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VIC · Melton Council

Bonnie Brook, VIC, 3335

Current weather

11.6°CRain showers

86% humidity · 36.9 km/h wind · 14.9° / 11.1° today · 8 mm rain

Desirability index

10.7/100

#434 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Bonnie Brook is a small locality in the Melton area, home to around 333 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 376 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+21%), roughly 1129.1 offences per 1,000 residents, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
333
Median age
39
Median household income / week
$1,625
Dwelling vacancy
16.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
24 of 146
Median monthly mortgage
$2,248
Employment rate
56.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
19 / 0 / 14

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)
376
Against the person
74
Against property
213
Rate per 1,000 residents
1,129.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 4 residents
State safety percentile
99th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+20.9%

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault25
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft39
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle43
  • B49 Other Theft49
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order60

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).

23 planning-related records

2021· 14 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    144 BONNIEBROOK ROAD BONNIE BROOK 3335Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Use and development of the land for a rural store (outbuilding) associated with agriculture
    1433-1457 MELTON HIGHWAY BONNIE BROOK 3335Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to multilot subdivision and creation of reserves
    519-583 BEATTYS ROAD BONNIE BROOK 3335In progress
  • Creation of party wall easements over Lots 4120 to 4127 (inclusive) on Plan of Subdivision PS 822243P
    66 GIBSONS CIRCUIT BONNIE BROOK 3335Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Staged multi lot residential subdivision, creation of reserves and subdivision of land adjacent to land in a Public Acquisition Overlay in accordance with the endorsed plans.
    598-632 BEATTYS ROAD BONNIE BROOK 3335Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Staged multi lot residential subdivision and the creation of restrictions
    662-802 BEATTYS ROAD BONNIE BROOK 3335Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Amendment to a staged multi lot residential subdivision, creation of r eserves and subdivision of land adjacent to land in a Public Acquisition Overlay in accordance with the endorsed plans
    598-632 Beattys RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Construction of one double storey dwelling
    95 BONNIEBROOK ROAD BONNIE BROOK 3335In progress
  • Amendment to a staged multi lot residential subdivision, creation of reserves and subdivision of land adjacent to land in a Public Acquisition Overlay in accordance with the endorsed plans
    598-632 Beattys RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    2 BARNARDS ROAD BONNIE BROOK 3335Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to the use and development of the land for the purpose of a rural store
    95-125 Tarletons RoadWithdrawn
  • The erection and display of non-illuminated advertising signage consisting of Two (2) Major Promotion Signs, Thirteen (13) Pole Signs, Six (6) Business Identification Signs and Two (2) Promotion Signs
    519-583 Beattys RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Construction of two dwellings
    7 LUDLOW LANE BONNIE BROOK 3335Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Construction of two dwellings
    8 Banbury RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 9 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Amended permit associated with a permit for the use and development of the land for the purpose of a restaurant, winery and associated car parking to allow the sale and consumption of liquor.
    1491-1505 MELTON HIGHWAY BONNIE BROOK 3335Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Construction of a shed
    1285-1317 MELTON HIGHWAY BONNIE BROOK 3335In progress

  • October 2020

  • Temporary use of existing outbuildings as a Place of Worship and build ings and works associated with the construction of a car park, cladding of the external facade of the outbuildig, construction of an amenities annexure, erection of one non-illuminated business identification sign and a waiver of the bicycle facility requirements
    718 LEAKES ROAD BONNIE BROOK 3335Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Amendment to multi lot subdivision and creation of reserves
    519-583 BEATTYS ROAD BONNIE BROOK 3335Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Construction of an outbuilding
    1433-1457 MELTON HIGHWAY BONNIE BROOK 3335Refusal issued by a delegate

  • May 2020

  • Amended permit associated with a permit for the use and development of the land for the purpose of a restaurant, winery and associated car parking to allow the sale and consumption of liquor.
    1491-1505 Melton HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Use and development of land for a Place of Worship with associated car parking.
    1491-1505 MELTON HIGHWAY BONNIE BROOK 3335Withdrawn
  • Secondary consent amendments to the endorsed plans (TMP)
    519-583 Beattys RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Two lot subdivision
    637-699 BEATTYS ROAD BONNIE BROOK 3335Withdrawn

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

4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Parking (2)
  • Galli Estate WineryRestaurant
  • Gamekeepers Secret InnRestaurant

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

6 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Alvaston View ReservePark
  • Deanside Drive Biodiversity ReservePark
  • Kororoit Creek K36 Streamside ReserveNature reserve
  • Monument Bonnie Brook Public PlaygroundPark
  • Park or reserveNature reserve
  • Sinclairs Road Wetland ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

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

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • DEANSIDE HOMESTEAD COMPLEXNH0810

Data sources & freshness

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

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Aspire Childcare - DeansideSinclairs Roadchildcare

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)
24
Parks (OSM)
24

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
10.7/100
Cohort rank
#434 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

  • Aspire Childcare - DeansidechildcareSinclairs Roadchildcare
  • DEANSIDE HOMESTEAD COMPLEXheritageNH0810
  • Alvaston View Reservegovernmentpark
  • Deanside Drive Biodiversity Reservegovernmentpark
  • Kororoit Creek K36 Streamside Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Monument Bonnie Brook Public Playgroundgovernmentpark
  • Park or reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Sinclairs Road Wetland Reservegovernmentpark
  • Amended permit associated with a permit for the use and development of the land for the purpose of a restaurant, winery and associated car parking to allow the sale and consumption of liquor.planning1491-1505 MELTON HIGHWAY BONNIE BROOK 3335Lodged 09 Dec 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amended permit associated with a permit for the use and development of the land for the purpose of a restaurant, winery and associated car parking to allow the sale and consumption of liquor.planning1491-1505 Melton HighwayLodged 22 May 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

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