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VIC · Yarra Ranges Council

East Warburton, VIC, 3799

Current weather

10.2°CModerate rain showers

96% humidity · 23.5 km/h wind · 14.6° / 8.8° today · 10.8 mm rain

Desirability index

0.1/100

#486 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

East Warburton is a small locality in the Yarra Ranges area, home to around 906 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 111 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-22%), roughly 122.5 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, 10 public transport stops within the suburb, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
906
Median age
48
Median household income / week
$1,201
Dwelling vacancy
15.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
68 of 435
Median monthly mortgage
$1,517
Employment rate
51.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
36 / 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)
52
Against the person
17
Against property
13
Rate per 1,000 residents
57.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 29 residents
State safety percentile
81.1th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+136.4%

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault3
  • A231 Fv Common Assault6
  • B21 Criminal Damage4
  • B21 Criminal Damage18
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft12
  • B49 Other Theft4
  • B49 Other Theft14
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order10
  • E22 Breach Intervention Order11
  • Other Crimes Against The Person6

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,004
  • Warburton Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

10 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Hazelwood Rd/Woods Point Rd
  • Herbert Ave/Woods Point Rd
  • Marion Park Gardens B&B/Woods Point Rd
  • Millwarra PS/Woods Point Rd
  • Millwarra PS/Woods Point Rd

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

61 planning-related records

2021· 25 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling and extension to existing outbuilding
    33 GRAHAM ROAD EAST WARBURTON 3799Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling, outbuilding and front fence
    6 PARK ROAD WARBURTON 3799Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a shed
    70 ARMITAGE AVENUE EAST WARBURTON 3799Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    13 COMONGIN AVENUE WARBURTON 3799NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to extend existing dwelling and associated earthworks exceeding 600mm in height
    11 RICHARDS ROAD WARBURTON 3799NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    20 ANDERSONS AVENUE WARBURTON 3799Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a verandah
    3324 WARBURTON HIGHWAY WARBURTON 3799Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding and extension to a dwelling
    6 PARK ROAD WARBURTON 3799Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works to extend existing building for a Bed and breakfast
    240 HAZELWOOD ROAD EAST WARBURTON 3799Lapsed
  • Vegetation Removal
    ROAD RESERVE/APPLICATIONS ACHERON WAY WARBURTON 3799Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    18 LINCOLN ROAD WARBURTON 3799Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    11 BORONIA ROAD WARBURTON 3799Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling, vegetation removal and alteration of access to a road zone category 1
    49 DONNA BUANG ROAD WARBURTON 3799In progress

  • June 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a carport
    260 Hazelwood RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling, vegetation removal and access to a road zone category 1
    181 WOODS POINT ROAD EAST WARBURTON 3799Refusal issued by a delegate

  • May 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a pergola
    3315 Warburton HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling, an outbuilding, vegetation removal and associated earthworks
    16 YARRA VALLEY CRESCENT EAST WARBURTON 3799Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension and alterations to existing motel accommodation
    18 PARK ROAD WARBURTON 3799Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    7 Park RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Building and works to extend an existing dwelling
    3223 Warburton HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for Accommodation, buildings and works to extend existing outbuilding
    40 Blackwood AvenueWithdrawn

  • February 2021

  • Development of a replacement dwelling
    865 Woods Point RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Vegetation removal and works within 2 metres of protected vegetation
    Road Reserve/Applications Acheron WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Creation of an easement
    17 Dammans RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    15 Brisbane ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 36 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Vegetation removal
    1140A Donna Buang RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and construction of a dwelling, outbuilding and removal of vegetation
    21 Lyrebird AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Resubdivision of lots and buildings and works to construct a dwelling on the vacant lot.
    10 OLD WARBURTON ROAD WARBURTON 3799NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct two outbuildings
    5 Brides ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    14 BORONIA ROAD WARBURTON 3799Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend existing dwelling
    2 Dammans RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Use and development of a dwelling and associated vegetation removal
    15 SURMAN AVENUE EAST WARBURTON 3799Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for sale and consumption of Liquor
    4 Donna Buang RoadWithdrawn

  • October 2020

  • Use and development of a dwelling and associate tree removal
    27 Graham RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling, carport, vegetation removal and earthworks greater than 600mm
    31 WELLINGTON ROAD WARBURTON 3799NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    8 Grant StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Buildings and works to extend an existing function centre
    3488 Warburton HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    63 Donna Buang RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling, and alteration of access to a Road Zone Category 1
    12 Woods Point RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Use of the land for the purpose of a Monastery in conjunction with and as part of the existing Monastery conducted at 770 and 780 Woods Point Road, East Warburton (PC366447 & Lot 1 TP810755) and the construction of buildings and works including the construction of a building for meditation and accommodation of visitors, a shed, earthworks, and car parking
    770 Woods Point RoadNOD issued by a delegate

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

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

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

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • CEMENT CREEK PLANTATIONNH2439

Data sources & freshness

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

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

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)
3
Parks (OSM)
0

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
0.1/100
Cohort rank
#486 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

  • CEMENT CREEK PLANTATIONheritageNH2439
  • Building and works to extend an existing dwellingplanning3223 Warburton HighwayLodged 30 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a carportplanning260 Hazelwood RoadLodged 24 Jun 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwellingplanning13 COMONGIN AVENUE WARBURTON 3799Lodged 27 Aug 2021 · NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwellingplanning20 ANDERSONS AVENUE WARBURTON 3799Lodged 12 Aug 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwellingplanning7 Park RoadLodged 19 Apr 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwellingplanning14 BORONIA ROAD WARBURTON 3799Lodged 01 Dec 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwellingplanning8 Grant StreetLodged 02 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling, and alteration of access to a Road Zone Category 1planning12 Woods Point RoadLodged 04 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling, carport, vegetation removal and earthworks greater than 600mmplanning31 WELLINGTON ROAD WARBURTON 3799Lodged 05 Oct 2020 · NOD issued by a delegate

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

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