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VIC · Casey Council

Botanic Ridge, VIC, 3977

Current weather

14°CRain showers

74% humidity · 15.3 km/h wind · 16.8° / 10.3° today · 11.4 mm rain

Desirability index

35.5/100

#312 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Botanic Ridge is a smaller suburban community in the Casey area, home to around 6,739 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 325 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+3%), roughly 48.2 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, 13 public transport stops within the suburb, 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 and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
6,739
Median age
32
Median household income / week
$2,552
Dwelling vacancy
2.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
56 of 2,138
Median monthly mortgage
$2,200
Employment rate
78.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
132 / 86 / 0

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)
325
Against the person
59
Against property
146
Rate per 1,000 residents
48.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 114 residents
State safety percentile
45th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+2.8%

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault15
  • B21 Criminal Damage16
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft21
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle52
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order100

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,027
  • Botanic Ridge Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

13 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Adriana Cct/Station Creek Way
  • Botanic Ridge Bvd/Station Creek Way
  • Browns Rd/Pearcedale Rd
  • Pimelia Mews/Station Creek Way
  • Saddleback Rd/Craig Rd

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).

27 planning-related records

2021· 12 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Development of a Shed/Garage
    34 SHEARING SHED RISE BOTANIC RIDGE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Lot Subdivision, Creation of Restrictions and Variation to Residential Design Controls
    49 CRAIG ROAD BOTANIC RIDGE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART - Development of a Swimming Pool within a Tree Protection Zone
    67 LONG STREET BOTANIC RIDGE 3977No permit required

  • July 2021

  • Development of a Swimming Pool Outside the Building Envelope
    5 CALDENIA COURT BOTANIC RIDGE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART - Development of a Swimming Pool outside the Building Envelope
    17 SEAVIEW DRIVE BOTANIC RIDGE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • VICSMART - Development of Alterations and Additions to an existing Dwelling (Retrospective Decking)
    106 SETTLERS RUN BOTANIC RIDGE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • VICSMART - Development of an in-ground Swimming Pool Partially Outside the Building Envelope
    13 Seaview DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Swimming Pool in an Environmental Significance Overlay and outside the nominated Building Envelope
    7 Ridgeline DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Development of a Supermarket, Shops, Food and Drink Premises, Medical Centre and Pharmacy; Use and Development of a Restricted Recreation Facility (Gymnasium); Use of Land to Sell Packaged Liquor (Bottle Shop) and Advertising Signage
    13S Freycinet DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Swimming Pool
    8 Cordia AvenueWithdrawn
  • VICSMART - Development of Swimming Pool
    7 Ridgeline DriveWithdrawn

  • February 2021

  • Development of a Shed
    3 Duruga CourtWithdrawn
2020· 15 proposals

  • December 2020

  • VICSMART - Development of Extensions to an Outbuilding outside the Building Envelope
    57 Station Creek WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Staged Development of a Supermarket, Shops, Food and Drink Premises, Medical Centre and Pharmacy; Use and Development of a Restricted Recreation Facility (Gymnasium); Use of Land to Sell Packaged Liquor (Bottle Shop) and Advertising Signage
    13 Freycinet DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Section 23 (Creation of Easement) - Botanic Ridge Estate Stage CE2
    118-120I SETTLERS RUN BOTANIC RIDGE 3977No permit required

  • August 2020

  • Development of a Shed
    142 Settlers RunPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Outbuilding and Garage Extension to an Existing Dwelling
    4 Tingara DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Inground Swimming Pool
    133 Settlers RunPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • VICSMART - Development of a Garage
    163 Settlers RunRefusal issued by a delegate
  • VICSMART - Development of an Outbuilding and Alterations and Additions to an existing Outbuilding
    57 Station Creek WayWithdrawn

  • June 2020

  • Two Lot Subdivision
    31 Bankside DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Outbuilding
    22 Carissa DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Development of an Open Sports Ground
    83A Browns RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART - Development of Alterations and Additions to an existing Dwelling (Carport)
    5 Cassinia ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Alterations and Additions to an existing Dwelling (Verandah) and Development of a Shed in an Environmental Significance Overlay, Development outside the nominated Building Envelope
    37 Sandstone DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • VICSMART - Removal of Vegetation
    5 Green Mist CrescentLapsed

  • February 2020

  • Development of a Supermarket, Shops, Food and Drink Premises, Two Medical Centres and Pharmacy; Use and Development of a Restricted Recreation Facility (Gymnasium); Use of Land to Sell Packaged Liquor (Bottle Shop) and Advertising Signage
    13S Freycinet DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

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

10 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench (8)
  • Picnic Table
  • Public toilets

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

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Damon GreenPark
  • Homestead ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
2
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Botanic Ridge Doctorsclinic
  • Tom Lane Pharmacypharmacy

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

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

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Bluebird Early education Centrechildcare
  • Bluebird Early education Centrechildcare
  • Inspired Early Learning Centre and Kindergartenchildcare

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

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)
20
Parks (OSM)
18

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
35.5/100
Cohort rank
#312 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

  • Bluebird Early education Centrechildcarechildcare
  • Bluebird Early education Centrechildcarechildcare
  • Inspired Early Learning Centre and Kindergartenchildcarechildcare
  • Botanic Ridge Doctorshealthclinic
  • Tom Lane Pharmacyhealthpharmacy
  • Damon Greengovernmentpark
  • Homestead Parkgovernmentpark
  • Development of Alterations and Additions to an existing Dwelling (Verandah) and Development of a Shed in an Environmental Significance Overlay, Development outside the nominated Building Envelopeplanning37 Sandstone DriveLodged 13 May 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Shedplanning3 Duruga CourtLodged 15 Feb 2021 · Withdrawn
  • Development of a Shedplanning142 Settlers RunLodged 11 Aug 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

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