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VIC · Casey Council

Devon Meadows, 3977

Est. population · Jun 2025

1,498

Growth (1 yr)

+6.2%

Growth (5 yr)

+31.4%

Median age

44

Median income

$1,790/wk

Employment rate

57.5%

Languages at home

13.3%non-English

Most common: Greek, Khmer, Italian

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

40.5/100
Average

731st in VIC

Verified 78% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
What Devon Meadows is known for: Excellent transport, Education hub, High desirability

Suburb profile

In Casey Council, Devon Meadows is a settled smaller community where everyday shopping leans on neighbouring suburbs. The metro area remains accessible without feeling caught up in the inner-city rush. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with plenty of young families in the mix.

Dining is thinner on the ground than in busier metro pockets, so many residents head to neighbouring suburbs for a night out. There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. Strong connections via buses keep the wider area accessible.

Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.

Desirability lands around average here: softer safety weighing on the result versus similar metro suburbs, even with growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Devon Meadows snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

$560/wk

Population (ERP)

1,498

+6.2% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

4.8%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#35

among Metro Melbourne · Emerging

Safety

58th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

98th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

5/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

40th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
40.5/100 — Average
National rank
3662nd in Australia
State rank
731st in VIC
Peer rank
#35 among Metro Melbourne · Emerging suburbs
Cohort rank
#367 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
78%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
$560

Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

1,498(June 2025)

+6.2% annual · +31.4% over 5 years · 98th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+6.2%
5-year growth
+31.4%
Change in 1 year
+87
Change in 5 years
+358
Growth rank in VIC
98th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,850), extrapolated at +4.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
1,551
Median age
44
Median household income / week
$1,790
Dwelling vacancy
4.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
25 of 517
Median monthly mortgage
$2,105
Employment rate
57.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
489 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
94
Against the person
35
Against property
42
Rate per 1,000 residents
62.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 44 residents
State safety percentile
58th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-4.1%

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault8
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft10
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle7
  • B49 Other Theft11
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order8

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
986
Median ICSEA percentile
40th
School list
  • Devon Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 986 · 40th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 305 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

22 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 71 Finsbury Rd
  • Browns Rd/Craig Rd
  • Clyde-Five Ways Rd/South Gippsland Hwy
  • Cross Rd/Finsbury Rd
  • Five Ways General Store/Finsbury Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • A car helps for daily errands
  • Well connected by public transport — 22 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
30/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
0
Other(2)
  • Parking (2)
  • Track (2)

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
10
Parks (OSM)
0

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Cranbourne Integrated Care Centre (7.4 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
46
Participants per 1,000 residents
30.7

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
24° / 13°
Rainfall
155 mm · ~19 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 11°
Rainfall
186 mm · ~23 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
203 mm · ~25 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 9°
Rainfall
207 mm · ~26 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

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

40 planning-related records

2021· 19 proposals

  • September 2021

  • VICSMART - Development of an Outbuilding
    55 FINSBURY ROAD DEVON MEADOWS 3977Lapsed
  • Development of a Dwelling and Alterations of Access to a Road in a Road Zone (RDZ1)
    1760 SOUTH GIPPSLAND HIGHWAY DEVON MEADOWS 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Replacement Shed
    23 FISHERIES ROAD DEVON MEADOWS 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Warehouse and Removal of Native Vegetation
    35 DEVON ROAD DEVON MEADOWS 3977Withdrawn

  • August 2021

  • VICSMART - Development of a Shed
    82 WORTHING ROAD DEVON MEADOWS 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Alterations and Additions to the Existing Dwelling
    63 FINSBURY ROAD DEVON MEADOWS 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Shed and Create Access to a Road in a Transport Zone 2
    100 FISHERIES ROAD DEVON MEADOWS 3977Lapsed
  • Development of a Replacement Dwelling
    1275 NORTH ROAD DEVON MEADOWS 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a 13 ML Storage Dam for Agricultural Purposes
    71 FISHERIES ROAD DEVON MEADOWS 3977NOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of Alterations and Additions to an existing Dwelling
    420 FISHERIES ROAD DEVON MEADOWS 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Development of a Dependant Person¿s Unit, a Shed and Carports to the ancillary to the existing dwelling on Land Affected by a Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    67 FINSBURY ROAD DEVON MEADOWS 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Extensions to an Existing Dwelling, Outbuilding and Removal of Vegetation
    90 CRAIG ROAD DEVON MEADOWS 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Development of a Dwelling (Replacement) and a Shed
    48 BROWNS ROAD DEVON MEADOWS 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART - Development of a Shed
    2014 SOUTH GIPPSLAND HIGHWAY DEVON MEADOWS 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Use of Part of the Site for Animal Husbandry (Animal Keeping -20 Dogs and Breeding)
    22-24 WORTHING ROAD DEVON MEADOWS 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Dwelling
    60 FINSBURY ROAD DEVON MEADOWS 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • VICSMART - Development of a Replacement Shed on Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    23 Fisheries RoadWithdrawn

  • January 2021

  • Development of a Replacement Dwelling
    1964 SOUTH GIPPSLAND HIGHWAY DEVON MEADOWS 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To Use the Land as a Broiler Farm (500 chickens for Meat Production), Poultry Farm (5,000 chickens for Egg Production), Domestic Animal Husbandry, Plant Nursery and Advertising Signage
    24-26 Meadow RoadWithdrawn
2020· 21 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Development of a Shed
    71 Fisheries RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • VICSMART - Buildings and works associated with Industry (Sand Processing Facility)
    40 Devon RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART - Development of an Outbuilding
    80 Finsbury RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Dependent Persons Unit
    25 Stanley RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of a Restricted Place of Assembly and Removal of Native Vegetation
    70 DEVON ROAD DEVON MEADOWS 3977In progress

  • October 2020

  • VICSMART - Development of a Shed
    13 Finsbury RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART - Development of a Shed
    27 Cross RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Development of a Dwelling
    1760 South Gippsland HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Development of Two Sheds
    37 FINSBURY ROAD DEVON MEADOWS 3977NOD issued by a delegate

  • July 2020

  • VICSMART - Development of a Shed
    13 Finsbury RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Development of a Dwelling and Shed
    144-146 Craig RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART - Development of an Animal Shelter
    3-5 Worthing RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use & Development of Land for Place of Worship & Associated Advertising Signage
    1780 South Gippsland HighwayNOD issued by a delegate
  • Use of Property for Animal Boarding (Greyhound Adoption)
    4-6 Meadow RoadWithdrawn
  • Development of a Dam and Sump
    71 Fisheries RoadLapsed

  • May 2020

  • Temporary Use of a Building for the purpose of a Place of Assembly (Place of Worship) and associated Building and Works
    96 Craig RoadWithdrawn

  • April 2020

  • Removal of Native Vegetation
    48W Craig RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of a Place of Worship and associated Caretaker's House, Alter Access to a Road in a Road Zone and Removal of Native Vegetation
    1734 South Gippsland HighwayNOD issued by a delegate
  • Boundary Realignment
    120 Fisheries RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Use and Development of an Exhibition Centre (Retrospective) and Extensions to the Existing Exhibition Building and Display of Business Identification Signage
    13 OLIVE ROAD DEVON MEADOWS 3977Refusal issued by a delegate

  • February 2020

  • VICSMART - Development of a Storage Shed
    35 Devon RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

2 active roadworks / incidents

  • South Gippsland Highway and Clyde-Five Ways Road - Devon Meadows - Finsbury Road RoadworksFinsbury Road - Devon Meadows23 Jul 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
  • South Gippsland Highway and Clyde-Five Ways Road - Devon Meadows - Fisheries Road RoadworksFisheries Road - Devon Meadows23 Jul 2026 – 30 Oct 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Holt
Member of Parliament
Cassandra FERNANDO (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
112,953
Turnout (2025)
91.3%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+6.9 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 36.0%Labor 64.0%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 7.3 km away).

Coalition 51.2%Labor 48.8%

15.2 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +2.2 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Devon MeadowsLabor 44.7% · Coalition 55.3% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
  • Botanic RidgeLabor 56.5% · Coalition 43.5% TPP (2025)2.9 km away
  • Casey FieldsLabor 71.7% · Coalition 28.3% TPP (2025)5.6 km away
  • Clyde (Holt)Labor 68.6% · Coalition 31.4% TPP (2025)5.6 km away
  • WarneetLabor 49.3% · Coalition 50.7% TPP (2025)5.9 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

More in Casey Council

Other suburbs in the same local government area.

Comparable suburbs

Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.