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VIC · Yarra Ranges Council

Gruyere, VIC, 3770

Current weather

11.4°CModerate rain showers

92% humidity · 26.3 km/h wind · 15.1° / 10.2° today · 11.1 mm rain

Desirability index

30.7/100

#336 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Gruyere is a small locality in the Yarra Ranges area, home to around 966 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 49 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-23%), roughly 50.7 offences per 1,000 residents, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
966
Median age
46
Median household income / week
$2,223
Dwelling vacancy
8.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
27 of 334
Median monthly mortgage
$2,310
Employment rate
68.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
27 / 0 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
49
Against the person
11
Against property
27
Rate per 1,000 residents
50.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 88 residents
State safety percentile
47.8th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-23.4%

Most common offence types

  • A731 Fv Threatening Behaviour7
  • B21 Criminal Damage9
  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary3
  • B49 Other Theft7
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order7

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

38 planning-related records

2021· 16 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a replacement dwelling and vegetation removal
    196 KILLARA ROAD GRUYERE 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding and a water tank
    9 BRIARTY ROAD GRUYERE 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct horse stables
    33 SUNNYSIDE ROAD GRUYERE 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding, retaining wall and earthworks greater than one metre, and associated vegetation removal
    15 SUNNYSIDE ROAD GRUYERE 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    1 LORD ROAD GRUYERE 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Use and development of group accommodation and display of business identification signs
    160 SKYE ROAD GRUYERE 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Boundary realignment (re-subdivision)
    235 VICTORIA ROAD GRUYERE 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend existing dwelling and construct an outbuilding
    22 Medhurst RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a new dwelling and change of use of existing dwelling to outbuilding
    18 MEDHURST ROAD GRUYERE 3770Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Use of existing shed for winery, licensed premises and display of associated signage and construction of storage room
    12-14 Spring LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Use and development of group accommodation (four cottages)
    160 Skye RoadWithdrawn

  • February 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling (replacement); and vegetation removal
    10 SPRING LANE GRUYERE 3770NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    131 Killara RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding, retaining wall and earthworks greater than one metre
    15 Sunnyside RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    6 Hillcrest RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    19 Darling RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 22 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    18 Maddens LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Earthworks to increase dam size and associated vegetation removal
    9 Briarty RoadNOD issued by a delegate
  • Removal of one tree
    22 Medhurst RoadWithdrawn
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling (replacement)
    79 Killara RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling (replacement)
    1 Hexham RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Change of use to winery, sale and consumption of liquor, and associated advertising signage
    3 HEXHAM ROAD GRUYERE 3770Lapsed
  • Buildings and works to extend existing outbuilding (staff room)
    585 Victoria RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    136 Killara RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Use and development of a winery restaurant
    3 Hexham RoadWithdrawn
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    19 Darling RoadLapsed
  • Use and development of winery (cellar door sales), vigneron's liquor licence and associated business identification signage and some car parking within road reserve and earthworks
    160 Skye RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Use and development of a dependent persons unit
    4 Fords RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    160 Skye RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension to an existing dwelling and vegetation removal
    56 Gruyere RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a fence
    585 Victoria RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Use and development of a Winery, Function centre, restaurant, residential hotel, sale and consumption of liquor, associated earthworks and business identification signage
    12-14 Spring LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a function centre and group accommodation
    305 VICTORIA ROAD GRUYERE 3770In progress

  • April 2020

  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    15 Darling RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a front gate and business identification signage
    160 Skye RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Building and works to construct an outbuilding and associated earthworks
    15 George StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Earthworks exceeding 1.0 metre in depth comprising works to extend an existing dam
    25 Harbourmaster RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    15 Bethune Road WestPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Medhurst WinesWine

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

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

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Warramate Hills Nature Conservation AreaNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

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

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
63
Parks (OSM)
0

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
30.7/100
Cohort rank
#336 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Warramate Hills Nature Conservation Areagovernmentnature_reserve
  • Boundary realignment (re-subdivision)planning235 VICTORIA ROAD GRUYERE 3770Lodged 27 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works to construct an outbuilding and associated earthworksplanning15 George StreetLodged 27 Feb 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling (replacement)planning79 Killara RoadLodged 01 Dec 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling (replacement)planning1 Hexham RoadLodged 01 Dec 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling (replacement); and vegetation removalplanning10 SPRING LANE GRUYERE 3770Lodged 17 Feb 2021 · NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct a fenceplanning585 Victoria RoadLodged 02 Jun 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a front gate and business identification signageplanning160 Skye RoadLodged 11 Mar 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a new dwelling and change of use of existing dwelling to outbuildingplanning18 MEDHURST ROAD GRUYERE 3770Lodged 05 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a replacement dwelling and vegetation removalplanning196 KILLARA ROAD GRUYERE 3770Lodged 20 Sep 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

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