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VIC · Nillumbik Council

Hurstbridge, VIC, 3099

Current weather

11.4°CModerate rain showers

93% humidity · 29.2 km/h wind · 15.3° / 11° today · 9.3 mm rain

Desirability index

85.9/100

#65 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Hurstbridge is a smaller suburban community in the Nillumbik area, home to around 3,554 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 79 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-29%), roughly 22.2 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, 13 public transport stops within the suburb, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

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)
84 / 30 / 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)
79
Against the person
10
Against property
48
Rate per 1,000 residents
22.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 355 residents
State safety percentile
15.7th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-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

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,055
  • Hurstbridge Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

13 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bike & Ride
  • Connex
  • Hurstbridge Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Hurstbridge Railway Station
  • Hurstbridge Station

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).

80 planning-related records

2021· 41 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
2020· 39 proposals

39 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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

75 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Hurstbridge LiquorAlcohol
  • IGA LiquorAlcohol
  • Bendigo BankATM
  • Stoneground BakehouseBakery
  • Bendigo BankBank
  • Bbq (2)
  • Amore Beauty and LaserBeauty salon
  • Essentially You Body and SoulBeauty salon
  • Bench
  • Hurstbridge Books, CDs and VideosBooks

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

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

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
5
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Hurstbridge Dentaldentist
  • Hurstbridge Medical Centreclinic
  • Hurstbridge Osteopathyalternative
  • Hurstbridge Pharmacypharmacy
  • Play EducateHeidelberg - Kinglake Roadoccupational_therapist

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

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

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • kindergartenkindergarten
  • kindergartenkindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

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)
21
Parks (OSM)
11

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
85.9/100
Cohort rank
#65 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

  • kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • Hurstbridge Dentalhealthdentist
  • Hurstbridge Medical Centrehealthclinic
  • Hurstbridge Osteopathyhealthalternative
  • Hurstbridge Pharmacyhealthpharmacy
  • Play EducatehealthHeidelberg - Kinglake Roadoccupational_therapist
  • Anzac Memorial Parkgovernmentpark
  • Dunstan Drive Reservegovernmentpark
  • Fergusons Paddockgovernmentpark

Data sources & freshness

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