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VIC · Melton Council

Bonnie Brook, 3335

Est. population · Jun 2025

810

Growth (1 yr)

+19.6%

Growth (5 yr)

+182.2%

Median age

39

Median income

$1,625/wk

Employment rate

56.8%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$695,900

Languages at home

39.5%non-English

Most common: Punjabi, Filipino, Turkish

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

37.7/100
Below average

819th in VIC

Verified 80% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Heritage area
  • High desirability
What Bonnie Brook is known for: Green suburb, National parks, Heritage area, High desirability

Suburb profile

In Melton Council, Bonnie Brook is a settled smaller community where everyday shopping leans on neighbouring suburbs. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street. Food and coffee punch above the usual for metro suburbs, giving the suburb a lived-in social scene.

Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Property prices are middling for the area: fair relative to what is nearby.

Local crime has been trending higher of late. Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.

Desirability sits below average overall, with schools and education the main drag compared with similar metro suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Bonnie Brook snapshot

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

Median house price

$696k

+8.4% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

810

+20% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

16.4%

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

#38

among Metro Melbourne · Emerging

Safety

97th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

100th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

6/10

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
37.7/100 — Below average
National rank
4180th in Australia
State rank
819th in VIC
Peer rank
#38 among Metro Melbourne · Emerging suburbs
Cohort rank
#377 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
80%

Data sources & freshness

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

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$695,900
Median price change
+8.4%

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

810(June 2025)

+19.6% annual · +182.2% over 5 years · 100th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+19.6%
5-year growth
+182.2%
Change in 1 year
+133
Change in 5 years
+523
Growth rank in VIC
100th 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 (~3,450), extrapolated at +33.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

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)
107 / 0 / 14

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 increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
376
Against the person
74
Against property
213
Rate per 1,000 residents
464.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 4 residents
State safety percentile
97.2th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+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

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Aspire Childcare - DeansideSinclairs Roadchildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Amenities

9 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

2 restaurants · 1 places of worship · 1 playgrounds

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
  • Great for outdoor family life — 24 parks mapped in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
Walkability proxy
4/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
6.01
Parks per 1,000 residents
72.07
Food & drink(2)
  • Galli Estate WineryRestaurant
  • Gamekeepers Secret InnRestaurant
Sport & outdoors(2)
  • Park
  • Playground
Other(2)
  • Parking (4)
  • Gurdwara Sahib PlumptonPlace of worship

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

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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
24
Parks (OSM)
24

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

  • Gurdwara Sahib Plumpton

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Hospital (10.7 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)
15
Participants per 1,000 residents
18.5

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).

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

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 heritage place

  • DEANSIDE HOMESTEAD COMPLEXNH0810

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · 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
Gorton
Member of Parliament
Alice JORDAN-BAIRD (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
129,230
Turnout (2025)
91.8%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+0.3 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 39.7%Labor 60.3%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 6.9 km away).

Coalition 36.0%Labor 64.0%

3.7 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +4.9 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • AintreeLabor 62.4% · Coalition 37.6% TPP (2025)3.1 km away
  • DeansideLabor 65.2% · Coalition 34.8% TPP (2025)4.1 km away
  • RockbankLabor 65.9% · Coalition 34.1% TPP (2025)4.1 km away
  • Thornhill ParkLabor 70.1% · Coalition 29.9% TPP (2025)4.2 km away
  • Fraser RiseLabor 62.2% · Coalition 37.8% TPP (2025)5.8 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)
6/10
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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