VIC · Banyule Council
Ivanhoe (Vic.), VIC, 3079
Current weather
12.5°CRain showers
84% humidity · 23.9 km/h wind · 15.7° / 10.7° today · 5.7 mm rain
Desirability index
82.4/100
How this score is calculated#82 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Ivanhoe (Vic.) is a mid-sized suburb in the Banyule area, home to around 13,374 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1,243 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-13%), roughly 92.9 offences per 1,000 residents, 5 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, 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
- 13,374
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $2,232
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 669 of 5,983
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,383
- Employment rate
- 64.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 255 / 1,177 / 1,305
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)
- 1,243
- Against the person
- 118
- Against property
- 928
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 92.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 113 residents
- State safety percentile
- 73.7th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -12.6%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage86
- B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary96
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle217
- B43 Steal From A Retail Store146
- B49 Other Theft94
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Year ending March release
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 5
- Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
- 1,157
- Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar SchoolCombined
- Ivanhoe Grammar SchoolCombined
- Ivanhoe Primary SchoolPrimary
- Mary Immaculate SchoolPrimary
- St Bernadette's SchoolPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
84 public transport stops in this suburb
- Darebin Rail Replacement Bus Stop
- Darebin Station
- Darebin Station
- Ivanhoe Station
- Ivanhoe Station
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Metro Capital Delivery activities occurring between 05/06/2026 and 05/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.LIVINGSTONE STREET, TATE STREET04 Jun 2026 – 04 Oct 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
186 planning-related records
2021· 60 proposals
August 2021
- Alt to a building or structure Alterations and Additions to an Existing Dwelling, subject to the Heritage Overlay18 TOORA STREET IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- One new dwelling Development of a single dwelling on a lot less than 500sqm115 VALENTINE STREET IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Melaleuca armillaris (Bracelet Honey Myrtle), in the front setback as per the endorsed plan.22 COOK STREET IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of Two (2) Dwellings within the Significant Landscape Overlay (SLO1)22 WATERDALE ROAD IVANHOE 3079NOD issued by a delegate
- Other buildings and works Development of a swimming pool28A ROCKBEARE GROVE IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Change or extension of use and One or more new buildings Use and development of the land for dwellings, food and drink premises, restricted recreational facility (gymnasium) and associated buildings and works, removal of easements and removal of vegetation.37-63 BELL STREET IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Hesperocyparis macrocarpa (Monterey cypress) and one (1) Schinus molle (Peppercorn Tree) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.1/14 WYNSTAY CRESCENT IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of two (2) dwellings59 FORD STREET IVANHOE 3079Refusal issued by a delegate
- Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) Two Lot Subdivision69 BEATTY STREET IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of eleven (11) protected trees, identified as #12-15, #20-21, #23-26 in arborist report (Rigoni Tree Solutions 26/05/2021) and one (1) River Red Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) as indicated on the endorsed plan23 CLARK ROAD IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Leyland Cypress (Cupressus x leylandii) in the rear setback as indicated on the endorsed plan41 ST ELMO ROAD IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Change or extension of use and Signage Use of the land for an education centre (Adult Autism Service) and development of signage261 WATERDALE ROAD IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Cupressus arizonica (Arizona Cypress) in the front setback as per the endorsed plan.29 MAGNOLIA ROAD IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) 2 lot subdivision10 DALVEEN ROAD IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) Two Lot Subdivision16 EDWIN STREET IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other buildings and works Construction of a boundary fence abutting Council land3/7 CURZON STREET IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Tree pruning12/139 BOND STREET IVANHOE 3079No permit required
July 2021
- Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) Two Lot Subdivision24 DALVEEN ROAD IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) Subdivision of land into 2 lots399 UPPER HEIDELBERG ROAD IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Multi-dwelling development - Two dwellings Changes being refused: Development two (2) car parking spaces in the frontage for Dwelling 1, retrospective approval of rear deck and rear extension, internal reconfiguration for additional bedroom and vegetation removal1/7 AMBROSE STREET IVANHOE 3079Refusal issued by a delegate
- Other Vegetation Removal3/309 UPPER HEIDELBERG ROAD IVANHOE 3079No permit required
- Other Vegetation Removal2/14 ROCKBEARE GROVE IVANHOE 3079Withdrawn
- Other buildings and works98 WATERDALE ROAD IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Signage Installation of signage and minor buildings and works in association with a medical centre (use as-of-right)107 LOWER HEIDELBERG ROAD IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of two (2) dwellings14 LIBERTY PARADE IVANHOE 3079NOD issued by a delegate
- Other buildings and works1/35 KENILWORTH PARADE IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other Vegetation Removal2/5 CARN AVENUE IVANHOE 3079Withdrawn
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of nine (9) trees as indicated on the endorsed plan41 THE RIDGEWAY IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other buildings and works Construction of a carport7 THORESBY GROVE IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 2 lot subdivision land to be subdivided into 2 lots subject to the following conditions11 MALTA STREET IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Section 72 Amendment100 IVANHOE PARADE IVANHOE 3079Withdrawn
- One new dwelling Partial demolition, additions and external painting to a dwelling in the Heritage Overlay (Schedule 5)17 THORESBY GROVE IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of two (2) dwellings15 AYTON STREET IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Change or extension of use and One or more new buildings Section 72 Amendment – Medical Centre Usage and Associated Car Parking Dispensation.59 UPPER HEIDELBERG ROAD IVANHOE 3079NOD issued by a delegate
- Demolition and Other Vegetation Removal and Other Demolition of existing buildings and structures; Construction of a Sports Centre and Removal of vegetation under SLO1 and VPO3 Amendment to Section 3.3 of the Development Plan to include the construction of a mezzanine classroom above the change rooms at the western end of the swimming pool and Amend plans to provide emergency access door on western elevation of building and revise window design to part of southern elevation. No changes to buildi41 THE RIDGEWAY IVANHOE 3079Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 2 lot subdivision 2 lot subdivision68 Jellicoe StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Liquidambar (Liquidambar styraciflua) in the front setback as indicated on the endorsed plan28 Waterdale RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Michelia sp (Magnolia) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.54 Lower Heidelberg RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other buildings and works3/7 CURZON STREET IVANHOE 3079Withdrawn
- BUILDINGS AND WORKS and SHOP and Car parking dispensation Section 72 Amendment208 Upper Heidelberg RoadWithdrawn
2020· 126 proposals
126 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
275 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- BWSAlcohol
- CellarbrationsAlcohol
- LiquorlandAlcohol
- Bakers DelightBakery
- Bread WiseBakery
190 Upper Heidelberg Road
- Ivanhoe CakesBakery
- The French BreakfastBakery
- Commonwealth BankBank
- WestpacBank
216 Upper Heidelberg Road
- The Establishment BarBar
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
14 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Banksia Island ReservePark
- Bryant ReservePark
- Chelsworth ParkPark
- Ivanhoe Lions - ParkPark
- Kwinana Court ReservePark
- Margaret Heathorn ParkPark
- Memorial ReservePark
- Miles ReservePark
- Napier Waller ReserveNature reserve
- Nellie Ibbott ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 18
- Emergency department
- On site
- ACE Audiologyaudiologist
- Alternativealternative
- Chemist Warehousepharmacy
- Dentists Of Ivanhoedentist
- Heidelberg Repatriation Hospitalhospital
- Ivanhoe Centrephysiotherapist
- Ivanhoe Endoscopy CentreUpper Heidelberg Roadclinic
- Laboratorylaboratory
- Livingstone Street Medical ClinicLivingstone Streetclinic
- Melbourne Children’s Psychology Clinicpsychotherapist
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
3 state heritage places
- HEIDELBERG TOWN HALLNH2077
- MACGEORGE HOUSENH2004
- THE WALLER HOUSE AND COLLECTIONNH0617
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Uniting Church Kindergartenkindergarten
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
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)
- 28
- Parks (OSM)
- 24
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
- 82.4/100
- Cohort rank
- #82 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
- Uniting Church Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
- HEIDELBERG TOWN HALLheritageNH2077
- MACGEORGE HOUSEheritageNH2004
- THE WALLER HOUSE AND COLLECTIONheritageNH0617
- ACE Audiologyhealthaudiologist
- Alternativehealthalternative
- Chemist Warehousehealthpharmacy
- Dentists Of Ivanhoehealthdentist
- Heidelberg Repatriation Hospitalhealthhospital
- Ivanhoe Centrehealthphysiotherapist
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
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