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VIC · Melton Council

Fraser Rise, 3336

Est. population · Jun 2025

22,215

Growth (1 yr)

+19.6%

Growth (5 yr)

+182.0%

Median age

31

Median income

$2,276/wk

Employment rate

71.2%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$700,000

Languages at home

52.9%non-English

Most common: Punjabi, Hindi, Tagalog

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

49.7/100
Average

Top 38% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 96% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
What Fraser Rise is known for: Green suburb, Excellent transport, Education hub, High desirability

Suburb profile

Fraser Rise is a practical established suburb in Melton Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. The community skews younger, with family life visible on every street. This is a strongly multicultural suburb: overseas-born and multilingual households make up much of the community.

Dining is thinner on the ground than in busier metro pockets, so many residents head to neighbouring suburbs for a night out. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area.

Housing sits above the suburban middle: not the top of the market, but clearly pricier than average. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.

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

At a glance

Fraser Rise snapshot

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

Median house price

$700k

+1.4% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

22,215

+20% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

2.1%

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

#127

among Metro Melbourne · Growth area

Safety

26th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

100th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

8/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

54th

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
49.7/100 — Average
State standing
Top 38% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
2209th in Australia
State rank
473rd in VIC
Peer rank
#127 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#300 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
96%

Data sources & freshness

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

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$700,000
Median price change
+1.4%

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

22,215(June 2025)

+19.6% annual · +182.0% over 5 years · 100th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+19.6%
5-year growth
+182.0%
Change in 1 year
+3,648
Change in 5 years
+14,337
Growth rank in VIC
100th 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 (~93,450), extrapolated at +33.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
9,097
Median age
31
Median household income / week
$2,276
Dwelling vacancy
2.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
60 of 2,791
Median monthly mortgage
$2,076
Employment rate
71.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
2,595 / 131 / 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 are unchanged compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
684
Against the person
95
Against property
426
Rate per 1,000 residents
30.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 96 residents
State safety percentile
25.9th (lower crime is better)
No change (daily rate)
0%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage44
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft49
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle73
  • B49 Other Theft177
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order69

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
1,017
Median ICSEA percentile
54th
School list
  • Springside West Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1017 · 54th percentile · LBOTE 67% · 1,677 students · Top SEA quarter 12%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Plumpton KindergartenPear Paradekindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

9 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Osprey Dr/City Vista Ct
  • Osprey Dr/City Vista Ct
  • Royale Dr/City Vista Ct
  • Royale Dr/City Vista Ct
  • Zodiac Way/Hume Dr

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

77 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 swimming pools

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
  • Great for outdoor family life — 47 parks mapped in suburb
  • Reasonable bus and transport access — 9 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
14/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
5.17
Community(2)
  • Plumpton KindergartenKindergarten

    19 Pear Parade, Fraser Rise

  • Wiyal Primary SchoolSchool
Sport & outdoors(21)
  • Auden ParkPark
  • Park (18)
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool
Transport(1)

1 bus stops

Other(3)
  • Construction
  • Garden (34)
  • Parking (18)

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

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Auden ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
47
Parks (OSM)
47

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
IPC Health Deer Park (10.1 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)
410
Participants per 1,000 residents
18.5

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).

43 planning-related records

2021· 21 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Erection and display of a temporary non-illuminated major promotion si x pole signs
    1015-1041 MELTON HIGHWAY FRASER RISE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to staged subdivision of land adjacent to a road in a Road Z one Category 1, creation of access and native vegetation removal
    937 MELTON HIGHWAY FRASER RISE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of one single storey dwelling on a lot less than 300m2 in area
    43 PASKAS DRIVE FRASER RISE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Erection and display of advertising signage associated with a display village
    1152 TAYLORS ROAD FRASER RISE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Amendment associated with a multi-lot residential subdivision, alterat ion of access to a road in a Road Zone - Category 1 and creation of reserves in accordance with the endorsed plans.
    1200-1306 TAYLORS ROAD FRASER RISE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment associated with a multi lot subdivision
    1012 TAYLORS ROAD FRASER RISE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendments to staged multi lot subdivision and creation of reserves
    365-389 BEATTYS ROAD FRASER RISE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Staged multi-lot subdivision and the creation of reserves
    313-337 BEATTYS ROAD FRASER RISE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a temporary land sales office and the display of two promotion signs
    1259-1265 PLUMPTON ROAD FRASER RISE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Amendment to the use and development of the land for a display home (display village), associated works and a reduction in the required car parking rate
    1152-1174 TAYLORS ROAD FRASER RISE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Sale and supply of liquor (restaurant and café licence) in conjunction with a food and drink premises (restaurant) and a reduction in the required car parking rate
    7/2 OSPREY DRIVE FRASER RISE 3336Withdrawn
  • Removal of an easement
    391-413 BEATTYS ROAD FRASER RISE 3336In progress
  • Amendment to a multi lot subdivision and creation of reserves
    1241-1249 PLUMPTON ROAD FRASER RISE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to a permit associated with a residential subdivision, removal of native vegetation, subdivision of land adjacent to a Road Zone Category 1, create access to a Road Zone Category 1 and the removal of a dry stone wall
    1043-1067 MELTON HIGHWAY FRASER RISE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Staged multi-lot subdivision
    1259-1265 PLUMPTON ROAD FRASER RISE 3336In progress
  • Erection and display of a major promotion sign
    1259-1265 PLUMPTON ROAD FRASER RISE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Erection and display of a temporary non - illuminated major promotion sign in accordance with the endorsed plans
    339-363 BEATTYS ROAD FRASER RISE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Removal of native vegetation within a road reserve
    1015-1041 Melton HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • To serve liquor in association with an existing restaurant
    7/2 OSPREY DRIVE FRASER RISE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment - Subdivision: Multi-Lot Residential Subdivision: Multi-Lot Residential
    1012 Taylors RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Amendment to the endorsed plans associated with use and development of a child care centre, construction of fifteen(15) double storey dwellings and seven (7) three storey dwellings in accordance with the endorsed plans.
    543 HUME DRIVE FRASER RISE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 19 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Construction of 14 dwellings
    233 BEATTYS ROAD FRASER RISE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Construction of a pergola
    52 VOYAGER DRIVE FRASER RISE 3336In progress

  • October 2020

  • Construction of one single storey dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres in area
    37 Journey DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of one single-storey dwelling on a lot less than 300m2 in area
    39 Journey DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment - Subdivision: Multi-Lot Residential
    39-57 Saric StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works comprising the creation of a link between two disp lay homes.
    13 Taradale CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    40 Mandalay ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a display home centre (display village), associated works and a reduction in the required car parking rate
    1152-1174 Taylors RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Amended permit associated with a multi lot subdivision
    58-76 Saric StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Erection and display of business identification and promotion signage in accordance with the endorsed plans
    1152-1174 Taylors RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi lot subdivision
    1152-1174 TAYLORS ROAD FRASER RISE 3336Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Construction of one single storey dwelling on a lot less than 300m2 in area
    80 Enterprise CircuitPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to the erection and display of two non-illuminated major pro motion signs
    1012 Taylors RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Removal of Native Vegetation
    1015-1041 Melton HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Staged multi lot subdivision and creation of reserves in accordance with the endorsed plans
    365-389 Beattys RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Amendment to multi lot subdivision and creation of reserves
    1241-1249 Plumpton RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of one single storey dwelling on a lot less than 300m2 in area on proposed Lot 714 Homage Avenue, Fraser Rise
    1267-1275 Plumpton RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Erection and display of two non-illuminated major promotion signs
    1012 Taylors RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Creation of easement
    31 Luxor DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

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
Hawke
Member of Parliament
Sam RAE (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
118,785
Turnout (2025)
91.1%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
0.0 pp

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 42.4%Labor 57.6%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 12.1 km away).

Coalition 40.8%Labor 59.2%

1.5 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +0.8 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Hillside (Hawke)Labor 58.5% · Coalition 41.5% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
  • Diggers RestLabor 61.0% · Coalition 39.0% TPP (2025)7.5 km away
  • Sunbury SouthLabor 58.0% · Coalition 42.0% TPP (2025)10.4 km away
  • MeltonLabor 59.8% · Coalition 40.2% TPP (2025)11.0 km away
  • StrathtullohLabor 65.7% · Coalition 34.3% TPP (2025)11.1 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)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

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

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