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VIC · Yarra Council

Collingwood (Vic.), VIC, 3066

Current weather

13.1°CRain showers

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

Desirability index

71.4/100

#136 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Collingwood (Vic.) is a mid-sized suburb in the Yarra area, home to around 9,179 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 2,615 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-2%), roughly 284.9 offences per 1,000 residents, 4 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, 6 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
9,179
Median age
33
Median household income / week
$2,130
Dwelling vacancy
16%
Unoccupied private dwellings
859 of 5,357
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
71.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
258 / 1,151 / 3,062

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)
2,615
Against the person
356
Against property
1,651
Rate per 1,000 residents
284.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 26 residents
State safety percentile
95.1th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-1.8%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage200
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle289
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store335
  • B49 Other Theft231
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order159

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
4
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
928
  • Collingwood CollegeCombined
  • Collingwood English Language SchoolSpecial
  • St Joseph's SchoolPrimary
  • Victorian School Of LanguagesCombined

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

21 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Hoddle St/Victoria Pde #18
  • Johnston St/Smith St #19
  • Keele St/Smith St #20
  • Smith St/Victoria Pde #15
  • Wellington St/Victoria Pde #16

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

6 active roadworks / incidents

  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 18/05/2026 and 28/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HODDLE STREET, SACKVILLE STREET17 May 2026 – 27 Aug 2026
  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 18/05/2026 and 28/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HODDLE STREET, ABBOT GROVE17 May 2026 – 27 Aug 2026
  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 18/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:30 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:30 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HODDLE STREET, HODDLE-EASTERN OUT RAMP ON17 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 18/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HODDLE STREET, HODDLE-EASTERN OUT RAMP ON17 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 21/05/2026 and 28/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM. 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.HODDLE STREET, ABBOT GROVE20 May 2026 – 27 Aug 2026
  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 25/05/2026 and 28/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HODDLE STREET, SACKVILLE STREET24 May 2026 – 27 Aug 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).

216 planning-related records

2021· 85 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Development of the land to construct a 6 storey building, use of land for two or more dwellings, use of the land for two food and drinks premises (restaurants), sale and consumption of alcohol (one general license and one restaurant and café license); and a reduction in the associated car parking requirements and a waiver of the loading requirements in accordance with the endorsed plans.
    107 CAMBRIDGE ST COLLINGWOOD 3066Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of part of the land for the purpose of a creative photographic studio, warehouse, industry (garment recycling) and a place of assembly (employment training and meeting space)
    35-53 EMMA ST COLLINGWOOD 3066Lapsed
  • Partial change of use of the land for a Shop (tattoo studio) and office (no permit required) and buildings and works (internal) for a mezzanine level and associated reduction in the car parking requirements
    25 EASEY ST COLLINGWOOD 3066Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART: Reduction in car parking
    1-9 SACKVILLE ST COLLINGWOOD 3066Withdrawn
  • Use of the land as a Hairdresser (Barbershop)
    100 LANGRIDGE ST COLLINGWOOD 3066Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction and display of a floodlit business identification sign
    67 CROMWELL ST COLLINGWOOD 3066Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • External painting and construct one (1) internally illuminated business identification sign
    360-364 SMITH ST COLLINGWOOD 3066Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, external alterations and painting to the existing dwelling, including replacement roofing and weatherboards.
    17 DIGHT ST COLLINGWOOD 3066Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a first floor extension to the existing dwelling.
    2-4 LITTLE OXFORD ST COLLINGWOOD 3066NOD issued by a delegate
  • Section 72 Amendment to the permit and plans to include/amend (amongst other changes) the following: - The sale and consumption of liquor (for on and off the premises) between the hours of 10am and 8pm (every day of the week) with a maximum of 20 patrons, in association with a Food drinks premises - hotel and convenience shop (as-of-right uses); - Buildings and works to externally alter the facade; and - Installation of internally illuminated, business identification signage.
    46-52 STANLEY ST COLLINGWOOD 3066Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Part demolition and alterations and additions to existing dwelling.
    65B HOTHAM ST COLLINGWOOD 3066Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for a shop, food and drink premises, office, art gallery and art and craft centre (planning permit not required for office, art gallery and art and craft centre uses), buildings and works and reduction in car parking
    47 EASEY ST COLLINGWOOD 3066Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART - Buildings and works to a building (fence/bin enclosure)
    45 VICTORIA PDE COLLINGWOOD 3066Lapsed
  • Installation of awning
    3/48 EASEY ST COLLINGWOOD 3066Lapsed
  • Use of the land as a function centre at first floor (and associated waiver of the car parking requirements) and sale and consumption of alcohol (on premises liquor licence) in association with a food and drink premises (café and wine bar) and function centre.
    300 SMITH ST COLLINGWOOD 3066Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction and display of internally illuminated and non-illuminated business identification signs
    42 OXFORD ST COLLINGWOOD 3066Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and construction of a ground floor extension to the existing dwelling.
    23 BALLARAT ST COLLINGWOOD 3066Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition to allow for the construction of a single storey rear extension and a roof terrace
    33-35 GOLD ST COLLINGWOOD 3066Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to Planning Permit PLN17/1059 to delete Conditions 12, 13 & 14, which relate to works to Cambridge Reserve, and to replace with one condition to provide a monetary contribution to Council.
    33 PEEL ST COLLINGWOOD 3066Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a four-storey building containing dwellings (no permit required for dwelling use).
    18 LITTLE OXFORD ST COLLINGWOOD 3066NOD issued by a delegate
  • Display business identification signage and painting of the facade
    376 SMITH ST COLLINGWOOD 3066Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part demolition, alterations and construction of a ground floor extension to the rear of the existing dwelling.
    88 HOTHAM ST COLLINGWOOD 3066Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART: Construct and carry out works (enclosed electrical pillars) to the buildings
    7-13 Rupert StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a two storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling and a reduction in the car parking requirements of the Yarra Planning Scheme.
    70 ISLINGTON ST COLLINGWOOD 3066NOD issued by a delegate
  • VICSMART: Demolition of rear veranda
    61-65 Victoria PdePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change of use to function centre
    GROUND FLOOR COLLINGWOOD 3066Lapsed

  • June 2021

  • Construction of two new dwellings to the rear of the existing building
    GROUND FLOOR COLLINGWOOD 3066Lapsed
  • Internal alterations, addition of stairs and mezzanine level
    300 SMITH ST COLLINGWOOD 3066Withdrawn
  • Display of business identification signs.
    133 GIPPS ST COLLINGWOOD 3066Withdrawn
  • Extend hours of liquor licence
    66 GOLD ST COLLINGWOOD 3066Lapsed
  • Full demolition of the existing buildings and ancillary structures and construction of three, double-storey dwellings with roof terraces and a reduction in the statutory car parking requirement
    64-70 PALMER ST COLLINGWOOD 3066NOD issued by a delegate
  • Partial demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of a double storey rear addition
    3 CHARLOTTE ST COLLINGWOOD 3066NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use of the land as a warehouse and reduction in the car parking requirements of the Yarra Planning Scheme
    64-66 OXFORD ST COLLINGWOOD 3066Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a third storey extension to the existing two-storey dwelling
    7/68 EASEY ST COLLINGWOOD 3066NOD issued by a delegate

  • May 2021

  • Demolition of existing gate and construction of fence and gate.
    98 EASEY ST COLLINGWOOD 3066Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension to dwelling
    7/68 Easey StWithdrawn
  • Development of the land to construct a 3 storey office building and a reduction in the car parking requirement
    62 EASEY ST COLLINGWOOD 3066Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction and display of business identification signage
    334 Smith StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction and display of business identification signage
    Floor 1Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 Amendment to Planning Permit No. PLN19/0503 for additional demolition, alterations and additions to the approved double-storey development, including an increase in the area of ground floor commercial tenancy.
    2 PEEL ST COLLINGWOOD 3066Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 131 proposals

131 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

451 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Beer MashAlcohol

    306 Smith Street, Collingwood

  • Dan Murphy'sAlcohol

    416 Smith Street

  • LiquorlandAlcohol
  • MW WinesAlcohol

    125 Cambridge Street

  • Sutherland Fine WineAlcohol
  • The Cattery CompanyAnimal Boarding

    85 Cromwell Street

  • Etruria Antiques GalleryAntiques

    146 Johnston Street, Collingwood

  • The HistoryAntiques

    206 Wellington Street, Collingwood

  • Used Pty Ltd - The StageAntiques

    150 Johnston Street

  • Smeg AustraliaAppliance

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

7 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Alexander Street ReservePark
  • Cambridge Street ReservePark
  • McNamara Street ReservePark
  • Otter Street Pocket ParkPark
  • Oxford Street ParkPark
  • Peel Street ParkPark
  • Unity ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
16
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Chemist WarehouseSmith Streetpharmacy
  • Collingwood Dental PracticeVictoria Paradedentist
  • Dr Alice HuangVictoria Paradedoctor
  • Groundwork Psychologypsychotherapist
  • Kieserphysiotherapist
  • Lionheart Integrative TherapiesJohnston Streetphysiotherapist
  • Melbourne PathologyVictoria Paradelaboratory
  • Newton & Leung PharmacySmith Streetpharmacy
  • ProSmiles Dentist CollingwoodJohnston Streetdentist
  • Smilee DentalSmith Streetdentist

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

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

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

13 state heritage places

  • BELMONTNH0871
  • DOLLS HOUSENH0954
  • FORMER POST OFFICENH0973
  • FORMER YORKSHIRE BREWERYNH0807
  • GRACE DARLING HOTELNH0660
  • KEITH HARING MURALNH2055
  • ORNAMENTAL TRAMWAY OVERHEAD POLESNH1023
  • PART OF FORMER FOY AND GIBSON COMPLEXNH0896
  • PART OF FORMER FOY AND GIBSON COMPLEXNH0755
  • PART OF FORMER FOY AND GIBSON COMPLEXNH0755

Data sources & freshness

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

Childcare

3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Gold Street Children's CentreGold Streetkindergarten
  • Gold Street Children's Centre (Keele Street Campus)Keele Streetkindergarten
  • Rupert Street Child Care Centre & KindergartenRupert Streetkindergarten

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)
8
Parks (OSM)
8

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
71.4/100
Cohort rank
#136 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

  • Gold Street Children's CentrechildcareGold Streetkindergarten
  • Gold Street Children's Centre (Keele Street Campus)childcareKeele Streetkindergarten
  • Rupert Street Child Care Centre & KindergartenchildcareRupert Streetkindergarten
  • BELMONTheritageNH0871
  • DOLLS HOUSEheritageNH0954
  • FORMER POST OFFICEheritageNH0973
  • FORMER YORKSHIRE BREWERYheritageNH0807
  • GRACE DARLING HOTELheritageNH0660
  • KEITH HARING MURALheritageNH2055
  • ORNAMENTAL TRAMWAY OVERHEAD POLESheritageNH1023

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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