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VIC · Yarra Ranges Council

Mount Evelyn, VIC, 3796

Current weather

11.4°CRain showers

93% humidity · 19.9 km/h wind · 15.1° / 10.2° today · 6.1 mm rain

Desirability index

71/100

#138 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Mount Evelyn is a mid-sized suburb in the Yarra Ranges area, home to around 9,799 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 346 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+11%), roughly 35.3 offences per 1,000 residents, 5 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, 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
9,799
Median age
38
Median household income / week
$2,045
Dwelling vacancy
3.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
131 of 3,509
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Employment rate
67.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
228 / 66 / 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)
346
Against the person
102
Against property
137
Rate per 1,000 residents
35.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 96 residents
State safety percentile
30.6th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+10.9%

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault26
  • B21 Criminal Damage29
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle45
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order77
  • Other Crimes Against The Person33

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
5
Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
1,031
  • Birmingham Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Mount Evelyn Christian SchoolCombined
  • Mount Evelyn Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St Mary's SchoolPrimary
  • Yarra Ranges Special Developmental SchoolSpecial

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

41 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 212 Swansea Rd
  • Birmingham Rd/Swansea Rd
  • Marne Rd/Swansea Rd
  • Nicholson Cres/Swansea Rd
  • Olinda Creek Trail/Swansea Rd

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

152 planning-related records

2021· 65 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    44 JOHNS CRESCENT MOUNT EVELYN 3796Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works to construct a concrete driveway
    34 BUCKMASTER DRIVE MOUNT EVELYN 3796Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding and removal of vegetation
    18A JUNCTION ROAD MOUNT EVELYN 3796Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a utility installation (water treatment plant and associated sheds) and vegetation removal, including vegetation removal from Kuyura Road
    20 MURRUMBUNG ROAD MOUNT EVELYN 3796In progress
  • Use and development of a childcare centre; display of business identification signage; car parking reduction; vegetation removal; and alteration of access to a Transport Zone 2
    54 CLEGG ROAD MOUNT EVELYN 3796Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Buildings and works to construct a replacement sports pavilion, and use of part of that building for a place of assembly (meeting room), and associated vegetation removal
    45 TRAMWAY ROAD MOUNT EVELYN 3796Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling and vegetation removal
    12 SYCAMORE GROVE MOUNT EVELYN 3796In progress
  • Buildings and works to construct a verandah and carport
    1 ADAMS LANE MOUNT EVELYN 3796Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a outbuilding
    24 WATTLE VALLEY ROAD MOUNT EVELYN 3796Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding, concrete pad and retaining walls
    25-27 HEATH AVENUE MOUNT EVELYN 3796Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    46 LEGGETT DRIVE MOUNT EVELYN 3796Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    25 LEGGETT DRIVE MOUNT EVELYN 3796Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing fire station
    21 YORK ROAD MOUNT EVELYN 3796Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a carport
    18 RAILWAY ROAD MOUNT EVELYN 3796Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    2/145 BAILEY ROAD MOUNT EVELYN 3796Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    16 HEREFORD ROAD MOUNT EVELYN 3796Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a single dwelling
    122 YORK ROAD MOUNT EVELYN 3796Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    99-101 MONBULK ROAD MOUNT EVELYN 3796Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works to extend and existing dwelling
    35 YORK ROAD MOUNT EVELYN 3796Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct paved area
    18 Marshall StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove one tree
    5 Buckmaster DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    115A BAILEY ROAD MOUNT EVELYN 3796Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Building and works to extend an existing dwelling
    17 MARGARET ROAD MOUNT EVELYN 3796Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling with vegetation removal and consent against section 173 Agreement (AJ002856C)
    22 FERNHILL ROAD MOUNT EVELYN 3796Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for dwellings, buildings and works to construct two dwellings and two retail premises, reduction in the required on-site car parking, and five-lot subdivision in two stages.
    18 STATION STREET MOUNT EVELYN 3796Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a front fence
    106 York RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding, concrete pad and retaining walls
    25-27 HEATH AVENUE MOUNT EVELYN 3796Withdrawn

  • May 2021

  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    45-47 FALKINGHAM ROAD MOUNT EVELYN 3796NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling and construct a garage
    86 Fernhill RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    16 Buckmaster DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for Utility Installation (treatment, separation and recycling of storm water drainage debris and pit sullage)
    20 CLANCYS ROAD MOUNT EVELYN 3796Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    45 Warrawee RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend and existing dwelling
    4 OAK GROVE MOUNT EVELYN 3796Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Four lot subdivision, buildings and works to construct a garage and vegetation removal
    56 RANGEVIEW ROAD MOUNT EVELYN 3796In progress

  • April 2021

  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    159 BAILEY ROAD MOUNT EVELYN 3796Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Works to construct a boundary fence and retaining wall
    7 CLANCYS ROAD MOUNT EVELYN 3796Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    16-18 Bamfield RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    36 Stubbs AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling and construct an outbuilding
    44 RANGEVIEW ROAD MOUNT EVELYN 3796Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend and existing dwelling
    11 Old Hereford RoadNo permit required
2020· 87 proposals

87 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

74 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • CellarbrationsAlcohol

    Unit 6 1 York Road, Mount Evelyn

  • CommonwealthATM
  • Harry's BakehouseBakery

    25 Wray Crescent, Mount Evelyn

  • Mount Evelyn Bakery & CafeBakery

    14-16 York Road, Mount Evelyn

  • Bbq
  • Chada nailsBeauty salon
  • Bench (10)
  • Aqueduct Avenue/Monbulk RoadBus stop
  • Birmingham Rd/Channel RdBus stop
  • Birmingham Rd/Hereford RdBus 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

13 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Adams Place ReservePark
  • Bailey ReservePark
  • Beryl Phillips Nature ReserveNature reserve
  • Channel ReservePark
  • Francis Crescent ReservePark
  • Graham Colling ReservePark
  • Kemp Avenue ReservePark
  • Puddle Dam ReservePark
  • Quinn ReserveNature reserve
  • South Avenue ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
6
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Altered ImageStation Streetdentist
  • Clinicclinic
  • Fernhill North Maternal & Child Health Centreyes
  • Form & PracticeHereford Roadphysiotherapist
  • Mount Evelyn Medical ClinicHereford Roadclinic
  • Mt Evelyn PharmacyWray Crescentpharmacy

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Fernhill Preshoolkindergarten
  • Joy Avenue Preschoolkindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

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)
27
Parks (OSM)
17

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
71.0/100
Cohort rank
#138 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

  • Fernhill Preshoolchildcarekindergarten
  • Joy Avenue Preschoolchildcarekindergarten
  • Altered ImagehealthStation Streetdentist
  • Clinichealthclinic
  • Fernhill North Maternal & Child Health Centrehealthyes
  • Form & PracticehealthHereford Roadphysiotherapist
  • Mount Evelyn Medical ClinichealthHereford Roadclinic
  • Mt Evelyn PharmacyhealthWray Crescentpharmacy
  • Adams Place Reservegovernmentpark
  • Bailey Reservegovernmentpark

Data sources & freshness

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