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VIC · Whitehorse Council

Mont Albert North, VIC, 3129

Current weather

12.5°CRain showers

84% humidity · 23.9 km/h wind · 15.7° / 10.7° today · 5.7 mm rain

Desirability index

78.5/100

#99 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Mont Albert North is a smaller suburban community in the Whitehorse area, home to around 5,609 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 178 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-20%), roughly 31.7 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 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
5,609
Median age
43
Median household income / week
$2,184
Dwelling vacancy
8.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
185 of 2,255
Median monthly mortgage
$2,817
Employment rate
59.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
94 / 750 / 4

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)
178
Against the person
27
Against property
112
Rate per 1,000 residents
31.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 208 residents
State safety percentile
25.7th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-19.8%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage12
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary26
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft9
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle38
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order24

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,081.5
  • Box Hill Senior Secondary CollegeSecondary
  • Koonung Secondary CollegeSecondary

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Public transport

30 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Braemar St/Bundoran Pde
  • Kerry Pde/Bundoran Pde
  • Malvern Rd/Melrose St
  • Rostrevor Pde/Bundoran Pde
  • Sutton Pde/Bundoran Pde

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

9 active roadworks / incidents

  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 02/03/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 4:30 AM, Weekends 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTERN FREEWAY, ELGAR-EASTERN IN RAMP ON01 Mar 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 02/03/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTERN FREEWAY, ELGAR-EASTERN IN RAMP ON01 Mar 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 20/06/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 4:30 AM, Weekends 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTERN FREEWAY, ELGAR-EASTERN IN RAMP ON19 Jun 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 20/06/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:30 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.ELGAR-EASTERN IN RAMP ON, ELGAR ROAD19 Jun 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 20/06/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTERN FREEWAY, ELGAR-EASTERN IN RAMP ON19 Jun 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 20/06/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 7:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.ELGAR-EASTERN IN RAMP ON, ELGAR ROAD19 Jun 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 31/03/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 4:30 AM, Weekends 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTERN FREEWAY, ELGAR-EASTERN IN RAMP ON30 Mar 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 31/03/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 4:30 AM, Weekends 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTERN FREEWAY, ELGAR-EASTERN IN RAMP ON30 Mar 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 31/03/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTERN FREEWAY, ELGAR-EASTERN IN RAMP ON30 Mar 2026 – 29 Sep 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).

87 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Extension of one dwelling (deck and verandah) on a lot less than 300 sqm
    2/29 ORCHARD CRESCENT MONT ALBERT NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a second dwelling, buildings and works within 4 metres of protected trees and subdivision of the land into two lots
    1 ORCHARD CRESCENT MONT ALBERT NORTH 3129In progress

  • August 2021

  • Two lot subdivision
    81 ORCHARD CRESCENT MONT ALBERT NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of two double storey dwellings and associated tree removal
    48 ROSTREVOR PARADE MONT ALBERT NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To construct two double storey dwellings including the removal of trees and buildings and works within 4 metres of protected trees in the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 9
    63 RELOWE CRESCENT MONT ALBERT NORTH 3129Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Two lot subdivision
    1 ORCHARD CRESCENT MONT ALBERT NORTH 3129Withdrawn
  • Tree removals and buildings and works associated with the constructrion of a dwelling within 4 metres of protected trees pursuant to the Significant Landscape Overlay - Schedule 9
    26 LINCOLN AVENUE MONT ALBERT NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Construction of five double storey dwellings, buildings and works within 4m of protected trees and alteration of access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1
    523 ELGAR ROAD MONT ALBERT NORTH 3129Lapsed
  • Construction of one double storey dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    1/8 ACCESS ROAD MONT ALBERT NORTH 3129Lapsed
  • The removal of one (1) tree protected under the Significant Landscape Overlay 9
    29 ARNOTT STREET MONT ALBERT NORTH 3129Refusal issued by a delegate
  • 2 lot subdivision
    49 STRABANE AVENUE MONT ALBERT NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • 4 Lot Subdivision
    11 FRANCESCA STREET MONT ALBERT NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of trees and buildings and works associated with the construction of a front fence within 4m of protected trees pursuant to the Significant Landscape Overlay - Schedule 9.
    64 RELOWE CRESCENT MONT ALBERT NORTH 3129NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Construction and extension of one dwelling on a lot less than 300sqm and buildings and works within 4 metres of a protected tree within SLO9
    5/378 BELMORE ROAD MONT ALBERT NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of two (2) trees in the Significant Landscape Overlay, Schedule 9 (SLO9).
    2 TIE STREET MONT ALBERT NORTH 3129Refusal issued by a delegate
  • 2 lot subdivision
    28 Melrose StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a front gate in a Special Building Overlay
    35 Arnott StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of four double storey dwellings, associated tree removals and buildings and works within 4 metres of trees (SLO9)
    80 DUNLOE AVENUE MONT ALBERT NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three lot subdivision
    26 Melrose StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    75 Box Hill CrescentWithdrawn
  • Display of business identification signs
    13-25 STRABANE AVENUE MONT ALBERT NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    99 Kenmare StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of six double storey dwellings
    392 Belmore RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To construct an extension and buildings and works to the dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres.
    519 ELGAR ROAD MONT ALBERT NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of six, two storey dwelling and buildings and works within 4 metres of trees protected under Significant Landscape Overlay 9
    91 ROSTREVOR PARADE MONT ALBERT NORTH 3129Refusal issued by a delegate
  • The construction of a double storey dwelling at the rear of an existing dwelling, tree removal and buildings and works within proximity to trees
    35 BELGRAVIA AVENUE MONT ALBERT NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension to a dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres, tree removal and buildings and works under Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 9
    8A BELGRAVIA AVENUE MONT ALBERT NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings, tree removal and buildings and works within 4 metres of protected trees
    8 MANNICHE AVENUE MONT ALBERT NORTH 3129NOD issued by a delegate

  • April 2021

  • Removal of two protected trees under Significant Landscape Overlay - Schedule 9
    1/2 Courbrant CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to plans for planning permit WH/2018/649 (issued for construction of two double storey dwellings, tree removal and alter road access to a Road Zone, Category 1) to include alterations to windows and internal floor layout, alfresco areas , addition of vehicle access gates and pedestrian gate, alterations to external materials
    573A ELGAR ROAD MONT ALBERT NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of 2 No. double storey dwellings and a front fence
    14 BOONDARA ROAD MONT ALBERT NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • 2 lot subdivision
    28 Melrose StreetWithdrawn
  • Use of the land for the sale and consumption of liquor
    15 Arcade RoadLapsed

  • February 2021

  • Two lot subdivision
    27 Rostrevor ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Use of existing building for an indoor recreation facility (theatre rehearsal studio) and to construct and display a business identification sign.
    543 ELGAR ROAD MONT ALBERT NORTH 3129Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works (front fence) within 4 metres of protected SLO9 trees
    34 Box Hill CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to plans and permit WH/2019/1311 (issued for Construction of five double storey dwellings, associated tree removal and buildings and works within 4 metres of protected trees) to include ground floor alterations of all dwellings, alterations to SPOS (dwellings 1- 4), alteration of front fence, reduction in first floor western setback and alterations of windows associated with alteratations to internal floor layouts (Dwellings 1-5).
    31 Strabane AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of 9 dwellings, tree removal and works within four metres of specified trees.
    32 STRABANE AVENUE MONT ALBERT NORTH 3129Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Removal of one Cedrus deodara tree (Tree 2) protected under SLO9
    4 Briggs StreetWithdrawn
  • Removal of one Quercus robur tree (Tree 3) protected under SLO9
    4 Briggs StreetWithdrawn
2020· 47 proposals

47 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

76 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • B612 Art StudioArt
  • Madame SourdoughBakery
  • Bbq (3)
  • Charlotte Rose BeautyBeauty salon
  • Coco Hair And BodyBeauty salon
  • Bench (16)
  • Bicycle Parking (5)
  • I Love BooksBooks
  • Belgravia Avenue/Belmore RoadBus stop
  • Boondara Road/Belmore RoadBus 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

6 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Ashmole ReservePark
  • Elgar ParkPark
  • Gawler ChainPark
  • Koonung Creek ParkPark
  • Park or reserveNature reserve
  • The Box Hill Miniature Steam Railway SocietyPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Alternativealternative

Data sources & freshness

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

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • FORMER CHAPEL OF ST JOSEPHNH2351

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Friend Street KindergartenFriend Streetkindergarten
  • St Augustine's KindergartenRostrevor Paradekindergarten

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)
15
Parks (OSM)
15

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
78.5/100
Cohort rank
#99 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

  • Friend Street KindergartenchildcareFriend Streetkindergarten
  • St Augustine's KindergartenchildcareRostrevor Paradekindergarten
  • FORMER CHAPEL OF ST JOSEPHheritageNH2351
  • Alternativehealthalternative
  • Ashmole Reservegovernmentpark
  • Elgar Parkgovernmentpark
  • Gawler Chaingovernmentpark
  • Koonung Creek Parkgovernmentpark
  • Park or reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • The Box Hill Miniature Steam Railway Societygovernmentpark

Data sources & freshness

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