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VIC · Casey Council

Eumemmerring, 3177

Est. population · Jun 2025

2,478

Growth (1 yr)

+1.3%

Growth (5 yr)

+3.0%

Median age

35

Median income

$1,217/wk

Employment rate

46.8%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$731,500

Languages at home

59.6%non-English

Most common: Serbian, Sinhalese, Samoan

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

50.4/100
Average

Top 36% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 89% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • Café precinct
  • High desirability
What Eumemmerring is known for: National parks, Excellent transport, Education hub, Café precinct, High desirability

Suburb profile

Eumemmerring is a well-connected smaller community in Casey Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. A large share of residents were born overseas, and languages other than English are widely spoken at home.

There are enough cafés and casual dining options to keep weekends interesting without the inner-city crush. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area.

Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.

Against similar metro suburbs, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because community and employment, plus safety lag behind, despite relative strength in growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Eumemmerring snapshot

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

Median house price

$732k

+8.0% change

Median rent

$560/wk

Population (ERP)

2,478

+1.3% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

5.7%

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

#122

among Metro Melbourne · Growth area

Safety

85th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

78th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

1/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

21st

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
50.4/100 — Average
State standing
Top 36% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
2117th in Australia
State rank
457th in VIC
Peer rank
#122 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#292 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

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

Housing

All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
$560
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$731,500
Median price change
+8%

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

2,478(June 2025)

+1.3% annual · +3.0% over 5 years · 78th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.3%
5-year growth
+3.0%
Change in 1 year
+32
Change in 5 years
+73
Growth rank in VIC
78th 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 (~2,650), extrapolated at +1.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
2,285
Median age
35
Median household income / week
$1,217
Dwelling vacancy
5.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
51 of 898
Median monthly mortgage
$1,517
Employment rate
46.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
518 / 318 / 5 (+ 4 other)

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)
371
Against the person
69
Against property
217
Rate per 1,000 residents
149.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 33 residents
State safety percentile
85.3th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-10.4%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage22
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle65
  • B49 Other Theft51
  • C32 Drug Possession23
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order32

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
5
Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
939
Median ICSEA percentile
21th
School list
  • Doveton CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 894 · 10th percentile · LBOTE 78% · 892 students · Top SEA quarter 2% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
  • Hallam Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 939 · 21th percentile · LBOTE 72% · 417 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
  • Holy Family SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 975 · 35th percentile · LBOTE 86% · 109 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
  • Hallam Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 923 · 16th percentile · LBOTE 47% · 716 students · Top SEA quarter 1% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
  • Southern Cross Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1010 · 52th percentile · LBOTE 66% · 210 students · Top SEA quarter 14% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

10 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Lace St/Princes Hwy
  • Olive Rd/Frawley Rd
  • Olive Rd/Princes Hwy
  • Paperbark St/Laurel Ave
  • Waratah Reserve/Laurel Ave

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

122 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

2 restaurants · 1 bars · 4 fast food · 6 playgrounds · 2 sports centres · 3 petrol stations

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
  • Great for outdoor family life — 7 parks mapped in suburb, 6 playgrounds nearby
  • Reasonable bus and transport access — 10 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation — 9 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
29/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
3.06
Parks per 1,000 residents
3.06
Food & drink(7)
  • Brownstone Micro BreweryBar
  • McDonald'sFast food
  • Pizza NovaFast food
  • Red RoosterFast food
  • Rock FinFast food
  • Brownstone Micro BreweryRestaurant
  • G'Day ChefRestaurant
Shopping(4)
  • Zoki'sButcher
  • BP ShopConvenience store
  • EG AustraliaConvenience store
  • Reddy ExpressConvenience store
Sport & outdoors(16)
  • Mystic Court ReservePark
  • Olive Road ReservePark
  • Park (4)
  • Waratah ReservePark
  • Playground (6)
  • Freeway SportsSports centre
  • Olive Road Sporting ComplexSports centre
  • Sports field
Transport(7)

7 bus stops

Other(23)
  • BottleshopAlcohol
  • Factory Direct MattressBed

    Unit 4 50 Princes Highway, Eumemmerring

  • Bench (2)
  • Car wash
  • Garden (28)
  • Atura Hotel DandenongHotel

    5-17 Doveton Avenue, Eumemmerring

  • Information
  • Ocean's Blue Coin LaundretteLaundry
  • Massage
  • Nature Reserve
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Parking (26)
  • Parking Space (7)
  • BPPetrol station
  • EG AustraliaPetrol station
  • ShellPetrol station
  • Picnic Table
  • Shelter (4)
  • TelstraTelephone
  • Tobacco
  • BridgestoneTyres

    46 - 50 Princes Highway

  • Highway TyresTyres

    34 Princes Highway

  • Waste Basket (4)

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

Parks & reserves

4 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Mystic Court ReservePark
  • Olive Road ReservePark
  • Park or reserveNature reserve
  • Waratah ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
7
Parks (OSM)
7

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
Dandenong Hospital (3.5 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)
94
Participants per 1,000 residents
37.9

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· 20 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Three Lot Subdivision
    104 DOVETON AVENUE EUMEMMERRING 3177NOD issued by a delegate
  • VICSMART - Development of a Mezzanine and Reduction in Car Parking requirements
    34 PRINCES HIGHWAY EUMEMMERRING 3177Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Second Dwelling
    10 BROUGHAM CLOSE EUMEMMERRING 3177Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Three Dwellings
    4 MYSTIC COURT EUMEMMERRING 3177Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Development of Two (Double Storey) Dwellings with Associated Carparking Provision
    55 DOVETON AVENUE EUMEMMERRING 3177Withdrawn

  • July 2021

  • Three Lot Subdivision
    UNIT 2/14 WAYGARA STREET EUMEMMERRING 3177Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Four Lot Subdivision
    36 FRAWLEY ROAD EUMEMMERRING 3177Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Development of Five Dwellings
    6 OLIVE ROAD EUMEMMERRING 3177Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Alterations and Additions to an existing Food and Drink Premises and Reduction in Car Parking requirements
    80 DOVETON AVENUE EUMEMMERRING 3177Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Six Lot Subdivision
    1-3 LLEWELLYN PLACE EUMEMMERRING 3177Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Development of Four Dwellings
    UNIT 1/5 JOHNSTON AVENUE EUMEMMERRING 3177NOD issued by a delegate
  • Display of Business Identification Signage
    UNIT 2A/50 PRINCES HIGHWAY EUMEMMERRING 3177Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Two Lot Subdivision
    5 Eumemmerring DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Four Dwellings
    4 CULLIVER AVENUE EUMEMMERRING 3177Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART - Two Lot Subdivision
    12 Rhoden GrovePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART - Lopping of tree
    43-47 Doveton AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three Lot Subdivision
    104 DOVETON AVENUE EUMEMMERRING 3177Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Development of Four Dwellings
    3 THEYER STREET EUMEMMERRING 3177NOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of Three Dwellings
    32 McLennan StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Five Lot Subdivision
    6 Doveton AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 20 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Alterations to the existing Dwelling and Development of Two Additional Dwellings
    4 Rogers StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Three Dwellings
    11 STANIS STREET EUMEMMERRING 3177NOD issued by a delegate

  • November 2020

  • Development of Three Dwellings
    71 Doveton AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three Lot Subdivision
    38 Riverview CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Five Lot Subdivision
    6 Doveton AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Second Dwelling and Alterations and Additions to an existing Dwelling
    87 DOVETON AVENUE EUMEMMERRING 3177Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations to the existing Dwelling and Development of a Second Dwelling
    9 Theyer StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Three Lot Subdivision
    6 Riverview CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three Lot Subdivision
    12 McLennan StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • VICSMART - Development of a Carport
    Unit 1/7 Jonathan CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Two Dwellings to the rear of the Existing Dwelling
    4 Coulson AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Three Lot Subdivision
    6 Coulson AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Three Dwellings
    6 Mystic CourtNOD issued by a delegate

  • March 2020

  • Alterations to the existing Dwelling and Development of a Second Dwelling
    5 Eumemmerring DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Alterations to the existing Dwelling and the Development of a Second Dwelling
    1 Cyprus StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Six Dwellings
    6 Olive RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Three Double Storey Dwellings
    12 McLennan StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Alterations to the existing Dwelling and Development of Three Additional Dwellings
    36 Frawley RoadNOD issued by a delegate
  • VICSMART - Two Lot Subdivision
    8 Abrehart StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Second Dwelling and Alterations and Additions to an Existing Dwelling
    9 Abrehart StreetNOD issued by a delegate

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

7 active roadworks / incidents

  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 02/05/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.PRINCES HIGHWAY, LACE STREET01 May 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 02/05/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.PRINCES HIGHWAY, POWER ROAD01 May 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. 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.PRINCES-SOUTH GIPPSLAND IN RAMP ON, undefined17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. 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.SOUTH GIPPSLAND FREEWAY17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. 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.SOUTH GIPPSLAND FREEWAY, PRINCES-SOUTH GIPPSLAND IN RAMP ON17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. 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.SOUTH GIPPSLAND IN-MONASH IN RAMP ON, SOUTH GIPPSLAND FREEWAY17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 20/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.PRINCES HIGHWAY, undefined19 May 2026 – 30 Aug 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
Bruce
Member of Parliament
Julian HILL (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
127,622
Turnout (2025)
91.4%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+9.3 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 35.4%Labor 64.6%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.0 km away).

Coalition 24.4%Labor 75.6%

11.0 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +12.3 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • DovetonLabor 76.7% · Coalition 23.3% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
  • HallamLabor 78.3% · Coalition 21.7% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
  • Doveton WestLabor 74.8% · Coalition 25.2% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
  • Endeavour Hills EastLabor 71.6% · Coalition 28.4% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
  • Endeavour HillsLabor 69.0% · Coalition 31.0% TPP (2025)2.2 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)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

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.