VIC · Monash Council
Chadstone, VIC, 3148
Current weather
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Desirability index
#335 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Chadstone is a mid-sized suburb in the Monash area, home to around 9,552 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1,151 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+20%), roughly 120.5 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 5 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, 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
- 9,552
- Median age
- 35
- Median household income / week
- $1,991
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 372 of 3,997
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,250
- Employment rate
- 62.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 187 / 942 / 679
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)
- 1,151
- Against the person
- 120
- Against property
- 795
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 120.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 80 residents
- State safety percentile
- 80.7th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +19.5%
Most common offence types
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft66
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle244
- B43 Steal From A Retail Store120
- B49 Other Theft101
- B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception88
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Year ending March release
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,093
- Salesian College ChadstoneSecondary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
29 public transport stops in this suburb
- Amaroo St/Waverley Rd
- Baradine St/Waverley Rd
- Margot St/Waverley Rd
- Nyrang St/Huntingdale Rd
- Warrigal Rd/Waverley Rd
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
5 active roadworks / incidents
- ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 13/04/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MONASH IN-WARRIGAL RAMP OF, undefined12 Apr 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 13/04/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MONASH IN-WARRIGAL RAMP OF12 Apr 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 27/05/2026 and 30/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be entry/exit ramp lane(s) closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MONASH IN-WARRIGAL RAMP OF, undefined26 May 2026 – 29 Jul 2026
- ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 30/01/2025 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WARRIGAL-MONASH OUT RAMP ON, WARRIGAL ROAD29 Jan 2025 – 29 Sep 2026
- ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 30/01/2025 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WARRIGAL-MONASH OUT RAMP ON, WARRIGAL ROAD29 Jan 2025 – 29 Sep 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
139 planning-related records
2021· 53 proposals
August 2021
- Buildings and works associated with a dwelling (increase of height to existing carport)3/25 TIMMINGS STREET CHADSTONE 3148Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Three (3) lot subdivision10 WESTBROOK STREET CHADSTONE 3148Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two (2) lot subdivision1/7 ASHBY COURT CHADSTONE 3148Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Three (3) lot subdivision12 BECKETT STREET CHADSTONE 3148Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- extension of an existing dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres13 BRINDALEE MEWS CHADSTONE 3148Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Buildings and works associated with new shop tenancies, display of internally illuminated and business identification signage and sale of packaged liquor1/695 WARRIGAL ROAD CHADSTONE 3148Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Display of internally illuminated and electronic business identification and promotional signage2 WAVERLEY ROAD CHADSTONE 3148Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two dwellings on a lot in accordance with the endorsed plans10 AMAROO STREET CHADSTONE 3148Refusal issued by a delegate
- Construction of a verandah at the the rear of an existing dwelling on a lot less than 500m22/13 HISCOCK STREET CHADSTONE 3148No permit required
June 2021
- Construction of two dwellings22 AIKMAN CRESCENT CHADSTONE 3148Withdrawn
- buildings and works associated with new shop tenancies, display of internally illuminated and business identification signage and sale of packaged liquor1/695 Warrigal RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- internally illuminated business identification pylon signage4/695 WARRIGAL ROAD CHADSTONE 3148Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- The construction of three (3) double storey dwellings with car parking and landscaping9 THURLOO STREET CHADSTONE 3148Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Seven (7) lot subdivision13 CABENA CRESCENT CHADSTONE 3148Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a front fence for a single dwelling on a lot less than 500m226A WOONAH STREET CHADSTONE 3148Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of an extension and carport to the existing double storey dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres5/73 ATKINSON STREET CHADSTONE 3148NOD issued by a delegate
- Three (3) lot subdivision3/38 VISION STREET CHADSTONE 3148Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction and extension of one dwelling on a lot under 500sqm37 HILLCREST AVENUE CHADSTONE 3148Lapsed
- To remove one tree in Vegetation Protection Overlay (VPO 1)1/21 Hiscock StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of two double storey dwellings and construction of a front fence within 3 metres of the frontage which exceeds the maximum heigt specified in Clause 55.06-2 in the General Residential Zone Schedule 3.91 POWER AVENUE CHADSTONE 3148Refusal issued by a delegate
April 2021
- Two (2) lot subdivision1/169 Power AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- construction of two (2) double storey attached units28 Amaroo StreetRefusal issued by a delegate
- construction of four (4) double storey dwellings and alter access to a Road Zone Category 1112 WAVERLEY ROAD CHADSTONE 3148Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Extension of one dwelling (construction of a garage) on a lot less than 500 square metres1/4 Inga CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two (2) lot subdivision19 Batesford RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- two (2) lot subdivision91 Power AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Buildings and works - Extentions to an exsiting carport3/25 TIMMINGS STREET CHADSTONE 3148Lapsed
- two (2) lot subdivision2 Lenna CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of one (1) dwelling on a lot less than 500sqm16A Vision StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two (2) lot subdivision1/76 Drummond StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Three (3) lot subdivision43 Margot StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- construction of two (2) double storey dwellings94 WAVERLEY ROAD CHADSTONE 3148NOD issued by a delegate
- construction of a boundary fence19-41 Drummond StreetNo permit required
- Construction of six (6) double storey dwellings, alteration of vehicle access to a road in a Road Zone Category 1 and construction of a 1.5 metres high front fence155 Waverley RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- To erect and display business identification signage3/695 Warrigal RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Construction of two (2) double storey dwellings113 POWER AVENUE CHADSTONE 3148Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Extension to a single dwelling on a lot less than 500sqm1/16 AIKMAN CRESCENT CHADSTONE 3148Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two (2) lot subdivision1/46 Melinga CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a 1.5 metre front fence59 Drummond StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two double storey dwellings on a lot1 TANDARA COURT CHADSTONE 3148Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 86 proposals
86 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
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
74 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Viet BaguetteBakery
- Bbq
- Bench (5)
- Bicycle Parking (2)
- Batesford RoadBus stop
- Bus stop
- Aliza's place CafeCafe
- Lets BabCafe
- Guardian childcare and educationChildcare
327 - 333 Huntingdale Road
- Chaddy MartConvenience store
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
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Batesford ReservePark
- Jordan ReservePark
- Scotchman's Creek Linear ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 3
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Chemist WarehouseWarrigal Roadpharmacy
- Health More Chadstone PharmacyHuntingdale Roadpharmacy
- PharmaSavepharmacy
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
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 · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Guardian childcare and educationHuntingdale 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)
- 12
- Parks (OSM)
- 10
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
- 30.9/100
- Cohort rank
- #335 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
- Guardian childcare and educationchildcareHuntingdale Roadchildcare
- Chemist WarehousehealthWarrigal Roadpharmacy
- Health More Chadstone PharmacyhealthHuntingdale Roadpharmacy
- PharmaSavehealthpharmacy
- Batesford Reservegovernmentpark
- Jordan Reservegovernmentpark
- Scotchman's Creek Linear Parkgovernmentpark
- Scotchman's Creek Linear Parkgovernmentpark
- Buildings and works - Extentions to an exsiting carportplanning3/25 TIMMINGS STREET CHADSTONE 3148Lodged 31 Mar 2021 · Lapsed
- Buildings and works associated with a dwelling (increase of height to existing carport)planning3/25 TIMMINGS STREET CHADSTONE 3148Lodged 29 Aug 2021 · 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
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · 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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