Median house price
$640k
+12% change
VIC · Hobsons Bay Council
Laverton, 3028
Est. population · Jun 2025
4,770
Growth (1 yr)
+1.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+6.9%
Median age
32
Median income
$1,512/wk
Employment rate
56.1%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$640,000
Languages at home
53.5%non-English
Most common: Punjabi, Nepali, Hindi
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Education hub
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Laverton is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Hobsons Bay Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Young professionals and new households shape much of the local mix, with family life visible on every street. A large share of residents were born overseas, and languages other than English are widely spoken at home.
Everyday shopping is a local strength, with enough shops and services to cover most weekly needs close to home. Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses and trains keep the wider city within easy reach.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
Against similar metro suburbs, growth momentum, plus schools and education stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with community and employment, plus safety less decisive.
At a glance
Laverton snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$620/wk
Population (ERP)
4,770
+1.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
13.1%
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
#74
among Metro Melbourne · Growth area
Safety
89th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
72nd
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
63rd
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
- 62.7/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 20% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 766th in Australia
- State rank
- 248th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #74 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #181 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
- $620
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $640,000
- Median price change
- +12.3%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 (council median) · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
4,770(June 2025)
+1.1% annual · +6.9% over 5 years · 72th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.1%
- 5-year growth
- +6.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +53
- Change in 5 years
- +308
- Growth rank in VIC
- 72th 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 (~6,350), extrapolated at +6.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 4,760
- Median age
- 32
- Median household income / week
- $1,512
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 263 of 2,006
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,700
- Employment rate
- 56.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,366 / 324 / 43 (+ 8 other)
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)
- 827
- Against the person
- 101
- Against property
- 525
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 173.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 47 residents
- State safety percentile
- 88.6th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +6%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage63
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft75
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle142
- B49 Other Theft83
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order64
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 5
- Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
- 1,037
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 63th
School list
- Laverton P-12 CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 924 · 16th percentile · LBOTE 76% · 678 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Jennings Street SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 1037 · 63th percentile · LBOTE 52% · 117 students · Top SEA quarter 22% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- St Martin de Porres SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1080 · 79th percentile · LBOTE 67% · 270 students · Top SEA quarter 31% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Western Autistic SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 1042 · 65th percentile · LBOTE 70% · 290 students · Top SEA quarter 21% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Altona Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1000 · 47th percentile · LBOTE 46% · 235 students · Top SEA quarter 10% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Laverton Community Children’s CentreCrown Streetkindergarten
- Montessori Beginnings - LavertonThomas Streetchildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
56 public transport stops in this suburb
- Aircraft Rail Replacement Bus Stop
- Aircraft Station
- Aircraft Station
- Laverton Station
- Laverton Station
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
269 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
5 restaurants · 2 cafes · 1 pubs · 3 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 1 fast food · 1 bakeries · 7 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 16 parks mapped in suburb, 7 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 56 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 7 shops and services
- Strong local sport and recreation — 12 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 90/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.42
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 2.1
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 3.36
Food & drink(10)
- Andrew SourdoughBakery
85 Railway Avenue, Laverton
- Cheeky Chewies CafeCafe
18 Aviation Road, Laverton
- Kyla's CafeCafe
6 Aviation Road, Laverton
- Buddy's PizzaFast food
14A Lohse Street
- Club LavertonPub
15 Aviation Road, Laverton
- Favor and GraceRestaurant
87 Railway Avenue, Laverton
- Golden SampanRestaurant
- J88Restaurant
Unit A 73 Railway Avenue, Laverton
- Pirate PizzaRestaurant
60 Bladin Street, Laverton
- Spice JunctionRestaurant
Unit 2 6 Neville Avenue, Laverton
Shopping(8)
- Paddock to TableButcher
Unit 1 6 Neville Avenue, Laverton
- Laverton SpicesConvenience store
16 Lohse Street, Laverton
- Milk BarConvenience store
- Milk BarConvenience store
Unit B 73 Railway Avenue, Laverton
- FoodworksSupermarket
54-56 Bladin Street, Laverton
- IGASupermarket
10 Aviation Road, Laverton
- SpicelinesSupermarket
3 Triholm Avenue, Laverton
Community(8)
- Montessori Beginnings - LavertonChildcare
1-19 Thomas Street, Laverton
- Laverton Community HubCommunity centre
95-105 Railway Avenue, Laverton
- Philippines Community CentreCommunity centre
- Laverton Community Children’s CentreKindergarten
15 Crown Street, Laverton
- Jennings Street SchoolSchool
4 Jennings Street
- Laverton P-12 CollegeSchool
91 Bladin Street
- St Martin de Porres Primary SchoolSchool
13-25 Bellin Street
- Western Autistic SchoolSchool
Burnley Street
Health & services(5)
- Cohealth LavertonClinic
95 Railway Avenue, Laverton
- Laverton Medical CentreClinic
Unit 3 8 Neville Avenue, Laverton
- Laverton Dental ClinicDentist
Unit 1 8 Neville Avenue, Laverton
- Laverton Family DentalDentist
83 Railway Avenue, Laverton
- PharmaSavePharmacy
Unit 2 8 Neville Avenue
Sport & outdoors(28)
- RAAF Williams Laverton Golf ClubGolf course
Maher Road, Laverton
- Beverly Anton ReservePark
- Bladin Street ReservePark
- Bruce Street ReservePark
- Cropley ReservePark
- Curlew Community ParkPark
- Dick Murdock ReservePark
- F.I. (Frank) Gibson ReservePark
- Henderson Street ReservePark
- Lohse Street ReservePark
- McCormack ParkPark
- Park (3)
- Skate ParkPark
- Whittaker Avenue ReservePark
- Woods ReservePark
- Playground (7)
- Laverton Skate CentreSports centre
2 Oakdene Grove, Laverton
- Wiliams Fitness CentreSports centre
- Sports field
- Swimming pool
Entertainment(1)
- Woods Street Arts SpaceArts centre
44-48 Woods Street
Transport(13)
6 bus stops · 7 train stations
Other(37)
- The Bottle-o LavertonAlcohol
- ReunionArtwork
- Bendigo BankBank
Unit 3 28 Aviation Road, Laverton
- Bench (7)
- Bicycle Parking (2)
- ParkiteerBicycle Parking
- Laverton Station Bus InterchangeBus Station
- L & J Automotive TechniciansCar repair
Unit A 9 Triholm Avenue, Laverton
- Melbourne Collision Repair CentreCar repair
21 Triholm Avenue
- The Water Cafe & Car WashCar Wash;Cafe
11 Aviation Road, Laverton
- Clock
- Double 'C' JeaneryClothes
2 Aviation Road, Laverton
- International Skin & Body CareCosmetics
91 Railway Avenue, Laverton
- BALTYK DELI & Co.Deli
Unit 1 4 Neville Avenue, Laverton
- Drinking water (3)
- Fire Station No. 40Fire station
5 Epsom Street, Laverton
- Fitness Station
- Garden (2)
- Jass Hair SalonHairdresser
8 Lohse Street
- LaundretteLaundry
- the LottLottery
- Parking (76)
- Whittaker Avenue Car ParkParking
- Parking Space (72)
- Australia PostPost Box
- Post Box
- Australia PostPost office
12 Aviation Road, Laverton
- Hobsons Bay CouncilPublic toilets
- Public toilets
- Shelter (5)
- Body Image TattooingTattoo
93 Railway Avenue, Laverton
- Taxi
- TelstraTelephone
- Telstra PayphoneTelephone
- Vacant
1A Triholm Avenue, Laverton
- Vacant
1B Triholm Avenue, Laverton
- Waste Basket
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
13 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Beverly Anton ReservePark
- Bladin Street ReservePark
- Bruce Street ReservePark
- Cropley ReservePark
- Curlew Community ParkPark
- Dick Murdock ReservePark
- F.I. (Frank) Gibson ReservePark
- Henderson Street ReservePark
- Lohse Street ReservePark
- McCormack ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 16
- 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 — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 5
- Nearest hospital
- Boardwalk Health MedicalCentre (4.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Cohealth LavertonRailway AvenueClinic
- Laverton Dental ClinicNeville AvenueDentist
- Laverton Family DentalRailway AvenueDentist
- Laverton Medical CentreNeville AvenueClinic
- PharmaSaveNeville AvenuePharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 123
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 25.8
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
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
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
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 155 mm · ~19 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 186 mm · ~23 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 203 mm · ~25 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 207 mm · ~26 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).
122 planning-related records
2021· 40 proposals
September 2021
- Construction of three dwellings (two double storey and one single storey)18 BRIGGS ST LAVERTON 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of three dwellings (two double storey and one single storey)11 EATON PDE LAVERTON 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construct three dwellings (two double storey and one single storey)1 MCNAMARA RD LAVERTON 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a single storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling28 SNOWDEN ST LAVERTON 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of three double storey dwellings83 BLADIN ST LAVERTON 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of three double storey dwellings10 PARKSIDE WALK LAVERTON 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 3 Lot Subdivision53 RAILWAY AVE LAVERTON 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of the premises for sale and consumption of liquor6 LOHSE ST LAVERTON 3028Withdrawn
- Construction of two double storey dwellings29 TYQUIN ST LAVERTON 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of land into 30 lots and common property13 THOMAS ST LAVERTON 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
- Construction of two double storey dwellings.12 MAHER RD LAVERTON 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 2 Lot Subdivision36 HENDERSON ST LAVERTON 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of three dwellings29 HENDERSON ST LAVERTON 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of the land into three lots and common property61 WACKETT ST LAVERTON 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of three dwellings (two double storey and one single storey)2 BELLIN ST LAVERTON 3028NOD issued by a delegate
- Subdivision of the land into three lots and common property8 WACKETT ST LAVERTON 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a double storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling13 WOODS ST LAVERTON 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of three dwellings20 BRIGGS ST LAVERTON 3028NOD issued by a delegate
- Removal of restrictive covenant created in Instrument of Transfer C655302 as it relates to lot 530 on LP66396 (Vol.8582 Fol.610).58 BLADIN ST LAVERTON 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 3 Lot Subdivision2 WRIGHT ST LAVERTON 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Construction of three double storey dwellings.31 ROBERTSON CRES LAVERTON 3028In progress
- Construction of three double storey dwellings.29 CHIRNSIDE CRES LAVERTON 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of three (3) double storey dwellings on one lot.2 WATTS ST LAVERTON 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two double storey dwellings14 CHIRNSIDE CRES LAVERTON 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- The construction of two or more dwellings on a lot under clause 32.08-6 (three dwellings) in accordance with the endorsed plans52 MAHER RD LAVERTON 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of the land into three lots and common property6 WACKETT ST LAVERTON 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two lot subdivision23 EADES ST LAVERTON 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of three double storey dwellings10 PARKSIDE WALK LAVERTON 3028In progress
- Construction of five dwellings and waiver of a visitor car space7 BELLIN ST LAVERTON 3028Refusal issued by a delegate
- Subdivision of the land into 6 lots and common property6 COBBY ST LAVERTON 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of the land into three lots and common property24 HEFFERNAN ST LAVERTON 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Buildings and works associated with an existing warehouse building2 Oakdene GrovePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 2 Lot Subdivision14 Thomas StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 5 Lot Subdivision14 Cole StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a Fence40 Woods StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of three double storey dwellings and alteration of access to a road in the road zone, category 1109 OLD GEELONG RD LAVERTON 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Construction of three dwellings (two double storey and one single storey)3 ORR CT LAVERTON 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of three dwellings88 TYQUIN ST LAVERTON 3028NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of three dwellings28 WACKETT ST LAVERTON 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Construction of two double storey dwellings to the front of existing single storey dwelling70 MAHER RD LAVERTON 3028NOD issued by a delegate
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) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
39 active roadworks / incidents
- Movement and Safety activities occurring between 25/06/2026 and 28/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 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.PRINCES FREEWAY24 Jun 2026 – 27 Aug 2026
- MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 08/09/2025 and 13/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 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.07 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026
- MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 08/09/2025 and 13/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 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.POINT COOK ROAD07 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026
- MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 08/09/2025 and 13/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 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.AVIATION ROAD07 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026
- MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 08/09/2025 and 13/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 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.PRINCES IN-AVIATION RAMP OF07 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026
- MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 08/09/2025 and 13/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 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.TRIHOLM AVENUE07 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026
- MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 08/09/2025 and 13/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 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.TRIHOLM AVENUE07 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026
- MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 08/09/2025 and 13/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 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.07 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026
- MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 08/09/2025 and 13/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 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.PRINCES IN-AVIATION RAMP OF07 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026
- MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 08/09/2025 and 13/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 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.AVIATION ROAD07 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
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
- Gellibrand
- Member of Parliament
- Tim WATTS (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 118,962
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.9 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 34.9%Labor 65.1%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.6 km away).
Coalition 26.3%Labor 73.7%
8.6 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +5.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Laverton NorthLabor 74.5% · Coalition 25.5% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
- Altona BayLabor 69.3% · Coalition 30.7% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- Altona MeadowsLabor 71.3% · Coalition 28.7% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
- SeabrookLabor 65.5% · Coalition 34.5% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
- Altona Meadows EastLabor 67.4% · Coalition 32.6% TPP (2025)3.0 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
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
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