Median house price
$1.8M
+20% change
VIC · Yarra Council
Fairfield, 3078
Est. population · Jun 2025
8,277
Growth (1 yr)
+1.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.6%
Median age
37
Median income
$1,967/wk
Employment rate
67%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$1,800,000
Languages at home
19.5%non-English
Most common: Greek, Italian, Spanish
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Café precinct
- Education hub
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
Suburb profile
At the heart of the metro area, Fairfield is a mid-sized suburb where cafés, culture and everyday convenience overlap. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Education outcomes and school provision stand out relative to comparable suburbs.
Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Daily life works well on foot, with buses and trains also serving the suburb. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
Among similar metro suburbs, the suburb earns a good desirability read, with community and employment, plus growth momentum the standout strengths.
At a glance
Fairfield snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$550/wk
Population (ERP)
8,277
+1.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
11.4%
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
#38
among Metro Melbourne · Growth area
Safety
61st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
77th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
98th
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
- 68.3/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 11% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 313th in Australia
- State rank
- 132nd in VIC
- Peer rank
- #38 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #96 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025)
- $550
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $1,800,000
- Median price change
- +20%
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
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
8,277(June 2025)
+1.3% annual · +5.6% over 5 years · 77th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.3%
- 5-year growth
- +5.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +104
- Change in 5 years
- +438
- Growth rank in VIC
- 77th 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 (~8,850), extrapolated at +1.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 6,535
- Median age
- 37
- Median household income / week
- $1,967
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 351 of 3,087
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 67%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,197 / 582 / 946 (+ 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)
- 564
- Against the person
- 41
- Against property
- 477
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 68.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 159 residents
- State safety percentile
- 61.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -17.2%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage43
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft53
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle108
- B43 Steal From A Retail Store77
- B49 Other Theft61
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 7
- Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
- 1,170
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 98th
School list
- St Anthony's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1141 · 93th percentile · LBOTE 15% · 92 students · Top SEA quarter 55% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Fairfield Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1170 · 98th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 556 students · Top SEA quarter 68% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Spensley Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1170 · 98th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 261 students · Top SEA quarter 71% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Westgarth Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1204 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 550 students · Top SEA quarter 80% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Alphington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1173 · 98th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 365 students · Top SEA quarter 71% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Alphington Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1150 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 47% · 679 students · Top SEA quarter 61% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Santa Maria CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1110 · 87th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 779 students · Top SEA quarter 43% · 2.0 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Alfred Nuttall Memorial KindergartenSeparation Streetkindergarten
- St Andrews Uniting Church KindergartenGillies Streetkindergarten
- The Hive Early Learning Centreschildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
54 public transport stops in this suburb
- Decision point 1
- Fairfield Rail Replacement Bus Stop
- Fairfield Railway Station
- Fairfield Station
- Fairfield Station
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
382 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
17 restaurants · 15 cafes · 2 pubs · 1 bars · 3 supermarkets · 4 pharmacies · 8 fast food · 5 bakeries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Strong café and dining scene — 48 food & drink venues nearby
- Decent local green space — 5 parks in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 54 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 7 shops and services
- Strong local sport and recreation — 11 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 2.3
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 7.35
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.77
Food & drink(48)
- A1 Bakery FairfieldBakery
122 Station Street, Fairfield
- Bakers DelightBakery
88B Station Street, Fairfield
- Gusto BakeryBakery
139A Station Street, Fairfield
- Kneadful ThingsBakery
- Tasty Banh MiBakery
- Rocket WineBar
28 Railway Place
- 15 lbs CafeCafe
21-23 Railway Place, Fairfield
- Arthur Street DeliCafe
455 Heidelberg Road
- Bean Counter CafeCafe
15 Railway Place, Fairfield
- Brazen Brownies and Dessert BarCafe
141A Station Street, Fairfield
- Cafe PantheonCafe
88 Station Street, Fairfield
- Fairfield BoathouseCafe
Fairfield Park Drive
- HarvestCafe
108 Station Street, Fairfield
- Hoppa & JoeCafe
457 Heidelberg Road, Fairfield
- In The CupCafe
- Mr WednesdayCafe
- NikosCafe
254-256 Wingrove Street, Fairfield
- StathmosCafe
109 Station Street, Fairfield
- The Tea RoseCafe
25 Railway Place, Fairfield
- Three LocalsCafe
127 Station Street, Fairfield
- Yarra Edge Nursery CafeCafe
- Burger RoadFast food
89 Station Street, Fairfield
- BurgertoryFast food
- Fairfield Seafood Fish & ChipsFast food
89A Station Street, Fairfield
- Grill'dFast food
126 Station Street, Fairfield
- Guzman y GomezFast food
74 Station Street, Fairfield
- Spitaki SouvlakiFast food
115 Station Street, Fairfield
- Tasty SouvlakiFast food
111 Station Street, Fairfield
- ZambreroFast food
134A Station Street, Fairfield
- Grandview HotelPub
429 Heidelberg Road
- Wine BarPub
- Assa Korean BBQRestaurant
106 Station Street, Fairfield
- ChapatiRestaurant
120 Station Street, Fairfield
- Da Pasquale Woodfired PizzaRestaurant
93 Station Street, Fairfield
- Everest IndianRestaurant
85 Station Street, Fairfield
- Fairfield PizzaRestaurant
- Flour + SaltRestaurant
83B Station Street, Fairfield
- MatsuyaRestaurant
146 Station Street, Fairfield
- Narai ClassicRestaurant
- Noodle HutRestaurant
136 Station Street, Fairfield
- OkamiRestaurant
147 Station Street, Fairfield
- Pizza StazioneRestaurant
Unit 2 83 Station Street, Fairfield
- QQ DumplingRestaurant
152 Station Street, Fairfield
- Rooster BarRestaurant
128 Station Street, Fairfield
- Str'eat PhoRestaurant
129A Station Street, Fairfield
- Sushi BoyRestaurant
Unit 16 122A Station Street, Fairfield
- Thai StationRestaurant
75 Station Street, Fairfield
- TrapeziRestaurant
145B Station Street, Fairfield
Shopping(11)
- Biviano and Sons Quality ButcherButcher
102 Station Street, Fairfield
- Coles ExpressConvenience store
- Food StoreConvenience store
- Biviano and SonsGreengrocer
98-100 Station Street, Fairfield
- Cardamones Food and WineSupermarket
143 Station Street, Fairfield
- IGASupermarket
140 Station Street, Fairfield
- OasisSupermarket
92-96 Station Street, Fairfield
Community(3)
- Fairfield Community CentreCommunity centre
84 Arthur Street, Fairfield
- St Andrews Uniting Church KindergartenKindergarten
85 Gillies Street, Fairfield
- Fairfield LibraryLibrary
121 Station Street, Fairfield
Health & services(13)
- Direct Radiology FairfieldClinic
149-153 Station Street, Fairfield
- Dorevitch Pathology FairfieldClinic
149-153 Station Street, Fairfield
- Fairfield City Medical CentreClinic
124 Station Street, Fairfield
- Fairfield Dermatology ClinicClinic
278 Wingrove Street, Fairfield
- Fairfield PaediatricsClinic
148 Station Street, Fairfield
- Fairfield PhysiotherapyClinic
- Fairfield PodiatryClinic
- Wingrove Medical ClinicClinic
270 Wingrove Street, Fairfield
- Thomas Embling HospitalHospital
201 Yarra Bend Road, Fairfield
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
138 Station Street, Fairfield
- Fairfield PharmacyPharmacy
88E Station Street, Fairfield
- Station Street PharmacyPharmacy
130-132 Station Street, Fairfield
- TerryWhite ChemmartPharmacy
112-114 Station Street, Fairfield
Sport & outdoors(13)
- Body Centre PilatesGym
268 Wingrove Street
- Listen To Your Body FairfieldGym
Unit Shop 3 153 Station Street, Fairfield
- Breavington ReservePark
- Park
- Playground (2)
- E. O. McCutchan OvalSports field
- Fairfield Bowling ClubSports field
- Fairlea Oval WestSports field
- H. H. Olney OvalSports field
- Sports field
- W. J. Cox OvalSports field
- Westfield North OvalSports field
Entertainment(3)
- Fairfield AmphitheatreTheatre
Fairfield Park Drive
- Galatea Point LookoutViewpoint
- Viewpoint
Transport(23)
20 bus stops · 3 train stations
Other(91)
- All Class WinesAlcohol
107 Station Street, Fairfield
- Liquorland Fairfield;LiquorlandAlcohol
Unit Shop 1 & 2 149-153 Station Street, Fairfield
- Thirsty CamelAlcohol
429 Heidelberg Road
- Classic ChiropracticAlternative
Unit 2 27 Railway Place, Fairfield
- Yarra Health and HealingAlternative
Unit 2 27 Railway Place, Fairfield
- CATAArt
135 Station Street
- Fairfield Industrial Dog ObjectArtwork
- BOMATM
- Easy Bathroom SolutionsBathroom Furnishing
450 Heidelberg Road
- N&TBeauty salon
- Prestige Nails and Beauty SalonBeauty salon
139A Station Street, Fairfield
- Bench (28)
- Bikes De VerBicycle
364 Heidelberg Road
- Bicycle Park Yarra HouseBicycle Parking
- Bicycle Parking (34)
- Victorian Rail Track CorporationBicycle Parking
- Fairfield BoathouseBoat Rental
- Fairfield BooksBooks
117A Station Street, Fairfield
- 3 Point MotorsCar
468-484 Heidelberg Road
- Mercedes-BenzCar
- B M Replacements Pty LtdCar Parts
77 Station Street, Fairfield
- Fairfield Central AutomotiveCar repair
155-157 Station Street, Fairfield
- Mechanica RepairsCar repair
- Art Rugs MelbourneCarpet
137 Station Street, Fairfield
- Freedom From MsCharity
88C Station Street, Fairfield
- 5 ElementsClothes
119A Station Street, Fairfield
- Fox In SoxClothes
121A Station Street, Fairfield
- Frank Rocca Men's WearClothes
90 Station Street, Fairfield
- IliClothes
266 Wingrove Street, Fairfield
- Moda in FashionClothes
118 Station Street, Fairfield
- Side Show DesignClothes
290 Wingrove Street, Fairfield
- Melbourne Polytechnic Fairfield CampusCollege
101 Yarra Bend Road, Fairfield
- Pasta PoetryDeli
86 Station Street, Fairfield
- Darebin City CouncilDrinking water
- Drinking water (4)
- Escape Game
15A Railway Place, Fairfield
- Flower Delivery Melbourne - Fig & BloomFlorist
274 Wingrove Street, Fairfield
- AIDS Memorial GardenGarden
- Horticulture Hard Stand AreaGarden
- Erinbank Crafts and GiftsGift
Unit Shop 2 153 Station Street, Fairfield
- Fairfield Groceries & GiftsGift
146A Station Street, Fairfield
- FairyfieldsGift
80 Station Street, Fairfield
- Gift
95 Station Street, Fairfield
- Wrapped In ItGift
82 Station Street, Fairfield
- CoccaHairdresser
105 Station Street, Fairfield
- Fairfield Mens BarberHairdresser
97 Station Street, Fairfield
- Mei Hair SalonHairdresser
141 Station Street, Fairfield
- The HubHealth Food
133 Station Street, Fairfield
- DreamweaverHousehold Linen
- Gelato PapaIce Cream
72A Station Street, Fairfield
- Information (2)
- Interior Decoration
- Laundry
- N&S Happy Dry CleanersLaundry
78 Station Street, Fairfield
- Brazilian ButterflyMassage
- Miniature Golf
- GassitMotorcycle
81 Station Street, Fairfield
- Fairfield News and Lucky LottoNewsagent
99-101 Station Street, Fairfield
- Chapters Occupational TherapyOccupational Therapist
Unit A 218 Station Street, Fairfield
- Fairfield Optical ServicesOptometrist
123 Station Street, Fairfield
- Brenta Meats Suppliers
103 Station Street
- Outdoor Seating (5)
- Darebin City CouncilParking
- Gilles Street CarparkParking
- Melbourne PolytechnicParking
- Parking
9-11 Austin Street
- Parking (86)
- Victorian Rail Track CorporationParking
- Parking Space (3)
- Nelly's ArkPet
125 Station Street, Fairfield
- BPPetrol station
- Coles ExpressPetrol station
- MetcoPetrol station
- Picnic Table (6)
- Alphington Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
85 Gillies Street, Fairfield
- Merri Creek Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
86A-88A Station Street, Fairfield
- Multi Faith ChapelPlace of worship
- Australia PostPost Box
- Fairfield Post OfficePost office
145A Station Street, Fairfield
- Dr Adele CarmadyPsychotherapist
Unit 3 27 Railway Place, Fairfield
- Public Bookcase
- Public toilets
- Recycling (10)
- The Seafood StationSeafood
110 Station Street, Fairfield
- Shelter (2)
- Shoe ImageShoes
144 Station Street, Fairfield
- Yarra HouseStudent Accommodation
101 Yarra Bend Road, Fairfield
- Telephone (3)
- Fairfield Station TobacconistTobacco
134 Station Street, Fairfield
- Flight CentreTravel Agency
117B Station Street, Fairfield
- Waste Basket (10)
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
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Breavington ReservePark
- Loop Picnic AreaPark
- Susan Walsh ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 16
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
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
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
3 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Alphington Uniting Church
85 Gillies Street, Fairfield
- Merri Creek Anglican Church
86A-88A Station Street, Fairfield
- Multi Faith Chapel
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 19
- Nearest hospital
- Thomas Embling Hospital (0.6 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Chapters Occupational TherapyStation StreetOccupational_Therapist
- Chemist WarehouseStation StreetPharmacy
- Classic ChiropracticRailway PlaceAlternative
- Direct Radiology FairfieldStation StreetClinic
- Dorevitch Pathology FairfieldStation StreetClinic
- Dr Adele CarmadyRailway PlacePsychotherapist
- Fairfield City Medical CentreStation StreetClinic
- Fairfield Dermatology ClinicWingrove StreetClinic
- Fairfield Optical ServicesStation StreetOptometrist
- Fairfield PaediatricsStation StreetClinic
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 235
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 28.4
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
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
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).
62 planning-related records
2021· 22 proposals
August 2021
- Construction of three double storey dwellings on the lot, in accordance with the endorsed plans.102 PERRY STREET FAIRFIELD 3078Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
- Upgrading of the existing telecommunications facility as shown on the plans accompanying the application.72A STATION STREET FAIRFIELD 3078Refusal issued by a delegate
July 2021
- Construction of a single storey extension to an existing dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres as shown on the plans accompanying the application112 PERRY STREET FAIRFIELD 3078Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Four (4) Lot Subdivision as shown on the plans accompanying the application189 RATHMINES STREET FAIRFIELD 3078Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Three (3) Lot Subdivision as shown on the plans accompanying the application250 ARTHUR STREET FAIRFIELD 3078Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Construction of two dwellings on a lot, in accordance with the endorsed plans.35 SPARKS AVENUE FAIRFIELD 3078NOD issued by a delegate
- In accordance with endorsed plans: - Construction of a two storey extension on a lot less than 300 square metres in area in the General Residential Zone - Schedule 2.73 ARTHUR STREET FAIRFIELD 3078NOD issued by a delegate
- Proposed partial demolition, alterations and extension to an existing dwelling as shown on the plans accompanying the application.35 ARTHUR STREET FAIRFIELD 3078Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of the land for the purpose of industry (bakery) and a reduction to the car parking requirements172 Perry StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of the premises (ground floor) as a restricted recreation facility (gymnasium) and alteration of access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1, in accordance with the endorsed plans.324 DAREBIN ROAD FAIRFIELD 3078Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Creation of access to a road (crossover to Station Street) in a Road Zone, Category 1187 Station StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Proposed new single storey dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres as shown on the plans accompanying the application432 CLARKE STREET FAIRFIELD 3078Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Proposed carport to the side of the existing dwelling as shown on the plans accompanying the application146 PERRY STREET FAIRFIELD 3078Withdrawn
- Vic Smart application proposing Two (2) Lot Subdivision as shown on the plans accompanying the application229 Rathmines StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construct a medium density housing development comprised of two (2) dwellings (one single storey and one double storey) and associated works in accordance with the endorsed plans.37 GILLIES STREET FAIRFIELD 3078Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use as Industry (manufacturing and storage) in an industrial zone and car parking reduction as shown on the plans accompanying the application49 SPARKS AVENUE FAIRFIELD 3078Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of an extension to a single dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres as shown on the endorsed plans.54 Rathmines StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Proposed development of a dwelling as shown on the plans accompanying the application.110 STATION STREET FAIRFIELD 3078Withdrawn
- Section 72 amendment to Planning Permit PLN19/0646 to amend condition 1(c) of the permit to allow for the rear roller door to be open, and to extend the use into the rear outdoor space.404 Heidelberg RdLapsed
- Two (2) lot subdivision (VicSmart) as shown on the plans accompanying the application164 Rathmines StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a shed at the rear of the dwelling49 Park CresPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
- Section 72 Amendment to planning permit PLN15/0757 that includes (amongst other changes) changes to setbacks, lengths and heights to new walls associated with both dwellings; changes to the location of windows associated with both dwellings; and the addition of a rear verandah to Town house 2.5 AUSTIN ST FAIRFIELD 3078NOD issued by a delegate
2020· 18 proposals
December 2020
- Construction of a medium density housing development comprising of two (2) double storey dwellings in accordance with the endorsed plans229 Gillies StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Proposed construction of two (2), fully detached, two storey dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application.226 Arthur StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of the land for the purpose of a two (2) storey warehouse and office building and a reduction in the car parking requirement, in accordance with the endorsed plans.287 Arthur StreetWithdrawn
- Proposed alterations and additions to existing dwelling as shown on the plans accompanying the application.2 Hall StreetNo permit required
November 2020
- Construction of two (2), double-storey dwellings and associated works166 Rathmines StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two (2) double storey dwellings in accordance with the endorsed plans1 Hall StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Proposed use of premises as a restaurant with liquor license, display of signs, buildings and works and reduction of car parking requirement to zero as shown on the plans accompanying the application. Amendments include: Extend hours of operation including times when alcohol can be served72 Station StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Additions and alterations to the existing dwelling in a Commercial 1 Zone and associated works, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.46 Gillies StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
- VICSMART: Demolition and construction of new front fence to the dwelling.47 Park CresPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Early works associated with the redevelopment of the Thomas Embling Hospital including: - Demolition within a Heritage Overlay - Buildings and works within a Heritage Overlay - Removal of vegetation within a Heritage Overlay (HO344) and the Significant Landscape Overlay (SLO1) - Removal of native vegetation (Clause 52.17)201 Yarra Bend RoadWithdrawn
- Two (2) Lot Subdivision as shown on the plans accompanying the application136 Christmas StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
- The construction of a carport to the rear of an existing dwelling on a lot with an area of less than 300 square metres52 Langridge StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of one (1) tree2B Station StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- - Partial demolition and alterations to the existing 'Carmalea' building; - buildings and works comprising the construction of a four (4) storey residential development incorporating a total of 37 dwellings (social housing) on the site in conjunction with the existing heritage building; - a reduction in the car parking requirements, and - alteration of access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1. on land located in the Residential Growth Zone and affected by a Heritage Overlay and Design and Dev43 Station StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of buildings and works to extend the existing dwelling (ensuite addition) in a Special Building Overlay, in accordance with the endorsed plans.119 Rathmines StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2020
- Proposed use of the land for manufacturing sales (pasta making), the construction of additional toilets, a storage facility and pergola extension and a reduction of the on-site car parking to two (2) spaces requirements as shown on the plans accompanying the application86 Station StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of the site as a Warehouse and reduce the number of car parking spaces in accordance with the endorsed plans.1/8 Chingford StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Single storey extension to an existing dwelling on land affected by the Special Building Overlay (SBO)119 Gillies StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
21 active roadworks / incidents
- Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 19/06/2026 and 31/05/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.STATION STREET, SEPARATION STREET18 Jun 2026 – 30 May 2027
- Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 19/06/2026 and 31/05/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 7:30 AM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.STATION STREET, SEPARATION STREET18 Jun 2026 – 30 May 2027
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 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.EASTERN FREEWAY, CHANDLER-EASTERN 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 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. 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.EASTERN FREEWAY, CHANDLER-EASTERN IN RAMP ON17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
- NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 05/05/2026 and 25/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 9:00 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.EASTERN FREEWAY, HODDLE-EASTERN OUT RAMP ON04 May 2026 – 24 Sep 2026
- NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 05/05/2026 and 25/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:30 PM to 7:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 11:00 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.EASTERN FREEWAY, undefined04 May 2026 – 24 Sep 2026
- NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 05/05/2026 and 25/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:30 PM to 7:00 AM, Weekends 7:30 PM to 11:00 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.EASTERN FREEWAY, undefined04 May 2026 – 24 Sep 2026
- NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 10/08/2026 and 09/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 7:00 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.EASTERN FREEWAY, EASTERN IN-HODDLE RAMP OF09 Aug 2026 – 08 Oct 2026
- NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 17/08/2026 and 09/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:30 PM to 7:00 AM, Weekends 7:30 PM to 11:00 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.EASTERN FREEWAY, HODDLE-EASTERN OUT RAMP ON16 Aug 2026 – 08 Oct 2026
- NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 18/05/2026 and 25/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM, Weekends 10:30 PM to 9:00 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.EASTERN FREEWAY, undefined17 May 2026 – 24 Sep 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
4 heritage places
- FAIRFIELD HOSPITALNH1878
- FAIRFIELD PARK AMPHITHEATRE COMPLEXNH2412
- PORTER PREFABRICATED IRON STOREYH2243
- YARRA BEND PARKNH2398
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · 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
- Cooper
- Member of Parliament
- Ged KEARNEY (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 119,909
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +2.8 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 21.5%Labor 78.5%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.0 km away).
Coalition 13.4%Labor 86.6%
8.1 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Clifton HillLabor 87.3% · Coalition 12.7% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
- FairfieldLabor 85.7% · Coalition 14.3% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- Northcote SouthLabor 88.4% · Coalition 11.6% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- WestgarthLabor 89.8% · Coalition 10.2% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
- AlphingtonLabor 81.9% · Coalition 18.1% TPP (2025)1.7 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
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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