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VIC · Yarra Ranges Council

Menzies Creek, 3159

Est. population · Jun 2025

740

Growth (1 yr)

0.0%

Growth (5 yr)

-3.6%

Median age

44

Median income

$2,336/wk

Employment rate

62.6%

Languages at home

6.9%non-English

Most common: German

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

34.4/100
Below average

926th in VIC

Verified 85% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
What Menzies Creek is known for: National parks, Excellent transport, Education hub, High desirability

Suburb profile

Menzies Creek sits up in the Yarra Ranges Council hills, a smaller community where elevation and tree cover define the mood. You get space and calm here, while the city and neighbouring suburbs are still close enough for regular outings. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout.

Dining is thinner on the ground than in busier metro pockets, so many residents head to neighbouring suburbs for a night out. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses and trains still link the suburb further afield.

Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.

The overall desirability read is below average, pulled by softer growth momentum, plus schools and education 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

Menzies Creek snapshot

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

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

740

0.0% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

8.1%

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

#152

among Metro Melbourne · Established

Safety

27th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

25th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

9/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

71st

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
34.4/100 — Below average
National rank
4811th in Australia
State rank
926th in VIC
Peer rank
#152 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#384 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
85%

Data sources & freshness

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

Population

Estimated resident population

740(June 2025)

0.0% annual · -3.6% over 5 years · 25th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
0.0%
5-year growth
-3.6%
Change in 1 year
0
Change in 5 years
-28
Growth rank in VIC
25th 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 (~750), extrapolated at -0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
966
Median age
44
Median household income / week
$2,336
Dwelling vacancy
8.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
27 of 334
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
62.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
304 / 0 / 0

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)
23
Against the person
11
Against property
8
Rate per 1,000 residents
31.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 88 residents
State safety percentile
26.5th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-8%

Most common offence types

  • A721 Fv Harassment And Private Nuisance1
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle3
  • B45 Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goods1
  • D35 Improper Movement On Public Or Private Space2
  • Other Crimes Against The Person9

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
1,057
Median ICSEA percentile
71th
School list
  • Menzies Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1057 · 71th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 67 students · Top SEA quarter 25% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Dandenong Ranges Steiner School Early Childhood CampusSchool Roadkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

7 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Church Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd
  • Church Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd
  • Grantulla Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd
  • School Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd
  • School Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

31 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 cafes · 1 playgrounds · 1 swimming pools

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
  • Decent local green space — 0 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
Walkability proxy
13/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
1.04
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
1.04
Parks per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink(1)
  • Aura TearoomsCafe
Community(2)
  • Dandenong Ranges Steiner School Early Childhood CampusKindergarten

    51 School Road

  • Menzies Creek Primary SchoolSchool

    12-14 School Road

Sport & outdoors(4)
  • Playground
  • Menzies Creek ReserveSports field

    9 Black Hill Road, Menzies Creek

  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool
Transport(2)

1 bus stops · 1 train stations

Other(13)
  • Narrow-gauge Steam MuseumAttraction
  • Bench (2)
  • Menzies Creek CFA stationFire station

    5 Menzies Road

  • Garden (5)
  • Menzies Creek Bushland ReserveNature Reserve
  • Bus parkingParking
  • Parking (5)
  • Post Box
  • Public toilets
  • Menzies Creek ReserveRecreation Ground
  • Shelter
  • Telephone
  • Booking officeTicket

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

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Menzies Creek Bushland ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
20
Parks (OSM)
0

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
Angliss Hospital (8.1 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)
25
Participants per 1,000 residents
33.8

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

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
25° / 12°
Rainfall
197 mm · ~25 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 9°
Rainfall
228 mm · ~28 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 5°
Rainfall
261 mm · ~33 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 7°
Rainfall
304 mm · ~38 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).

17 planning-related records

2021· 3 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling, construct an outbuilding and earthworks greater than 1m
    209 BELGRAVE-GEMBROOK ROAD MENZIES CREEK 3159Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    3 SCHOOL ROAD MENZIES CREEK 3159Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    16 Church RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 14 proposals

  • September 2020

  • Use and development of a dwelling and earthworks greater than one metre
    1 MISTY GULLY MENZIES CREEK 3159Lapsed

  • August 2020

  • Buildings and works for a dwelling extension (alfresco)
    1899 Wellington RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    14 Black Hill RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling, construct two outbuildings and a water tank, and earthworks over 1 metre.
    32 Selby-Aura RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a verandah
    51 School RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (carport)
    15 Aura Vale RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a dwelling extension (carport)
    11 Alluvial ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Use and development of a dwelling and associated earthworks
    48 School RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and work to extend an existing dwelling
    3 Black Hill RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling and construct a spa
    22 Selby-Aura RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling and construction of two outbuildings, rainwater tank, retaining wall and earthworks greater than one metre
    8 Moroney CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a replacement dwelling, construct an outbuilding, swimming pool, water tank, earthworks over 600mm, retaining walls over 1m and native vegetation removal
    44 Selby-Aura RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (shed)
    46 Aura Vale RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a pailing fence
    209 Belgrave-Gembrook RoadPermit 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 5.0 km away).

Coalition 38.5%Labor 61.5%

14.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +2.4 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Menzies CreekLabor 60.0% · Coalition 40.0% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
  • The PatchLabor 68.1% · Coalition 31.9% TPP (2025)3.4 km away
  • SelbyLabor 70.8% · Coalition 29.2% TPP (2025)3.6 km away
  • Belgrave SouthLabor 57.2% · Coalition 42.8% TPP (2025)4.3 km away
  • Emerald (Casey)Labor 56.8% · Coalition 43.2% TPP (2025)4.7 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)
9/10
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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