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VIC · Cardinia Council

Avonsleigh, 3782

Est. population · Jun 2025

865

Growth (1 yr)

+0.7%

Growth (5 yr)

+1.1%

Median age

40

Median income

$2,055/wk

Employment rate

64.3%

Languages at home

2.1%non-English

Most common: Italian

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

38/100
Below average

812th in VIC

Verified 76% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
What Avonsleigh is known for: Excellent transport, High desirability

Suburb profile

Avonsleigh is a quieter residential smaller community in Cardinia Council, more about homes and street life than a busy local strip. You get space and calm here, while the city and neighbouring suburbs are still close enough for regular outings. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout.

Dining is thinner on the ground than in busier metro pockets, so many residents head to neighbouring suburbs for a night out. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Housing sits above the suburban middle: not the top of the market, but clearly pricier than average.

Reported crime has been falling recently. Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.

The overall desirability read is below average, pulled by softer parks and green space, plus schools and education compared with similar metro suburbs, though community and employment remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Avonsleigh snapshot

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

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

865

+0.7% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

5.5%

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

#150

among Metro Melbourne · Established

Safety

1st

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

59th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

8/10

national SEIFA decile

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
38.0/100 — Below average
National rank
4122nd in Australia
State rank
812th in VIC
Peer rank
#150 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#376 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
76%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Population

Estimated resident population

865(June 2025)

+0.7% annual · +1.1% over 5 years · 59th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.7%
5-year growth
+1.1%
Change in 1 year
+6
Change in 5 years
+9
Growth rank in VIC
59th 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 (~900), extrapolated at +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
844
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$2,055
Dwelling vacancy
5.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
17 of 307
Median monthly mortgage
$1,859
Employment rate
64.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
291 / 0 / 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)
3
Against the person
2
Against property
1
Rate per 1,000 residents
3.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 422 residents
State safety percentile
0.7th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-57.1%

Most common offence types

  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary1
  • Other Crimes Against The Person2

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Avonsleigh PreschoolAvon Roadkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • McNamara Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd
  • McNamara Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
Walkability proxy
3/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.18
Community(1)
  • Avonsleigh PreschoolKindergarten

    15B Avon Road, Avonsleigh

Entertainment(1)
  • "Strwberry Corner"Viewpoint

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

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Dunstan Road ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
4
Parks (OSM)
1

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

Health access

Nearest hospital
Angliss Hospital (15.0 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
25
Participants per 1,000 residents
28.9

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
25° / 12°
Rainfall
197 mm · ~25 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 9°
Rainfall
228 mm · ~28 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 5°
Rainfall
261 mm · ~33 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 7°
Rainfall
304 mm · ~38 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).

20 planning-related records

2021· 9 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Development of the land for an extension to an existing dweling (Carport) and a non-habitable outbuilding (Shed)
    58 AVON ROAD AVONSLEIGH 3782Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with an outbuilding (shed)
    14 JOHNSON STREET AVONSLEIGH 3782Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Re-subdivision of two (2) lots and the creation of a reserve
    50 PHILLIP ROAD AVONSLEIGH 3782Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, outbuildings and associated works, and vegetation removal
    28 DUNSTAN ROAD AVONSLEIGH 3782In progress
  • Buildings and works associated with the construction of agricultural buildings (horse walker and roofed horse arena/stables).
    22 AVON ROAD AVONSLEIGH 3782Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (shed) and associated earthworks
    5 MARGARET ROAD AVONSLEIGH 3782Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Buildings and works associated with a dwelling extension
    2 Jacka RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with a dwelling extension
    10 UPPER GRIEVE ROAD AVONSLEIGH 3782Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Development of the land for a dwelling, outbuilding (garage) and removal of vegetation
    A 12 and 14a Macclesfield RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 11 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Development of a Dependent Persons Unit
    12 Macclesfield RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Buildings and works associated with two (2) buildings (building associated with agriculture and an outbuilding)
    19 Avon RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Development of the land for an extension to an existing shed (outbuilding) and removal of vegetation
    69a Avon RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Development of the land for a dwelling and associated works
    14A Macclesfield RoadLapsed

  • July 2020

  • Development of the land for a dwelling and an outbuilding (garage), associated works and vegetation removal
    166 PHILLIP ROAD AVONSLEIGH 3782Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Development of the land for an outbuilding
    4 Upper Grieve RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an extension to a single dwelling (verandah)
    469 Belgrave-Gembrook RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Use of the land for a dwelling and the construction of one (1) dwelling, one (1) outbuilding, water tanks and associated earthworks
    40 Kennedy RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations and extensions to an existing dwelling, associated earthworks and removal of one (1) tree
    55 Bird RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Amendment to Planning Permit T170516 to make changes to the endorsed plans
    MERRETTS ROAD AVONSLEIGH 3782Permit issued by the RA
  • Two (2) lot subdivision (boundary realignment) and use and development of the land for a dwelling, outbuilding and associated vegetation removal
    19 AND 55 PHILLIP ROAD AVONSLEIGH 3782NOD issued by a delegate

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

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
Casey
Member of Parliament
Aaron VIOLI (Liberal)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
122,351
Turnout (2025)
94.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-1.5 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 52.9%Labor 47.1%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 11.0 km away).

Coalition 45.6%Labor 54.4%

7.3 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -1.6 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • Emerald (Casey)Labor 56.8% · Coalition 43.2% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
  • MacclesfieldLabor 46.4% · Coalition 53.6% TPP (2025)2.8 km away
  • MonbulkLabor 53.4% · Coalition 46.6% TPP (2025)7.6 km away
  • Menzies CreekLabor 60.0% · Coalition 40.0% TPP (2025)7.7 km away
  • The PatchLabor 68.1% · Coalition 31.9% TPP (2025)8.1 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)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

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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