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VIC · Knox Council

Knoxfield, VIC, 3180

Current weather

11.8°CRain showers

86% humidity · 23.3 km/h wind · 14.8° / 9.7° today · 5.6 mm rain

Desirability index

74/100

#123 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Knoxfield is a smaller suburban community in the Knox area, home to around 7,645 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 376 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-23%), roughly 49.2 offences per 1,000 residents, 3 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, 7 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
7,645
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$1,762
Dwelling vacancy
4.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
139 of 2,979
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Employment rate
59.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
166 / 579 / 8

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)
376
Against the person
52
Against property
224
Rate per 1,000 residents
49.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 147 residents
State safety percentile
46th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-23.3%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage32
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle45
  • B49 Other Theft46
  • C32 Drug Possession26
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order30

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
994
  • Darrang Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Fairhills High SchoolSecondary
  • Knox Park Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

53 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Harley St/Ferntree Gully Rd
  • Kathryn Rd/Ferntree Gully Rd
  • O'Connor Rd/Ferntree Gully Rd
  • Rushdale St/Ferntree Gully Rd
  • Scoresby Rd/Ferntree Gully Rd

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

7 active roadworks / incidents

  • Department of Transport and Planning - Knoxfield - Ferntree Gully Road and Henderson Road Intersection RoadworksFerntree Gully Road and Henderson Road Intersection - Knoxfield15 Mar 2026 – 30 Sep 2026
  • Henderson Ferntree Gully Road - Knoxfield - Ferntree Gully Road RoadworksFerntree Gully Road - Knoxfield25 Mar 2026 – 28 Aug 2026
  • Henderson Ferntree Gully Road - Knoxfield - Ferntree Gully Road RoadworksFerntree Gully Road - Knoxfield31 Jul 2026 – 03 Aug 2026
  • Henderson Ferntree Gully Road - Knoxfield - Henderson Road and Ferntree Gully Road intersection RoadworksHenderson Road and Ferntree Gully Road intersection - Knoxfield15 Mar 2026 – 30 Sep 2026
  • Henderson Ferntree Gully Road - Knoxfield - Kathryn Road RoadworksKathryn Road - Knoxfield01 May 2026 – 30 Sep 2026
  • Henderson Ferntree Gully Road - Knoxfield - Knox Place RoadworksKnox Place - Knoxfield01 May 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
  • Henderson Ferntree Gully Road - Knoxfield - St Laurent Rise RoadworksSt Laurent Rise - Knoxfield25 May 2026 – 05 Sep 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).

121 planning-related records

2021· 63 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Raising of floor levels to meet flooding requirements and associated changes to plans
    10 DAVID STREET KNOXFIELD 3180Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a double storey dwelling to the rear of existing
    48 FRUDAL CRESCENT KNOXFIELD 3180NOD issued by a delegate
  • Proposed Storage Mezzanine
    45/1470 FERNTREE GULLY ROAD KNOXFIELD 3180Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove a tree in my front yard which is nodding to fall and blocks the front door of the building
    61 COROMANDEL CRESCENT KNOXFIELD 3180Withdrawn
  • Amending approved plans to increase finish floor levels and building heights in response to new Council flood levels
    81 DAVID STREET NORTH KNOXFIELD 3180Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment
    76 PARKHURST DRIVE KNOXFIELD 3180In progress
  • The construction of a carport over the existing parking area
    74 PARKHURST DRIVE KNOXFIELD 3180Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 4 Lot Subdivision - Approved Development Site
    37 ANNE ROAD KNOXFIELD 3180Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of three (3) trees
    28 APPLEBERRY CLOSE KNOXFIELD 3180No permit required
  • Amendment to plans to change site access and Unit 2 ground and first floor plan
    54 NORMA CRESCENT KNOXFIELD 3180NOD issued by a delegate

  • August 2021

  • Attach a verandah to the existing dwelling along the eastern elevation
    6A LAURA ROAD KNOXFIELD 3180Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of one single storey dwelling and one double storey dwelling on the land
    35 LATONA AVENUE KNOXFIELD 3180NOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of one (1) double storey and one (1) single storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling (Total three (3) dwellings)
    94 DAVID STREET NORTH KNOXFIELD 3180Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of three trees
    109 KATHRYN ROAD KNOXFIELD 3180No permit required
  • Removal three trees next to my home
    1/92 DAVID STREET NORTH KNOXFIELD 3180No permit required
  • The removal of one (1) Eucalyptus cephalocarpa (Silver Stringybark) and one (1) Eucalyptus radiata (Narrow Leaved Peppermint) and the pruning of two (2) Eucalyptus cephalocarpa (Silver Stringybark)
    77 KATHRYN ROAD KNOXFIELD 3180Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • 12 Lot Subdivision (Approved Development Site)
    26 RUSHDALE STREET KNOXFIELD 3180Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) lot subdivision (approved unit site)
    20 Philip RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amending the proposed Building Envelopes Schedule shown on PS724551Y and consequently amend the Section 173 Agreement AQ624807L
    15 KATHRYN ROAD KNOXFIELD 3180Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The construction of two (2) double storey dwellings on the land
    26 SANDRA COURT KNOXFIELD 3180NOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of the land for a single storey dwelling to rear of existing
    46 RICKARDS AVENUE KNOXFIELD 3180NOD issued by a delegate
  • Five (5) lot Subdivision (approved unit site)
    87 KATHRYN ROAD KNOXFIELD 3180Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a crossover
    11 Kent StreetNo permit required
  • The development of the land for the construction of four (4) dwellings (three double storey and one single storey)
    40 KING PARADE KNOXFIELD 3180Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Two Lot Subdivision (approved unit development)
    49 Rodney DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 Lot Subdivision (Approved Development Site)
    91 O'Connor RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one (1) Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) and one (1) Eucalyptus cephalocarpa (Silver Stringybark)
    79 KATHRYN ROAD KNOXFIELD 3180Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Tree Removal
    37 FOSTER CRESCENT KNOXFIELD 3180No permit required

  • June 2021

  • Two lot subdivision (approved unit development
    94 Harley Street NorthPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a double storey dwelling to the rear of existing dwelling
    29 O'CONNOR ROAD KNOXFIELD 3180NOD issued by a delegate
  • The construction of a double storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling and a two (2) lot subdivision
    69 RICKARDS AVENUE KNOXFIELD 3180NOD issued by a delegate
  • Four (4) lot subdivision (approved unit site)
    22 DAVID STREET KNOXFIELD 3180Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Variation to covenant clause 8 to enable construction of a front boundary fence
    1/8 SAMANTHA COURT KNOXFIELD 3180Lapsed
  • Development of the land for two (2) double storey and one (1) single storey dwelling (total three dwellings) and vegetation removal
    92 KATHRYN ROAD KNOXFIELD 3180NOD issued by a delegate
  • Boundary realignment
    1-3 Henderson RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Construction of a verandah
    2/42 Rickards AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings on the land
    48 ALLISTER CLOSE KNOXFIELD 3180NOD issued by a delegate
  • Amendment
    73 DAVID STREET NORTH KNOXFIELD 3180Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment
    4 Brice GroveWithdrawn

  • April 2021

  • Removal of one (1) Eucalyptus macrorhyncha (Red Stringybark)
    25 Philip RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 58 proposals

58 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

30 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bus Station

    33 Henderson Road

  • Bus stop (2)
  • Coringa Ct/Kathryn RdBus stop
  • Graham Rd/Anne RdBus stop
  • Harley St/Anne RdBus stop
  • Janden Cl/Kathryn RdBus stop
  • Kathryn Rd/Anne RdBus stop
  • Kathryn Rd/Ferntree Gully RdBus stop
  • Knox Pl/Kathryn RdBus stop
  • Lloyd St/Ferntree Gully RdBus stop

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

8 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Blossom Grove ReservePark
  • Carrington ParkPark
  • Gilbert ParkPark
  • Glenwood Grove ReservePark
  • Knox Model Aeroplane ClubPark
  • Knox ParkPark
  • Otway Street ReservePark
  • R.D. Egan-Lee ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
4
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Chemist WarehouseBurwood Highwaypharmacy
  • Knoxfield Dental CareFerntree Gully Roaddentist
  • Physica KnoxfieldFerntree Gully Roadphysiotherapist
  • PhysioChoice KnoxfieldFerntree Gully Roadphysiotherapist

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

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

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • PIPE ORGAN OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN CHURCHNH1280

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

4 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Headstart Early Learning CentreLakewood Boulevardchildcare
  • Knoxfield Pre-SchoolAnne Roadkindergarten
  • kindergartenkindergarten
  • 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)
31
Parks (OSM)
27

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
74.0/100
Cohort rank
#123 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

  • Headstart Early Learning CentrechildcareLakewood Boulevardchildcare
  • Knoxfield Pre-SchoolchildcareAnne Roadkindergarten
  • kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • PIPE ORGAN OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN CHURCHheritageNH1280
  • Chemist WarehousehealthBurwood Highwaypharmacy
  • Knoxfield Dental CarehealthFerntree Gully Roaddentist
  • Physica KnoxfieldhealthFerntree Gully Roadphysiotherapist
  • PhysioChoice KnoxfieldhealthFerntree Gully Roadphysiotherapist
  • Blossom Grove Reservegovernmentpark

Data sources & freshness

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