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VIC · Cardinia Council

Guys Hill, VIC, 3807

Current weather

12.4°CRain showers

80% humidity · 23.9 km/h wind · 15.3° / 9.7° today · 4.3 mm rain

Desirability index

51/100

#236 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Guys Hill is a small locality in the Cardinia area, home to around 388 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 14 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+180%), roughly 36.1 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
388
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$3,166
Dwelling vacancy
2.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
3 of 124
Median monthly mortgage
$3,000
Employment rate
64%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 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)
14
Against the person
5
Against property
5
Rate per 1,000 residents
36.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 78 residents
State safety percentile
31.5th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+180%

Most common offence types

  • A22 Assault Police, Emergency Services Or Other Authorised Officer3
  • A232 Non-Fv Common Assault1
  • A731 Fv Threatening Behaviour1
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft2
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order3

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).

10 planning-related records

2021· 4 proposals

  • November 2021

  • Renovation & extension of an existing dwelling affecting greater than 50% of the house.
    14 KILVINGTON DRIVE EMERALD 3782Withdrawn

  • July 2021

  • Construction of an outbuilding and associated works
    137 QUAMBY ROAD GUYS HILL 3807Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (horse stable) and associated earthworks
    109 QUAMBY ROAD GUYS HILL 3807Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Building and works associated with a dwelling extension
    3 LUKE PLACE GUYS HILL 3807In progress
2020· 6 proposals

  • September 2020

  • Development of the land for an extension to an existing dwelling, extension to an existing outbuilding and earthworks
    25 Quamby RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Two (2) lot boundary realignment and vegetation removal
    335 Beaconsfield-Emerald RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Dear Sir/Madam. Cardinia Shire Planning office. I am writing to you to request a planning permit to build a proposed art studio/office at 177 Quamby Rd, Guys Hill, Lot 3. The Proposal is for a detached building 5x5.2m in area placed on the southern corner of the property. The purpose of this building comes in different forms. 1: To better equip us to be able to carry out a home schooling role in the future should we be faced with circumstances requiring us to do so again. 2: A homework hub for t
    177 Quamby RoadWithdrawn
  • Buildings and works associated with an outbuilding (studio)
    177 QUAMBY ROAD GUYS HILL 3807Lapsed
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (shed) and associated works
    25 Quamby AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Construction of one (1) dwelling to replace existing dwelling, associated earthworks and the removal of vegetation
    425 Beaconsfield-Emerald RoadPermit 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

2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Tram Stop CafeCafe

    2 Montuna Grove

  • TelstraTelephone

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

  • Upper Beaconsfield Nature Conservation ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
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
No overlay at centroid

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)
1
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
51.0/100
Cohort rank
#236 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

  • Upper Beaconsfield Nature Conservation Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Building and works associated with a dwelling extensionplanning3 LUKE PLACE GUYS HILL 3807Lodged 21 Apr 2021 · In progress
  • Buildings and works associated with an outbuilding (studio)planning177 QUAMBY ROAD GUYS HILL 3807Lodged 26 May 2020 · Lapsed
  • Construction of an outbuilding and associated worksplanning137 QUAMBY ROAD GUYS HILL 3807Lodged 29 Jul 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of one (1) dwelling to replace existing dwelling, associated earthworks and the removal of vegetationplanning425 Beaconsfield-Emerald RoadLodged 03 Apr 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Dear Sir/Madam. Cardinia Shire Planning office. I am writing to you to request a planning permit to build a proposed art studio/office at 177 Quamby Rd, Guys Hill, Lot 3. The Proposal is for a detached building 5x5.2m in area placed on the southern corner of the property. The purpose of this building comes in different forms. 1: To better equip us to be able to carry out a home schooling role in the future should we be faced with circumstances requiring us to do so again. 2: A homework hub for tplanning177 Quamby RoadLodged 29 May 2020 · Withdrawn
  • Development of the land for an extension to an existing dwelling, extension to an existing outbuilding and earthworksplanning25 Quamby RoadLodged 24 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (horse stable) and associated earthworksplanning109 QUAMBY ROAD GUYS HILL 3807Lodged 26 Jun 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (shed) and associated worksplanning25 Quamby AvenueLodged 19 May 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Renovation & extension of an existing dwelling affecting greater than 50% of the house.planning14 KILVINGTON DRIVE EMERALD 3782Lodged 19 Nov 2021 · Withdrawn

Data sources & freshness

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