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VIC · Banyule Council

Briar Hill, 3088

Est. population · Jun 2025

3,298

Growth (1 yr)

+0.7%

Growth (5 yr)

+0.8%

Median age

42

Median income

$1,935/wk

Employment rate

63.2%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$996,000

Languages at home

10.4%non-English

Most common: Mandarin, Italian, Macedonian

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

64.4/100
Good

Top 17% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 93% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
  • Excellent transport
  • Café precinct
What Briar Hill is known for: Education hub, High desirability, Excellent transport, Café precinct

Suburb profile

In Banyule Council, Briar Hill is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with plenty of young families in the mix. Education outcomes and school provision stand out relative to comparable suburbs.

Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Buses connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. Housing is expensive relative to much of the state.

Reported crime has been falling recently. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.

Community and employment, plus growth momentum push the suburb to a good desirability read, even as local dining and lifestyle amenities look more ordinary among similar metro suburbs.

At a glance

Briar Hill snapshot

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

Median house price

$996k

+10% change

Median rent

$565/wk

Population (ERP)

3,298

+0.7% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

5.2%

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

#4

among Metro Melbourne · Emerging

Safety

17th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

60th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

9/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

84th

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
64.4/100 — Good
State standing
Top 17% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
601st in Australia
State rank
211th in VIC
Peer rank
#4 among Metro Melbourne · Emerging suburbs
Cohort rank
#155 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
93%

Data sources & freshness

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

Housing

All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
$565
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$996,000
Median price change
+10.2%

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

3,298(June 2025)

+0.7% annual · +0.8% over 5 years · 60th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.7%
5-year growth
+0.8%
Change in 1 year
+24
Change in 5 years
+25
Growth rank in VIC
60th 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 (~3,350), extrapolated at +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
3,220
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$1,935
Dwelling vacancy
5.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
70 of 1,353
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
63.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,100 / 185 / 0

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)
75
Against the person
10
Against property
36
Rate per 1,000 residents
22.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 322 residents
State safety percentile
17.1th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-37%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage5
  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary8
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle8
  • B49 Other Theft6
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order17

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
8
Median school ICSEA (8 schools)
1,096.5
Median ICSEA percentile
84th
School list
  • Briar Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1090 · 82th percentile · LBOTE 18% · 203 students · Top SEA quarter 39% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Sherbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1086 · 80th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 64 students · Top SEA quarter 35% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
  • Montmorency Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1083 · 80th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 1,085 students · Top SEA quarter 32% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
  • St Francis Xavier Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1122 · 90th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 382 students · Top SEA quarter 47% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
  • Montmorency Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1117 · 88th percentile · LBOTE 13% · 415 students · Top SEA quarter 46% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
  • Holy Trinity Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1137 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 393 students · Top SEA quarter 52% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Greenhills Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1103 · 85th percentile · LBOTE 18% · 499 students · Top SEA quarter 38% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
  • Greensborough Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1058 · 71th percentile · LBOTE 37% · 159 students · Top SEA quarter 26% · 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

15 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Community Hall/Mountain View Rd
  • Hughes St/Sherbourne Rd
  • Hyacinth St/Sherbourne Rd
  • River St/Mountain View Rd
  • Sherbourne Rd/Mountain View Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

65 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 restaurants · 1 pharmacies · 1 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 places of worship · 5 playgrounds · 1 post offices

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • A car helps for daily errands
  • Great for outdoor family life — 6 parks mapped in suburb, 5 playgrounds nearby
  • Reasonable bus and transport access — 15 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
44/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.93
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.86
Food & drink(3)
  • BakehouseBakery

    Unit 6 111 Mountain View Road

  • Briar Hill fish & chipsFast food

    Unit 8 111 Mountain View Road

  • Godfather'sRestaurant

    106 Mountain View Road, Briar Hill

Shopping(2)
  • Briar Hill Milk BarConvenience store

    Unit 7 111 Mountain View Road, Briar Hill

Community(3)
  • Briar Hill Community HallCommunity centre
  • Briar Hill Primary SchoolSchool

    25 Gladstone Road

  • Sherbourne Primary SchoolSchool

    17 Outlook Crescent

Health & services(2)
  • Briar Hill Family Medical CentreMedical clinic

    Unit 2 18 Sherbourne Road

  • Briar Hill PharmacyPharmacy

    Unit 1 111 Mountain View Road, Briar Hill

Sport & outdoors(13)
  • Briar Hill Hall ReservePark
  • Briar Valley ReservePark
  • E.J. Andrew ReservePark
  • Fernside Play ParkPark
  • Greenwood-Fernside WalkwayPark
  • Woodlands ParkPark
  • Picnic area
  • Playground (5)
  • Sports field
Transport(14)

14 bus stops

Other(19)
  • Down Under CellarsAlcohol

    Unit 5 111 Mountain View Road, Briar Hill

  • Sherbourne HouseAlternative

    107 Sherbourne Road, Montmorency

  • Bench (5)
  • Bicycle Parking
  • MidasCar repair

    112 Mountain View Road, Briar Hill

  • Drinking water
  • Sweet Pea FloristFlorist

    Unit 2 111 Mountain View Road

  • SaxonHairdresser

    Unit 9 111 Mountain View Road

  • All Things Safety WearHardware

    Unit 2 15 Sherbourne Road, Briar Hill

  • Diamond Valley Laundry ServicesLaundry

    17 Sherbourne Road

  • Godfather'sParking
  • MidasParking
  • Parking (5)
  • Place of worship
  • Pool WerxPool

    36 Sherbourne Road, Briar Hill

  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Australia PostPost office

    Unit 3 111 Mountain View Road, Briar Hill

  • TelstraTelephone
  • Waste Basket (3)

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

  • Briar Hill Hall ReservePark
  • Briar Valley ReservePark
  • E.J. Andrew ReservePark
  • Fernside Play ParkPark
  • Greenwood-Fernside WalkwayPark
  • Woodlands ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
6
Parks (OSM)
6

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

  • Place of worship

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
3
Nearest hospital
Northpark Private Hospital (5.5 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Briar Hill Family Medical CentreSherbourne RoadDoctor
  • Briar Hill PharmacyMountain View RoadPharmacy
  • Sherbourne HouseSherbourne RoadAlternative

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
100
Participants per 1,000 residents
30.3

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).

49 planning-related records

2021· 23 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Eucalyptus goniocalyx (Long Leaved Box) as per the endorsed plan.
    144 ST HELENA ROAD BRIAR HILL 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Spotted Gum (Corymbia maculata) in the front setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    119 FERNSIDE AVENUE BRIAR HILL 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other buildings and works Buildings and works - Construction of an in ground swimming pool.
    3 HYACINTH STREET BRIAR HILL 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of two (2) dwellings in a Neighbourhood Residential Zone – Schedule 3, construction exceeding 8m in height and associated works within the driplines of protected trees within the Design and Development Overlay – Schedule 8, and construction within the Special Building Overlay – Schedule 2.
    30 FERNSIDE AVENUE BRIAR HILL 3088Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Other buildings and works
    3 BRANDON COURT BRIAR HILL 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other buildings and works
    16 CAMPBELL ROAD BRIAR HILL 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) Land subdivided into 2 lots
    12 ESSEX STREET BRIAR HILL 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Red Box (Eucalyptus polyanthemos) in the rear setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    21-25 SPRINGFIELD STREET BRIAR HILL 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Other Vegetation Removal
    45 TEAL LANE BRIAR HILL 3088Withdrawn
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of the land for the construction of three (3) dwellings and buildings and works exceeding 8 metres in height on land subject to a Design and Development Overlay (DDO8)
    15 SPRINGFIELD STREET BRIAR HILL 3088NOD issued by a delegate
  • Other buildings and works
    136 ST HELENA ROAD BRIAR HILL 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Multi-Unit Development: Construction of two dwellings on a lot, buildings and works in the Design and Development Overlay (Schedule 8) and associated vegetation removal
    31 BOYCE AVENUE BRIAR HILL 3088Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Other buildings and works
    1/11A CAMPBELL ROAD BRIAR HILL 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other buildings and works Development of a swimming pool
    10 WEMBLEY CLOSE BRIAR HILL 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal
    3 ACACIA COURT BRIAR HILL 3088No permit required
  • Other Vegetation Removal
    21-25 SPRINGFIELD STREET BRIAR HILL 3088Withdrawn

  • June 2021

  • Other Vegetation Removal
    1 BRANDON COURT BRIAR HILL 3088No permit required
  • Ext to dwelling or associated structure Buildings and works for the construction of a front fence
    16 WILUNA COURT BRIAR HILL 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of a second dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling, alterations and works to an existing dwelling, buildings and works within the drip line of protected vegetation and vegetation removal
    23 BOYCE AVENUE BRIAR HILL 3088NOD issued by a delegate
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Amendment for buildings and works to construct a front fence
    134 Mountain View RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal
    21-25 Springfield StreetWithdrawn
  • Ext to building (other than dwelling) Development of a Front Fence, subject to the Design and Development Overlay
    3 BRANDON COURT BRIAR HILL 3088Refusal issued by a delegate

  • January 2021

  • Change or extension of use Use of the land for a Photography Studio and a Restricted Recreation Facility, Business Identification Signage and buildings and works within the dripline of Native Vegetation
    1/15 Sherbourne RoadNOD issued by a delegate
2020· 17 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Other Vegetation Removal For the pruning of one (1) Eucalyptus globulus (Blue Gum) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.
    60 Fernside AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Corymbia maculata (Spotted Gum), the pruning of one (1) Corymbia maculata (Spotted Gum), the pruning of one (1) Eucalyptus polyanthemos (Red Box) and the pruning of one (1) Eucalyptus sideroxylon (Red Ironbark) as per the endorsed plan.
    15 Greenwood StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Multi-unit Development: Construction of five dwellings on a lot, buildings and works in the Environmental Significance Overlay (Schedule 1), buildings exceeding 8m in height and located under the dripline of protected vegetation in the Design and Development Overlay (Schedule 8) and associated vegetation removal
    64 GLADSTONE ROAD BRIAR HILL 3088NOD issued by a delegate
  • Change or extension of use Change of use for a pilates and exercise physiology studio
    5/18 Sherbourne RoadLapsed
  • Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) Two Lot Subdivision
    25 Beaconsfield RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Eucalyptus polyanthemos (Red Box) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.
    1/5 Woodland GrovePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal
    36 Leach StreetWithdrawn
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of eight (8) Red Box (Eucalyptus polyanthemos) and one (1) Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha)
    17 Outlook CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Blue Gum (Eucalyptus bicostata) in the rear setback and one (1) Ironbark (Eucalyptus sideroxylon) in the front setback as indiacted on the endorsed plan
    6 Hibiscus AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Tree pruning For the tree pruning of one (1) Eucalyptus camaldulensis (River Red Gum) as per the Endorsed Plan
    39 Bonnie Doone StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Weeping Myall (Acacia pendula) in the rear setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    126 Fernside AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal
    139 Mountain View RoadNo permit required
  • Other Vegetation Removal for the removal of one Eucalyptus goniocalyx (Long Leaved Box) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.
    2/3 Campbell RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Tree pruning For the pruning of one (1) Red Box (Eucalyptus polyanthemos) as indicated on the endorsed plan
    35 Heather GrovePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Eucalyptus spp (Gum Tree) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.
    8 Turner StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Red Box (Eucalyptus polyanthemos) in the front setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    28 Bonnie Doone StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Corymbia maculata (Spotted Gum) on the eastern boundary as per the endorsed plan.
    2/7 Campbell RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

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
Jagajaga
Member of Parliament
Kate THWAITES (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
121,269
Turnout (2025)
94.3%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+0.7 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 37.1%Labor 62.9%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.4 km away).

Coalition 34.2%Labor 65.8%

2.9 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +1.3 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Briar HillLabor 67.1% · Coalition 32.9% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
  • MontmorencyLabor 64.3% · Coalition 35.7% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
  • GreenhillsLabor 63.1% · Coalition 36.9% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
  • GreensboroughLabor 68.8% · Coalition 31.1% TPP (2025)2.1 km away
  • Eltham North UpperLabor 62.8% · Coalition 37.2% TPP (2025)2.2 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)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

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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