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VIC · Maroondah Council

Kilsyth South, 3137

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Desirability score

50.8/100
Average

Top 30% of Victoria's suburbs

70% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • High desirability
What Kilsyth South is known for: Green suburb, National parks, High desirability

Suburb profile

Kilsyth South is a practical mid-sized suburb in Maroondah, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.

Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with family life visible on every street. Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.

Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. The market sits in a sensible middle ground: not cheap, but fair value for the area.

The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety against similar metro suburbs, even with parks and green space and housing affordability holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
2,862
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$2,328
Dwelling vacancy
2.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
28 of 953
Median monthly mortgage
$1,950
Employment rate
70.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
61 / 23 / 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 · 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)
132
Against the person
20
Against property
78
Rate per 1,000 residents
46.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 143 residents
State safety percentile
42.9th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+33.3%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary13
  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary7
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft10
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle17
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order9

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

18 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bibury Ct/Rendcomb St
  • Collier Rd/Rendcomb St
  • Watermoor Ave/Collier Rd
  • Watermoor Ave/Eycot St
  • Watermoor Ave/Rendcomb St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

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).

20 planning-related records

2021· 14 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Construction of an outbuilding associated with a Dwelling in a GWAZ
    242-244 LIVERPOOL ROAD KILSYTH SOUTH 3137Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension of existing dwelling and construction of an out building and removal of vegetation
    15 CLOVERLEA DRIVE KILSYTH SOUTH 3137Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Remove 6 trees or more
    300-380 LIVERPOOL ROAD KILSYTH SOUTH 3137Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Construction of a dependant persons unit and tree removal
    246 LIVERPOOL ROAD KILSYTH SOUTH 3137Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    13 Sheridan CloseNo permit required
  • Amend car parking location
    256-258 LIVERPOOL ROAD KILSYTH SOUTH 3137Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Construction of a double-storey dwelling in addition to the existing retained single-storey dwelling and associated works
    1 WATERMOOR AVENUE KILSYTH SOUTH 3137NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of an outbuilding associated with leisure and recreation facility
    300-380 LIVERPOOL ROAD KILSYTH SOUTH 3137Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Use of land for Domestic Animal Husbandry (up to 5 domestic animals at any one time)
    18 Colesbourne CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into 2 lots following approved development
    3 Eycot StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    19 Southfork DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Addition to Existing Building
    259-261 Colchester RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 4 trees and lop, destroy patch of Prickly Tea tree for maintenance purposes
    12B Ormond PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Subdivision of the land into 2 lots (following approved development)
    2 Handasyde AvenueWithdrawn
2020· 6 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Secondary consent amendment to modify plans to install an in-ground swimming pool and associated mechanical and safety equipment
    14 Tereddan DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Remove 1 tree
    2 Stroud CourtNo permit required

  • June 2020

  • Construction of a two-storey dwelling in addition to the existing dwelling
    3 Eycot StreetNOD issued by a delegate

  • May 2020

  • Remove 2 trees
    281-283 Colchester RoadNo permit required

  • March 2020

  • Variation of external materials in restrictive Covenant in Instrument of Transfer No.T403867G, contained in the title of land at 2 Handasyde Avenue, Kilsyth South VIC 3137 (Volume 10144, Folio 401 - Lot 1 on PS 322523V), to also allow the use of orange board, foam render and blue board for the external walls of a dwelling.
    2 Handasyde AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Construction of a new outbuilding to replace an existing outbuilding within a Green Wedge A Zone
    10 Tereddan DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

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

Amenities

40 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bus stop (11)
  • Colchester Road on Collier RoadBus stop
  • Colchester road on Eyecot streetBus stop
  • Southfork Dr/Canterbury RdBus stop
  • Trade Way/Canterbury RdBus stop
  • Trade Way/Colchester RdBus stop
  • Ocean Hand Car Wash & DetailingCar wash

    152-154 Canterbury Road

  • Habitat for Humanity ReStoreCharity

    Unit 2 128 Canterbury Road, Kilsyth South

  • Multiform stone IndustriesDoityourself

    Canterbury Road

  • AWMElectrical

    126 Canterbury Road

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

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

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

Parks & reserves

6 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Appletree HillPark
  • Chandra Avenue ReservePark
  • Grayswood ParkPark
  • Leeds Drive ReservePark
  • Unnamed P0056 Private Nature ReserveNature reserve
  • W Jackson ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

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

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

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 · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
36
Parks (OSM)
16

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

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

Desirability Index

Desirability score
50.8/100 — Average
State standing
Top 30% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
1832nd in Australia
State rank
381st in VIC
Peer rank
#138 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#255 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
70%

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

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