VIC · Hume Council
Mickleham, VIC, 3064
Current weather
11°CRain showers
92% humidity · 37 km/h wind · 13.2° / 9.8° today · 13.2 mm rain
Desirability index
#289 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Mickleham is a mid-sized suburb in the Hume area, home to around 17,452 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1,309 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-4%), roughly 75.0 offences per 1,000 residents, 6 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, 9 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
- 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)
- 374 / 82 / 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)
- 1,309
- Against the person
- 295
- Against property
- 737
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 75
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 59 residents
- State safety percentile
- 65.2th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -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
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Year ending March release
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 6
- Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
- 1,015
- Gaayip-Yagila Primary SchoolPrimary
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary
- Hume Anglican GrammarCombined
- Mickleham Primary SchoolPrimary
- Mickleham Secondary CollegeSecondary
- Yubup Primary SchoolPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
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
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
9 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
- Utility Works activities occurring between 27/02/2026 and 30/09/2026 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 both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME FREEWAY, HUME HIGHWAY26 Feb 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 27/02/2026 and 30/09/2026 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 both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME FREEWAY, HUME HIGHWAY26 Feb 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 28/04/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 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.DONNYBROOK-HUME OUT RAMP ON, DONNYBROOK ROAD27 Apr 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 28/04/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 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.DONNYBROOK-HUME OUT RAMP ON, DONNYBROOK ROAD27 Apr 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 28/04/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 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-HUME OUT RAMP ON, DONNYBROOK ROAD27 Apr 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 28/04/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 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-HUME OUT RAMP ON, DONNYBROOK ROAD27 Apr 2026 – 29 Oct 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).
97 planning-related records
2021· 45 proposals
September 2021
- DEVELOPMENT OF A DWELLING ON A LOT UNDER 300m214 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 EARTHWORKS1760 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 SIGNAGE60 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 REQUIREMENTS60 DONNYBROOK RD MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- THE REMOVAL OF NATIVE VEGETATION, TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHLANDER BRANCH SEWER1960 MICKLEHAM RD MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- CONSTRUCTION OF NEW SINGLE STOREY DWELLING30 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 REQUIREMENTS69 TITAN DR MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- VARIATION OF THE RESTRICTIVE COVENANT IN TRANSFER NO. X149557U40 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 ACCORDA45-165 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 DWELLINGS36 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 11760 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 PLANS1960 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 PLANS200 DONNYBROOK RD MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- REMOVAL OF S173 AGREEMENTBALANCE 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 ACCORDA45-165 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 PLAN25 SUMMIT DR MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- THE DEVELOPMENT OF LAND FOR TWO DWELLINGS555C 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 SIGNAGEBALANCE 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 OVERLAY40 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 CONTAINERS45 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/RESTAURANTS270 DONNYBROOK RDPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 2 LOT SUBDIVISION - PS900972S - SPEAR# S174104P90 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 DEPOT90 BARDWELL DR MICKLEHAM 3064NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
- Variation of Restrictive Covenant6 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 OVERLAY200 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 DWELLINGS27 POTTER CCT MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- THE DEVELOPMENT OF LAND FOR A WAREHOUSE33 TITAN DRPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- APPROVAL SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN, TWO LOT SUBDIVISION AND VARIATION OF COVENANT V424650D10 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 ACCORDA45-165 OLD SYDNEY RDPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- RESTAURANT WITH ASSOCIATED LIQUOR LICENSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANST07Permit 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 PLANS125 BROSSARD RD MICKLEHAM 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- DEVELOPMENT OF A VERANDAH TO THE EXISTING DWELLING17 CARDAMON AVENo permit required
2020· 52 proposals
52 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
40 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Annadale Park/Ellscott BoulevardBus stop
- Bendigo Street/Errol BoulevardBus stop
- Blackmore Rd/Errol BvdBus stop
- Botanical Park/Brossard RdBus stop
- Castor Way/Ellscott BvdBus stop
- Cayenne Way/Poppy StBus stop
- Chevery St/Ellscott BvdBus stop
- Donnybrook Rd/The Woods BvdBus stop
- Foxley Cres/Alexo RdBus stop
- Hawksburn Pl/St Georges BvdBus stop
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
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
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 2
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Chemist Warehousepharmacy
- PharmaSavepharmacy
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- MOUNT RIDLEY HOMESTEADNH2246
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Happy Hippo Kindergarten & Childcarechildcare
- Kool Kidz Childcarechildcare
- childcarechildcare
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)
- 68
- Parks (OSM)
- 65
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
- 43.6/100
- Cohort rank
- #289 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
- Happy Hippo Kindergarten & Childcarechildcarechildcare
- Kool Kidz Childcarechildcarechildcare
- childcarechildcarechildcare
- MOUNT RIDLEY HOMESTEADheritageNH2246
- Chemist Warehousehealthpharmacy
- PharmaSavehealthpharmacy
- Annadale Community Parkgovernmentpark
- Banda Bail Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
- Central Parkgovernmentpark
- Innovation Wetlandsgovernmentpark
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · 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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