VIC · Moonee Valley Council

Avondale Heights, 3034

Est. population · Jun 2025

13,096

Growth (1 yr)

+0.6%

Growth (5 yr)

+1.8%

Median age

45

Median income

$1,587/wk

Employment rate

51.6%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$1,085,000

Languages at home

48.8%non-English

Most common: Italian, Vietnamese, Greek

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

72/100
Excellent

Top 5% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • High desirability
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • Café precinct
  • Education hub
What Avondale Heights is known for: High desirability, Green suburb, Excellent transport, Café precinct, Education hub

Suburb profile

Avondale Heights sits up in the Moonee Valley Council hills, a established suburb where elevation and tree cover define the mood. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout. This is a strongly multicultural suburb: overseas-born and multilingual households make up much of the community.

Education outcomes and school provision stand out relative to comparable suburbs. 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 cover longer journeys across the metro area.

Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Local crime has been trending higher of late.

Desirability rates excellent overall, led by growth momentum, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities, while community and employment land closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.

At a glance

Avondale Heights snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$1.08M

+12% change

Median rent

$550/wk

Population (ERP)

13,096

+0.6% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

5.6%

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

#2

among Metro Melbourne · Mature

Safety

36th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

55th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

7/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

77th

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
72.0/100 — Excellent
State standing
Top 5% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
142nd in Australia
State rank
58th in VIC
Peer rank
#2 among Metro Melbourne · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#45 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (Sep 2025)
$550
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$1,085,000
Median price change
+12.4%

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

Population

Estimated resident population

13,096(June 2025)

+0.6% annual · +1.8% over 5 years · 55th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.6%
5-year growth
+1.8%
Change in 1 year
+74
Change in 5 years
+228
Growth rank in VIC
55th 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 (~13,650), extrapolated at +0.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
12,388
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$1,587
Dwelling vacancy
5.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
269 of 4,765
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
51.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
3,449 / 996 / 21 (+ 16 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian 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 ProfileAustralian 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)
514
Against the person
89
Against property
305
Rate per 1,000 residents
39.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 139 residents
State safety percentile
36.2th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+32.5%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage27
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle56
  • B49 Other Theft40
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception105
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order86

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
1,074
Median ICSEA percentile
77th
School list
  • St Martin de Porres SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1074 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 45% · 279 students · Top SEA quarter 27% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
  • Avondale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1074 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 50% · 433 students · Top SEA quarter 31% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
  • St Peter's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1085 · 80th percentile · LBOTE 24% · 561 students · Top SEA quarter 32% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

5 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Avondale Heights Early Learning CentreCanning Streetchildcare
  • Avondale Heights Early Years CentreClarendon Streetkindergarten
  • Avondale Heights Kindergartenkindergarten
  • Rhonda Davis Kindergartenkindergarten
  • kindergartenkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare servicesOpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

42 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Buckley St/Milleara Rd
  • Chaumont Dr/Milleara Rd
  • Holden Ave/Military Rd
  • Ridley Ave/Military Rd
  • Westminster Dr/Military Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

308 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

5 restaurants · 4 cafes · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 3 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 libraries · 1 places of worship

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Great for outdoor family life45 parks mapped in suburb, 12 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport42 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation17 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
96/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.32
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
1.05
Parks per 1,000 residents
3.63
Food & drink(13)
  • The Cheesecake ShopBakery
  • Cannoli BarCafe

    23 Riviera Road

  • Cornerstone EspressoCafe
  • Particle CafeCafe

    Unit 1 47 Military Road

  • Stateline MelbourneCafe

    Unit 6 51 Military Road, Avondale Heights

  • McDonald'sFast food
  • Panini Co.Fast food
  • The Fish BasketFast food
  • Anchor Fish Bar & GrillRestaurant
  • Hungry CowRestaurant
  • Pizza Workshop Co.Restaurant
  • Rice FieldsRestaurant
  • Wok HeiRestaurant
Shopping(4)
  • Godoy Gourmet MeatsButcher
  • Vạn Thành Asian GroceryGreengrocer
  • ColesSupermarket

    53-65 Military Road

Community(8)
  • Avondale Heights Early Learning CentreChildcare

    63-67 Canning Street, Avondale Heights

  • Avondale Heights Early Years CentreKindergarten

    2A Clarendon Street

  • Avondale Heights KindergartenKindergarten
  • Kindergarten
  • Rhonda Davis KindergartenKindergarten
  • Avondale Heights Library and Learning CentreLibrary
  • Avondale Primary SchoolSchool

    24 Wood Street

  • St Martin de Porres Primary SchoolSchool

    158 Military Road

Health & services(7)
  • Military Road Medical CentreClinic

    9 Military Road

  • Pain StoppersClinic
  • Avondale Heights Dental ClinicDentist

    45 Military Road

  • Finer SmilesDentist
  • Total Wellness Health - GP ClinicMedical clinic

    113 Military Road, Avondale Heights

  • Avondale PharmacyPharmacy

    Unit Shop 1 51 Military Road

  • Avondale Heights Veterinary HospitalVeterinary
Sport & outdoors(62)
  • Berard Judo AcademyGym

    56 Lake Street

  • Brentwood ReservePark
  • Cannes ReservePark
  • Canning Street ReservePark
  • Doyle ReservePark
  • Frank Grech ReservePark
  • Grimes FlatPark
  • Landau Lookout ReservePark
  • Monte Carlo ReservePark
  • Mountainview ReservePark
  • Norma Court ReservePark
  • Park (24)
  • Rhonda Davis ReservePark
  • Ridge ParkPark
  • Riviera ReservePark
  • San Remo ReservePark
  • St Raphael Street ReservePark
  • Tea Gardens ReservePark
  • The Crossway South ReservePark
  • Thompson ReservePark
  • Wilson ReservePark
  • Windsor ReservePark
  • Picnic area
  • Playground (12)
  • Avondale Heights Community Precinct StadiumSports centre
  • Avondale Heights Tennis ClubSports field
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool
Entertainment(1)
  • Viewpoint

    Browning Crescent

Transport(27)

27 bus stops

Other(44)
  • BottlemartAlcohol
  • Seychelles BlennyArtwork
  • Bbq (2)
  • Bench (42)
  • Bicycle Parking (5)
  • Kwik 'N' KleenCar wash
  • Church
  • The Dance CentreDancing School
  • Drinking water (7)
  • Garden (5)
  • Barbers & Co.Hairdresser
  • Cheveux de SalonHairdresser
  • The Penny Club BarbershopHairdresser
  • Avondale Heights NewsagencyNewsagent
  • Parking (27)
  • Parking Space (43)
  • Petrol station
  • Picnic Table (3)
  • St Martin de PorresPlace of worship
  • Avondale HeightsPolice
  • Avondale Heights Police StationPolice
  • Police
  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Post Box (4)
  • Avondale Heights Post OfficePost office
  • Emotional GrowthPsychotherapist
  • Avondale Heights Soccer ClubPublic Building
  • Greek Community of Keilor and DistrictsPublic Building
  • Nancye Kirchner Neighbourhood CentrePublic Building

    Doyle Street, Avondale Heights

  • Public toilets
  • Recreation Ground
  • Retirement Home
  • Riverlea HostelRetirement Home
  • 1st Milleara Scout GroupScout Hut
  • Shelter (3)
  • Avondale Heights Care CommunitySocial Facility
  • Doutta Galla Aged Care Avondale HeightsSocial Facility
  • Embracia in Moonee Valley Aged CareSocial Facility
  • Rivervue Retirement VillageSocial Facility
  • Ron Conn Nursing HomeSocial Facility
  • Telephone
  • TelstraTelephone
  • Track (2)
  • Waste Basket (12)

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 insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

21 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Brentwood ReservePark
  • Cannes ReservePark
  • Canning Street ReservePark
  • Doyle ReservePark
  • Frank Grech ReservePark
  • Grimes FlatPark
  • Landau Lookout ReservePark
  • Monte Carlo ReservePark
  • Mountainview ReservePark
  • Norma Court ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
45
Parks (OSM)
45

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

Places of worship

1 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • St Martin de Porres

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
7
Nearest hospital
Essendon Private Clinic (2.5 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Avondale Heights Dental ClinicMilitary RoadDentist
  • Avondale PharmacyMilitary RoadPharmacy
  • Emotional GrowthPsychotherapist
  • Finer SmilesDentist
  • Military Road Medical CentreMilitary RoadClinic
  • Pain StoppersClinic
  • Total Wellness Health - GP ClinicMilitary RoadDoctor

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
381
Participants per 1,000 residents
29.1

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

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 normalsWorldClim 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).

121 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals
  • July 2021

  • Construction of two dwellings within a Melbourne Airport Environs Overlay
    3 LAKE STREET AVONDALE HEIGHTS 3034Withdrawn
  • Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling and construction of a dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling
    12 BRENTWOOD DRIVE AVONDALE HEIGHTS 3034Refusal issued by a delegate
  • VICSMART - Two Lot Subdivision
    3 RIDLEY AVENUE AVONDALE HEIGHTS 3034Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings on land in a Melbourne Airport Environs Overlay (MAEO2)
    48 LAKE STREET AVONDALE HEIGHTS 3034Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART Two Lot Subdivision
    29 Brentwood DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Subdivision of land in a Melbourne Airport Environs Overlay - MAEO2
    28 THE CROSSWAY SOUTH AVONDALE HEIGHTS 3034Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling in a Melbourne Airport Environs Overlay (MAEO2)
    47 CLARENDON STREET AVONDALE HEIGHTS 3034Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling in a Melbourne Airport Environs Overlay (MAEO2) and Design and Development Overlay (DDO1)
    61 THOMPSON STREET AVONDALE HEIGHTS 3034NOD issued by a delegate
  • Two Lot Subdivision in a Melbourne Airport Environs Overlay
    28 BROWN STREET AVONDALE HEIGHTS 3034Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • June 2021

  • Construction of two dwellings
    7 MEDFIELD AVENUE AVONDALE HEIGHTS 3034NOD issued by a delegate
  • Remove, destroy or lop vegetation, including native vegetation, within the Environmental Significance Overlay (ESO3), Public Acquisition Overlay (PAO3) and pursuant to Clause 52.17 (Native Vegetation), in association with a minor utility installation
    2E CANNING STREET AVONDALE HEIGHTS 3034In progress
  • Three Lot Subdivision
    8 ORLEANS ROAD AVONDALE HEIGHTS 3034Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling in the Design and Development Overlay Schedule 1
    14/ 9A WEYBURN PLACE AVONDALE HEIGHTS 3034Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings in a Melbourne Airport Environs Overlay Schedule 2
    23 INTERVALE DRIVE AVONDALE HEIGHTS 3034NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of Two Dwellings on a Lot
    45 MEDFIELD AVENUE AVONDALE HEIGHTS 3034Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Subdivision
    1 NORMA COURT AVONDALE HEIGHTS 3034Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings
    8 ARBOR TERRACE AVONDALE HEIGHTS 3034Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART - Two Lot Subdivision
    2 Raglan StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of three dwellings
    2 ROBSON AVENUE AVONDALE HEIGHTS 3034In progress
  • Construction of two dwellings
    31 MEDFIELD AVENUE AVONDALE HEIGHTS 3034NOD issued by a delegate
  • May 2021

  • Four Lot Subdivision
    1 Wood StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land as an Indoor Recreation Facility (Dance School).
    G/F 39 Military RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling in a Melbourne Airport Environs Overlay (MAEO2)
    39 Robson AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • April 2021

  • Use the land as a furniture and decor manufacturing (retail premises) and warehousing within a General Residential Zone
    48 Riviera RoadWithdrawn
  • Two Lot Subdivision of land in a Melbourne Airports Environs Overlay (MAEO2)
    43 Arcade WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling within a Melbourne Airport Environs Overlay - AMENDMENT
    43 DEUTSCHER STREET AVONDALE HEIGHTS 3034Permit issued by the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings - Amendment
    50 CANNING STREET AVONDALE HEIGHTS 3034Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART - Two Lot Subdivision
    48 Military RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings
    17 ARVERN AVENUE AVONDALE HEIGHTS 3034Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings - AMENDMENT
    12 ROGERSON STREET AVONDALE HEIGHTS 3034Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Subdivision in a Melbourne Airport Environs Overlay (MAEO2)
    25 Hanley StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • March 2021

  • Construction of two dwellings
    38 MACEY AVENUE AVONDALE HEIGHTS 3034Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings in a Melbourne Airport Environs Overlay (MAEO2)
    48 HERBERT STREET AVONDALE HEIGHTS 3034NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two dwellings in a General Residential Zone and Melbourne Airport Environs Overlay (MAEO2)
    18 LAKE STREET AVONDALE HEIGHTS 3034Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling in the Design and Development Overlay Schedule 1
    2 DUKE STREET AVONDALE HEIGHTS 3034Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three Lot Subdivision
    23 Sydney StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an extension to a dwelling in a Melbourne Airport Environs Overlay (MAEO2)
    23 Skewes StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Subdivision
    47 Wood StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • February 2021

  • Buildings and works including a first floor addition and a reduction to the car parking requirement associated with an existing office
    135 Military RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings within a Melbourne Airport Environs Overlay (MAEO2)
    225 Military RoadPermit issued by the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

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 overlaysState government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Maribyrnong
Member of Parliament
Jo BRISKEY (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
123,249
Turnout (2025)
92.7%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-0.4 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 37.4%Labor 62.6%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.2 km away).

Coalition 39.1%Labor 60.9%

1.7 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +1.8 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Avondale Heights WestLabor 61.1% · Coalition 38.9% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
  • Avondale HeightsLabor 68.0% · Coalition 31.9% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
  • Avondale Heights CentralLabor 55.4% · Coalition 44.6% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
  • Keilor EastLabor 59.2% · Coalition 40.8% TPP (2025)2.1 km away
  • Keilor SouthLabor 54.2% · Coalition 45.8% TPP (2025)2.6 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

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

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

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