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VIC · Whitehorse Council

Nunawading, VIC, 3131

Current weather

11.8°CRain showers

89% humidity · 21.3 km/h wind · 15.2° / 10° today · 6.6 mm rain

Desirability index

79.3/100

#97 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Nunawading is a mid-sized suburb in the Whitehorse area, home to around 12,413 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 781 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-9%), roughly 62.9 offences per 1,000 residents, 3 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, 24 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
12,413
Median age
39
Median household income / week
$1,938
Dwelling vacancy
5.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
279 of 4,863
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
60.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
211 / 1,275 / 146

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)
781
Against the person
96
Against property
541
Rate per 1,000 residents
62.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 129 residents
State safety percentile
57.5th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-8.7%

Most common offence types

  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft64
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle117
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store63
  • B49 Other Theft70
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception60

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Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
1,101
  • Mount Pleasant Road Nunawading Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Nunawading Christian College - PrimaryPrimary
  • Nunawading Christian College - SecondarySecondary

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Public transport

92 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bike & Ride
  • Nunawading Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Nunawading Railway Station
  • Nunawading Station
  • Nunawading Station

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Roadworks & transport

24 active roadworks / incidents

  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 02/03/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:30 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 11:30 PM to 6:00 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.SPRINGVALE-EASTERN IN RAMP ON, SPRINGVALE ROAD01 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 10:30 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 11:30 PM to 6:00 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.SPRINGVALE-EASTERN IN RAMP ON, SPRINGVALE ROAD01 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 11:30 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be exit ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTERN FREEWAY01 Mar 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 06/02/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 9:30 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.EASTLINK, undefined05 Feb 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 06/02/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 9:30 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.EASTERN FREEWAY05 Feb 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 06/02/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 9:30 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.EASTLINK, undefined05 Feb 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 06/02/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 9:30 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.EASTERN FREEWAY05 Feb 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 13/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be entry/exit ramp lane(s) closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTERN FREEWAY12 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 13/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be entry/exit ramp lane(s) closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTERN FREEWAY12 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 13/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be entry/exit ramp lane(s) closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTLINK, undefined12 May 2026 – 30 Aug 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).

226 planning-related records

2021· 103 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and works within 4 metres of protected trees pursuant to the Significant Landscape Overlay - Schedule 9
    15 WINCHESTER ROAD NUNAWADING 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of vegetation protected under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 9
    126 JUNCTION ROAD NUNAWADING 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with development of a new dwelling within 4 metres of a protected tree and tree removal within VPO3 and SLO9
    16 HIGH STREET NUNAWADING 3131Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Use of Land for the Purpose of a Food & Drink Premises & Education Centre, Sale and Consumption of Liquor and Reduction in Statutory Car Parking Provision associated with a Gin Distillery
    1 VARMAN COURT NUNAWADING 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision
    6 JUBILEE STREET NUNAWADING 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To display one business identification sign
    70 SPRINGVALE ROAD NUNAWADING 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • adding one extra sign to each of the existing pylons in Homemaker HQ at Nunawading
    372-394 WHITEHORSE ROAD NUNAWADING 3131Lapsed
  • Lopping 2 branches associated with Tree 8 (Corymbia citriodora)
    2 ROGER COURT NUNAWADING 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a medical centre, alteration of access to a Road Zone, display of business identification signage and removal of vegetation
    63 SPRINGVALE ROAD NUNAWADING 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of vegetation (one tree) protected under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 9
    6 EAST INDIA AVENUE NUNAWADING 3131No permit required
  • Construction of a front fence where within 4 metres of protected vegetation pursuant to the Significant Landscape Overlay - Schedule 9
    241 SPRINGVALE ROAD NUNAWADING 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings and associated tree removal
    21 LUCKIE STREET NUNAWADING 3131NOD issued by a delegate
  • Subdivide lots
    8 MERINGER COURT NUNAWADING 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction and display of sign (electronic promotion sky sign)
    171 SPRINGVALE ROAD NUNAWADING 3131Refusal issued by a delegate

  • August 2021

  • Amendment of plans and permit WH/2018/486 (issued for Development of the land for five (5) dwellings, including associated buildings and works and tree removal) to reduce number of dwellings from five to four dwellings - Removal of Condition 1h)
    6-8 HEATHER GROVE NUNAWADING 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to plans for Permit WH/2020/448 allowing the construction of two dwellings, tree removal and buildings and works within four (4) metres of protected trees
    10 NICHOLSON STREET NUNAWADING 3131NOD issued by a delegate
  • Removal of a Liquidambar styraciflua tree pursuant to Schedule 9 to the Significant Landscape Overlay
    23 CREST GROVE NUNAWADING 3131Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works for construction of three (3) warehouses and car parking reduction
    27 METROPOLITAN AVENUE NUNAWADING 3131In progress
  • Construction of a deck on a lot less than 500sqm
    11A LINDSAY AVENUE NUNAWADING 3131Lapsed
  • Removal of vegetation and works within 4 metres of protected vegetation in the Significant Landscape Overlay, Schedule 9 (SLO9).
    11 WINIFRED STREET NUNAWADING 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display of internally-illuminated sky signage
    333 WHITEHORSE ROAD NUNAWADING 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one (1) tree pursuant to the Significant Landscape Overlay - Schedule 2
    10 PATTERSON STREET NUNAWADING 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    70 HEDGE END ROAD NUNAWADING 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one (1) Grevillea robusta - Silky Oak tree in Significant Landscape Overlay, Schedule 9 (SLO9).
    27 SANDY STREET NUNAWADING 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works (crossover) within 4 metres of protected SLO9 tree
    26 CREST GROVE NUNAWADING 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction & extension of a front fence on a lot less than 500sqm
    1/60 SPRINGVALE ROAD NUNAWADING 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone and Subdivision
    115 JUNCTION ROAD NUNAWADING 3131Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works and tree removal
    2A LAUGHLIN AVENUE NUNAWADING 3131Lapsed

  • July 2021

  • Use of land for a leisure and recreation facility (Restricted Recreation Facility)
    8 QUEEN STREET NUNAWADING 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land for garment manufacturing, Buildings and works associated with the construction of a mezzanine and a reduction of car parking requirements within the Industrial 3 Zone
    8 BEECH STREET NUNAWADING 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amend plans under Permit WH/2012/822 allowing the development of the land for four double storey dwellings and removal of one tree
    186-188 CENTRAL ROAD NUNAWADING 3131Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Currently Approved: Alteration of access to a road in a Road Zone Category 1 and removal of native vegetation. Proposed Amendments. Reword or delete Conditions 32 & 34 to remove additional bus shelter requirement.
    379-399 WHITEHORSE ROAD NUNAWADING 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    4 ROGER COURT NUNAWADING 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding on a lot less than 300 sqm
    4/104 MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD NUNAWADING 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of a Platanus orientalis (Plane) tree
    161 CENTRAL ROAD NUNAWADING 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works (garage) within 4 metres of protected SLO9 trees
    4 EVANDALE AVENUE NUNAWADING 3131No permit required
  • Use of land for restricted recreation facility (Yoga and Pilates Studio) and construct and display business identification signs.
    150-152 SPRINGVALE ROAD NUNAWADING 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one tree (SLO9)
    23 EFRON STREET NUNAWADING 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove one tree (SLO9)
    23 EFRON STREET NUNAWADING 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for retail premises (car sales) and pylon sign
    434-438 WHITEHORSE ROAD NUNAWADING 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 123 proposals

123 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

123 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Blue Moon CellarsAlcohol
  • Whitehorse Arts AssociationArts centre

    Silver Grove

  • CommonwealthATM
  • Puss & MewBar

    1 Varman Court, Nunawading

  • Bench (4)
  • Bicycle Parking (3)
  • Ashwood Dr/Springvale RdBus stop
  • Barnsley St/Junction RdBus stop
  • Bus stop (4)
  • Busana Way/Junction 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

18 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Candlebark ParkPark
  • Charles Rooks ReservePark
  • Dagola ReservePark
  • Esdale Street ReservePark
  • Freiglin ReservePark
  • Kett Street ReservePark
  • Lindsay Avenue Linear ReservePark
  • Melbourne Water Pipe ReservePark
  • Nicoll ParkPark
  • Nunawading ReservePark

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Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
7
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • AmcalSpringvale Roadpharmacy
  • ClinicSpringvale Roadclinic
  • Family Dental Groupdentist
  • NADRASCAyes
  • Nunawading ClinicSpringvale Roadclinic
  • Podiatristpodiatrist
  • Remedial Massageclinic

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Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

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

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Childcare

3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Explorers Early Learning Nunawadingkindergarten
  • Little Rascalskindergarten
  • Warekila Preschoolkindergarten

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)
24
Parks (OSM)
22

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
79.3/100
Cohort rank
#97 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

  • Explorers Early Learning Nunawadingchildcarekindergarten
  • Little Rascalschildcarekindergarten
  • Warekila Preschoolchildcarekindergarten
  • AmcalhealthSpringvale Roadpharmacy
  • ClinichealthSpringvale Roadclinic
  • Family Dental Grouphealthdentist
  • NADRASCAhealthyes
  • Nunawading ClinichealthSpringvale Roadclinic
  • Podiatristhealthpodiatrist
  • Remedial Massagehealthclinic

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