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VIC · Yarra Council

Clifton Hill, VIC, 3068

Current weather

13.1°CRain showers

79% humidity · 27.4 km/h wind · 15.5° / 11.4° today · 5.2 mm rain

Desirability index

81.8/100

#78 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Clifton Hill is a smaller suburban community in the Yarra area, home to around 6,606 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 672 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+4%), roughly 101.7 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 56 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
6,606
Median age
37
Median household income / week
$2,755
Dwelling vacancy
9.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
275 of 2,939
Median monthly mortgage
$2,700
Employment rate
71.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
119 / 1,350 / 663

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)
672
Against the person
59
Against property
538
Rate per 1,000 residents
101.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 112 residents
State safety percentile
76.2th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+4%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage50
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft52
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle151
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store82
  • B49 Other Theft58

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,178
  • Clifton Hill Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Spensley Street Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

35 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bike & Ride
  • Clifton Hill Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Clifton Hill Railway Station
  • Clifton Hill Station
  • Clifton Hill Station

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

56 active roadworks / incidents

  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 24/06/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 11:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 11:00 PM to 5:30 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.ALEXANDRA PARADE, SMITH STREET23 Jun 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 24/06/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 11:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 11:00 PM to 5:30 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.EASTERN FREEWAY, EASTERN IN-HODDLE RAMP OF23 Jun 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 24/06/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 11:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 11:00 PM to 5:30 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.EASTERN FREEWAY, ALEXANDRA PARADE23 Jun 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 24/06/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 11:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 11:00 PM to 5:30 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.ALEXANDRA PARADE, EASTERN FREEWAY23 Jun 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
  • Bus Stop Maintenance activities occurring between 03/02/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTERN FREEWAY, EASTERN IN-HODDLE RAMP OF02 Feb 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Bus Stop Maintenance activities occurring between 03/02/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTERN IN-HODDLE RAMP OF, EASTERN FREEWAY02 Feb 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 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.HODDLE-EASTERN OUT RAMP ON, HODDLE STREET17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 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.EASTERN IN-HODDLE RAMP OF, EASTERN FREEWAY17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 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.EASTERN IN-HODDLE RAMP OF, EASTERN FREEWAY17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 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.HODDLE-EASTERN OUT RAMP ON, HODDLE STREET17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 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).

173 planning-related records

2021· 68 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Amendment
    24 COUNCIL ST CLIFTON HILL 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and construction of a double-storey addition to the existing dwelling.
    119 SPENSLEY ST CLIFTON HILL 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Full demolition of existing building and construction of a multi-storey mixed use building (dwellings and retail) including two basement levels and a rooftop terrace with pergola, use of the land as Dwellings, reduction in car parking requirements and alteration to access to a road in a Transport Zone, Category 2
    15-33 QUEENS PDE CLIFTON HILL 3068NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Partial demolition and external alterations
    43 GORDON ST CLIFTON HILL 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Construction and display of a business identification sign.
    143 NOONE ST CLIFTON HILL 3068Lapsed
  • Partial demolition of the existing dwelling, fencing and roof (gutters) and construction of external alterations, replacement cladding, fencing, domestic services (solar panels), awnings open-sided pergola and one outbuilding (shed).
    1 GORDON ST CLIFTON HILL 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • S72 Amendment to amend the plans for design changes
    18 Horne StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change of use to a medical centre, a reduction in the car parking requirements of the Yarra Planning Scheme and the display of business identification signage.
    42 O'GRADY ST CLIFTON HILL 3068NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Partial demolition and construction of a ground floor addition to the rear of the existing dwelling
    51 GRANT ST CLIFTON HILL 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, alterations to dwelling
    15 PARSLOW ST CLIFTON HILL 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part demolition and construction of a two storey outbuilding at the rear of existing dwelling and front fence
    491 HODDLE ST CLIFTON HILL 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part demolition and construction of a first-floor addition to the existing dwelling and rear two-storey outbuilding.
    6 WRIGHT ST CLIFTON HILL 3068NOD issued by a delegate
  • Section 72 Amendment to the permit (plans) to: - increase the internal ceilings heights of the two storey studio, resulting in a maximum height of 7.15 metres and an increased height of the south and north boundary walls to 3.93 metres and 3.48 metres, respectively; and - amend the ground floor fenestration and first floor cladding.
    8 BERRY ST CLIFTON HILL 3068Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Part demolition and alterations to the existing building for changes to the existing openings, and installation of a plant deck at roof level.
    24 GROOM ST CLIFTON HILL 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Amendment to PLN14/0529 to delete condition 1 (e) and include additional works for raingardens to the west setback.
    95 WALKER ST CLIFTON HILL 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part demolition, the removal of vegetation, and buildings and works including the construction of a single storey pavilion in association with an Open Sports Ground (no permit required for the use).
    RAMSDEN ST CLIFTON HILL 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and construction of a ground and first floor extension, front fence to the existing dwelling and construction of a vehicle crossover.
    41 COUNCIL ST CLIFTON HILL 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for alterations and the construction of a second floor extension to the rear of the existing dwelling.
    97 FIELD ST CLIFTON HILL 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • S72 Amendment to PLN18/0424 to allow for multiple medical practitioners at the site by the deletion of Condition 2 and alteration of the endorsed plans.
    143 Noone StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part demolition and external alterations to demolish two rear chimneys and install replacement roofing material
    3 HODGKINSON ST CLIFTON HILL 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment
    44 Dwyer StWithdrawn
  • VICSMART: Reduction in car parking
    143 Noone StWithdrawn
  • 33 lot subdivision
    210 ALEXANDRA PDE EAST CLIFTON HILL 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART: Part demolition, and construction of a vehicle crossover to a dwelling
    413 Wellington StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, external alterations and construction of a ground floor extension and studio to the rear of the existing dwelling
    46 FENWICK ST CLIFTON HILL 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Partial demolition and construction of a first floor extension to the existing dwelling
    32 SPENSLEY ST CLIFTON HILL 3068NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Amendment to PL04/0941 to delete condition 1(a) from the permit, remove reference to "concrete path access to unit 2" and remove associated gates.
    15 COUNCIL ST CLIFTON HILL 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, alterations to dwelling
    9 Gordon StNo permit required
  • Partial demolition and construction of a ground and first floor extension to the existing dwelling
    38 O'GRADY ST CLIFTON HILL 3068NOD issued by a delegate
  • Section 72 amendment to planning permit PLN20/0580. Key changes include: - Change to site permeability
    165 Spensley StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and alterations to the existing dwelling and the construction of a second double storey dwelling on the lot, including a waiver of the car parking requirements.
    23 MYRTLE ST CLIFTON HILL 3068NOD issued by a delegate
  • VICSMART: Part demolition, construction of a front fence to a dwelling.
    65 O'Grady StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Section 72 amendment to PLN20/0507 allow for: additional demolition and reconstruction of the northern wall (and part verandah), increase the extent of southern boundary walls and various external alterations.
    17 YAMBLA ST CLIFTON HILL 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, alterations and construction of a ground and first floor extension to the existing dwelling.
    77 FENWICK ST CLIFTON HILL 3068NOD issued by a delegate
  • Section 72 Amendment to Planning Permit PLN20/0139 for design changes to the approved ground floor extension.
    84 Ramsden StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART: Solar panel installation
    220 Noone StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, alterations & extensions to dwelling
    7 HORNE ST CLIFTON HILL 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and construction of a ground and first floor extension to the existing dwelling.
    2A GORDON ST CLIFTON HILL 3068NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use of the land as a food and drinks premises (taproom/cafe) and the sale and consumption of liquor (on and off premises)
    3 HILTON ST CLIFTON HILL 3068NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Amendment
    117 Heidelberg RdPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 105 proposals

105 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

178 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Local CellarsAlcohol

    41 Spensley Street, Clifton Hill

  • Thirsty CamelAlcohol
  • ATM
  • Bendigo BankATM
  • Bendigo BankBank

    101 Queens Parade

  • Some Velvet MorningBar

    123 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill

  • Bbq (3)
  • Bench (35)
  • Robyn Coote - Memorial BenchBench
  • 99 BikesBicycle

    1 Queens Parade

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

9 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Alexander Street ReservePark
  • Coulson ReservePark
  • Darling GardensPark
  • George Knott ReservePark
  • Gray Street ReservePark
  • Mayors ParkPark
  • Park or reserveNature reserve
  • Quarries ParkPark
  • Ramsden Street ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
6
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Clifton Hill ChiropracticQueens Paradealternative
  • Clifton Hill ChiropracticQueens Paradealternative
  • Clifton Hill ClinicSpensley Streetdoctor
  • Clifton Hill DentalQueens Paradedentist
  • Clifton Hill TherapiesQueens Paradealternative
  • The Crane General PracticeQueens Paradedoctor

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

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

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

3 state heritage places

  • CLIFTON HILL RAILWAY STATION COMPLEXNH1668
  • PRIMARY SCHOOL NO.1360NH1621
  • SHOT TOWERNH0709

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Petit Early Learning Journey Clifton Hillkindergarten
  • kindergartenkindergarten
  • kindergartenkindergarten

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)
15
Parks (OSM)
13

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
81.8/100
Cohort rank
#78 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

  • Petit Early Learning Journey Clifton Hillchildcarekindergarten
  • kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • CLIFTON HILL RAILWAY STATION COMPLEXheritageNH1668
  • PRIMARY SCHOOL NO.1360heritageNH1621
  • SHOT TOWERheritageNH0709
  • Clifton Hill ChiropractichealthQueens Paradealternative
  • Clifton Hill ChiropractichealthQueens Paradealternative
  • Clifton Hill ClinichealthSpensley Streetdoctor
  • Clifton Hill DentalhealthQueens Paradedentist

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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