Median house price
$1.66M
+14% change
VIC · Moonee Valley Council
Moonee Ponds, 3039
Est. population · Jun 2025
17,977
Growth (1 yr)
+1.2%
Growth (5 yr)
+7.9%
Median age
38
Median income
$2,111/wk
Employment rate
67.5%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$1,660,500
Languages at home
25.3%non-English
Most common: Italian, Greek, Mandarin
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Café precinct
- Education hub
- High desirability
- National parks
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
At the heart of the metro area, Moonee Ponds is a established suburb where cafés, culture and everyday convenience overlap. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. The suburb has a clear multicultural mix alongside longer-term local households.
Schooling is a clear local strength compared with many peer areas. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Daily life works well on foot, with buses, trams, and trains also serving the suburb.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
Against similar metro suburbs, community and employment, plus growth momentum stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with safety less decisive.
At a glance
Moonee Ponds snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$575/wk
Population (ERP)
17,977
+1.2% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
12.7%
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
#50
among Metro Melbourne · Established
Safety
74th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
76th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
92nd
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
- 69.0/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 10% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 276th in Australia
- State rank
- 121st in VIC
- Peer rank
- #50 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #89 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025)
- $575
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $1,660,500
- Median price change
- +13.7%
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
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
17,977(June 2025)
+1.2% annual · +7.9% over 5 years · 76th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.2%
- 5-year growth
- +7.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +216
- Change in 5 years
- +1,315
- Growth rank in VIC
- 76th 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 (~19,550), extrapolated at +1.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 16,224
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $2,111
- Dwelling vacancy
- 12.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 996 of 7,855
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 67.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 3,064 / 1,076 / 2,697 (+ 17 other)
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 increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 1,704
- Against the person
- 167
- Against property
- 1,216
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 94.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 97 residents
- State safety percentile
- 74.3th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +1.5%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage111
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle338
- B43 Steal From A Retail Store152
- B49 Other Theft217
- C32 Drug Possession101
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 13
- Median school ICSEA (13 schools)
- 1,136
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 92th
School list
- St Monica's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1129 · 91th percentile · LBOTE 27% · 512 students · Top SEA quarter 49% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1161 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 44% · 859 students · Top SEA quarter 64% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Ascot Vale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1140 · 93th percentile · LBOTE 41% · 265 students · Top SEA quarter 60% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Moonee Ponds Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1145 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 30% · 290 students · Top SEA quarter 59% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Moonee Ponds West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1136 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 26% · 289 students · Top SEA quarter 55% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- St Columba's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1107 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 21% · 1,047 students · Top SEA quarter 41% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1144 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 374 students · Top SEA quarter 59% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Essendon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1137 · 93th percentile · LBOTE 51% · 387 students · Top SEA quarter 58% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Ascot Vale Heights SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 1021 · 56th percentile · LBOTE 49% · 103 students · Top SEA quarter 21% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Ascot Vale West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1029 · 59th percentile · LBOTE 59% · 278 students · Top SEA quarter 26% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Community Childrenkindergarten
- Kinder Haven Moonee PondsMount Alexander Roadkindergarten
- Nido Early Schoolkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
96 public transport stops in this suburb
- Margaret St
- Moonee Ponds Rail Replacement Bus Stop
- Moonee Ponds Railway Station
- Moonee Ponds Station
- Moonee Ponds Station
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
533 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
23 restaurants · 18 cafes · 4 pubs · 4 bars · 5 supermarkets · 4 pharmacies · 11 fast food · 2 bakeries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Strong café and dining scene — 62 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 17 parks mapped in suburb, 10 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 96 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 13 shops and services
- Strong local sport and recreation — 47 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 1.11
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 3.82
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.05
Food & drink(62)
- OcabBakery
28A Shuter Street
- The Cheesecake ShopBakery
- Brother HenBar
- Penny YoungBar
22 Young Street
- Strangeloves Wine BarBar
577 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds
- Valley Cellar DoorBar
18 Hall Street, Moonee Ponds
- Bang On BagelsCafe
284 Union Road, Moonee Ponds
- Brunetti ClassicoCafe
- Chew ChewCafe
- ConvoyCafe
109 Pascoe Vale Road
- Curators CollectiveCafe
10 The Strand
- Darling Street EspressoCafe
146 Athol Street, Moonee Ponds
- Dolce VitaCafe
118 Puckle Street, Moonee Ponds
- FeekahCafe
680 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds
- Good BeanCafe
- North x North WestCafe
Unit 6 2 Walker Street
- Olivia Spring CafeCafe
637 Mount Alexander Road
- Quarter Two CafeCafe
23A Gladstone Street
- Sir DukeCafe
- Small Pond CafeCafe
Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds
- StrangersCafe
1 Everage Street
- The Coffee ClubCafe
- The Re-UpCafe
- Top Notch CoffeeCafe
- BurgeoundFast food
- Grill'dFast food
69 Puckle Street, Moonee Ponds
- Guzman y GomezFast food
- Hunky DoryFast food
28 Pratt Street, Moonee Ponds
- KFCFast food
- Maxiemoon CanteenFast food
28 Puckle Street, Moonee Ponds
- Moonee Ponds PizzaFast food
- Rooster Delight ChickenFast food
- SubwayFast food
- Valley Fish & ChipsFast food
- ZambreroFast food
26 Pratt Street, Moonee Ponds
- Holmes HallPub
15 Holmes Road, Moonee Ponds
- Mount Alexander HotelPub
690-694 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds
- The Junction ClubPub
- Waterloo Cup HotelPub
- Angie’s KitchenRestaurant
- Banyan TreeRestaurant
688 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds
- BekkaRestaurant
- Carosello PizzaRestaurant
22 Margaret Street, Moonee Ponds
- Chiba Japanese RestaurantRestaurant
41 Hall Street
- Chili PepperRestaurant
- Fuji TeppanyakiRestaurant
545-547 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds
- Garden TuscanyRestaurant
32 Young Street, Moonee Ponds
- Hippo Bahn MiRestaurant
62 Puckle Street
- Huyen Linh 2Restaurant
- I Dream of SushiRestaurant
6 Margaret Street, Moonee Ponds
- Il CaminettoRestaurant
- La BurrataRestaurant
12 Hinkins Street
- Oriental FlavourRestaurant
- PhilhelleneRestaurant
551-553 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds
- Saros Bar & DiningRestaurant
- SmileRestaurant
- Swagath GrandRestaurant
- The Junction ClubRestaurant
- TOTE Bar & DiningRestaurant
- UmiyakiRestaurant
21 Pratt Street, Moonee Ponds
- Yokoso IzakayaRestaurant
- Zeus Greek Street FoodRestaurant
Shopping(17)
- Godfrey's ButcherButcher
- The Poultry ClubButcher
- 7-ElevenConvenience store
- EG AustraliaConvenience store
294-296 Ascot Vale Road
- OTRConvenience store
- Reddy ExpressConvenience store
- Demaria'sGreengrocer
- Sri Lankan GroceryGreengrocer
- ALDISupermarket
14-16 Hall Street
- ColesSupermarket
20 Homer Street
- IGA Local Grocer Plus Liquor Moonee PondsSupermarket
124-126 Maribyrnong Road
- WoolworthsSupermarket
13 Pratt Street, Moonee Ponds
- YahwehSupermarket
Community(9)
- Faith Communities Council of VictoriaCommunity centre
5 Kellaway Avenue
- Community ChildrenKindergarten
- Kinder Haven Moonee PondsKindergarten
758 Mount Alexander Road
- Nido Early SchoolKindergarten
- Sam Merrifield LibraryLibrary
762-764 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds
- Moonee Ponds Primary SchoolSchool
87 Wilson Street, Moonee Ponds
- Moonee Ponds West Primary SchoolSchool
150 Athol Street, Moonee Ponds
- Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School Moonee Ponds CampusSchool
83 Park Street, Moonee Ponds
- Moonee Valley Civic CentreTownhall
9 Kellaway Avenue, Moonee Ponds
Health & services(20)
- IV HealthClinic
122a Puckle Street, Moonee Ponds
- MedicalOneClinic
14-40 Pascoe Vale Road, Moonee Ponds
- ResmedClinic
- SIA Medical CentreClinic
- Bluebird DentalDentist
- Mason Square DentalDentist
- Moonee Ponds Dental GroupDentist
81
- Pure OrthodonticsDentist
Unit 1B 12 Hall Street
- Complete Children's HealthMedical clinic
82 Holmes Road
- ENT NorthMedical clinic
65 Holmes Road
- Kelvin Grove ClinicMedical clinic
40 Margaret Street, Moonee Ponds
- Moonee Ponds Medical CentreMedical clinic
34-46 Holmes Road
- North Western VascularMedical clinic
59 Holmes Road
- Professional Foot CareMedical clinic
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
Puckle Street, Moonee Ponds
- Pharmacy 4 LessPharmacy
- Priceline PharmacyPharmacy
- Puckle St Discount PharmacyPharmacy
- Essendon Veterinary ClinicVeterinary
- Moonee Ponds Central VetVeterinary
Sport & outdoors(61)
- Anytime FitnessGym
- Beyond Rest Moonee PondsGym
14 Hinkins Street
- Listen To Your BodyGym
Unit 2 38 Margaret Street
- Snap FitnessGym
8 Young Street, Moonee Ponds
- Argyle Street PlaygroundPark
44 Argyle Street, Moonee Ponds
- Fanny ReservePark
- Grandview Street ReservePark
5 Grandview Street
- Ormond ParkPark
- Park (5)
- Pattison Street Pocket ParkPark
36 Pattison Street
- Queens ParkPark
- Tote ParkPark
- Turner Street ReservePark
- Picnic area
- Playground (9)
- Turner Street ReservePlayground
- Essendon Squash CentreSports centre
- Maribynong Park Tennis ClubSports centre
- Moonee Ponds Bowling ClubSports centre
- Moonee Valley RacecourseSports centre
- Queens Park Swimming PoolSports centre
- 2Sports field
- 3Sports field
- 4Sports field
- 5Sports field
- 6Sports field
- 7Sports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (20)
- Sydenham Street SwimmingSwimming pool
Entertainment(4)
- Moonee Art SpaceArts centre
3-7 Puckle Street, Moonee Ponds
- Palace Cinemas Penny LaneCinema
17 Puckle Street, Moonee Ponds
- Moonee Ponds Court House MuseumMuseum
770 Mount Alexander Road
- The Clocktower CentreTheatre
750 Mount Alexander Road
Transport(65)
47 bus stops · 15 tram stops · 3 train stations
Other(122)
- BottlemartAlcohol
- LiquorlandAlcohol
- Ascot Vale OsteopathyAlternative
112 Maribyrnong Road
- Dr Peter Warrener ChiropractorAlternative
108 Maribyrnong Road
- Strictly Spinal FlowAlternative
Unit 5 707 Mount Alexander Road
- ANZBank
75-77 Puckle Street, Moonee Ponds
- BOQBank
- Commonwealth BankBank
49 Puckle Street
- NABBank
68 Puckle Street, Moonee Ponds
- WestpacBank
71-73 Puckle Street
- Bbq
- Feeling Smooth Moonee PondsBeauty salon
106 Maribyrnong Road
- Hair and Brow StudioBeauty salon
- It's All About Make-upBeauty salon
- Makeup & Beauty LoungeBeauty salon
276 Union Road, Moonee Ponds
- Sculpted Face and BodyBeauty salon
- Bench (32)
- Bicycle Parking (11)
- Moonee Valley City CouncilBicycle Parking
- Essendon 2nd Hand CDs Records & BooksBooks
Unit 2 134-136 Pascoe Vale Road
- Past Tense BooksBooks
639 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds
- Essendon RenaultCar
- Essendon SkodaCar
541 Mount Alexander Road
- Happy WashCar wash
- Brotherhood of St LaurenceCharity
24 Margaret Street, Moonee Ponds
- Clock
- Bonds OutletClothes
Puckle Street, Moonee Ponds
- Bridal BoutiqueClothes
- Bull & ChinaClothes
26 Hall Street, Moonee Ponds
- Illusions LingerieClothes
22 Puckle Street, Moonee Ponds
- Little Paris CoutureClothes
- Luv Bridal & FormalClothes
- Kwik KopyCopyshop
- Moonee Ponds Court HouseCourthouse
3 Kellaway Avenue
- Lennox St DeliDeli
130 Eglinton Road, Moonee Ponds
- Mother's PantryDeli
- KmartDepartment Store
21-31 Hall Street
- Drinking water (9)
- Bentley The ButlerDry Cleaning
Unit Shop 17 18 Homer Street, Moonee Ponds
- Homes Road Dry Cleaning ServicesDry Cleaning
- AmpChargeEV charging
- Tesla SuperchargerEV charging
- Fire Station No. 50Fire station
258 Union Road, Moonee Ponds
- Fountain (2)
- Homing InstinctsGift
- Ray's Top NutsGrocery
- Gabrielle StudioHairdresser
- Johan HairdressingHairdresser
- OS Barber BossHairdresser
Puckle Street, Moonee Ponds
- Park Avenue FashionsHairdresser
- The Barber SurgeonHairdresser
- Quest Moonee ValleyHotel
7 Feehan Avenue
- Bed Bath N' TableHouseware
- Moonee Valley City CouncilInformation
- D'artagnanInterior Decoration
106 Puckle Street, Moonee Ponds
- Kiosk
- LaundretteLaundry
- Loading Dock
- Moonee Ponds CentralMall
- Endota SpaMassage
- Fans MassageMassage
- Hot Pepper MassageMassage
- Queens Park Aged Care FacilityNursing Home
13 The Strand, Moonee Ponds
- OPSMOptician
- SpecsaversOptometrist
- Australia Post Parcel LockerParcel Locker
- Church Car ParkParking
- Des Nunan Car ParkParking
- Moonee Ponds Railway ParkingParking
- Parking
62-68 Pascoe Vale Road
- Parking
7 Kellaway Avenue
- Parking (103)
- Parking Space (2)
- Paws ExpressPet
- Spa BarkPet Grooming
42 Hall Street, Moonee Ponds
- 7-ElevenPetrol station
- EG AustraliaPetrol station
- ShellPetrol station
- PANDA for KidsPhysiotherapist
118 Maribyrnong Road, Moonee Ponds
- PhysioChoicePhysiotherapist
- PhysioChoice Moonee PondsPhysiotherapist
712 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds
- Picnic Table (2)
- Ascot Vale Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
60-64 Maribyrnong Road, Moonee Ponds
- Essendon Presbyterian ChurchPlace of worship
- St DimitriosPlace of worship
1 Gladstone Street, Moonee Ponds
- St Monica'sPlace of worship
- The Anglican Parish St ThomasPlace of worship
- Ukrainian Autocephalic Orthodox ChurchPlace of worship
91 Buckley Street
- Moonee Ponds Police StationPolice
766 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds
- Australia PostPost Box
- Australia PostPost Box
14 Pascoe Vale Road
- Post Box (6)
- Moonee Ponds Post OfficePost office
109 Puckle Street
- Public toilets
- Dorevitch PathologySample Collection
- Moonee Ponds SeafoodSeafood
- Uniting Op ShopSecond Hand
- Shelter (5)
- GraniaSpices
- Sims SportsSports
Puckle Street, Moonee Ponds
- Soul Inn HouseTattoo
- Alexandra AvenueTaxi
- Cha ChaTea
- Public TelephoneTelephone
115 Puckle Street, Moonee Ponds
- Public TelephoneTelephone
12 Puckle Street, Moonee Ponds
- TelstraTelephone
- TelstraTelephone
2 Alexandra Avenue, Moonee Ponds
- KidstuffToys
- Mind GamesToys
- BMX TrackTrack
- Reece Plumbing CentreTrade
- Moonee Ponds TyresTyres
- Amazing BargainsVariety Store
- Supa BargainsVariety Store
- The Reject ShopVariety Store
108 Puckle Street, Moonee Ponds
- mykiVending machine
- Vending machine
- EB GamesVideo Games
Moonee Ponds
- Waste Basket (15)
- FMIGYes
- Urban Home RepublicYes
- Yes
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
11 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Argyle Street PlaygroundPark
- Fanny ReservePark
- Grandview Street ReservePark
- Maribyrnong ParkPark
- Ormond ParkPark
- Park or reserveNature reserve
- Pattison Street Pocket ParkPark
- Queens ParkPark
- Tote ParkPark
- Turner Street ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 20
- Parks (OSM)
- 17
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
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
6 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Ascot Vale Uniting Church
60-64 Maribyrnong Road, Moonee Ponds
- Essendon Presbyterian Church
- St Dimitrios
1 Gladstone Street, Moonee Ponds
- St Monica's
- The Anglican Parish St Thomas
- Ukrainian Autocephalic Orthodox Church
91 Buckley Street
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 28
- Nearest hospital
- North West Day Hospital (1.2 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Ascot Vale OsteopathyMaribyrnong RoadAlternative
- Bluebird DentalDentist
- Chemist WarehousePuckle StreetPharmacy
- Complete Children's HealthHolmes RoadDoctor
- Dorevitch PathologySample_Collection
- Dr Peter Warrener ChiropractorMaribyrnong RoadAlternative
- ENT NorthHolmes RoadDoctor
- FMIGYes
- IV HealthPuckle StreetClinic
- Kelvin Grove ClinicMargaret StreetDoctor
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 365
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 20.3
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
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
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).
216 planning-related records
2021· 40 proposals
July 2021
- Construction of two double storey dwellings147 HOLMES ROAD MOONEE PONDS 3039Withdrawn
- Partial demolition of a dwelling (in association with the construction of a an extension to the dwelling exempt from permit requirement under the incorporated plan) in a Heritage Overlay (HO12)63 HOLMES ROAD MOONEE PONDS 3039Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works, display of illuminated business identification signage and the sale and consumption of liquor associated with a food and drink premisesS 49-50/ 14-16 HALL STREET MOONEE PONDS 3039Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition, alterations and additions to a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay area48 ARDMILLAN ROAD MOONEE PONDS 3039Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a verandah to the rear of an existing dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres10 LETHBRIDGE STREET MOONEE PONDS 3039Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two dwellings15 STUART STREET MOONEE PONDS 3039Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Construction of an extension to an existing dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres23 ADDISON STREET MOONEE PONDS 3039Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of the land for car storage495 MT ALEXANDER ROAD MOONEE PONDS 3039In progress
- Construction of four dwellings61 BENT STREET MOONEE PONDS 3039NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of four dwellings5 PARRY STREET MOONEE PONDS 3039NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of an addition on a lot less than 300 square metres2 Taylor StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a 10 storey building and a reduction in car parking requirements24-28 GLADSTONE STREET MOONEE PONDS 3039In progress
- Construction of additions and alterations to an existing dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres19 BENT STREET MOONEE PONDS 3039Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a pergola adjoining a dwelling on a Lot less that 300 metres squared1 SILK LANE MOONEE PONDS 3039Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition, externally alter the building and installation of signage in a Heritage Overlay94 Puckle StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Construction of three dwellings and the waiver of one car parking space184 MARIBYRNONG ROAD MOONEE PONDS 3039Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Extension (BBQ pod) and external alterations to an existing dwelling in the Heritage Overlay (HO253)82 MARIBYRNONG ROAD MOONEE PONDS 3039Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres in a Design and Development Overlay (DDO3)765 MT ALEXANDER ROAD MOONEE PONDS 3039NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of a shed on a lot less than 300 metres squared130 ATHOL STREET MOONEE PONDS 3039Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construct or install a solar energy system attached to a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay8 Byron StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 19 Lot Subdivision173-177 Pascoe Vale RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction a garage and first floor studio within an Environmental Significant Overlay4 Hopetoun StreetPermit issued by the RA
- Display of illuminated under awning signage706 MT ALEXANDER ROAD MOONEE PONDS 3039Permit issued by the RA
- Two Lot Subdivision12 PATTISON STREET MOONEE PONDS 3039Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Alterations and additions to an exisitng dwelling in a Special Building Overlay26 HUNTLY STREET MOONEE PONDS 3039Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Five Lot Subdivision8 Walker StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres and a reduction in the car parking requirement61 ARGYLE STREET MOONEE PONDS 3039Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Display an internally illuminated sign1/ 6 HOMER STREET MOONEE PONDS 3039Permit issued by the RA
- Construction of four dwellings147 Holmes RoadWithdrawn
- Construction of two dwellings35 EGLINTON STREET MOONEE PONDS 3039Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Partial demolition of a building associated with the Queens Park Swimming Pool in a Heritage Overlay area20 The StrandPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Display of an electronic promotional sky sign (1) and internally illuminated sky sign (1)GROUND FL 740-744 MT ALEXANDER ROAD MOONEE PONDS 3039Refusal issued by a delegate
- Demolition of outbuildings and the construction of a garage and pergola in a Heritage Overlay area9 PARK STREET MOONEE PONDS 3039Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition of a building and building and works including external painting in a Heritage Overlay Area (HO 14)93 PUCKLE STREET MOONEE PONDS 3039Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition, alterations and additions to a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay area and on a lot less than 300 metres squared12 GRACE STREET MOONEE PONDS 3039NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of two dwellings59 PRIMROSE STREET MOONEE PONDS 3039Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two dwellings - AMENDMENT14 NORMANBY STREET MOONEE PONDS 3039Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Display of signage in a Heritage Overlay (HO14)4 PUCKLE STREET MOONEE PONDS 3039Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Install skylights38 PUCKLE STREET MOONEE PONDS 3039In progress
- Three Lot Subdivision144 Holmes RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
22 active roadworks / incidents
- Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 10/04/2026 and 19/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 4:00 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 6 to 10 min.MT ALEXANDER ROAD, KELLAWAY AVENUE09 Apr 2026 – 18 Nov 2026
- Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 10/04/2026 and 19/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 4:00 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 6 to 10 min.PASCOE VALE ROAD, DEAN STREET09 Apr 2026 – 18 Nov 2026
- Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 10/04/2026 and 19/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 4:00 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 6 to 10 min.ASCOT VALE ROAD, PASCOE VALE ROAD09 Apr 2026 – 18 Nov 2026
- Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 10/04/2026 and 19/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 4:00 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 6 to 10 min.HOMER STREET, MT ALEXANDER ROAD09 Apr 2026 – 18 Nov 2026
- Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 10/04/2026 and 19/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 4:00 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 6 to 10 min.KELLAWAY AVENUE, PASCOE VALE ROAD09 Apr 2026 – 18 Nov 2026
- Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 10/04/2026 and 19/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 4:00 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 6 to 10 min.MT ALEXANDER ROAD, ASCOT VALE ROAD09 Apr 2026 – 18 Nov 2026
- Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 10/04/2026 and 19/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 4:00 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 6 to 10 min.KELLAWAY AVENUE, MT ALEXANDER ROAD09 Apr 2026 – 18 Nov 2026
- Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 10/04/2026 and 19/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 4:00 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 6 to 10 min.ASCOT VALE ROAD, YOUNG STREET09 Apr 2026 – 18 Nov 2026
- Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 10/04/2026 and 19/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 4:00 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 6 to 10 min.MT ALEXANDER ROAD, DAVIES STREET09 Apr 2026 – 18 Nov 2026
- Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 10/04/2026 and 19/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 4:00 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 6 to 10 min.MT ALEXANDER ROAD, HOMER STREET09 Apr 2026 – 18 Nov 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
5 heritage places
- FORMER CURATORS COTTAGENH1078
- FORMER MOONEE PONDS COURT HOUSENH1051
- INFANT BUILDING MOONEE PONDS WEST PRIMARY SCHOOLNH1321
- PREFABRICATED RESIDENCENH1207
- ST MONICAS CATHOLIC CHURCHNH1217
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
- Maribyrnong
- Member of Parliament
- Jo BRISKEY (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 123,249
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.7%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -0.4 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 37.4%Labor 62.6%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 1.9 km away).
Coalition 30.4%Labor 69.5%
6.9 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Essendon SouthLabor 61.0% · Coalition 39.0% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
- Moonee Ponds WestLabor 72.1% · Coalition 27.9% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
- EssendonLabor 64.4% · Coalition 35.6% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- Ascot Vale CentralLabor 70.9% · Coalition 29.1% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- Ascot Vale EastLabor 82.7% · Coalition 17.3% TPP (2025)1.2 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
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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