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VIC · Melton Council

Deanside, VIC, 3336

Current weather

12.2°CRain showers

83% humidity · 33.3 km/h wind · 15.3° / 11° today · 6.7 mm rain

Desirability index

10.3/100

#436 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Deanside is a small locality in the Melton area, home to around 654 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 367 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+29%), roughly 561.2 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, 4 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.

Population

Population
654
Median age
29
Median household income / week
$2,210
Dwelling vacancy
5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
11 of 218
Median monthly mortgage
$2,211
Employment rate
70.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
22 / 0 / 0

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)
367
Against the person
53
Against property
253
Rate per 1,000 residents
561.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 12 residents
State safety percentile
97.8th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+29.2%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage30
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary35
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft23
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle55
  • B49 Other Theft74

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Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,044
  • Deanside Primary SchoolPrimary

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Public transport

3 public transport stops in this suburb

  • City Vista Ct/Taylors Rd
  • Neale Rd/Hopkins Rd
  • Neale Rd/Hopkins Rd

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Roadworks & transport

4 active roadworks / incidents

  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 30/06/2026 and 21/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 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.WESTERN FREEWAY, WESTERN IN-WESTERN RAMP OF29 Jun 2026 – 20 Jul 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 30/06/2026 and 21/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 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.WESTERN FREEWAY, WESTERN IN-WESTERN RAMP OF29 Jun 2026 – 20 Jul 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 30/06/2026 and 21/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 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.WESTERN FREEWAY, WESTERN IN-WESTERN RAMP OF29 Jun 2026 – 20 Jul 2026
  • Western Freeway Upgrade - Between Ferris Road and Christies Road - Western Freeway RoadworksWestern Freeway - Between Ferris Road and Christies Road21 Jun 2026 – 31 Jul 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).

55 planning-related records

2021· 26 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Amendment to staged multi lot subdivision and creation of reserves to allow for use and development of a child care centre
    90-110 SINCLAIRS ROAD DEANSIDE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Amendment associated with a multi lot subdivision, creation of a reser ve and create or alter access to a road zone
    1289-1329 TAYLORS ROAD DEANSIDE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Staged multi lot subdivision with the creation of easements and reserves
    137-235 SINCLAIRS ROAD DEANSIDE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Construction of one double-storey dwelling
    2 VAIGAI LANE DEANSIDE 3336Withdrawn

  • May 2021

  • Multi lot subdivision
    22 SINCLAIRS ROAD DEANSIDE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi lot staged subdivision with the creation of a road reserve
    1149-1155 TAYLORS ROAD DEANSIDE 3336In progress
  • Use and development of a Childcare Centre, a reduction in the required car parking rate and the erection and display of business identification signage
    1-59 DEANSIDE DRIVE DEANSIDE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a verandah and deck
    14 PIGATO CRESCENT DEANSIDE 3336Withdrawn
  • Construction of one two-storey dwelling on a lot less than 300sqm
    28 CHATEAU PROMENADE DEANSIDE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of one two-storey dwelling on a lot less than 300sqm
    26 CHATEAU PROMENADE DEANSIDE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of one two-storey dwelling on a lot less than 300sqm
    30 CHATEAU PROMENADE DEANSIDE 3336In progress
  • Construction of one two-storey dwelling on a lot less than 300sqm
    34 CHATEAU PROMENADE DEANSIDE 3336In progress
  • Construction of one two-storey dwelling on a lot less than 300sqm
    38 CHATEAU PROMENADE DEANSIDE 3336In progress
  • Construction of one two-storey dwelling on a lot less than 300sqm
    32 CHATEAU PROMENADE DEANSIDE 3336In progress
  • Construction of one two-storey dwelling on a lot less than 300sqm
    36 CHATEAU PROMENADE DEANSIDE 3336In progress
  • Use and development of a child care centre with associated car parking, landscaping and business identification signage
    1205 TAYLORS ROAD DEANSIDE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Temporary stockpiling of fill on road reserve
    68 Sinclairs RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Amendment to a multi lot staged subdivision
    68-88 Sinclairs RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Use and development of the land for the purpose of a telecommunication facility
    22 Sinclairs RoadWithdrawn
  • Amend Condition 3h of Planning Permit
    705-715 NEALE ROAD DEANSIDE 3336In progress
  • Change of Use - duplicate application entered in error
    705-715 NEALE ROAD DEANSIDE 3336Withdrawn
  • Staged multi lot subdivision, subdivision of land within a Public Acqu isition Overlay, removal of easements, and creation of reserves
    2-44 DEANSIDE DRIVE DEANSIDE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Two lot subdivision
    290-302 SINCLAIRS ROAD DEANSIDE 3336Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Use and development of the land for the purpose of a place of worship, caretakers residence, shrine, dining room and shed in accordance with the endorsed plans.
    139 Gray CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi lot subdivision (58) residential lots
    22 SINCLAIRS ROAD DEANSIDE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Variation to front setback
    10 Alderley CrescentWithdrawn
2020· 29 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Two lot subdivision
    14 Vel StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide land into two lots
    196 SINCLAIRS ROAD DEANSIDE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Amendments to a multi lot subdivision, creation of reserves and land adjacent to a Road Zone Category 1
    22-66 Sinclairs RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to the multi lot subdivision and creation of reserves in accordance with the endorsed plans
    734-766 Neale RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a child care centre, erection and display of non- illuminated business identification signage and reduction in car parking
    96 VERE COURT DEANSIDE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to staged multi lot subdivision and creation of reserves to allow for use and development of a child care centre
    90-110 SINCLAIRS ROAD DEANSIDE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for the purpose of a place of worship, associated buildings and works and for specified public events
    87-89 Reed CourtNOD issued by a delegate

  • October 2020

  • Multi Lot Subdivision
    68-88 SINCLAIRS ROAD DEANSIDE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to erection and display of promotion, pole and business iden tification signage associated with a land sales office
    734-766 Neale RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi lot subdivision, works within a heritage overlay, including part ial demolition, alteration and restoration of dry stone walls, and creation of reserves
    276-288 SINCLAIRS ROAD DEANSIDE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Erection and display of a major promotional sign
    42-90 Vere CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to multi lot staged subdivision, creation of reserves, remov al of native vegetation, alteration of access and subdivision of land adjacent to Road Zone Category 1
    1205-1231 Taylors RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Use and development of the land for the purpose of a display home cent re with a waiver of the required car parking rate in accordance with the endorsed plans
    68-88 Sinclairs RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Staged multi lot subdivision
    717-803 Neale 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 · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Sri Durga TempleBus stop

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

3 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Angul Parade ReservePark
  • Featherwood ParkPark
  • Kororoit Creek CA2 Nature Conservation ReserveNature reserve

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Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

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

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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)
23
Parks (OSM)
23

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
10.3/100
Cohort rank
#436 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

  • Angul Parade Reservegovernmentpark
  • Featherwood Parkgovernmentpark
  • Kororoit Creek CA2 Nature Conservation Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Amend Condition 3h of Planning Permitplanning705-715 NEALE ROAD DEANSIDE 3336Lodged 16 Mar 2021 · In progress
  • Amendment associated with a multi lot subdivision, creation of a reser ve and create or alter access to a road zoneplanning1289-1329 TAYLORS ROAD DEANSIDE 3336Lodged 30 Aug 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to a multi lot staged subdivisionplanning68-88 Sinclairs RoadLodged 12 Apr 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to erection and display of promotion, pole and business iden tification signage associated with a land sales officeplanning734-766 Neale RoadLodged 09 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to multi lot staged subdivision, creation of reserves, remov al of native vegetation, alteration of access and subdivision of land adjacent to Road Zone Category 1planning1205-1231 Taylors RoadLodged 01 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to staged multi lot subdivision and creation of reserves to allow for use and development of a child care centreplanning90-110 SINCLAIRS ROAD DEANSIDE 3336Lodged 07 Sep 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to staged multi lot subdivision and creation of reserves to allow for use and development of a child care centreplanning90-110 SINCLAIRS ROAD DEANSIDE 3336Lodged 10 Nov 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

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