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VIC · Darebin Council

Alphington, VIC, 3078

Current weather

12.5°CRain showers

84% humidity · 23.9 km/h wind · 15.7° / 10.7° today · 5.7 mm rain

Desirability index

74.5/100

#121 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Alphington is a smaller suburban community in the Darebin area, home to around 5,702 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 468 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-2%), roughly 82.1 offences per 1,000 residents, 3 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
5,702
Median age
39
Median household income / week
$2,429
Dwelling vacancy
7.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
173 of 2,418
Median monthly mortgage
$2,492
Employment rate
68.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
138 / 564 / 507

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)
468
Against the person
28
Against property
395
Rate per 1,000 residents
82.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 204 residents
State safety percentile
68.5th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-1.7%

Most common offence types

  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary26
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft20
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle84
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store127
  • B49 Other Theft33

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Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
1,150
  • Alphington Grammar SchoolCombined
  • Alphington Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St Anthony's SchoolPrimary

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Public transport

39 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Alphington Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Alphington Railway Station
  • Alphington Station
  • Alphington Station
  • Connex

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Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 26/04/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HEIDELBERG ROAD25 Apr 2026 – 30 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).

102 planning-related records

2021· 34 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Proposed Partial demolition and addition to the side of existing dwelling as shown on the plans accompanying the application
    19 MILLER STREET ALPHINGTON 3078Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Proposed colourbond steel veranda attached to the rear of the dwelling as shown on the plans accompanying the application
    2/91 YARRALEA STREET ALPHINGTON 3078Withdrawn
  • Tree & vegetation removal and pruning
    8 FARM RD ALPHINGTON 3078Lapsed
  • Proposed signage located along a Road Zone - Category 1, as shown on the plans accompanying the application
    178 GRANGE ROAD ALPHINGTON 3078Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Vic Smart application proposing Two (2) Lot Subdivision as shown on the plans accompanying the application
    116 FULHAM ROAD ALPHINGTON 3078Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Vicsmart - Amendment
    5 COMO ST ALPHINGTON 3078Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART: Removal of one (1) tree
    94 LUCERNE CRES ALPHINGTON 3078Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Proposed single dwelling on land affected by an Environmental Significance Overlay (ESO2) as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
    14 BENNETT STREET ALPHINGTON 3078Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VicSmart - proposed installation of a front fence as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
    24 MILLER STREET ALPHINGTON 3078Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Partial demolition and alterations to a dwelling
    53 LUCERNE CRES ALPHINGTON 3078Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Medium density housing development comprising the construction of four (4) double storey dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application. Proposed amendments to the permit are as follows: - Dwellings 2 and 3 redesigned to allow for 2600mm wide easement. Ground Floor: - Dwelling 3 shifted north to join with dwelling 4 - Dwelling 3 garage changed to a carport and relocated to south side of easement -Dwellings 2 and 3 tandem spaces relocated to rear of carports -Dwelling 2 garage chang
    84 WINGROVE STREET ALPHINGTON 3078Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    5 Como StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a double storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling on the land affected by a Heritage Overlay (HO167), in accordance with the endorsed plans.
    21 MILLER STREET ALPHINGTON 3078Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition works (existing front fence) and construction of a front fence on a lot greater than 300m2 within a Heritage Overlay
    16 Harker StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition for alterations to the dwellings including extension of an eave, roof & guttering replacement & external painting
    1/6 MARGARET GR ALPHINGTON 3078Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to alter approved garage construction to carport construction.
    87 LUCERNE CRES ALPHINGTON 3078Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Section 72 Amendment to Planning Permit No. PLN20/0575 to alterations and additions to the approved ground floor extension.
    5 REX AVE ALPHINGTON 3078Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of one double storey dwelling
    44 YARRAFORD AVE ALPHINGTON 3078Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and external alterations for new windows, flue and roof skylight
    27 YARRALEA ST ALPHINGTON 3078Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 Amendment to amend Condition 33 to defer streetscape works post-occupation, amend the expiry condition 41 for the commencement of the use and to amend the internal layout of Apartment A110.
    81 LATROBE AVE ALPHINGTON 3078Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Amendment to an existing liquor licence (with existing-use-rights for use and liquor licence) including extension of the red line plan to allow liquor consumption in the outdoor viewing areas with associated changes to liquor service hours and patron numbers.
    PARKVIEW RD ALPHINGTON 3078Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part demolition, alterations and construction of a ground floor extension to the existing dwelling
    40 VIEW ST ALPHINGTON 3078Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one (1) tree
    56 LUCERNE CRES ALPHINGTON 3078Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two (2) double storey dwellings
    2 ROSS STREET ALPHINGTON 3078NOD issued by a delegate

  • March 2021

  • Removal of vegetation
    1 Lugton StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction an extension (including partial demolition) to the existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
    16 HARKER STREET ALPHINGTON 3078Withdrawn
  • Subdivision (PS 812426M)
    640 HEIDELBERG RD ALPHINGTON 3078In progress
  • Construction and use of a double storey dwelling associated with a Public Acquisition Overlay in accordance with the endorsed plans
    7 Perry StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Proposed single storey extension to an existing dwelling located on an RDZ1 as shown on the plans accompanying the application
    1/124 Grange RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Expand existing use as an education facility (primary school) to include land at 53 Austin Street, relocating and construction of a portable classroom, and construction of a shade sail on land within a Heritage Overlay, as shown on the plans accompanying the application
    53 Austin StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Proposed change of use of the land to a restricted recreational facility (gymnasium) and waiver of the car parking requirements as shown on the submitted plans.
    667-671 Heidelberg RoadWithdrawn
  • Partial demolition and construction of a ground and first floor extension and external alterations to the existing dwelling and construction of a fence in the Heritage Overlay.
    40 Como StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and buildings and works on land affected by the Heritage Overlay as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
    9 Clive StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Partial demolition and external alterations to existing dwelling
    28 Como StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 68 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Amendment to remove Conditions 4, 5, 6 & 7 and amend Conditions 8 & 9 of Planning Permit PLN20/0622.
    1 Lugton StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of Section 173 Agreement (AN278787R)
    626 Heidelberg RdPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Ground floor extension to an existing dwelling.
    6/24-26 Coate AvePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Expand existing use as an education facility (primary school) to include land at 53 Austin Street, relocating and construction of a portable classroom, and construction of a shade sail on land within a Heritage Overlay, as shown on the plans accompanying the application
    59 Austin StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition for additions and external alterations to the existing dwelling.
    17 Yarralea StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an addition to the existing dwelling, including the removal and pruning of vegetation (part native vegetation).
    4 Alphington StPermit 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

110 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Liquor LegendsAlcohol

    80 Grange Road

  • Flinders SourdoughBakery

    Unit 2 Wingrove Street, Alphington

  • Bbq (2)
  • Bench (20)
  • Bicycle Parking (15)
  • Victorian Rail Track CorporationBicycle Parking
  • FixationBicycle Repair Station
  • Alphington StationBus stop
  • Bennett Street/Separation StreetBus stop
  • Christmas Street/Grange RoadBus 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

7 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Alphington ParkPark
  • Broomfield ReservePark
  • Coate ParkPark
  • Darebin ParklandsPark
  • Kew Recreation ReservePark
  • Pitcher ParkPark
  • Rudder GrangePark

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Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Birch PsychologyWingrove Streetpsychotherapist

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Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

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

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Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Gum Nut Preschool & Child Carekindergarten
  • Yarralea Childrens Centrekindergarten

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)
39
Parks (OSM)
11

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
74.5/100
Cohort rank
#121 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

  • Gum Nut Preschool & Child Carechildcarekindergarten
  • Yarralea Childrens Centrechildcarekindergarten
  • Birch PsychologyhealthWingrove Streetpsychotherapist
  • Alphington Parkgovernmentpark
  • Broomfield Reservegovernmentpark
  • Coate Parkgovernmentpark
  • Darebin Parklandsgovernmentpark
  • Kew Recreation Reservegovernmentpark
  • Pitcher Parkgovernmentpark
  • Rudder Grangegovernmentpark

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