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VIC · Greater Dandenong Council

Noble Park North, VIC, 3174

Current weather

12.8°CRain showers

81% humidity · 26.3 km/h wind · 15.7° / 10.5° today · 6 mm rain

Desirability index

24.3/100

#367 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Noble Park North is a smaller suburban community in the Greater Dandenong area, home to around 7,436 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 707 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+19%), roughly 95.1 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, 11 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
7,436
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$1,452
Dwelling vacancy
5.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
151 of 2,765
Median monthly mortgage
$1,757
Employment rate
51.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
183 / 24 / 244

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)
707
Against the person
124
Against property
439
Rate per 1,000 residents
95.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 60 residents
State safety percentile
74.5th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+18.8%

Most common offence types

  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary52
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft55
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle126
  • B49 Other Theft92
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order58

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,036.5
  • Nazareth CollegeSecondary
  • Silverton Primary SchoolPrimary

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Public transport

44 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Brentford Ct/Heyington Cres
  • Frognal Dr/Bakers Rd
  • Halton Rd/Bakers Rd
  • Lawrence Cres/Heyington Cres
  • Silverton Dr/Bakers Rd

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Roadworks & transport

11 active roadworks / incidents

  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 28/04/2026 and 28/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.OVERSEAS DRIVE, PRINCES HIGHWAY27 Apr 2026 – 27 Jul 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 28/04/2026 and 28/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES HIGHWAY, BROWNS ROAD27 Apr 2026 – 27 Jul 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 28/04/2026 and 28/07/2026 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 southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES HIGHWAY, BROWNS ROAD27 Apr 2026 – 27 Jul 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 28/04/2026 and 28/07/2026 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 southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.OVERSEAS DRIVE, PRINCES HIGHWAY27 Apr 2026 – 27 Jul 2026
  • EastLink activities occurring between 12/05/2026 and 16/04/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 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 Nil.PRINCES HIGHWAY, JOAN COURT11 May 2026 – 15 Apr 2027
  • EastLink activities occurring between 12/05/2026 and 16/04/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 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 Nil.EASTLINK, EASTLINK OUT-HEATHERTON RAMP OF11 May 2026 – 15 Apr 2027
  • EastLink activities occurring between 12/05/2026 and 16/04/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.PRINCES HIGHWAY, JOAN COURT11 May 2026 – 15 Apr 2027
  • EastLink activities occurring between 12/05/2026 and 16/04/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.EASTLINK, EASTLINK OUT-HEATHERTON RAMP OF11 May 2026 – 15 Apr 2027
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 23/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.PRINCES HIGHWAY, BROWNS ROAD22 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Road Maintenance Works activities occurring between 16/04/2025 and 16/04/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be entry ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HEATHERTON-EASTLINK IN RAMP ON, PRINCES HIGHWAY15 Apr 2025 – 15 Apr 2027

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).

32 planning-related records

2021· 18 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Development of the land for three (3) double storey dwellings
    2 CAMELLIA AVENUE NOBLE PARK NORTH 3174Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Development of the land for one (1) double-storey dwelling to the rear of the existing single storey dwelling and alterations and additions to the existing dwelling
    11 ELMHURST STREET NOBLE PARK NORTH 3174NOD issued by a delegate
  • Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots SPEAR VICSMART
    26 WINCANTON COURT NOBLE PARK NORTH 3174Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • AMENDMENT TO: The development of the land to allow the partial demolition to an existing building in Heritage Overlay HO52; the construction of thirteen (13) warehouses (with ancillary offices), the reduction of the car parking requirements of Clause 52.06 and the alteration of access to a Road in a Road Zone, Category 1 (PLN20/0384)
    504-520 PRINCES HIGHWAY NOBLE PARK NORTH 3174Withdrawn
  • AMENDMENT TO: Planning Permit PLN20/0070 to allow for buildings and works to an existing education centre and to display internally illuminated signage
    13-17 MANNING DRIVE NOBLE PARK NORTH 3174Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots SPEAR
    1/60 ELONERA ROAD NOBLE PARK NORTH 3174Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings
    80 HALTON ROAD NOBLE PARK NORTH 3174Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots SPEAR
    1/7 Springfield CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • The construction of a shed associated with an existing Education Centre VICSMART
    13-17 MANNING DRIVE NOBLE PARK NORTH 3174Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • The display of business identification signage
    2/158-168 Browns RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots SPEAR
    9 Tudor CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The construction of two dwellings on a lot in accordance with the endorsed plans
    1 TATE COURT NOBLE PARK NORTH 3174Refusal issued by a delegate

  • February 2021

  • AMENDMENT TO: Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots SPEAR (PLN21/0017)
    6 Springfield CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • AMENDMENT TO: Multi Unit Development x 8 (6 Double Storey & 2 Single Storey) New (PLN09/0469)
    8/294-296 Police RoadLapsed
  • Construct Buildings and Works to an existing Industry (Chemical product manufacture other than listed within this group of Clause 53.10)
    3/486-502 PRINCES HIGHWAY NOBLE PARK NORTH 3174Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings
    24 TEMPLEWOOD AVENUE NOBLE PARK NORTH 3174Withdrawn

  • January 2021

  • Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings on a lot
    12 SUNLINE AVENUE NOBLE PARK NORTH 3174NOD issued by a delegate
  • AMENDMENT RECEIVED: Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots SPEAR SEE PLA21/0015
    6 Springfield CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 14 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings
    36 WATSON ROAD NOBLE PARK NORTH 3174Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots SPEAR (VICSMART)
    2 Diwai ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots SPEAR
    11 Jacksons RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • To remove the covenant created in Instrument L897782T from that part of the property shown hatched on Sheet 2 on PS739355Q SPEAR
    468-472 Princes HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • The development of the land to allow the partial demolition to an existing building in Heritage Overlay HO52; the construction of thirteen (13) warehouses (with ancillary offices), the reduction of the car parking requirements of Clause 52.06 and the alteration of access to a Road in a Road Zone, Category 1
    504-520 Princes HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots SPEAR VICSMART
    17 Eagle DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots SPEAR VICSMART
    28 Whitehaven CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Development of the land for four (4) double storey dwellings
    5 Sunline AvenueNOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and Works (Awning) & Signage
    468-472 Princes HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Signage (Business Identification)
    13/410-418 Princes HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Dwelling Development x 4 (Double Storey) New
    5 Sunline AvenueWithdrawn

  • April 2020

  • Buildings and Works comprising the construction of two (2) tennis courts with associated fencing and lighting, a reduction of the car parking requirement, and the erection and display of one (1) electronic sign, to an existing education centre
    13-17 Manning DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings and to construct on common property and to create or alter access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1
    1/48 Elonera RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Buildings and works for alterations and extensions of an existing education centre
    13-17 Manning DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

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

70 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Liquor StaxAlcohol
  • Bbq (2)
  • Boutique SkinClinBeauty salon
  • Bench (12)
  • Ardgower Rd/Princes HwyBus stop
  • Bus stop (5)
  • Ellendale Rd/Princes HwyBus stop
  • Elonera Rd/Princes HwyBus stop
  • Overseas Dr/Princes HwyBus stop
  • Sunline Ave/Princes HwyBus 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

7 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Barry J Powell ReservePark
  • Birkley ReservePark
  • Nimbin ReservePark
  • Oakwood Avenue ReservePark
  • Oakwood ParkPark
  • Timberglade Drive ReservePark
  • W J Turner ReservePark

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Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
8
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Dr Van Nguyenyes
  • Melbourne Digestive Centreyes
  • Physiotherapyphysiotherapist
  • Silverton Dental Clinicdentist
  • Silverton Medical Clinicdoctor
  • Silverton Pharmacypharmacy
  • Waverley Gardens Natural Therapyalternative
  • Waverley Police Road Medical CentrePolice Roadclinic

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

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

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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)
12
Parks (OSM)
12

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
24.3/100
Cohort rank
#367 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

  • Dr Van Nguyenhealthyes
  • Melbourne Digestive Centrehealthyes
  • Physiotherapyhealthphysiotherapist
  • Silverton Dental Clinichealthdentist
  • Silverton Medical Clinichealthdoctor
  • Silverton Pharmacyhealthpharmacy
  • Waverley Gardens Natural Therapyhealthalternative
  • Waverley Police Road Medical CentrehealthPolice Roadclinic
  • Barry J Powell Reservegovernmentpark
  • Birkley Reservegovernmentpark

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