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VIC · Stonnington Council

Malvern (Vic.), VIC, 3144

Current weather

13.3°CModerate rain showers

79% humidity · 27.2 km/h wind · 15.9° / 11.5° today · 6.9 mm rain

Desirability index

69.4/100

#146 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Malvern (Vic.) is a mid-sized suburb in the Stonnington area, home to around 9,929 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 820 offences in 2026, roughly 82.6 offences per 1,000 residents, 3 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 5 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
9,929
Median age
44
Median household income / week
$2,606
Dwelling vacancy
13.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
636 of 4,641
Median monthly mortgage
$3,057
Employment rate
61%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
154 / 779 / 1,236

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)
820
Against the person
89
Against property
612
Rate per 1,000 residents
82.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 112 residents
State safety percentile
68.8th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+0.4%

Most common offence types

  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary42
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft58
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle184
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store98
  • B49 Other Theft65

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
1,156
  • De La Salle CollegeCombined
  • Malvern Central SchoolPrimary
  • St Joseph's SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

71 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Malvern Station
  • Malvern Station
  • Malvern Station
  • Tooronga Station
  • Tooronga Station

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

5 active roadworks / incidents

  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 30/01/2025 and 30/09/2026 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.TOORAK-MONASH OUT RAMP ON, MONASH FREEWAY29 Jan 2025 – 29 Sep 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 30/01/2025 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 9:00 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.TOORAK-MONASH OUT RAMP ON, MONASH FREEWAY29 Jan 2025 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 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.MONASH FREEWAY17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 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.MONASH FREEWAY17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 24/04/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.MONASH FREEWAY, undefined23 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 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).

301 planning-related records

2022· 1 proposal

  • September 2022

  • KATHS TEST - Part demolition, construction and extension of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres in a Residential Growth Zone, Heritage Overlay and Special Building Overlay
    311 GLENFERRIE ROAD MALVERN 3144In progress
2021· 105 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Part demolition and construction of buildings and work to an existing office in a Commercial 1 Zone, Heritage Overlay and Design and Development Overlay
    49A STATION STREET MALVERN 3144Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 Lot Subdivision - PS 444425 P
    20 GLENFERRIE ROAD MALVERN 3144Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension of a dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres in a General Residential Zone
    4B CRESSY STREET MALVERN 3144Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land to sell and consume liquor (General Liquor Licence) in association with a food and drink premises (cafe - as of right use), partial demolition, buildings and works and display of signage in the Commercial 1 Zone, Design and Development Overlay and Heritage Overlay
    2/248 GLENFERRIE ROAD MALVERN 3144NOD issued by a delegate
  • Installation of printed glass in lieu of external window screens
    324 GLENFERRIE ROAD MALVERN 3144Lapsed
  • Extension to a dwelling on lots under 500sqm in a Neighbourhood Residential Zone
    19 & 21 MOUNTVIEW ROAD MALVERN 3144NOD issued by a delegate
  • S72 Amendment to approved Plans - A modified basement staircase layout associated with Dwelling 2, Inclusion of a store/cellar under the basement stairs of Dwelling 2 and Inclusion of a lift between the basement and ground floor levels of Dwelling 2.
    18 SILVER STREET MALVERN 3144Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and extension of a dwelling on a lot less than 500m2 in a General Residential Zone and Heritage Overlay
    25 JOHNSTONE STREET MALVERN 3144NOD issued by a delegate
  • S72 Amendment to approved Planning Permit and/or Plans - The proposed plans now include the addition of a basement in the north eastern corner of the property, which was not previously proposed.It will be fully concealed from street view, given that the driveway shall sit over the top of it.
    6 MOORAKYNE AVENUE MALVERN 3144Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings in a General Residential Zone and Special Building Overlay
    1370 HIGH STREET MALVERN 3144Withdrawn
  • Partial demolition and construction of a fence and buildings and works associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    16 THANET STREET MALVERN 3144Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension of a dwelling on a lot that houses more than one dwelling in a General Residential Zone
    14/28-30 MCARTHUR STREET MALVERN 3144NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use of the site as a function centre in the Commercial 1 Zone, display of signage in the Heritage Overlay and reduction in the car parking requirement
    15 GLENFERRIE ROAD MALVERN 3144Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part demolition, buildings and works to a dwelling on a lot within a Heritage Overlay
    22 THANET STREET MALVERN 3144Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and construction of buildings and works to an existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    4 WILKS AVENUE MALVERN 3144Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Erect internally illuminated and business identification signage in a Commercial 1 Zone and Heritage Overlay
    191 GLENFERRIE ROAD MALVERN 3144Lapsed
  • Business identification signage and external alterations (painting and rendering) to an existing shop front in a Commercial 1 Zone and Heritage Overlay
    19 GLENFERRIE ROAD MALVERN 3144Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and building and works to a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    3 MOORAKYNE AVENUE MALVERN 3144Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part use of the land for a medical centre, buildings and works and business identification signage in a Public Use Zone and Heritage Overlay and a reduction in the car parking requirement.
    NORTHBROOK HOUSE, 1257 HIGH STREET MALVERN 3144NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use of the site as a dwelling and storage of prestige vehicles / sports cars in the basement (maximum of 6 cars)
    30 ELIZABETH STREET MALVERN 3144Withdrawn
  • Construction of a new dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres in a General Residential Zone
    33 VALETTA STREET MALVERN 3144Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a new dwelling on a lot less than 300sqm within a General Residential Zone and Heritage Overlay and a waiver of the car parking requirement
    59 EDSALL STREET MALVERN 3144Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension of a dwelling on a lot less than 500m2 in a General Residential Zone
    73 HORACE STREET MALVERN 3144Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • S72 Amendment to approved Planning Permit and/or Plans - Please refer to cover letter.
    72-74 GLENFERRIE ROAD MALVERN 3144Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Partial demolition, buildings and works associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    9 FINLAYSON STREET MALVERN 3144Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a verandah associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    12-14 HAMILTON ROAD MALVERN 3144Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • S72 Amendment to approved plans and permit comprising of changing the proposal from `mixed use¿ to `office¿, internal alterations to the floor plans, alterations to the building form, reduction in the number of storeys from 5 to 4, relocation of the proposed vehicle access and waste collection. The application seeks to amend the preamble to `Construction of an office development in a Commercial 1 Zone and Design and Development Overlay and reduction to the car parking requirement¿. The applicati
    5 COMO STREET MALVERN 3144NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction and display of business identification signage in a Commercial 1 Zone, Heritage Overlay and Design & Development Overlay
    226 GLENFERRIE ROAD MALVERN 3144Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a new dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres within a Neighbourhood Residential Zone
    12 DRYSDALE STREET MALVERN 3144Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and construction of a fence associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    14 HENDERSON AVENUE MALVERN 3144Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Secondary Consent Amendment - Provide glazing (sliding type windows) to the opening of a terrace area above the balustrade. The terrace area is on the first floor at the rear of the development. It is not visible from the street
    65 CLAREMONT AVENUE MALVERN 3144Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and extension of a dwelling on a lot less than 500m2 in a Neighbourhood Residential Zone and Neighbourhood Character Overlay
    50 JORDAN STREET MALVERN 3144Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and building and works to a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    45 CLAREMONT AVENUE MALVERN 3144Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • S72 Amendment to Permit and Plans
    32 EWART STREET MALVERN 3144Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The proposed changes have been clouded as revision- 4 on the Roof Plan TP-03.1 and elevations TP-06, TP-07 and TP-08. -proposed install solar PV system on roof -proposed install solar hot water system on roof
    32 EWART STREET MALVERN 3144Withdrawn
  • Partial demolition, buildings and works associated with a dwelling in a Neighbourhood Character Overlay
    30 JORDAN STREET MALVERN 3144Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • S72 Amendment to approved plans and permit comprising further alterations and additions at ground and first floor.
    21 WHEATLAND ROAD MALVERN 3144Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings on a lot within a General Residential Zone and alteration of access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1
    1184 MALVERN ROAD MALVERN 3144Lapsed
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision - PS 848802 H
    1 MOUNTVIEW ROAD MALVERN 3144NOD issued by a delegate
2020· 195 proposals

195 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

140 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Albany AntiquesAntiques

    1382 Malvern Road

  • Commonwealth Bank ATMATM

    Malvern Road

  • Kiddie CountryBaby Goods

    Unit 79 80 Union Street, Malvern

  • Milton Wine BarBar
  • Bench (12)
  • Cycleinn MalvernBicycle

    1405-1407 Malvern Road

  • Bicycle Parking (4)
  • Stonnington City CouncilBicycle Repair Station
  • MavernBooks
  • Readings MalvernBooks

    185 Glenferrie Road, Malvern

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

6 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Dixon Street ParkPark
  • Malvern GardensPark
  • McArthur Street ParkPark
  • Milton Gray ReservePark
  • Sir Robert Menzies ReservePark
  • Tooronga ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
12
Emergency department
On site
  • ACE Sports ClinicMilton Paradeclinic
  • Airlie Women's ClinicMalvern Roadclinic
  • Cabrini HospitalWattletree Roadhospital
  • Dr Daniel Traumclinic
  • Dr Kristine Meredithdoctor
  • Malvern Corner Pharmacypharmacy
  • Malvern Corner PharmacyHigh Streetpharmacy
  • Malvern Village DentalMalvern Roaddentist
  • Malvern Village PharmacyMalvern Roadpharmacy
  • Mint Dentaldentist

Data sources & freshness

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.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

6 state heritage places

  • FORMER ES&A BANKNH1691
  • KATANGANH0935
  • MALVERN RAILWAY STATIONNH1575
  • MALVERN TOWN HALLNH2288
  • PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHNH2255
  • STONINGTONNH1608

Data sources & freshness

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

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Winter Street Early Years ServiceWinter Streetchildcare

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)
7
Parks (OSM)
7

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
69.4/100
Cohort rank
#146 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

  • Winter Street Early Years ServicechildcareWinter Streetchildcare
  • FORMER ES&A BANKheritageNH1691
  • KATANGAheritageNH0935
  • MALVERN RAILWAY STATIONheritageNH1575
  • MALVERN TOWN HALLheritageNH2288
  • PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHheritageNH2255
  • STONINGTONheritageNH1608
  • ACE Sports ClinichealthMilton Paradeclinic
  • Airlie Women's ClinichealthMalvern Roadclinic
  • Cabrini HospitalhealthWattletree Roadhospital

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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