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VIC · Cardinia Council

Gembrook, 3783

Est. population · Jun 2025

2,604

Growth (1 yr)

+0.7%

Growth (5 yr)

+1.1%

Median age

41

Median income

$2,002/wk

Employment rate

61.4%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$876,300

Languages at home

3.9%non-English

Most common: German, Italian, French

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

38.9/100
Below average

792nd in VIC

Verified 96% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Heritage area
  • Education hub
What Gembrook is known for: Green suburb, National parks, Excellent transport, Heritage area, Education hub

Suburb profile

Set among the hills of Cardinia Council, Gembrook is a mid-sized suburb with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.

There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Property prices run toward the upper end of the local market.

Reported crime has been rising recently. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.

Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Gembrook snapshot

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

Median house price

$876k

+4.6% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

2,604

+0.7% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

7.1%

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

#75

among Country & regional · Established

Safety

91st

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

59th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

7/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

60th

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
38.9/100 — Below average
National rank
3966th in Australia
State rank
792nd in VIC
Peer rank
#75 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#331 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
96%

Data sources & freshness

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

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$876,300
Median price change
+4.6%

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

2,604(June 2025)

+0.7% annual · +1.1% over 5 years · 59th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.7%
5-year growth
+1.1%
Change in 1 year
+18
Change in 5 years
+28
Growth rank in VIC
59th 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 +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
2,559
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$2,002
Dwelling vacancy
7.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
62 of 870
Median monthly mortgage
$1,907
Employment rate
61.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
792 / 0 / 15

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 increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
539
Against the person
17
Against property
492
Rate per 1,000 residents
207
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 151 residents
State safety percentile
91.3th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+473.4%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage10
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle12
  • B49 Other Theft224
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception216
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order11

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
1,030
Median ICSEA percentile
60th
School list
  • Gembrook Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1030 · 60th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 261 students · Top SEA quarter 13%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

  • Gembrook PreschoolMain Streetkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

17 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bromby St/Main St
  • Gembrook PS/Main St
  • Gembrook Rd/Main St
  • Gembrook Rd/Redwood Rd
  • Puffing Billy Station/Main St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

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

11 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Beenak State ForestNature reserve
  • Boys' FieldPark
  • Gembrook G205 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Gembrook G69 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Gembrook ParkPark
  • Gilwell Park Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • JAC Russell ParkPark
  • Nature WalkPark
  • Parker ReservePark
  • Remembrance ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
11
Parks (OSM)
6

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
St John of God Langmore Centre (27.6 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)
75
Participants per 1,000 residents
28.8

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
25° / 12°
Rainfall
197 mm · ~25 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 9°
Rainfall
228 mm · ~28 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 5°
Rainfall
261 mm · ~33 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 7°
Rainfall
304 mm · ~38 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).

69 planning-related records

2021· 28 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and works associated with an outbuilding (garage)
    36 GREY ROAD GEMBROOK 3783Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding and associated works
    197 GEMBROOK ROAD GEMBROOK 3783Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a non-habitable outbuilding (shed)
    266 MOUNTAIN ROAD GEMBROOK 3783Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a replacement dwelling and associated earthworks
    35 ORCHARD ROAD GEMBROOK 3783Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Extension to existing dwelling (verandah & deck)
    10 GEMBROOK-LAUNCHING PLACE ROAD GEMBROOK 3783Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding
    420 MOUNTAIN ROAD GEMBROOK 3783Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Two (2) lot subdivision and vegetation removal
    28-30 MAIN STREET GEMBROOK 3783Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with the construction of a non-habitable outbuilding (shed)
    280 URE ROAD GEMBROOK 3783In progress

  • June 2021

  • Buildings and works associated with an agricultural shed
    860 URE ROAD GEMBROOK 3783Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling and an outbuilding, associated works and vegetation removal
    61 LIVIO DRIVE GEMBROOK 3783In progress
  • Buildings and works associated with an existing telecommunications facility (satellite dish)
    2 BEENAK EAST ROAD GEMBROOK 3783Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of vegetation (one tree)
    3 INNES ROAD GEMBROOK 3783Withdrawn
  • Development of the land for a dwelling
    40 MAIN STREET GEMBROOK 3783Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Buildings and works associated with an outbuilding (shed)
    6 RUSSELL ROAD GEMBROOK 3783Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with the construction of an agricultural building
    1 MAIN STREET GEMBROOK 3783Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Proposed is a Two (2) Lot Re- Susbdivision
    U 3/3 Banks-Smith DriveWithdrawn
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding and associated works
    185 Beenak East RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • use and development of the land for a dwelling, earthworks and removal of native vegetation
    131 GREY ROAD GEMBROOK 3783Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with an outbuilding
    4 BLACKWOOD LANE & 51 GEMBROOK ROAD GEMBROOK 3783Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Buildings and works associated with a deck
    40 Ure RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Re-subdivision of the land (five (5) lot boundary realignment) between lots at 230 & 260 Mt Eirene Rd, Gembrook
    230 MT EIRENE ROAD GEMBROOK 3783In progress
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (shed)
    65 Warwick RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with an outbuilding (carport)
    2 Anzac StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling and two (2) outbuildings, associated works and vegetation removal
    375 BEENAK EAST ROAD GEMBROOK 3783Withdrawn
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (carport)
    255 Amphlett AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) lot subdivision
    U 3/3 Banks-Smith DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Use of the land for a Restricted Recreation Facility (Fitness Centre) and to construct and display a sign
    Shop 1/83 Main StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding
    4 Redwood RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 12 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Development of the land for a dwelling and earthworks
    55 STATION ROAD GEMBROOK 3783Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for four (4) dwellings, earthworks and removal of a restrictive covenant PS804664Q (from both Lots 2 and 3 PS804664Q)
    19A & 19B STATION ROAD GEMBROOK 3783NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (studio)
    45 Orchard RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Construction of a dwelling extension
    1080 Bessie Creek RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Buildings and works associated with an outbuilding (pool house)
    13 Quinn RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for an agricultural building (shed)
    123 Beenak RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for an extension to an existing building (shed)
    2972 Gembrook-Launching Place RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Development of the land for an outbuilding
    11 Quinn RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a deck (associated with an existing restaurant)
    2905 Gembrook-Launching Place RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a dwelling and associated works
    35A Station RoadNOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of an extension to an existing dwelling and associated works and vegetation removal
    405 Mt Eirene RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Buildings and works associated with an outbuilding, earthworks and vegetation removal
    26 Stone Road NorthPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

3 heritage places

  • KURTH KILN (CARDINA)NH2012
  • KURTH KILN (CARDINA)NH2012
  • SILVERWELLSNH0611

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

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
La Trobe
Member of Parliament
Jason WOOD (Liberal)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
115,425
Turnout (2025)
93.0%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+6.4 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 52.1%Labor 47.9%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 16.6 km away).

Coalition 57.7%Labor 42.3%

5.7 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +2.2 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • GembrookLabor 51.4% · Coalition 48.6% TPP (2025)7.6 km away
  • MaryknollLabor 38.4% · Coalition 61.6% TPP (2025)10.6 km away
  • Nar Nar Goon NorthLabor 29.6% · Coalition 70.4% TPP (2025)10.9 km away
  • CockatooLabor 52.2% · Coalition 47.8% TPP (2025)12.3 km away
  • Pakenham UpperLabor 29.3% · Coalition 70.7% TPP (2025)13.1 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)
7/10
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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