VIC · Port Phillip Council
Middle Park (Vic.), VIC, 3206
Current weather
13.3°CModerate rain showers
79% humidity · 27.2 km/h wind · 15.9° / 11.5° today · 6.9 mm rain
Desirability index
#176 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Middle Park (Vic.) is a smaller suburban community in the Port Phillip area, home to around 4,000 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 297 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-14%), roughly 74.2 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 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
- 4,000
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $2,836
- Dwelling vacancy
- 17.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 338 of 1,965
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,467
- Employment rate
- 61.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 99 / 949 / 432
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)
- 297
- Against the person
- 15
- Against property
- 257
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 74.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 267 residents
- State safety percentile
- 65th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -13.7%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage19
- B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary18
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft48
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle108
- B49 Other Theft26
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
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,150
- Middle Park 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
23 public transport stops in this suburb
- Armstrong St/Danks St #138
- Canterbury Rd/Mills St #133
- Harold St/Danks St #137
- Langridge St/Patterson St #139
- Mills St/Danks St #136
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
122 planning-related records
2021· 43 proposals
July 2021
- Partial demolition and construction of a garage (or part of) and external painting of the roller door54 PATTERSON STREET MIDDLE PARK 3206In progress
- Proposed renovation and addition to an existing single dwelling310 RICHARDSON STREET MIDDLE PARK 3206In progress
- To change the paint colour and addition of signage to a commercial shop front in a heritage overlay. The sign is to be illuminated.274 RICHARDSON STREET MIDDLE PARK 3206In progress
- Partial demolition, alterations and additions and construction of a double storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay3 FRASER STREET MIDDLE PARK 3206In progress
- Replacing the existing terracotta tile roof that is disintegrating with a heritage green colourbond roof.101 MCGREGOR STREET MIDDLE PARK 3206In progress
- Partial demolition and buildings and works to existing dwelling including a two storey garage/studio at the rear, front fence and works to facade: -Additional door from the internal courtyard to the ground floor stair of the studio93 ARMSTRONG STREET MIDDLE PARK 3206In progress
- buildings and works including part demolition, ground floor extension and first floor addition at the rear of the existing dwelling: -additional first floor bedroom -changes to indoor layout68 PARK ROAD MIDDLE PARK 3206In progress
- Partial demolition, alterations and additions and a double storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling: -addition of a swimming pool in the rear yard. -demolish garden shed.285 DANKS STREET MIDDLE PARK 3206Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Proposed alterations and additions to existing dwelling (including partial demolition) on a lot less than 300sqm within a Heritage Overlay65 MCGREGOR STREET MIDDLE PARK 3206In progress
June 2021
- Alterations to the existing face brick front fence and modifications to the existing vehicle crossover39 PATTERSON STREET MIDDLE PARK 3206In progress
- 1. Replacement of existing flat roof section at rear of property. The roof is currently of zinc sheets. I plan to replace with like-for-like zincalume/Colorbond. Replacement of guttering and downpipes in compliance with current building code. This roof is entirely not visible from the street and replacement will not impact the heritage appeal of the property. 2. Demolition of an existing chimney which penetrates this roof. The chimney has been partially demolished at some stage in the past and i92 CANTERBURY ROAD MIDDLE PARK 3206In progress
- External paint to an existing apartment building within the heritage overlay187-188 BEACONSFIELD PARADE MIDDLE PARK 3206Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- partial demolition, restoration of facade elements, new front fence, alterations and additions including single storey extension to existing dwelling and new double storey garage/studio at the rear of a site exceeding 500sqm and assessed only under the Heritage Overlay: -addition of equipment shed adjacent to the pool29 CANTERBURY ROAD MIDDLE PARK 3206In progress
- Demolition of the existing front fence and construction of a new brick front fence to match the height of the existing fence at 60 Patterson Street, Middle Park.58 PATTERSON STREET MIDDLE PARK 3206In progress
- Demolition and Construction of front fence within a Heritage Overlay266 Danks StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition and construction of alterations and additions to existing dwelling (permit required under Heritage Overlay only)117 HAROLD STREET MIDDLE PARK 3206In progress
- External alterations to the existing building including replacement of roof tiles30 McGregor StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Alterations to the rear of the existing dwelling inclusive of demolition of the garage wall and replacement with a glass block wall.6 PARK ROAD MIDDLE PARK 3206Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition, renovation and extension to an existing double story dwelling to include a roof top garden and green wall.17 FRASER STREET MIDDLE PARK 3206In progress
- The proposed works will maintain the existing front part of the dwellings at 56-58 Patterson Street, the extension of works are restricted to the back of the properties. The project will join both dwellings in one. The project includes a new rear extension, ground floor and first floor, new pool and pavilion. Proposed works will improve existing side setback, permeability and site coverage.58 PATTERSON STREET MIDDLE PARK 3206In progress
- Two (2) lot boundary re-alignment PS848985V SPEAR REF: S175416J272 BEACONSFIELD PARADE MIDDLE PARK 3206In progress
- Variation of sewerage easement shown as E-2 SPEAR REF: S175442H65 ARMSTRONG STREET MIDDLE PARK 3206In progress
- Demolition and construction of front fence and porch to an existing dwelling within a Heritage Overlay122 Neville StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition and construction of a ground floor and first floor addition with roof terrace and a basement. Amended to allow the following: - Remove the obscured film on the stairwell window identified in Condition 1 (k) - updated Condition 1 (k) accordingly71 PATTERSON STREET MIDDLE PARK 3206In progress
- Four (4) lot subdivision PS848985V Spear Ref: S175394A271 BEACONSFIELD PARADE MIDDLE PARK 3206In progress
- Partial demolition, alterations and additions to the existing ground and first floor, construction of an extension to the ground floor and a new third storey (inclusive of a roof terrace fronting Canterbury Road) plus new garage to the rear.111 CANTERBURY ROAD MIDDLE PARK 3206In progress
- External Paint to an existing dwelling within a Heritage Overlay208 Page StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Please refer to the attached document ("Works Details") for details regarding: (1) To install two skylights. (2) To modify glazing on internal facade (3) To modify glazing on external facade Please also see correspondence with Maggie Pridmore, Senior Urban Planner, regarding these proposed works and confirming that the Heritage Adviser viewed these proposed works as acceptable (see pages 3-5 of the email correspondence).135 RICHARDSON STREET MIDDLE PARK 3206In progress
- Partial demolition, alterations and additions to the existing dwelling and construction of a new ground and first floor addition plus new garage and first floor studio above. roposed double storey addition and rear studio to an existing single storey residence.115 HAROLD STREET MIDDLE PARK 3206In progress
April 2021
- Construction of domestic services normal to a dwelling (skylights)279 Danks StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition, alterations and additions including two storey garage and studio at the rear43 HAROLD STREET MIDDLE PARK 3206In progress
- We plan a decoration infill on the brick fence of 750mm to bring fence height to 1590mm17 MCGREGOR STREET MIDDLE PARK 3206In progress
- Partial demolition, alterations and additions to the existing dwelling including the construction of a ground and first floor addition plus ground floor carport with studio above to the sites rear.87 HAROLD STREET MIDDLE PARK 3206In progress
March 2021
- Two (2) lot subdivision PS839921A SPEAR REF: S171911H61 Neville StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Alterations to a single dwelling on a lot within a general residential zone213 BEACONSFIELD PARADE MIDDLE PARK 3206In progress
- In accordance with the endorsed plans: - Partial demolition, alterations and additions and single and double storey extension at the rear of the existing dwelling including replacement double garage with a bedroom/studio (24sqm) above Amended to allow the following: - Removal of the Flood Barrier in the Garage - Change of external floor level of Alfresco - Change from new door to new window in Bed 01 downstairs300 Richardson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Proposed colourbond steel verandah47 Harold StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Partial demolition, alterations and additions, two storey extension to the existing dwelling and construction of a second dwelling at the rear over the garage (one space for its use only). Amended to allow the following: - Reduce the length of the ground floor level of the rear dwelling by 300mm. - Increase the length of the first-floor level of the rear dwelling by 200mm.286 RICHARDSON STREET MIDDLE PARK 3206In progress
- Partial demolition; extension & renovation to the existing dwelling, including a three level extension, a front fence and a swimming pool. Amendment to allow the following: - front yard landscaping updated - Western facade window sill lowered to ground level - Front verandah extended to the west at first floor level -Increase in size of bedroom fronting Beaconsfield Parade at second floor level -Roof profile to the second floor amended from dutch gable to gable end263 Beaconsfield ParadeNOD issued by a delegate
- Partial demolition, alterations and additions and two storey extension to the rear of the dwelling and a rooftop terrace. Amendment to allow the following: - change of screen . overlooking detail to a powdercoated aluminium angled screen15 HAROLD STREET MIDDLE PARK 3206Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 79 proposals
79 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
54 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Commonwealth ATMATM
- Bench (7)
- Bicycle Parking (5)
- TABBookmaker
4 Armstrong Street
- Armstrong StreetBus stop
- Fraser StreetBus stop
- Langridge StreetBus stop
- Mills StreetBus stop
- Nimmo StreetBus stop
- Stop 140: Fraser StreetBus 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
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Ashworth Street ReservePark
- Frank & Mary Crean ReservePark
- Neville Street ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 7
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Albert Park Osteopathic ClinicHambleton Streetalternative
- Armstrong Street Medical Centreclinic
- Eng Medical CentreArmstrong Streetclinic
- Health 104clinic
- Middle Park Podiatry and Laser Clinicclinic
- Star PharmacyArmstrong Streetpharmacy
- Vitalityclinic
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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
- PRIMARY SCHOOL NO.2815NH1711
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Civic Kindergarten Middle Parkkindergarten
- Middle Park KindergartenMills Streetkindergarten
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)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
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
- 63.2/100
- Cohort rank
- #176 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
- Civic Kindergarten Middle Parkchildcarekindergarten
- Middle Park KindergartenchildcareMills Streetkindergarten
- PRIMARY SCHOOL NO.2815heritageNH1711
- Albert Park Osteopathic ClinichealthHambleton Streetalternative
- Armstrong Street Medical Centrehealthclinic
- Eng Medical CentrehealthArmstrong Streetclinic
- Health 104healthclinic
- Middle Park Podiatry and Laser Clinichealthclinic
- Star PharmacyhealthArmstrong Streetpharmacy
- Vitalityhealthclinic
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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