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Docklands, VIC, 3008

Current weather

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

Desirability index

83/100

#79 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Docklands is a mid-sized suburb in the Melbourne area, home to around 15,495 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 4,039 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-7%), roughly 260.7 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, 228 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
15,495
Median age
32
Median household income / week
$1,957
Dwelling vacancy
24.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
2,425 of 9,965
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Employment rate
66.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
411 / 108 / 7,376

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)
4,039
Against the person
683
Against property
2,230
Rate per 1,000 residents
260.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 23 residents
State safety percentile
94.5th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-6.6%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage208
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle293
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store319
  • B49 Other Theft535
  • C32 Drug Possession334

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,133
  • Docklands Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

234 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Southern Cross Station
  • Southern Cross Station
  • Southern Cross Station
  • Southern Cross Station
  • Southern Cross Station

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Roadworks & transport

228 active roadworks / incidents

  • Event from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Event speed limit 40 km/h. Traffic delay 6 to 10 min.SPENCER STREET, BOURKE STREET20 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
  • Event from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Event speed limit 40 km/h. Traffic delay 6 to 10 min.LA TROBE STREET, SPENCER STREET20 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
  • Event from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Event speed limit 40 km/h. Traffic delay 6 to 10 min.SPENCER STREET, BOURKE STREET20 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 20/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.FOOTSCRAY ROAD, PEARL RIVER ROAD19 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 20/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PEARL RIVER ROAD, FOOTSCRAY ROAD19 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 02/05/2026 and 15/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.SIDDELEY STREET, SPENCER STREET01 May 2026 – 14 Oct 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 02/05/2026 and 15/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.UNNAMED, SIDDELEY STREET01 May 2026 – 14 Oct 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 02/05/2026 and 15/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.SIDDELEY STREET, UNNAMED01 May 2026 – 14 Oct 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 02/05/2026 and 15/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.SPENCER STREET, CLARENDON STREET01 May 2026 – 14 Oct 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 02/05/2026 and 15/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.UNNAMED, SIDDELEY STREET01 May 2026 – 14 Oct 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).

66 planning-related records

2021· 20 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Building and works
    18-38 SIDDELEY STREET DOCKLANDS 3008Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of barge as a place of assembly, buildings and works, and to exceed the maximum car parking rate set by the Parking Overlay
    938 COLLINS STREET DOCKLANDS 3008Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Construction and display of advertising signage
    2-16 LITTLE DOCKLANDS DRIVE DOCKLANDS 3008Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with the (as of right) use of the land as a minor sports and recreation facility
    206 LORIMER STREET DOCKLANDS 3008Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 23 Var of Condition in Crown Grant. Alteration of drainage and sewer conditions shown as E-1 and E-3 on TP955131U in line with new position of sewer asset shown as E-11
    731-739 FLINDERS STREET DOCKLANDS 3008In progress

  • July 2021

  • Partial demolition and building and works to alter the facade of the existing building and the construction and display of internally-illuminated business identification signage
    633-669 FLINDERS STREET DOCKLANDS 3008Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 37 (Subdivision - Staged) - Subdivision in accordance with the attached plan - PS814732T/Stage 1
    375-381 DOCKLANDS DRIVE DOCKLANDS 3008Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • SUBDIVISION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLAN PS644635M STAGE 2 and removal of Section 12(2) Easements over Lot S6.
    7-23 SPENCER STREET DOCKLANDS 3008Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use the land for Postal Agency and associated buildings and works
    837 BOURKE STREET DOCKLANDS 3008Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • s72 Amendment: amendment to various conditions and to the plans under the permit.
    118-122 LORIMER STREET DOCKLANDS 3008In progress
  • Use of land for the purposes of a shop
    125 HARBOUR ESPLANADE DOCKLANDS 3008Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works to construct a temporary ferry terminal building
    131-141 HARBOUR ESPLANADE DOCKLANDS 3008Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Construct and display direction signage
    380-392 DOCKLANDS DRIVE DOCKLANDS 3008Lapsed

  • April 2021

  • Construct and display business identification signage
    3-43 Waterfront WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • To remove sewer easement E-10 and E-17 on PS 644635M and to vary drainage easements E-12 and E-17 on PS 644635M, in accordance with the attached Plan
    7-23 SPENCER STREET DOCKLANDS 3008Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To vary the Condition in the Crown Grant pertaining to Gas Rights. The location of the gas right marked by E-2, E-3, E-8 and E-9 is proposed to be reduced to the area shown as E-1 on the attached Plan (331611-DA)
    731-739 FLINDERS STREET DOCKLANDS 3008Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of a building in accordance with an approved development plan - PS724267V/S6
    93-107 SOUTH WHARF DRIVE DOCKLANDS 3008Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Constuct a vergola
    66 South Wharf DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 32 (Subdivision) To subdivide lot AA3 on PS509916K and create new lots AA3A & AA3B
    100-108 Harbour EsplanadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • s71 Correction, s72 Amendment and condition compliance: Amendment to the permit conditions 18 dd, 74 and 75. Condition Compliance: Discharge conditions 1e, 5, 6, 18, 21, 27, 29, 30, 34, 35, 36, 38, 39, 41, 43, 46, 55, 61, 66 and 68.
    7-23 SPENCER STREET DOCKLANDS 3008Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 46 proposals

  • December 2020

  • s72 Amendment: to incorporate new apartment design (Build-to-rent) and increased tower height.
    685-691 LA TROBE STREET DOCKLANDS 3008Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Buildings and works to the existing dwelling
    Unit 305, Level 2, 53 Spencer StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • PS801145H/S2 - Concurrent application for a planning permit and certification in accordance with the attached staged Plan of Subdivision PS801145H Stage 2
    50-94 Waterfront WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, carry out works, erection of signage and a waiver of the requirement for one additional staff shower and change room facility
    122-148 Harbour EsplanadeNOD issued by a delegate
  • s72 Amendment: changes to permit conditions to enable the staged endorsement of documents in accordance with permit requirements and to also update the name of Yarra Walk to ¿Australian Wharf", rather than ¿Australia Walk¿.
    938 Collins StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Approval for outdoor dining. Addition of removable decking to raise the level of the dining area to increase accessibility
    24-42 Newquay PromenadeNo permit required
  • Relocating retail business to new address within the same building. Proposal to move illuminated signage to new shop.
    862 Bourke StreetNo permit required
  • Amending the plans
    420-454 Docklands DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Section 32 (Subdivision) Re-align the boundary between 11814 and 12603 creating lots 11814A and 12603A on Plan of Subdivision PS704437K
    614-644 Flinders StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction and display of business identification, sky and directional signage
    720-750 Collins StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 37 (Subdivision - Staged)Staged subdivision and variation of easement generally in accordance with the accompanying plan
    1000 La Trobe StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction and display of business identification signage and directional signage
    990 La Trobe StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Renewal and replacement of existing signage with internally-illuminated business identification signage
    744-770 Bourke StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Partial demolition and development of the land for a multi-level building and display of high wall and business identification signs
    50-94 Waterfront WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for shopfront modifications and the construction and display of business identification signage
    737-743 Bourke StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendments to the Architectural Plans, Waste Management Plan and Sustainability Management plan approved under planning permit TP-2017-907
    420-454 Docklands DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • PS827511N Two lot subdivision and Removal of Easements E-17 on PS73255U & PS746065K, E-19 on PS73255U, and E-25 on PS73255U & PS746065K and Variations of Easements E-12 on PS73255U & PS746065K, A-12 on PS73255U and E-16 on PS73255U & PS746065K in accordance with the endorsed plan.
    3-43 Waterfront WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 37 (Subdivision - Staged)
    3-43 Waterfront WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Partial demolition and development of the land for the purposes of a multi storey, mixed use development
    633-669 Flinders StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works and alteration of access to a Road Zone, Category 1
    196-204 Lorimer StreetPermit 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

1,142 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Alcohol Market;LiquorlandAlcohol

    211 Spencer Street, Docklands

  • BottlemartAlcohol
  • BWSAlcohol

    727 Collins Street, Docklands

  • Dan Murphy'sAlcohol

    Unit MO2 94 Waterfront Way, Docklands

  • Docklands CellarsAlcohol
  • Thirsty CamelAlcohol
  • Flight ExperienceAmusement Arcade
  • Zero Latency VRAmusement Arcade
  • Zero Latency VRAmusement Arcade

    440 Docklands Drive

  • Brush By The VinesArt

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

12 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Buluk ParkPark
  • Docklands ParkPark
  • Monument ParkPark
  • Newquay Central ParkPark
  • Point ParkPark
  • Quay ParkPark
  • Ron Barassi Senior ParkPark
  • Seafarers Rest ParkPark
  • TiTree ParkPark
  • Victoria GreenPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
14
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Bupaclinic
  • Capsule PharmacyCollins Streetpharmacy
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Chemist WarehouseWaterfront Waypharmacy
  • Docklands Dental Studiodentist
  • Docklands Healthyes
  • Docklands MassageWaterview Walkalternative
  • MC Dentaldentist
  • New EnergyMerchant Streetphysiotherapist
  • Sky Derma Clinicalternative

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

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

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

9 state heritage places

  • BERTH NO. 5 NORTH WHARFNH1798
  • FORMER VICTORIAN RAILWAY HEADQUARTERSNH0699
  • HISTORY OF TRANSPORT MURALNH1936
  • MISSIONS TO SEAMENNH1496
  • NO.2 GOODS SHEDNH0933
  • QUEENS WAREHOUSENH1211
  • RETAINING WALLNH0932
  • SHIPPING CONTROL TOWERNH2467
  • VICTORIA DOCKNH1720

Data sources & freshness

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

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Kids & Co Early Learning CentreVillage Streetkindergarten
  • The Harbour Family & Children’s Centrekindergarten

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)
23
Parks (OSM)
18

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
83.0/100
Cohort rank
#79 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

  • Kids & Co Early Learning CentrechildcareVillage Streetkindergarten
  • The Harbour Family & Children’s Centrechildcarekindergarten
  • BERTH NO. 5 NORTH WHARFheritageNH1798
  • FORMER VICTORIAN RAILWAY HEADQUARTERSheritageNH0699
  • HISTORY OF TRANSPORT MURALheritageNH1936
  • MISSIONS TO SEAMENheritageNH1496
  • NO.2 GOODS SHEDheritageNH0933
  • QUEENS WAREHOUSEheritageNH1211
  • RETAINING WALLheritageNH0932
  • SHIPPING CONTROL TOWERheritageNH2467

Data sources & freshness

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

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