storey dwellings
    280 Frontier AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

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

29 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Aintree Town Centre/Fields StreetBus stop
  • Alluvial Road/Frontier AvenueBus stop
  • Cobblefield Street/Frontier AvenueBus stop
  • Featherwood Drive/Frontier AvenueBus stop
  • Fields Street/Frontier AvenueBus stop
  • Frontier Avenue/Fields StreetBus stop
  • Frontier Avenue/Taylors RoadBus stop
  • Goldsmith Way/Frontier AvenueBus stop
  • Historical Drive/Frontier AvenueBus stop
  • Leakes Road/Western FreewayBus stop

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

  • 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

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

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

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • ROCKBANK INNNH1933

Data sources & freshness

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

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Timbertop Early Learning CentreTimbertop Paradekindergarten

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)
35

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
54.5/100
Cohort rank
#219 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

  • Timbertop Early Learning CentrechildcareTimbertop Paradekindergarten
  • ROCKBANK INNheritageNH1933
  • Aintree Recreation Reservegovernmentpark
  • Aintree Reserve Parkgovernmentpark
  • Aintree Town Centre Reservegovernmentpark
  • Arbourton Parkgovernmentpark
  • Bullion Parkgovernmentpark
  • Cascade Reservegovernmentpark
  • Frontier Parkgovernmentpark
  • Lagoon Parkgovernmentpark

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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