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VIC · Yarra Ranges Council

Menzies Creek, VIC, 3159

Current weather

11.7°CRain showers

84% humidity · 23.1 km/h wind · 14.8° / 9.8° today · 4 mm rain

Desirability index

40.4/100

#288 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Menzies Creek is a small locality in the Yarra Ranges area, home to around 966 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 23 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-8%), roughly 23.8 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, 7 public transport stops within the suburb, 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
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)
24 / 0 / 0

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)
23
Against the person
11
Against property
8
Rate per 1,000 residents
23.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 88 residents
State safety percentile
17.2th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-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

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,057
  • Menzies Creek Primary SchoolPrimary

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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

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).

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

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

8 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench (2)
  • School Road/Belgrave-Gembrook Road Menzies CreekBus stop
  • Aura TearoomsCafe
  • Post Box
  • Public toilets
  • Telephone
  • Booking officeTicket

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

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Menzies Creek Bushland ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

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

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Dandenong Ranges Steiner School Early Childhood CampusSchool Roadkindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

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)
9
Parks (OSM)
0

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
40.4/100
Cohort rank
#288 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

  • Dandenong Ranges Steiner School Early Childhood CampuschildcareSchool Roadkindergarten
  • Menzies Creek Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Buildings and work to extend an existing dwellingplanning3 Black Hill RoadLodged 02 Apr 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for a dwelling extension (alfresco)planning1899 Wellington RoadLodged 19 Aug 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwellingplanning3 SCHOOL ROAD MENZIES CREEK 3159Lodged 19 Aug 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a pailing fenceplanning209 Belgrave-Gembrook RoadLodged 03 Feb 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 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 removalplanning44 Selby-Aura RoadLodged 26 Feb 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a verandahplanning51 School RoadLodged 22 Jul 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwellingplanning16 Church RoadLodged 24 Feb 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwellingplanning14 Black Hill RoadLodged 10 Aug 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

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