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VIC · Hume Council

Mickleham, 3064

Est. population · Jun 2025

29,186

Growth (1 yr)

+11.8%

Growth (5 yr)

+110.8%

Median age

29

Median income

$1,968/wk

Employment rate

64.2%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$717,000

Languages at home

60%non-English

Most common: Punjabi, Arabic, Hindi

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

66.5/100
Good

Top 14% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • High desirability
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
What Mickleham is known for: Green suburb, High desirability, National parks, Excellent transport, Education hub

Suburb profile

Mickleham is a well-connected established suburb in Hume Council with everyday amenities close at hand. The community skews younger, with plenty of young families in the mix. Most local households sit in a multicultural mix, with overseas-born residents and languages other than English common at home.

Dining is thinner on the ground than in busier metro pockets, so many residents head to neighbouring suburbs for a night out. Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Daily life works well on foot, with buses also serving the suburb.

Buyers typically pay more than the metro middle for a home here. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.

Desirability rates good overall, led by schools and education, plus growth momentum, while community and employment, plus safety land closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.

At a glance

Mickleham snapshot

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

Median house price

$717k

+7.7% change

Median rent

$520/wk

Population (ERP)

29,186

+12% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

7.7%

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

#51

among Metro Melbourne · Growth area

Safety

43rd

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

99th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

6/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

54th

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
66.5/100 — Good
State standing
Top 14% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
435th in Australia
State rank
175th in VIC
Peer rank
#51 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#128 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

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

Housing

All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
$520
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$717,000
Median price change
+7.7%

Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

29,186(June 2025)

+11.8% annual · +110.8% over 5 years · 99th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+11.8%
5-year growth
+110.8%
Change in 1 year
+3,068
Change in 5 years
+15,342
Growth rank in VIC
99th 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 (~91,150), extrapolated at +25.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
17,452
Median age
29
Median household income / week
$1,968
Dwelling vacancy
7.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
417 of 5,440
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Employment rate
64.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
4,934 / 82 / 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)
1,309
Against the person
295
Against property
737
Rate per 1,000 residents
44.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 59 residents
State safety percentile
42.6th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-3.8%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage81
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft102
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle138
  • B49 Other Theft177
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order147

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
4
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
1,015
Median ICSEA percentile
54th
School list
  • Yubup Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1009 · 51th percentile · LBOTE 58% · 710 students · Top SEA quarter 9% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1040 · 64th percentile · LBOTE 64% · 401 students · Top SEA quarter 19% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
  • Gaayip-Yagila Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1021 · 56th percentile · LBOTE 84% · 1,014 students · Top SEA quarter 12% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
  • Mickleham Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 986 · 40th percentile · LBOTE 77% · 730 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Happy Hippo Kindergarten & Childcarechildcare
  • Kool Kidz Childcarechildcare
  • childcarechildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

47 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bendigo St/Errol Bvd
  • Mathoura Rd/Errol Bvd
  • Merrifield Park/Errol Bvd
  • Trillium Bvd/Mt Ridley Rd
  • Trillium Bvd/Mt Ridley Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

82 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 cafes · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 4 playgrounds · 2 ev charging · 2 petrol stations

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Great for outdoor family life — 65 parks mapped in suburb, 4 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport — 47 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
72/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.06
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.06
Parks per 1,000 residents
3.72
Food & drink(1)
  • The Corner StoreCafe
Shopping(3)
  • BP ShopConvenience store
  • ColesSupermarket
Community(9)
  • Childcare
  • Happy Hippo Kindergarten & ChildcareChildcare
  • Kool Kidz ChildcareChildcare
  • Mickleham North Community CentreCommunity centre
  • Mickleham South Community CentreCommunity centre

    125 Brossard Road, Mickleham

  • Darul Ulum AcademySchool

    112 Ellscott Boulevard, Mickleham

  • Holy Cross Primary SchoolSchool

    86-92 Blackmore Road

  • Kolbe Catholic College - Mickleham CampusSchool

    355A Donnybrook Road, Mickleham

  • Yubup Primary SchoolSchool

    120 Ellscott Boulevard, Mickleham

Health & services(1)
  • PharmaSavePharmacy
Sport & outdoors(26)
  • Genesis MicklehamGym

    Unit 9 33 Errol Boulevard

  • Annadale Community ParkPark
  • Merrifield Community ParkPark
  • Park (18)
  • Annadale PlaygroundPlayground
  • Playground (3)
  • Sports field
Transport(23)

23 bus stops

Other(11)
  • Drinking water (2)
  • BP PulseEV charging
  • ExplorenEV charging
  • Mall
  • Banda Bail ReserveNature Reserve
  • Mt Ridley West Conservation AreaNature Reserve
  • Parking (7)
  • BPPetrol station
  • Petrol station
  • Public toilets
  • Shelter (3)

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

9 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Annadale Community ParkPark
  • Banda Bail ReserveNature reserve
  • Central ParkPark
  • Innovation WetlandsPark
  • Merrifield Community ParkPark
  • Mount Ridley Nature Conservation ReserveNature reserve
  • Mt Ridley West Conservation AreaNature reserve
  • Rocky Water Holes Conservation AreaNature reserve
  • Windmill Park SanctuaryPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
68
Parks (OSM)
65

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

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
2
Nearest hospital
Craigieburn Community Hospital (6.4 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Chemist WarehousePharmacy
  • PharmaSavePharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
909
Participants per 1,000 residents
31.1

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
24° / 13°
Rainfall
155 mm · ~19 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 11°
Rainfall
186 mm · ~23 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
203 mm · ~25 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 9°
Rainfall
207 mm · ~26 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).

97 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • DEVELOPMENT OF A DWELLING ON A LOT UNDER 300m2
    14 CAROB ST MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • SUBDIVISION IN STAGES, CREATION OF ACCESS TO A ROAD IN ROAD ZONE CATEGORY 1 AND ASSOCIATED BUILDINGS AND WORKS INCLUDING EARTHWORKS
    1760 MICKLEHAM RD MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF A RURAL SHED (MACHINERY STORAGE)
    45-165 OLD SYDNEY RD MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • BUILDING AND WORKS FOR THE PURPOSE OF WAREHOUSES WITH ANCILLARY OFFICES AND REDUCTION IN CAR PARKING AND ASSOCIATED SIGNAGE
    60 DONNYBROOK RD MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • BUILDINGS AND WORKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN INDUSTRY AND A REDUCTION IN THE CAR PARKING REQUIREMENTS
    60 DONNYBROOK RD MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE REMOVAL OF NATIVE VEGETATION, TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHLANDER BRANCH SEWER
    1960 MICKLEHAM RD MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • CONSTRUCTION OF NEW SINGLE STOREY DWELLING
    30 EUCALYPTUS CT MICKLEHAM 3064In progress
  • CREATION OF GAS AND WATER EASEMENT - SPEAR # S180041S - BOTANICAL CREATION OF EASEMENT (1)
    LINDUM VALE MICKLEHAM 3064In progress

  • July 2021

  • 2 LOT SUBDIVISION OF PS 844077F (SPEAR REF # S179263M)
    1 ROBIN RD MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A WAREHOUSE WITH ASSOCIATED ANCILLARY OFFICE AND REDUCTION IN CAR PARKING REQUIREMENTS
    69 TITAN DR MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VARIATION OF THE RESTRICTIVE COVENANT IN TRANSFER NO. X149557U
    40 SUMMIT DR MICKLEHAM 3064Withdrawn
  • CREATION OF EASEMENT [SPEAR # S178516S]
    2 CECIL WALK MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • USE AND BUILDINGS AND WORKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF A RESTAURANT, PLACE OF ASSEMBLY (INCLUDING RECEPTION CENTRE, FUNCTION CENTRE AND CHAPEL), ACCOMMODATION (RESIDENTIAL HOTEL), SHOP (PROVEDORE), FARMERS MARKET, FOOD AND DRINK PREMISES (CAFE), USE OF RURAL OUTBUILDINGS AS AN ART AND CRAFT CENTRE WITH ECO-TOURISM RELATED ACTIVITIES, LICENCED PREMISES (LATE NIGHT GENERAL LICENCE), REMOVAL OF NATIVE VEGETATION, DEMOLITION (PARTIAL) AND ACCESS TO A ROAD IN A ROAD ZONE CATEGORY 1 IN ACCORDA
    45-165 OLD SYDNEY RD MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • STAGED MULTI LOT SUBDIVISION, CREATION OF EASEMENTS AND RESERVES, AND ACCESS TO A ROAD ZONE 1 IN ACCORDANCE WITH ENDORSED PLANS (PS848509F)
    225-285 DONNYBROOK RD MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • DEVELOPMENT OF TWO DWELLINGS
    36 BROSSARD RD MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • TWO LOT SUBDIVISION (INCLUDING SUPERLOTS) AND SUBDIVISION OF LAND ADJACENT TO A ROAD IN A ROAD ZONE CATEGORY 1
    1760 MICKLEHAM RD MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • USE OF LAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF A DISPLAY VILLAGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    1960 MICKLEHAM RD MICKLEHAM 3064NOD issued by a delegate
  • USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF TRADE SUPPLIES AND RESTRICTED RETAIL PREMISES, DISPLAY FLOODLIT BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION SIGNS AND FREE-STANDING PYLON SKY SIGN, CREATE ACCESS TO A ROAD IN A ROAD ZONE CATEGORY 1 AND REMOVAL OF VEGETATION (BUNNINGS WAREHOUSE - STAGED DEVELOPMENT) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    200 DONNYBROOK RD MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • REMOVAL OF S173 AGREEMENT
    BALANCE OF LANDNo permit required
  • USE AND BUILDINGS AND WORKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF A RESTAURANT, PLACE OF ASSEMBLY (INCLUDING RECEPTION CENTRE, FUNCTION CENTRE AND CHAPEL), ACCOMMODATION (RESIDENTIAL HOTEL), SHOP (PROVEDORE), FARMERS MARKET, FOOD AND DRINK PREMISES (CAFE), USE OF RURAL OUTBUILDINGS AS AN ART AND CRAFT CENTRE WITH ECO-TOURISM RELATED ACTIVITIES, LICENCED PREMISES (LATE NIGHT GENERAL LICENCE), REMOVAL OF NATIVE VEGETATION, DEMOLITION (PARTIAL) AND ACCESS TO A ROAD IN A ROAD ZONE CATEGORY 1 IN ACCORDA
    45-165 OLD SYDNEY RD MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAND FOR A CONTRACTORS DEPOT (RETROSPECTIVE) AND APPROVAL OF A DEVELOPMENT PLAN
    25 SUMMIT DR MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF LAND FOR TWO DWELLINGS
    555C DONNYBROOK RD MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • THE USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAND FOR OFFICES, FOOD AND DRINK PREMISES, A RESTRICTED RECREATIONAL FACILITY (GYM), MEDICAL CENTRE AND AN INDOOR RECREATION FACILITY (SWIM SCHOOL), AND THE REDUCTION OF CAR PARKING AND SIGNAGE
    BALANCE OF LAND MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • BUILDINGS AND WORKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SINGLE STOREY DWELLING IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE OVERLAY
    40 CALLAWAY DR MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • USE AND DISPLAY OF NON ILLUMINATED MAJOR PROMOTIONAL ADVERTISING SIGN BY USING 4X4FT SHIPPING CONTAINERS
    45 DONNYBROOK RD MICKLEHAM 3064Withdrawn

  • April 2021

  • SALE OF PACKAGED LIQUOR IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE USE OF THE PREMISES AS A SUPERMARKET AND ALSO SALE OF LIQUOR WITHIN FIVE CAFE/RESTAURANTS
    270 DONNYBROOK RDPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 LOT SUBDIVISION - PS900972S - SPEAR# S174104P
    90 BROSSARD RDPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF LIQUOR (CAFE/RESTAURANTS)
    270 DONNYBROOK RDPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAND FOR A CONTRACTORS DEPOT
    90 BARDWELL DR MICKLEHAM 3064NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Variation of Restrictive Covenant
    6 RANGEVIEW CL MICKLEHAM 3064Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
  • STAGED MULTI-LOT SUBDIVISION UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE AND HERITAGE OVERLAY, CREATION OF EASEMENTS, RESTRICTIONS, AND RESERVES, CREATION OF ACCESS TO A ROAD ZONE AND DEMOLITION IF A BUILDING IN A HERITAGE OVERLAY
    200 DONNYBROOK RDPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 LOT SUBDIVISION PS 848866E [SPEAR # S173176T]
    2 ALICE AVEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • DEVELOPMENT OF TWO SINGLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    27 POTTER CCT MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF LAND FOR A WAREHOUSE
    33 TITAN DRPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • APPROVAL SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN, TWO LOT SUBDIVISION AND VARIATION OF COVENANT V424650D
    10 SUMMIT DR MICKLEHAM 3064Refusal issued by a delegate
  • 3 LOT SUBDIVISION IN ACCORDANCE WITH PS 847655Y [SPEAR S171559E]
    52 BROSSARD RDPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • USE AND BUILDINGS AND WORKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF A RESTAURANT, PLACE OF ASSEMBLY (INCLUDING RECEPTION CENTRE, FUNCTION CENTRE AND CHAPEL), ACCOMMODATION (RESIDENTIAL HOTEL), SHOP (PROVEDORE), FARMERS MARKET, FOOD AND DRINK PREMISES (CAFE), USE OF RURAL OUTBUILDINGS AS AN ART AND CRAFT CENTRE WITH ECO-TOURISM RELATED ACTIVITIES, LICENCED PREMISES (LATE NIGHT GENERAL LICENCE), REMOVAL OF NATIVE VEGETATION, DEMOLITION (PARTIAL) AND ACCESS TO A ROAD IN A ROAD ZONE CATEGORY 1 IN ACCORDA
    45-165 OLD SYDNEY RDPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • RESTAURANT WITH ASSOCIATED LIQUOR LICENSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    T07Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • USE OF LAND FOR PRE-SCHOOL AND PLACE OF ASSEMBLY (COMMUNITY CENTRE) INCLUDING CONSULTING/MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH AND COMMUNITY ROOMS AND A REDUCTION IN CAR PARKING REQUIREMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    125 BROSSARD RD MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A VERANDAH TO THE EXISTING DWELLING
    17 CARDAMON AVENo permit required

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

18 active roadworks / incidents

  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 04/04/2025 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.HUME FREEWAY03 Apr 2025 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 04/04/2025 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:30 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 Greater than 10 min.HUME FREEWAY03 Apr 2025 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 04/04/2025 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.HUME FREEWAY03 Apr 2025 – 29 Sep 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 09/08/2026 and 04/09/2026 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 eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.DONNYBROOK-HUME OUT RAMP ON, DONNYBROOK ROAD09 Aug 2026 – 04 Sep 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 09/08/2026 and 04/09/2026 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 eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.DONNYBROOK ROAD, POLARIS ROAD09 Aug 2026 – 04 Sep 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 09/08/2026 and 04/09/2026 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 multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.DONNYBROOK-HUME OUT RAMP ON, DONNYBROOK ROAD09 Aug 2026 – 04 Sep 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 09/08/2026 and 04/09/2026 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 multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.DONNYBROOK ROAD, POLARIS ROAD09 Aug 2026 – 04 Sep 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 09/08/2026 and 04/09/2026 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 multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.DONNYBROOK ROAD, POLARIS ROAD09 Aug 2026 – 04 Sep 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 09/08/2026 and 04/09/2026 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 multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.DONNYBROOK-HUME OUT RAMP ON, DONNYBROOK ROAD09 Aug 2026 – 04 Sep 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 09/08/2026 and 04/09/2026 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 northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.DONNYBROOK ROAD, POLARIS ROAD09 Aug 2026 – 04 Sep 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated

Heritage

1 heritage place

  • MOUNT RIDLEY HOMESTEADNH2246

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

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
Calwell
Member of Parliament
Basem ABDO (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
115,542
Turnout (2025)
87.0%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+2.3 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 35.3%Labor 64.7%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 6.0 km away).

Coalition 31.9%Labor 68.1%

3.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +4.4 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • MicklehamLabor 71.2% · Coalition 28.8% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
  • Mickleham EastLabor 63.8% · Coalition 36.2% TPP (2025)3.8 km away
  • Aitken CreekLabor 64.6% · Coalition 35.4% TPP (2025)4.1 km away
  • Mount RidleyLabor 68.0% · Coalition 32.0% TPP (2025)4.3 km away
  • Craigieburn NorthLabor 69.9% · Coalition 30.1% TPP (2025)5.0 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)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

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)

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