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VIC · Greater Dandenong Council

Bangholme, 3175

Est. population · Jun 2025

526

Growth (1 yr)

+1.0%

Growth (5 yr)

+6.7%

Median age

71

Median income

$644/wk

Employment rate

21.8%

Languages at home

13.3%non-English

Most common: Italian, French, Greek

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

41.7/100
Average

688th in VIC

Verified 82% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
What Bangholme is known for: Excellent transport, Education hub, High desirability

Suburb profile

Set among the hills of Greater Dandenong Council, Bangholme is a smaller community with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric. Many residents were born overseas or speak a language other than English at home.

Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.

Reported crime has been falling recently. Steady development is bringing new homes and gradual renewal to parts of the suburb.

Desirability lands around average here: softer community and employment, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities weighing on the result versus similar metro suburbs, even with schools and education holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Bangholme snapshot

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

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

$525/wk

Population (ERP)

526

+1.0% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

4.7%

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

#31

among Metro Melbourne · Mature

Safety

85th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

67th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

1/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

91st

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
41.7/100 — Average
National rank
3456th in Australia
State rank
688th in VIC
Peer rank
#31 among Metro Melbourne · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#362 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
82%

Data sources & freshness

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

Housing

All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
$525

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

526(June 2025)

+1.0% annual · +6.7% over 5 years · 67th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.0%
5-year growth
+6.7%
Change in 1 year
+5
Change in 5 years
+33
Growth rank in VIC
67th 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 (~650), extrapolated at +4.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
749
Median age
71
Median household income / week
$644
Dwelling vacancy
4.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
21 of 451
Median monthly mortgage
$2,880
Employment rate
21.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
424 / 0 / 0 (+ 9 other)

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)
76
Against the person
14
Against property
49
Rate per 1,000 residents
144.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 54 residents
State safety percentile
84.9th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-15.6%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage8
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle12
  • B49 Other Theft11
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order7
  • Other Crimes Against The Person7

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
1,132
Median ICSEA percentile
91th
School list
  • Cornish CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1132 · 91th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 664 students · Top SEA quarter 50% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

13 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Eastern Sward Golf Course/Thompson Rd
  • Eastern Sward Golf Course/Worsley Rd
  • Fire Services College And Training Ground/Thompson Rd
  • Jayco Dr/Frankston-Dandenong Rd
  • Pillars Rd/Springvale Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
  • Great for outdoor family life — 2 parks mapped in suburb
  • Reasonable bus and transport access — 13 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
20/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
2.67
Sport & outdoors(1)
  • National Water Sports CentrePark

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

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Firman ParkPark
  • National Water Sports CentrePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
18
Parks (OSM)
2

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

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
1
Nearest hospital
Chandler Road Medical Centre (8.2 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • DoctorDoctor

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
21
Participants per 1,000 residents
39.9

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
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).

28 planning-related records

2021· 9 proposals

  • August 2021

  • To subdivide land into two (2) lots adjacent to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1 SPEAR
    89 LETCON DRIVE BANGHOLME 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for the purpose of a Transfer Station, associated buildings and works and Alteration to Access in a Transport Zone
    576 FRANKSTON DANDENONG ROAD BANGHOLME 3175Refusal issued by a delegate

  • June 2021

  • To carry out earthworks
    114 FERNSIDE DRIVE BANGHOLME 3175Withdrawn
  • Construction of an outbuilding associated with a dwelling
    8 GREIGS CAVALOT ROAD BANGHOLME 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for two (2) warehouses, removal of native vegetation and a reduction in car parking
    250 FERNSIDE DRIVE BANGHOLME 3175Refusal issued by a delegate

  • May 2021

  • Construction of buildings and works to an existing Education Centre and the removal of vegetation
    65 RIVEREND ROAD BANGHOLME 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Development of the land for a roller shutter door to the existing building VICSMART
    2-14 Letcon DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Earthworks
    250 MCMAHENS ROAD BANGHOLME 3175Lapsed

  • January 2021

  • Use and development of the land for a Dwelling and Vegetation Removal
    180A PILLARS ROAD BANGHOLME 3175Refusal issued by a delegate
2020· 19 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Construction of an outbuilding (Indoor recreation facility associated with the existing horse riding school)
    88 Pillars RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The use of the land for the sale and consumption of liquor (on-premises license) associated with the existing function centre, the construction and display of two (2) business identification signs and one (1) internally illuminated signs; and minor building and works.
    11 SODEN ROAD BANGHOLME 3175Permit issued by the RA

  • November 2020

  • Development of the land for an office
    WILLOW LODGE BANGHOLME 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a take away food premises, to display signage and to alter access to a Road Zone Category 1 road
    576 Frankston Dandenong RoadWithdrawn

  • October 2020

  • Development of the land for a warehouse building with a reduction of the car parking requirement
    189 Bangholme RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works (Warehouse x 2) and associated use and car parking reduction
    189 Bangholme RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display of internally illuminated business identification signage
    Willow LodgePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Amendment to Planning Permit PLN18/0109 issued for the development of the land for one (1) single storey dwelling and the removal of native vegetation; to now include the development of the land for the extension to an existing outbuilding (tack room), horse shelters, arena and earthworks associated with the existing dwelling
    246 McMahens RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works (Earthworks)
    105 HARWOOD ROAD BANGHOLME 3175Withdrawn
  • Earthworks
    576 FRANKSTON DANDENONG ROAD BANGHOLME 3175Failure to determine

  • July 2020

  • Construction of a shed
    280 Pillars RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Buildings and Works (Warehouse)
    97-105 Bangholme RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works
    Willow LodgePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Removal of Native Vegetation
    Eastern Treatment PlantPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • AMENDMENT TO: The construction of alterations and additions to the existing dwelling and associated outbuildings on this site, in accordance with the endorsed plans.
    55 Homestead RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to PLN18/0109 issued for the development of the land for one (1) single storey dwelling and the removal of native vegetation, to allow the use and development of the land for animal husbandry and to remove additional native vegetation.
    246 McMahens RoadWithdrawn

  • February 2020

  • Use and development of part of the land for an Outdoor Recreation Facility (Model Aircraft Facility)
    236 Fernside DriveNOD issued by a delegate
  • Subdivision of land into two (2) lots SPEAR
    250 Fernside DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Use and development of the land for domestic animal husbandry
    3 Soden RoadRefusal issued by a delegate

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

6 active roadworks / incidents

  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 14/03/2026 and 14/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.THAMES-MORNINGTON PENINSULA OUT RAMP ON, undefined13 Mar 2026 – 13 Sep 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 14/03/2026 and 14/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MORNINGTON PENINSULA FREEWAY13 Mar 2026 – 13 Sep 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 14/03/2026 and 14/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.THAMES PROMENADE, THAMES-MORNINGTON PENINSULA OUT RAMP ON13 Mar 2026 – 13 Sep 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 14/03/2026 and 14/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.THAMES-MORNINGTON PENINSULA OUT RAMP ON, undefined13 Mar 2026 – 13 Sep 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 14/03/2026 and 14/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MORNINGTON PENINSULA FREEWAY13 Mar 2026 – 13 Sep 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 14/03/2026 and 14/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.THAMES PROMENADE, THAMES-MORNINGTON PENINSULA OUT RAMP ON13 Mar 2026 – 13 Sep 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · 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
Isaacs
Member of Parliament
Mark DREYFUS (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
120,753
Turnout (2025)
92.9%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+4.8 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 35.7%Labor 64.3%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 5.8 km away).

Coalition 35.2%Labor 64.8%

0.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +5.5 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Chelsea Heights (Isaacs)Labor 67.0% · Coalition 33.0% TPP (2025)3.3 km away
  • Keysborough SouthLabor 58.6% · Coalition 41.4% TPP (2025)3.9 km away
  • Chelsea Central (Isaacs)Labor 68.8% · Coalition 31.1% TPP (2025)4.8 km away
  • KeysboroughLabor 70.7% · Coalition 29.3% TPP (2025)4.8 km away
  • ChelseaLabor 64.8% · Coalition 35.1% TPP (2025)5.4 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)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

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

Compare with

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