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VIC · Nillumbik Council

Hurstbridge, 3099

Est. population · Jun 2025

3,498

Growth (1 yr)

+0.1%

Growth (5 yr)

-3.0%

Median age

41

Median income

$2,168/wk

Employment rate

67%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$970,000

Languages at home

4.1%non-English

Most common: German, Greek, Spanish

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

62.7/100
Good

Top 20% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • National parks
  • High desirability
  • Excellent transport
  • Café precinct
  • Education hub
What Hurstbridge is known for: National parks, High desirability, Excellent transport, Café precinct, Education hub

Suburb profile

Hurstbridge is a hillside mid-sized suburb in Nillumbik Council, with elevated streets and a greener, quieter pace. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with family life visible on every street. Sport and recreation are easy to access, with local venues supporting active weekends and after-work routines.

Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, and buses and trains help with longer trips. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.

Reported crime has been falling recently. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.

Community and employment, plus schools and education push the suburb to a good desirability read, even as growth momentum look more ordinary among similar metro suburbs.

At a glance

Hurstbridge snapshot

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

Median house price

$970k

-12% change

Median rent

$560/wk

Population (ERP)

3,498

+0.1% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

5.6%

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

#90

among Metro Melbourne · Established

Safety

17th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

44th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

9/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

72nd

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
62.7/100 — Good
State standing
Top 20% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
761st in Australia
State rank
247th in VIC
Peer rank
#90 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#180 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

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

Housing

All types (Sep 2025)
$560
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$970,000
Median price change
-11.8%

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

Population

Estimated resident population

3,498(June 2025)

+0.1% annual · -3.0% over 5 years · 44th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.1%
5-year growth
-3.0%
Change in 1 year
+3
Change in 5 years
-110
Growth rank in VIC
44th 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 (~3,450), extrapolated at -0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
3,554
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$2,168
Dwelling vacancy
5.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
72 of 1,288
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Employment rate
67%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,186 / 30 / 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 decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
79
Against the person
10
Against property
48
Rate per 1,000 residents
22.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 355 residents
State safety percentile
16.9th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-28.8%

Most common offence types

  • B22 Graffiti6
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft6
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle16
  • B49 Other Theft4
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order17

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,060
Median ICSEA percentile
72th
School list
  • Hurstbridge Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1055 · 70th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 141 students · Top SEA quarter 22% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
  • Learning Co-Operative SchoolPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1065 · 74th percentile · LBOTE 27% · 31 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • kindergartenkindergarten
  • kindergartenkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

12 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bike & Ride
  • Hurstbridge Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Hurstbridge Railway Station
  • Hurstbridge Station
  • Main Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

248 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

5 restaurants · 7 cafes · 1 pharmacies · 2 fast food · 1 bakeries · 2 places of worship · 12 playgrounds · 1 dog parks

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
  • Great for outdoor family life — 11 parks mapped in suburb, 12 playgrounds nearby
  • Reasonable bus and transport access — 12 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation — 26 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
63/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
1.97
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
4.22
Parks per 1,000 residents
3.1
Food & drink(15)
  • Stoneground BakehouseBakery
  • Black ViceCafe
  • Bridge 2 Eden CafeCafe
  • Heart & Soul CafeCafe
  • Hurstbridge Deli & LarderCafe
  • Hurstbridge Fine Foods & DeliCafe
  • The Hurstbridge Post CafeCafe
  • Wild WombatCafe
  • Burke's Fish & ChipsFast food
  • Hursty Fish & ChipsFast food
  • Bridges RestaurantRestaurant
  • Henry Hurst's Pizza & PastaRestaurant
  • Hurstbridge Pizza & PastaRestaurant
  • Restaurant St. LawrenceRestaurant
  • Wok's N DumplingRestaurant
Shopping(5)
  • Hurstbridge Fine Meats and ProvidoreButcher
  • IGAConvenience store
  • The Bridge StoreConvenience store
  • Lettuce Inn Fruit & VegGreengrocer
Community(4)
  • Kindergarten (2)
  • Hurstbridge Primary SchoolSchool

    961-989 Heidelberg-Kinglake Road

  • Hurstbridge HallTownhall
Health & services(4)
  • Hurstbridge Medical CentreClinic
  • Hurstbridge DentalDentist
  • Hurstbridge PharmacyPharmacy
  • Greencross VetsVeterinary
Sport & outdoors(37)
  • Hurstbridge Dog ParkDog park
  • Anzac Memorial ParkPark
  • Dunstan Drive ReservePark
  • Fergusons PaddockPark
  • Gordon & Sheila Ferguson ParkPark
  • Hurstbridge Memorial ParkPark
  • Hurstbridge Public ReservePark
  • Hurstbridge Station GardensPark
  • Jaspers ParkPark
  • Melissa Close ReservePark
  • Park
  • Tulong Street ReservePark
  • Playground (12)
  • Hurstbridge Bowling ClubSports centre
  • Hurstbridge Tennis ClubSports centre
  • Sports centre (4)
  • Ben Frilay OvalSports field
  • Hurstbridge Half-pipeSports field
  • Hurstbridge High OvalSports field
  • Hurstbridge Skate ParkSports field
  • Sports field
  • JB PoolsSwimming pool
  • Swimming pool
Entertainment(1)
  • The Anglers ClubTheatre

    31 Cherry Tree Road, Hurstbridge

Transport(5)

2 bus stops · 3 train stations

Other(59)
  • Hurstbridge LiquorAlcohol
  • IGA LiquorAlcohol
  • Hurstbridge OsteopathyAlternative
  • Bendigo BankATM
  • Bendigo BankBank
  • Bbq (2)
  • Amore Beauty and LaserBeauty salon
  • Essentially You Body and SoulBeauty salon
  • Bench
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Hurstbridge Books, CDs and VideosBooks
  • Pickwick & SproutBooks
  • Hurstbridge Motor Body RepairsCar repair
  • Hurstbridge MotorsCar repair
  • R. & A. Saunders Automotive RepairsCar repair
  • Cattle Wash
  • Hurstbridge Opportunity ShopCharity
  • Michelle's On MainClothes
  • Workin' ClobberClothes
  • EDN Dance CompanyDance
  • Drinking water (3)
  • Hurstbridge Fire BrigadeFire station
  • Allwood GardensGarden
  • Garden (14)
  • Bridges NurseryGarden Centre
  • Hurstbridge Garden SuppliesGarden Centre
  • Oku DenGift
  • The Little Speckled HenGift
  • Wilde BunchGift
  • Grave Yard
  • Hurstbridge Hair DesignHairdresser
  • Salon VieHairdresser
  • Valley RuralHardware
  • Nature's HarvestHealth Food
  • Hurstbridge Pony ClubHorse Riding
  • Information
  • Phayao Thai MassageMassage
  • Temple Ridge Bushland ReserveNature Reserve
  • Hurstbridge NewsagencyNewsagent
  • Play EducateOccupational Therapist

    828 Heidelberg - Kinglake Road, Hurstbridge

  • Outdoor Seating (4)
  • Parking (59)
  • Parking Space (38)
  • Picnic Table (2)
  • Hurstbridge Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
  • St Peter's Catholic ChurchPlace of worship
  • Hurstbridge Police StationPolice
  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Hurstbridge Post OfficePost office
  • Metro Trains MelbournePublic toilets
  • Public toilets
  • Born Again CollectablesSecond Hand
  • Shelter (5)
  • Allwood Neighbourhood HouseSocial Facility
  • AraluenSocial Facility

    12 Hurstbridge - Arthurs Creek Road

  • Phoenix Sound StudiosStudio

    1048 Heidelberg - Kinglake Road, Hurstbridge

  • KCM TravelTravel Agency
  • Waste Basket
  • Hurstbridge Mini SkipsWaste Transfer Station

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

11 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Anzac Memorial ParkPark
  • Dunstan Drive ReservePark
  • Fergusons PaddockPark
  • Gordon & Sheila Ferguson ParkPark
  • Hurstbridge Memorial ParkPark
  • Hurstbridge Public ReservePark
  • Hurstbridge Station GardensPark
  • Jaspers ParkPark
  • Melissa Close ReservePark
  • Temple Ridge Bushland ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
24
Parks (OSM)
11

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

Places of worship

2 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Hurstbridge Uniting Church
  • St Peter's Catholic Church

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
5
Nearest hospital
Hospital (9.2 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Hurstbridge DentalDentist
  • Hurstbridge Medical CentreClinic
  • Hurstbridge OsteopathyAlternative
  • Hurstbridge PharmacyPharmacy
  • Play EducateHeidelberg - Kinglake RoadOccupational_Therapist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
123
Participants per 1,000 residents
35.2

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).

80 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a carport and outbuilding, removal of one tree and relocate water tank
    18 VALLEY VIEW ROAD HURSTBRIDGE 3099Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works to construct an addition to dwelling
    734 HEIDELBERG-KINGLAKE ROAD HURSTBRIDGE 3099Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a swimming pool
    60 BINGLEY AVENUE HURSTBRIDGE 3099No permit required
  • Removal of one tree
    16 ACACIA ROAD HURSTBRIDGE 3099Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Removal of tree trunk
    19 DUNSTAN DRIVE HURSTBRIDGE 3099No permit required
  • Buildings and works for dwelling extension and construction of carport
    42 ACACIA ROAD HURSTBRIDGE 3099Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend the existing dwelling
    54 BINGLEY AVENUE HURSTBRIDGE 3099Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one dead native tree
    ARTHURS CREEK ROAD HURSTBRIDGE 3099Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a verandah and deck
    110 BOYDS ROAD HURSTBRIDGE 3099Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one (1) tree
    MEANDER ROAD HURSTBRIDGE 3099In progress
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding (garage)
    2 CAROLINE CRESCENT HURSTBRIDGE 3099Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling, retaining walls and earthworks and removal of one tree
    11 PINNAROO CLOSE HURSTBRIDGE 3099Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding (replacement of the existing studio)
    19 FAIRDELL CRESCENT HURSTBRIDGE 3099Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Removal of 1 dead native tree
    19 DUNSTAN DRIVE HURSTBRIDGE 3099Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of 1 dead native tree
    CURTAIN ROAD HURSTBRIDGE 3099Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one tree
    89 KENDALLS LANE HURSTBRIDGE 3099Lapsed
  • Amendment - Buildings and works to alter and extend the existing dwelling
    61-63 Meander RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one dead tree
    CARLYLE CLOSE HURSTBRIDGE 3099Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    12 BAMBARA ROAD HURSTBRIDGE 3099Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works to construct a shed (outbuilding) and additions to the dwelling
    1080 HEIDELBERG-KINGLAKE ROAD HURSTBRIDGE 3099NOD issued by a delegate
  • Removal of 1 dead native tree
    TAYLOR ROAD HURSTBRIDGE 3099Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of 1 native tree
    MEANDER ROAD HURSTBRIDGE 3099Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Buildings and works to extend the existing dwelling
    155 ARTHURS CREEK ROAD HURSTBRIDGE 3099Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a shed/garage
    27 WATTLETREE ROAD HURSTBRIDGE 3099Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • To establish a primary and secondary school on the site to cater for P to 8 with a student number of 40. This will require the addition of two portables initially which will be located on the north east boundary of the property where there is currently no vegetation.
    1075 HEIDELBERG-KINGLAKE ROAD HURSTBRIDGE 3099In progress
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding (carport/shed)
    2 CAROLINE CRESCENT HURSTBRIDGE 3099Lapsed
  • Buildings and works to construct a second dwelling, extend the existing dwelling and vegetation lopping and removal
    22 HALEYS GULLY ROAD HURSTBRIDGE 3099Permit issued by a delegate

  • April 2021

  • Use and development of the land for a child care centre and alter access to a road in a Transport Zone 2
    782 HEIDELBERG-KINGLAKE ROAD HURSTBRIDGE 3099Refusal issued by a delegate
  • 2 Lot Subdivision (Spear)
    20 HALEYS GULLY ROAD HURSTBRIDGE 3099Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision (SPEAR)
    8 TAYLOR ROAD HURSTBRIDGE 3099Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Amendment - Buildings and works to construct alterations and additions to existing dwelling
    155 BOYDS ROAD HURSTBRIDGE 3099Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a dependant persons unit
    195 WATTLETREE ROAD HURSTBRIDGE 3099Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct additions to existing dwelling
    1 MARY PLACE HURSTBRIDGE 3099Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a carport
    80 Mountain View RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct two verandah structures attached to the front and rear of the existing dwelling
    10 Cherry Tree RoadNo permit required
  • Buildings and works to construct a shed
    10 MILLS ROAD HURSTBRIDGE 3099Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Buildings and works to alter and extend the existing dwelling and the construction of an outbuilding associated with the existing dwelling
    120 BOYDS ROAD HURSTBRIDGE 3099Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 Lot Subdivision, associated buildings and works, and vegetation removal
    37 HILLCREST ROAD HURSTBRIDGE 3099Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Buildings and works to extend the existing dwelling
    28 FAIRDELL CRESCENT HURSTBRIDGE 3099Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a retaining wall
    6 HILLCREST ROAD HURSTBRIDGE 3099Permit 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
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
McEwen
Member of Parliament
Rob MITCHELL (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
117,921
Turnout (2025)
93.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+0.9 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 45.2%Labor 54.8%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 5.3 km away).

Coalition 34.8%Labor 65.2%

10.5 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +3.8 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • HurstbridgeLabor 65.9% · Coalition 34.1% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
  • Wattle GlenLabor 63.5% · Coalition 36.5% TPP (2025)3.6 km away
  • Panton HillLabor 52.1% · Coalition 47.9% TPP (2025)4.1 km away
  • Diamond Creek EastLabor 54.7% · Coalition 45.3% TPP (2025)4.5 km away
  • Diamond CreekLabor 59.8% · Coalition 40.2% TPP (2025)5.0 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)
9/10
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

Compare with

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