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VIC · Yarra Ranges Council

Launching Place, 3139

Est. population · Jun 2025

2,366

Growth (1 yr)

+0.3%

Growth (5 yr)

+0.5%

Median age

38

Median income

$1,830/wk

Employment rate

63.2%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$797,500

Languages at home

2.6%non-English

Most common: German, Polish, Spanish

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

48.4/100
Average

Top 40% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 96% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
What Launching Place is known for: Green suburb, National parks, Excellent transport, Education hub, High desirability

Suburb profile

Launching Place sits up in the Yarra Ranges Council hills, a smaller community where elevation and tree cover define the mood. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself.

Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Property prices run toward the upper end of the local market.

Local crime has been trending higher of late. Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.

The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer schools and education compared with similar regional towns, though growth momentum remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Launching Place snapshot

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

Median house price

$798k

+9.2% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

2,366

+0.3% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

4.1%

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

#37

among Country & regional · Emerging

Safety

49th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

49th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

5/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

33rd

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
48.4/100 — Average
State standing
Top 40% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
2382nd in Australia
State rank
503rd in VIC
Peer rank
#37 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
Cohort rank
#135 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
96%

Data sources & freshness

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

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$797,500
Median price change
+9.2%

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

2,366(June 2025)

+0.3% annual · +0.5% over 5 years · 49th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.3%
5-year growth
+0.5%
Change in 1 year
+8
Change in 5 years
+11
Growth rank in VIC
49th 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 (~2,400), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
2,495
Median age
38
Median household income / week
$1,830
Dwelling vacancy
4.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
37 of 901
Median monthly mortgage
$1,789
Employment rate
63.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
861 / 0 / 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 increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
122
Against the person
31
Against property
40
Rate per 1,000 residents
51.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 80 residents
State safety percentile
49.1th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+74.3%

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault9
  • B21 Criminal Damage10
  • B45 Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goods5
  • B49 Other Theft9
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order45

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
969
Median ICSEA percentile
33th
School list
  • Launching Place Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 969 · 33th percentile · LBOTE 1% · 137 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Launching Place preschoolkindergarten

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

  • Bellbird Ave/Warburton Hwy
  • Cairncroft Ave/Warburton Hwy
  • Carter St/Warburton Hwy
  • Gembrook-Launching Place Rd/Warburton Hwy
  • Launching Place General Store/Warburton Hwy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

26 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 petrol stations

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
  • Reasonable bus and transport access — 12 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
18/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.2
Shopping(4)
  • Convenience store
  • Launching Place General StoreConvenience store
  • Log Cabin Convenience StoreConvenience store
  • Launch FreshGreengrocer
Community(2)
  • Launching Place preschoolKindergarten
  • Launching Place Primary SchoolSchool

    20A Carter Street

Sport & outdoors(3)
  • Jadodade ParkPark
  • Park
  • Sports field
Entertainment(1)
  • River viewViewpoint
Transport(9)

9 bus stops

Other(6)
  • Duncan's Liquor (Home Hotel)Alcohol
  • Drinking water
  • Unnamed P0118 Private Nature ReserveNature Reserve
  • Parking (2)
  • CaltexPetrol station
  • Public toilets

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

6 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Haining FarmPark
  • Hoddles Creek Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Jadodade ParkPark
  • Launching Place Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Unnamed P0118 Private Nature ReserveNature reserve
  • Woori Yallock G161 Bushland ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
21
Parks (OSM)
3

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

Health access

Nearest hospital
Healesville & District Hospital (15.2 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
85
Participants per 1,000 residents
35.9

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
25° / 12°
Rainfall
197 mm · ~25 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 9°
Rainfall
228 mm · ~28 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 5°
Rainfall
261 mm · ~33 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 7°
Rainfall
304 mm · ~38 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).

34 planning-related records

2021· 15 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Use and development of the land for animal keeping (breeding cats and dogs) and vegetation removal
    50 RIVERVIEW PARADE LAUNCHING PLACE 3139Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to alter and extend an existing dwelling
    20 HALLS ROAD LAUNCHING PLACE 3139Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    230 GLENVIEW ROAD LAUNCHING PLACE 3139Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Vegetation removal
    17 RUTHVEN STREET LAUNCHING PLACE 3139NOD issued by a delegate

  • June 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    195 Gembrook-Launching Place RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    50 RIVERVIEW PARADE LAUNCHING PLACE 3139Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    30 Corbetts RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    90 Wickhams RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling and vegetation removal
    3 SUNDEW PARADE LAUNCHING PLACE 3139Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    27 Victoria StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding, retaining wall and earthworks greater than one metre
    35 TARHILLA DRIVE LAUNCHING PLACE 3139Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Use and development of a dwelling, construction of an outbuilding, earthworks, and vegetation removal
    247 Glenview RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling, construction of an outbuilding, earthworks, and vegetation removal
    247 GLENVIEW ROAD LAUNCHING PLACE 3139In progress

  • January 2021

  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    29 Timberline RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    281 Gembrook-Launching Place RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 19 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a replacement dwelling and two outbuildings
    2145 Warburton HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling (deck-retrospective)
    30 Riverview ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Construct a front fence
    3 Dean CrescentWithdrawn

  • October 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    37 Allsops RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    100 McMahons RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling and construction of a farm building
    55 Ricketsons LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Use and development of a dwelling and associated earthworks
    2045 Don RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling, outbuilding, associated earthworks and vegetation removal, creation of Access to Road Zone (RDZ1) and business identification sign
    2275 Warburton HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling and associated vegetation removal and earthworks
    249 Milners RoadLapsed

  • July 2020

  • Buildings and works to upgrade a Utility Installation (sewerage treatment plant)
    265 Dalry RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    240 Glenview RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    45 Dalry RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Use and development of a dwelling and outbuilding, earthworks and associated vegetation removal
    215 Milners RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a replacement dwelling and associated removal of vegetation
    225 Milners RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    115 McMahons RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding (roof over arena)
    45 Halls RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    1 Carter StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a water tank
    45 Dalry RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding and associated earthworks
    20 Corbetts RoadPermit 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
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 · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Casey
Member of Parliament
Aaron VIOLI (Liberal)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
122,351
Turnout (2025)
94.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-1.5 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 52.9%Labor 47.1%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 10.0 km away).

Coalition 60.0%Labor 40.0%

7.1 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -7.4 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • Launching PlaceLabor 39.5% · Coalition 60.5% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
  • Yarra JunctionLabor 47.1% · Coalition 52.9% TPP (2025)3.2 km away
  • Woori YallockLabor 43.2% · Coalition 56.8% TPP (2025)4.0 km away
  • Hoddles CreekLabor 37.8% · Coalition 62.2% TPP (2025)5.9 km away
  • WesburnLabor 45.2% · Coalition 54.8% TPP (2025)6.3 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)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

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

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