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VIC · Maroondah Council

Bayswater North, VIC, 3153

Current weather

11.8°CRain showers

86% humidity · 23.3 km/h wind · 14.8° / 9.7° today · 5.6 mm rain

Desirability index

81.4/100

#47 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Bayswater North is a mid-sized suburb in the Maroondah area, home to around 9,014 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 829 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-29%), roughly 92.0 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 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
9,014
Median age
38
Median household income / week
$1,675
Dwelling vacancy
4.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
161 of 3,565
Median monthly mortgage
$1,835
Employment rate
62.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
225 / 626 / 59

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)
829
Against the person
136
Against property
526
Rate per 1,000 residents
92
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 66 residents
State safety percentile
73.2th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-28.8%

Most common offence types

  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle92
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store127
  • B49 Other Theft93
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception49
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order68

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,015
  • Bayswater North Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

66 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Aylesbury Ave/Blandford Cres
  • Bagora Ct/Allambanan Dr
  • Canterbury Gardens/Allambanan Dr
  • Colchester Rd/Allambanan Dr
  • Toolimerin Ave/Allambanan Dr

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

174 planning-related records

2021· 68 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Remove 2 trees
    87 CANTERBURY ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    15A HUNTINGDON AVENUE BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Remove 6 trees or more
    34A BRANCH ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into 2 lots (following an approved development)
    284 COLCHESTER ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into 3 lots (following an approved development)
    207 BAYSWATER ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 3 trees
    244 BAYSWATER ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    106 ALLAMBANAN DRIVE BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Proposed colourbond steel veranda to Unit 11
    20-22 ELMHURST ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Display of Business Identification Signs on Unit 2
    193-223 CANTERBURY ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extend Warehouse 2 floor area by adding mezzanine floor internally (16.2 sqm)
    14 BURGESS ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amend permit condition No.1 and site plan to change section of permeable concrete to regular concrete between unit 8 and unit 9
    41 ELMHURST ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • construction of a veranda attached to the rear of the dwelling
    306 CANTERBURY ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of 66 warehouses under the Industrial 1 Zone, reduction to the standard car parking requirements pursuant to Clause 52.06 Car Parking, alteration of access to a Road Zone, Category 1 and removal of native vegetation under Clause 52.17 Native Vegetation.
    158 CANTERBURY ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153In progress
  • Display of replacement signage to reflect the Ampol rebranding
    1 GATWICK ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a shed
    543 DORSET ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 2 trees
    17 FALCONER CRESCENT BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a single storey dwelling in lieu of a double storey dwelling
    8A BRANCH ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Withdrawn

  • June 2021

  • Various amendments to endorsed plans
    2 DUNLOP AVENUE BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of an existing building as a medical centre, associated buildings and works and a reduction in the standard car parking requirement
    58 BLANDFORD CRESCENT BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for retail premises (car sales) in conjunction with service industry (motor vehicle repairs).
    9 ELSUM AVENUE BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 Tree
    14 Sherman DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into 2 lots
    640 DORSET ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into 2 lots (following approved development)
    1 ADINA CLOSE BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into 3 lots (following approved development of three dwellings)
    234 Bayswater RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Alter accesss to a Road Zone Category 1
    561 DORSET ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    346-354 Bayswater RoadNo permit required
  • Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling exceeding 40% site coverage
    24 BRANCH ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land for Car Sales, display of signs and alteration of access to a Road Zone, Category 1
    112-120 CANTERBURY ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    10 Wyett CourtNo permit required
  • Construction of 4 double-storey dwellings and removal of a street tree
    19 HAMILTON ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    33 Westwood DriveWithdrawn
  • Use of land for a restricted recreation facility (Gym)
    15 BURGESS ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Use of the premises for a Restricted Recreation Facility (Pilates, Yoga and Tone) and display of Illuminated Business Identification Sign
    96 CANTERBURY ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of buildings and works (verandah) and associated works
    26 Baker RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of Restrictive Covenant (single dwelling covenant) contained in Instrument of Transfer no. H365326 on Vol 09258 Fol 636 Lot 216 Plan of Subdivision LP21956
    9 AYLESBURY AVENUE BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Withdrawn
  • Remove 1 tree
    10 Lowe CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into 3 lots (following an approved development)
    14 White AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Addition of decking to back yard and construction of a 2.0 metre high front fence with access gate
    24 DUNLOP AVENUE BAYSWATER NORTH 3153Withdrawn
  • Construction of a double storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling, alterations to the existing dwelling, construction of a carport and vegetation removal
    25 GREENHILL ROAD BAYSWATER NORTH 3153NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a pool outside of the building envelope
    5 James Hosie CourtNo permit required
2020· 106 proposals

106 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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

80 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Kip BayswaterAnimal Boarding

    17 Burgess Road, Bayswater North

  • Bbq (3)
  • Bench (2)
  • Aylesbury Ave/Blandford CresBus stop
  • Bagora Ct/Allambanan DrBus stop
  • Bayfield Rd/Bayswater RdBus stop
  • Bayswater North PS/Stuart StBus stop
  • Bayswater Rd/Canterbury RdBus stop
  • Bayswater Rd/Glen Park RdBus stop
  • Berry Rd/Bayswater RdBus 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

10 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Canterbury GardensPark
  • Dorset Road Linear ReservePark
  • Glen ParkPark
  • Laura Court ReservePark
  • Marraroo Close ReservePark
  • Melbourne Water Retarding BasinPark
  • Pipe ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
3
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Arrabri Materal & Child Health Centeryes
  • Bayswater North PharmacyCanterbury Roadpharmacy
  • Colchester Medical CentreColchester Roaddoctor

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

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

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • MERKLIN-SCHUTZE PIPE ORGANYH2160

Data sources & freshness

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

Childcare

8 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Arrabri Kindergartenkindergarten
  • Arrabri Occasional Carechildcare
  • Bayswater North KindergartenWonthulong Drivekindergarten
  • Community Kids Bayswater Early Education CentreCanterbury Roadchildcare
  • Goodstart Early LearningColchester Roadchildcare
  • Nido Early School Bayswater Northchildcare
  • kindergartenkindergarten
  • kindergartenkindergarten

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)
26
Parks (OSM)
23

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
81.4/100
Cohort rank
#47 among Coastal & beach suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Arrabri Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • Arrabri Occasional Carechildcarechildcare
  • Bayswater North KindergartenchildcareWonthulong Drivekindergarten
  • Community Kids Bayswater Early Education CentrechildcareCanterbury Roadchildcare
  • Goodstart Early LearningchildcareColchester Roadchildcare
  • Nido Early School Bayswater Northchildcarechildcare
  • kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • MERKLIN-SCHUTZE PIPE ORGANheritageYH2160
  • Arrabri Materal & Child Health Centerhealthyes

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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