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VIC · Maribyrnong Council

Maribyrnong, VIC, 3032

Current weather

13.1°CRain showers

79% humidity · 27.4 km/h wind · 15.5° / 11.4° today · 5.2 mm rain

Desirability index

56.5/100

#209 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Maribyrnong is a mid-sized suburb in the Maribyrnong area, home to around 12,573 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 2,397 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+25%), roughly 190.6 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 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, 1 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
12,573
Median age
36
Median household income / week
$2,020
Dwelling vacancy
13%
Unoccupied private dwellings
756 of 5,824
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Employment rate
67.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
327 / 1,586 / 1,769

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)
2,397
Against the person
257
Against property
1,851
Rate per 1,000 residents
190.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 49 residents
State safety percentile
90.7th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+24.6%

Most common offence types

  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft175
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle533
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store411
  • B49 Other Theft254
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception122

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,094.5
  • Maribyrnong CollegeSecondary
  • St Margaret's Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

78 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Barb St/Raleigh Rd #44
  • Clyde St/Raleigh Rd #42
  • Raleigh Rd/Wests Rd #48
  • Randall St/Raleigh Rd #45
  • Rosamond Rd/Raleigh Rd #46

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • Public Transport Works (With DTP Contact only) activities occurring between 03/06/2026 and 26/07/2026 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 multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.GORDON STREET, MACEDON STREET02 Jun 2026 – 25 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).

32 planning-related records

2021· 16 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Construction of three dwellings on a lot Multiple Dwellings (2+)
    19 DUFFY STREET MARIBYRNONG 3032Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display of Business Identification and Internally Illuminated Signage
    1/120-200 ROSAMOND ROAD MARIBYRNONG 3032Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development
    13 OAKLAND STREET MARIBYRNONG 3032Withdrawn
  • Section 72 Amendment to existing permit for a change of use to a shop (cosmetic clinic)
    41-45 EDGEWATER BOULEVARD MARIBYRNONG 3032Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 51 lot subdivision - Stage 6 51 lot subdivision - Stage 6
    82 LA SCALA AVENUE MARIBYRNONG 3032Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • St Margarets Primary School - New two storey school building on an existing non-government school site.
    67 THE ESPLANADE MARIBYRNONG 3032In progress

  • June 2021

  • Other Buildings and Works (non res)
    1/120-200 Rosamond RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • SEction 72 Amendment - Use part of the land for the purposes of a Restricted recreation facility and display of business identification signage in lieu a Retail premises
    31 EDGEWATER BOULEVARD MARIBYRNONG 3032Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    12 AMARCO CRESCENT MARIBYRNONG 3032Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Proposed business identification signage pursuant to Clause 52.05-13 Advertising Signs
    72 Wests RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment - To create an easement for the supply of electricity and c- Amendment - To create an easement for the supply of electricity and creation of a carriageway easement in favour of Jemena Electricity Networks (Vic) Ltd.
    76A La Scala AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Section 72 Amendment
    2 Pridham StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Partial demolition and rectification works in a Heritage Overlay
    17A Mitchell StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • ENTRED IN ERROR Advertising Signs Alts to building struct or dwelling
    17A Mitchell StreetWithdrawn
  • Section 72 Amendment proposing changes to endorsed plans and a reducti on in the car parking requirement
    7 SLOANE STREET MARIBYRNONG 3032Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • To use the land for an indoor recreation facility (dance studio) and display a business identification sign
    15 White StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 16 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Section 72 Amendment to construct a Mezzanine in Unit 4 Buildings and works for the purpose of construction of thirteen industrial units with associated car parking and landscaping in accordance with the attached endorsed plans
    4/18 Sloane StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change or Extension of Use
    4/181 Rosamond RoadWithdrawn
  • Section 72 amendment to include a pool and pool fence To construct and carry out works in a Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    28 The EsplanadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Change or Extension of Use Use of the land for the purpose of dwellings, a childcare centre and Retail pursuant to Schedule 3 of Clause 37.02-1 · A reduction in the requirement of car parking for dwellings, medical centre, retail and childcare centre pursuant to Clause 52.06. · An increase in plot ratio pursuant to Section 14 of Schedule 3 to Clause 37.02-1. · Construct and carry out works to exceed the three storey building height of Section 12 of Schedule 3 to Clause 37.02-1.
    31 Edgewater BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Section 72 Amendment to the Endorsed Plans. Section 72 Amendment to the Endorsed Plans.
    32 Birdwood StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 3 lot subdivision 3 lot subdivision
    61 The EsplanadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Construct a dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling
    24 WOODRUFF AVENUE MARIBYRNONG 3032NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Construction of six dwellings on a lot
    13 Middle RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Use the land for the purpose of a service station, convenience store, food and drinks premises and car wash, erection and display business identification signage and alterations to a Road Zone Category 1.
    33 Raleigh RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Section 72 amendment for minor alterations Construction of a dwelling in a Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    21 Clyde StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Construction of multiple dwellings
    61 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE MARIBYRNONG 3032Lapsed

  • April 2020

  • Change or Extension of Use
    31 Edgewater BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Subdivision of Land
    31 Edgewater BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • The development of the land for a mixed use development comprising ground floor retail and multiple dwellings and a reduction in car parking requirements *Section 72 Amendment to town planning permit TP51/2017 - to alter the plans and to reduce the car parking requirement
    7 Sloane StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 Amendment to town planning permit TP262/2014
    68 The EsplanadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Section 72 Amendment to existing permit which allows the construction of a two storey dwelling in the Design and Development Overlay Schedule 10
    44 Pridham StreetPermit 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

241 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bbq (4)
  • Red AppleBeauty salon
  • Beds n DreamsBed
  • BedshedBed

    Unit 14 179 Rosamond Road

  • Forty WinksBed
  • Sleeping GiantBed
  • SnoozeBed
  • Bench (36)
  • Cycle Saloon (free community bikeshop)Bicycle
  • Bicycle Parking (11)

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

25 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Allara Avenue PlaygroundPark
  • Boulevard Linear ReservePark
  • Boulevard PlazaPark
  • Burndap ParkPark
  • Coulson GardensPark
  • Deighton ParkPark
  • Frog's Hollow WetlandsNature reserve
  • Harbour ParkPark
  • Harmony ParkPark
  • Jack Wood ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
9
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Ageless Skin & Laser Clinicclinic
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • ClinicGordon Streetclinic
  • Edgewater Boulevard Pharmacypharmacy
  • Edgewater Medical Centreclinic
  • Gordon Clinicalternative
  • My Dental Clinicdentist
  • Priceline Pharmacypharmacy
  • Wests Road Medical CentreWests Roadclinic

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

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

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

5 state heritage places

  • FORMER ROYAL AUSTRALIAN FIELD ARTILLERY BARRACKSNH1098
  • FORMER ROYAL AUSTRALIAN FIELD ARTILLERY BARRACKSNH1098
  • JACKS MAGAZINENH1154
  • PIPE MAKERS PARK COMPLEXNH1503
  • TRAM SUBSTATIONNH2321

Data sources & freshness

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

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Maribyrnong River Children's Centrechildcare

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)
67
Parks (OSM)
44

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
56.5/100
Cohort rank
#209 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

  • Maribyrnong River Children's Centrechildcarechildcare
  • FORMER ROYAL AUSTRALIAN FIELD ARTILLERY BARRACKSheritageNH1098
  • FORMER ROYAL AUSTRALIAN FIELD ARTILLERY BARRACKSheritageNH1098
  • JACKS MAGAZINEheritageNH1154
  • PIPE MAKERS PARK COMPLEXheritageNH1503
  • TRAM SUBSTATIONheritageNH2321
  • Ageless Skin & Laser Clinichealthclinic
  • Chemist Warehousehealthpharmacy
  • ClinichealthGordon Streetclinic
  • Edgewater Boulevard Pharmacyhealthpharmacy

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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