VIC · Casey Council

Cannons Creek, VIC, 3977

Current weather

13.9°CRain showers

75% humidity · 16.8 km/h wind · 16.6° / 10.3° today · 9.7 mm rain

Desirability index

5/100

#462 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Last updated 1 July 2026 at 10:11 pm AEST

Suburb snapshot

Cannons Creek is a small locality in the Casey area, home to around 650 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 48 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+78%), roughly 73.8 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population: 650
Median age: 41
Median household income / week: $1,607
Dwelling vacancy: 9.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings: 23 of 253
Median monthly mortgage: $1,700
Employment rate: 61.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats): 36 / 4 / 0

Data sources & freshness

2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:05 pm AEST · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026): 48
Against the person: 16
Against property: 29
Rate per 1,000 residents: 73.8
Person-crime prevalence: About 1 in 41 residents
State safety percentile: 64.7th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change: +77.8%

Most common offence types

A231 Fv Common Assault3
B21 Criminal Damage5
B41 Motor Vehicle Theft5
B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle11
Other Crimes Against The Person4

Data sources & freshness

Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 6:15 pm AEST · Year ending March release

Public transport

4 public transport stops in this suburb

Cannons Creek Rd/Glenalva Pde
Ibis Way/Currawong Gr
Peters St/Albatross Ct
Reserve Way/Glenalva Pde

Data sources & freshness

GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:20 pm AEST · GTFS static feed

Planning & development

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

19 planning-related records

2021· 10 proposals

September 2021
(PlnA00014/20) - PPA21-0129 Development of a Replacement Shed10 Sep 2021
85 CANNONS CREEK ROAD CANNONS CREEK 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
Development of Additions to the existing Dwelling and Removal of Vegetation30 Aug 2021
90 CRAIGS LANE CANNONS CREEK 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of a Shed26 Aug 2021
UNIT 1/1420 BAXTER-TOORADIN ROAD CANNONS CREEK 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of a Dwelling, Shed, Swimming Pool and Removal of Vegetation18 Aug 2021
38 CANNONS CREEK ROAD CANNONS CREEK 3977Lapsed
Use and Development of a Dwelling, Buildings and Works in the Environmental Significance, Land Subject to Inundation, Significant Landscape and Bushfire Management Overlays, Removal of Vegetation in the Environmental Significance and Significant Landscape Overlays, and Removal of Native Vegetation05 Aug 2021
22 CURRAWONG GROVE CANNONS CREEK 3977In progress
July 2021
Development of Alterations and Additions to an existing Dwelling (Carport, Swimming Pool and Decking) in Environmental Significance, Significant Landscape and Land Subject to Inundation Overlays28 Jul 2021
87 HARDY AVENUE CANNONS CREEK 3977Lapsed
VICSMART - Development of an Outbuilding07 Jul 2021
46 GLENALVA PARADE CANNONS CREEK 3977Lapsed
June 2021
VICSMART - Development of Alterations and Additions to an existing Dwelling18 Jun 2021
1-3 BLUFF ROAD CANNONS CREEK 3977Withdrawn
Two Lot Subdivision17 Jun 2021
49-53 CANNONS CREEK ROAD CANNONS CREEK 3977NOD issued by a delegate
May 2021
Amendment to Planning Permit PlnA00302/18 (Development of a Dwelling and a Shed and Vegetation Removal)31 May 2021
32-36 CANNONS CREEK ROAD CANNONS CREEK 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

2020· 9 proposals

December 2020
Development of an Outbuilding on Land Affected by a Rural Conservation Zone, Bushfire Management Overlay, Environmental Significance Overlay and Significant Landscape Overlay22 Dec 2020
140 Cannons Creek RoadNOD issued by a delegate
Development of a Dwelling on Land Affected by an Environmental Significance, Significant Landscape and Bushfire Management Overlays16 Dec 2020
4 Peters StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
November 2020
Removal of Native Vegetation as Part of Maintenance Works on Drainage Easement and Open Swale Drain12 Nov 2020
6 Bronze Wing CourtLapsed
October 2020
Alterations and Additions to the existing Dwelling26 Oct 2020
44 Cannons Creek RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
Development of a Shed11 Sep 2020
87 Hardy AvenueWithdrawn
Amendment to Planning Permit PlnA00633/17 (Development of the land for a second dwelling)04 Sep 2020
5 Sandy CourtWithdrawn
February 2020
Use and Development of a Dwelling and Outbuildings and Removal of Vegetation12 Feb 2020
20 Currawong GroveWithdrawn
Three Lot Subdivision06 Feb 2020
6 Albatross CourtLapsed
January 2020
Development of a Replacement Shed13 Jan 2020
85 Cannons Creek RoadPermit 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 1 July 2026 at 5:31 pm AEST · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

6 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Cannons Creek CFAFire station
Public toilets
Shelter
Slipway
Waste Basket (2)

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 1 July 2026 at 5:15 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021): 4/10
IRSD decile (2021): 5/10

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

Data sources & freshness

SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:05 pm AEST · 2021 SEIFA release

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 1 July 2026 at 6:14 pm AEST

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM): 15
Parks (OSM): 0

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 1 July 2026 at 5:16 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score: 5.0/100
Cohort rank: #462 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 10:11 pm AEST · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

(PlnA00014/20) - PPA21-0129 Development of a Replacement Shedplanning85 CANNONS CREEK ROAD CANNONS CREEK 3977Lodged 10 Sep 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Alterations and Additions to the existing Dwellingplanning44 Cannons Creek RoadLodged 26 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Amendment to Planning Permit PlnA00302/18 (Development of a Dwelling and a Shed and Vegetation Removal)planning32-36 CANNONS CREEK ROAD CANNONS CREEK 3977Lodged 31 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Amendment to Planning Permit PlnA00633/17 (Development of the land for a second dwelling)planning5 Sandy CourtLodged 04 Sep 2020 · Withdrawn
Development of Additions to the existing Dwelling and Removal of Vegetationplanning90 CRAIGS LANE CANNONS CREEK 3977Lodged 30 Aug 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of Alterations and Additions to an existing Dwelling (Carport, Swimming Pool and Decking) in Environmental Significance, Significant Landscape and Land Subject to Inundation Overlaysplanning87 HARDY AVENUE CANNONS CREEK 3977Lodged 28 Jul 2021 · Lapsed
Development of a Dwelling on Land Affected by an Environmental Significance, Significant Landscape and Bushfire Management Overlaysplanning4 Peters StreetLodged 16 Dec 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of a Dwelling, Shed, Swimming Pool and Removal of Vegetationplanning38 CANNONS CREEK ROAD CANNONS CREEK 3977Lodged 18 Aug 2021 · Lapsed
Development of a Replacement Shedplanning85 Cannons Creek RoadLodged 13 Jan 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of a ShedplanningUNIT 1/1420 BAXTER-TOORADIN ROAD CANNONS CREEK 3977Lodged 26 Aug 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:31 pm AEST · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

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