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VIC · Yarra Ranges Council

Lysterfield, VIC, 3156

Current weather

11.8°CRain showers

85% humidity · 26.8 km/h wind · 14.8° / 9.9° today · 4.4 mm rain

Desirability index

66.3/100

#161 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Lysterfield is a smaller suburban community in the Yarra Ranges area, home to around 6,681 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 169 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-29%), roughly 25.3 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

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)
97 / 0 / 7

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)
169
Against the person
23
Against property
108
Rate per 1,000 residents
25.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 290 residents
State safety percentile
18.8th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-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

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Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,064
  • Lysterfield Primary SchoolPrimary

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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

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).

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· 55 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

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

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Parking

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

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

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Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

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

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

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)
70
Parks (OSM)
32

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
66.3/100
Cohort rank
#161 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

  • Barry Reservegovernmentpark
  • Clementine Reservegovernmentpark
  • Greenbank Reservegovernmentpark
  • Heritage Way Reservegovernmentpark
  • Lakesfield Reservegovernmentpark
  • Major Crescent Reservegovernmentpark
  • Monbulk Creek Retarding Basingovernmentpark
  • Oaktree Rise Reservegovernmentpark
  • The Terrace Reservegovernmentpark
  • Tree Conservation areagovernmentpark

Data sources & freshness

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