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VIC · Yarra Ranges Council

Lysterfield, 3156

Est. population · Jun 2025

8,686

Growth (1 yr)

+0.5%

Growth (5 yr)

-2.9%

Median age

41

Median income

$2,754/wk

Employment rate

70.2%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$1,480,000

Languages at home

19%non-English

Most common: Mandarin, Greek, Italian

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

52.6/100
Average

Top 33% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 89% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
  • Education hub
What Lysterfield is known for: Green suburb, Excellent transport, High desirability, Education hub

Suburb profile

Lysterfield sits up in the Yarra Ranges Council hills, a mid-sized suburb where elevation and tree cover define the mood. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Sport and recreation are easy to access, with local venues supporting active weekends and after-work routines.

Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.

Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.

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

At a glance

Lysterfield snapshot

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

Median house price

$1.48M

-3.6% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

8,686

+0.5% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

2.9%

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

#128

among Metro Melbourne · Established

Safety

14th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

52nd

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

10/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

73rd

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
52.6/100 — Average
State standing
Top 33% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
1847th in Australia
State rank
413th in VIC
Peer rank
#128 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#278 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

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

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$1,480,000
Median price change
-3.6%

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

8,686(June 2025)

+0.5% annual · -2.9% over 5 years · 52th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.5%
5-year growth
-2.9%
Change in 1 year
+40
Change in 5 years
-258
Growth rank in VIC
52th 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 (~8,600), extrapolated at -0.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
6,681
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$2,754
Dwelling vacancy
2.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
61 of 2,119
Median monthly mortgage
$2,200
Employment rate
70.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
2,054 / 0 / 7

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 decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
169
Against the person
23
Against property
108
Rate per 1,000 residents
19.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 290 residents
State safety percentile
13.7th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-29%

Most common offence types

  • B311 Residential Aggravated Burglary11
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft14
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle18
  • B49 Other Theft20
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order20

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
1,064
Median ICSEA percentile
73th
School list
  • Lysterfield Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1064 · 73th percentile · LBOTE 14% · 482 students · Top SEA quarter 23%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

25 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Heritage Way/Rosewood Bvd
  • Kelletts Rd/Rosewood Bvd
  • Lakesfield Dr/Kelletts Rd
  • Windsor Dr/Heritage Way
  • Windsor Dr/Rosewood Bvd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

23 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

11 swimming pools · 1 petrol stations

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • A car helps for daily errands
  • Great for outdoor family life — 32 parks mapped in suburb
  • Well connected by public transport — 25 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation — 12 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
30/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
4.79
Sport & outdoors(12)
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (11)
Other(6)
  • Wellington Park Kennels & CatteryAnimal Boarding

    32 Powells Road, Lysterfield

  • South Eastern AutomotiveCar repair

    570 Lysterfield Road

  • Garden
  • Parking (6)
  • Discount Animal SuppliesPet

    550 Lysterfield Road

  • SoloPetrol station

    570 Lysterfield Road

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

10 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Barry ReservePark
  • Clementine ReservePark
  • Greenbank ReservePark
  • Heritage Way ReservePark
  • Lakesfield ReservePark
  • Major Crescent ReservePark
  • Monbulk Creek Retarding BasinPark
  • Oaktree Rise ReservePark
  • The Terrace ReservePark
  • Tree Conservation areaPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
71
Parks (OSM)
32

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
Hospital (4.2 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)
221
Participants per 1,000 residents
25.4

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
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).

86 planning-related records

2021· 31 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and Works (construction of a garage extension)
    2 CLAREMONT WAY LYSTERFIELD 3156No permit required
  • Buildings and Works (construction of a pergola and associated tree removal)
    41 MAJOR CRESCENT LYSTERFIELD 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Development of the land for a single dwelling and removal of two (2) trees
    17 GRENFELL PLACE LYSTERFIELD 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision (boundary realignment)
    1430 WELLINGTON ROAD LYSTERFIELD 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Tree Removal x 1
    26 SHELDON COURT LYSTERFIELD 3156Withdrawn
  • The use and development of a dwelling and associated works outside the building and driveway envelope
    6 GLEESON AVENUE LYSTERFIELD 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment - Changes to Permit Preamble, Conditions and Plans
    CAR WASH, 2/1201 WELLINGTON ROAD LYSTERFIELD 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling, associated garage and decks, and consent under the Section 173 agreement for works outside the building envelope
    16 LANGLEY COURT LYSTERFIELD 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment
    26 SHELDON COURT LYSTERFIELD 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The Use and Development of the land for a single dwelling and associated works
    30 SHELDON COURT LYSTERFIELD 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to the subdivision layout of the Development Plan Overlay Schedule 3 (DPO3)
    34 LOGAN COURT LYSTERFIELD 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Development of a dwelling and associated works (Application void - No MPL Certificate)
    30 Sheldon CourtRefusal issued by a delegate
  • Removal and pruning of trees
    24 SHERWOOD WAY LYSTERFIELD 3156Withdrawn

  • June 2021

  • Removal of Chamaecyparis sp hedge on part West boundary, North boundary and part East boundary.
    82 MAJOR CRESCENT LYSTERFIELD 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment
    24 Rathgar RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Alfresco and extension of dwelling
    112 Oaktree RisePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Alterations to the endorsed plans including a change to the finished floor levels and an increase in maximum dwelling height
    77 SULLIVAN AVENUE LYSTERFIELD 3156NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construct a single dwelling and driveway
    16 Langley CourtNo permit required

  • April 2021

  • Amendment
    6 BERGNER COURT LYSTERFIELD 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The construction of a dwelling and removal of vegetation
    88 MAJOR CRESCENT LYSTERFIELD 3156NOD issued by a delegate

  • March 2021

  • Buildings and works for an outdoor room and pergola
    73 Major CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change of Use to a Dwelling, development of the land for a single dwelling and the removal of vegetation
    3/6 BERGNER COURT LYSTERFIELD 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of community engagement centre, packing and distribution centre, associated vegetation removal, use of the land to sell and consume liquor (producers licence), and reduction in car parking and bike parking requirements
    18 Horswood RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of the land for a single dwelling
    25 Logan CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision
    88 MAJOR CRESCENT LYSTERFIELD 3156NOD issued by a delegate

  • February 2021

  • Earthworks greater than one metre and removal of vegetation
    511 Belgrave-Hallam RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Single Dwelling
    25 Logan CourtRefusal issued by a delegate
  • We have a large Robina tree in our front yard that is damaging structures and retaining walls that we would like removed.
    84 Oaktree RiseNo permit required
  • Construction of a Single Dwelling
    7 GRENFELL PLACE LYSTERFIELD 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of two two-storey dwellings in front of existing dwelling and removal of vegetation
    80 MAJOR CRESCENT LYSTERFIELD 3156NOD issued by a delegate

  • January 2021

  • Subdivision of land into 18 lots and removal of native vegetation
    32 MAJOR CRESCENT LYSTERFIELD 3156Refusal issued by a delegate
2020· 9 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Replacement of an existing timber gazebo with a Stratco Clearspan Outback Gazebo
    24 Major CrescentNo permit required
  • The construction of a dwelling and associated works
    34 Sheldon CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment - Inclusion of No. 28 Wellington Road, Lysterfield for Owners Corporation requirements
    500 Kelletts RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of community engagement centre, packing and distribution centre, associated vegetation removal, use of the land to sell and consume liquor (producers licence), and reduction in car parking and bike parking requirements
    14 Horswood RoadNOD issued by a delegate
  • Pruning of tree
    64 Major CrescentNo permit required

  • November 2020

  • Amendment - A condition to include a 173 Agreement
    84 Major CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Re-subdivision of Lot 3 and Tree Reserve 2 on LP211460D to allow for the new driveway location for the proposed 12 lot subdivision in accordance with Development Planning Permit P/2020/6018
    147 Napoleon RoadNOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of the land for six (6) dwellings (four double and two single storey) and variation of Covenant U000391K by including the following words : "...but nothing in this restriction shall prevent the use, development and subdivision of the burdened land generally in accordance with any plans endorsed by Knox City Council pursuant to and associated with Planning Permit P/2020/6633, as amended from time to time"
    30 RATHGAR ROAD LYSTERFIELD 3156NOD issued by a delegate

  • October 2020

  • Removal of one (1) Corymbia citriodora
    3/69 Major CrescentPermit 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
Overlay applies

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 6.6 km away).

Coalition 32.1%Labor 67.8%

20.7 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +2.4 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Upwey SouthLabor 67.5% · Coalition 32.5% TPP (2025)3.5 km away
  • Upper Ferntree Gully (Casey)Labor 69.4% · Coalition 30.6% TPP (2025)4.7 km away
  • UpweyLabor 70.5% · Coalition 29.4% TPP (2025)4.8 km away
  • TecomaLabor 69.4% · Coalition 30.6% TPP (2025)5.2 km away
  • Belgrave SouthLabor 57.2% · Coalition 42.8% TPP (2025)5.3 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)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

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

Compare with

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