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VIC · Yarra Ranges Council

Olinda, 3788

Est. population · Jun 2025

1,582

Growth (1 yr)

+0.1%

Growth (5 yr)

-3.6%

Median age

45

Median income

$1,995/wk

Employment rate

61.2%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$1,062,500

Languages at home

7.5%non-English

Most common: French, German, Polish

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

42.9/100
Average

655th in VIC

Verified 93% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Café precinct
  • Education hub
  • Heritage area
What Olinda is known for: National parks, Excellent transport, Café precinct, Education hub, Heritage area

Suburb profile

Olinda sits up in the Yarra Ranges Council hills, a smaller community where elevation and tree cover define the mood. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with family life visible on every street. There are enough cafés and casual dining options to keep weekends interesting without the inner-city crush.

Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, with buses linking the suburb to surrounding areas. Housing is expensive relative to much of the state.

Crime reports are up on the previous period. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

Against similar metro suburbs, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because schools and education lag behind, despite relative strength in growth momentum, plus community and employment.

At a glance

Olinda snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$1.06M

+24% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

1,582

+0.1% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

12.3%

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

#28

among Metro Melbourne · Mature

Safety

53rd

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

45th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

9/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

31st

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
42.9/100 — Average
National rank
3276th in Australia
State rank
655th in VIC
Peer rank
#28 among Metro Melbourne · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#349 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
93%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$1,062,500
Median price change
+23.5%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

1,582(June 2025)

+0.1% annual · -3.6% over 5 years · 45th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.1%
5-year growth
-3.6%
Change in 1 year
+2
Change in 5 years
-60
Growth rank in VIC
45th 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 (~1,550), extrapolated at -0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
1,773
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$1,995
Dwelling vacancy
12.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
91 of 738
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Employment rate
61.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
638 / 4 / 0

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)
89
Against the person
9
Against property
62
Rate per 1,000 residents
56.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 197 residents
State safety percentile
52.7th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+12.7%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage19
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary8
  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary8
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle12
  • B49 Other Theft7

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
964
Median ICSEA percentile
31th
School list
  • Olinda Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 964 · 31th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 13 students · Top SEA quarter 14% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

18 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 485 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd
  • Cuckoo Restaurant/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd
  • Cuckoo Restaurant/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd
  • Olinda Hall/Olinda-Monbulk Rd
  • Perrins Creek Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

314 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

5 restaurants · 4 cafes · 1 pharmacies · 1 fast food · 2 playgrounds · 1 dog parks · 1 sports centres · 2 swimming pools

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
  • Great for outdoor family life — 5 parks mapped in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport — 18 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation — 8 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
62/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
2.26
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
5.64
Parks per 1,000 residents
2.82
Food & drink(10)
  • Cafe

    24 The Georgian Road

  • Olinda CafeCafe

    13-17 Olinda - Monbulk Road

  • Ranges Cafe & BarCafe

    5 Olinda - Monbulk Road

  • Seasons at CloudehillCafe

    89 Olinda - Monbulk Road

  • Olinda Fish CafeFast food
  • Citrine Bistro & BarRestaurant

    543 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Olinda

  • CuckooRestaurant

    508 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road

  • Dudley'sRestaurant
  • Olinda Tea HouseRestaurant
  • Pie In The SkyRestaurant
Shopping(1)

No named venues listed.

Community(3)
  • Olinda Community HouseCommunity centre

    79 Olinda - Monbulk Road

  • Olinda Public HallCommunity centre

    69 Olinda - Monbulk Road

  • Olinda Primary SchoolSchool

    45 Claremont Lane

Health & services(1)
  • Olinda PharmacyPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(13)
  • Dog off-leash areaDog park
  • Olinda PrecinctPark

    75-77 Olinda - Monbulk Road

  • Olinda Swimming Pool ReservePark
  • R.J Hamer ArboretumPark

    10 Chalet Road

  • Cherry LawnPicnic area
  • Valley Picnic GroundPicnic area
  • Olinda Precinct Nature PlayscapePlayground
  • Playground
  • Olinda PoolSports centre
  • Olinda Green OvalSports field
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (2)
Entertainment(6)
  • Lookout RockViewpoint
  • Serenity Point LookoutViewpoint
  • Viewpoint (3)
  • Woolrich LookoutViewpoint

    10 Chalet Road, Olinda

Transport(5)

5 bus stops

Other(86)
  • Olinda CellarsAlcohol

    540 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road

  • Windsong Amethyst CaveAlternative
  • Dr Quirky's Vintage EmporiumAntiques
  • Lochiel Luxury AccommodationApartment

    1590-1594 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road

  • FrogArtwork
  • LizardArtwork
  • Waratah SculptureArtwork
  • ANZATM
  • ATM
  • Bbq (2)
  • Nourish Wellbeing CentreBeauty salon

    31 Monash Avenue

  • Soap OperaBeauty salon
  • Bench (58)
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Only Mine ChocolatesChocolate
  • Truffaux Hat ShopClothes
  • Victor Alexandre DesignClothes
  • Mountains of Sweets & SouvenirsConfectionery

    Unit 8 47-53 Olinda - Monbulk Road

  • Sassafras Sweet CoConfectionery

    37 Monash Avenue, Olinda

  • Drinking water (7)
  • Olinda CFAFire station

    547 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road

  • Emma Jennings GalleryGallery
  • Peter Delahenty Art StudioGallery

    545 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road

  • Australian Cloud Forest CollectionGarden
  • Chelsea Australian GardenGarden
  • Cloudehill GardensGarden
  • Dandenong Ranges Botanic GardenGarden
  • Golden ElmsGarden
  • Japanese MapleGarden
  • Mexican PineGarden
  • Narrow-Leaved AshGarden
  • Oregon Douglas FirGarden
  • Sand Cypress PineGarden
  • Silver BirchGarden
  • Diggers club cloud hillGarden Centre
  • Gift (2)
  • Como CottageGuest House

    2 Everest Crescent, Olinda

  • Angus & CelesteHouseware
  • Community - Edna Walling, landscape designerInformation
  • Information (92)
  • Kurume BowlInformation
  • Lyrebird GullyInformation
  • ngurrak barring | RidgeWalkInformation
  • Olinda Heritage WalkInformation
  • Plants of the Dandenong Ranges Botanic GardenInformation
  • ProteasInformation
  • rare plantsInformation
  • RhododendronInformation
  • rock gardenInformation
  • the billabongInformation
  • VireyaInformation
  • Water Sensitive Urban DesignInformation
  • No.3 Jewellers & CoJewelry
  • Shabana JacobsonJewelry
  • The Little Chestnut KioskKiosk

    75-77 Olinda - Monbulk Road

  • Elle NaturaleMassage
  • Fiddlers Green Bushland ReserveNature Reserve
  • Olinda Bushland ReserveNature Reserve
  • Olinda G167 Bushland ReserveNature Reserve
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Chalet Road CarparkParking
  • CitrineParking
  • Mathias Road CarparkParking
  • Nib Nab NobParking
  • Olinda CafeParking
  • Olinda Pool ParkingParking
  • Parking (18)
  • Parks VictoriaParking
  • Picnic Table (7)
  • Olinda Police StationPolice

    549 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road

  • Post Box
  • Public toilets
  • Public toilets

    Dam Track

  • ToiletPublic toilets
  • Cherry Tree GroveShelter
  • Red Dog HutShelter
  • Shelter (11)
  • TelstraTelephone
  • Waste Basket (2)
  • ElfhameYes

    Unit 6 47-53 Olinda - Monbulk Road

  • Herbicious DeliciousYes
  • Mangana Arts & CraftsYes

    29 Olinda - Monbulk Road

  • Olinda CollectiveYes
  • Rubies & RustYes
  • Touchstone Craft GalleryYes
  • Treasures of IstanbulYes

    6 Parsons Lane

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

10 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Fiddlers Green Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Howard Norman ReservePark
  • Olinda Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Olinda G165 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Olinda G166 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Olinda G167 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Olinda PrecinctPark
  • Olinda Swimming Pool ReservePark
  • Pirianda GardensPark
  • R.J Hamer ArboretumPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
19
Parks (OSM)
5

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

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
1
Nearest hospital
Angliss Hospital (7.7 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Windsong Amethyst CaveAlternative

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
46
Participants per 1,000 residents
29.1

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

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).

43 planning-related records

2021· 15 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a replacement dwelling and an outbuilding and associated vegetation removal
    4 THOMSON AVENUE OLINDA 3788Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing outbuilding for studio and construct an outbuilding
    4 VISTA STREET OLINDA 3788NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    464 MT DANDENONG TOURIST ROAD OLINDA 3788Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling and associated vegetation removal
    31 OLINDA CRESCENT OLINDA 3788Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a shed
    19 BELLA VISTA CRESCENT OLINDA 3788Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a garage
    16 CARDS LANE OLINDA 3788Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing deck
    20 OLINDA-MONBULK ROAD OLINDA 3788Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a Dependent Person's Unit
    12 EVEREST CRESCENT OLINDA 3788NOD issued by a delegate

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a deck and swimming pool
    8 Laurel CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a single dwelling, earthworks and vegetation removal
    8 VICTOR STREET OLINDA 3788Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Buildings and works to extend an existing outbuilding
    11 OLINDA CRESCENT OLINDA 3788Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    16 BROOMPARK CRESCENT OLINDA 3788In progress

  • February 2021

  • Re-subdivision of two lots
    31 Olinda CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling and to construct an outbuilding (carport)
    3 Range RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Buildings and works for the construction of a landscape garden (botanical garden), removal of vegetation, and associated earthworks
    75-77 Olinda-Monbulk RoadNOD issued by a delegate
2020· 25 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Use and development of a dwelling and associated vegetation removal
    31 Olinda CrescentWithdrawn
  • Use and development of a dwelling and associated vegetation removal
    4 Victor StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to alter and extend an existing dwelling
    8-10 Dodds RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Buildings and works to extend and alter existing dwelling
    15 Olinda CrescentNOD issued by a delegate
  • Use and development of a dependent persons unit
    36 Range RoadLapsed

  • October 2020

  • Use & development of restricted recreation facility, art display, food & drink premises, licenced premises, display of one internally illuminated business identification sign, dispensation of car parking & removal of ten trees
    86 Olinda-Monbulk RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend and alter an existing dwelling, construct an outbuilding for the purpose of a bed and breakfast, construct a fence, associated vegetation removal and alteration to a Road Zone Category 1
    34 Olinda-Monbulk RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    8 Greenthorpe RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    28 Chalet RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    1 Ida GrovePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling, an outbuilding and associated vegetation removal
    5 Olinda CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    41 Range RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding and earthworks greater than 600mm
    13 Upper Coonara RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Earthworks greater than 600mm for the construction of a pond
    16 Mernda RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a single dwelling, alteration of access to a Road Zone Category 1 and vegetation removal
    103-105 Olinda-Monbulk RoadNOD issued by a delegate

  • May 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    5 Victor StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend a dwelling, construct a fence, associated tree removal and earthworks greater than 1 metre
    4 Everest CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    1576 Mt Dandenong Tourist RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use, buildings and works associated with the construction of a dwelling, an outbuilding and vegetation removal
    35 Olinda CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Buildings and works to extend building and display of business identification sign
    86A Olinda-Monbulk RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling, construction of an outbuilding and vegetation removal
    31 Olinda CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding, retaining wall and earthworks greater than 600 mm
    34 Mernda RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Display of a business identification sign
    86A Olinda-Monbulk RoadWithdrawn
  • Buildings and works to construct a replacement dwelling, and associated tree removal
    52 Olinda CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling, construction of an outbuilding, associated vegetation removal and earthworks greater than one metre
    7 Holden RoadLapsed

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 heritage place

  • LONGACRESNH1876

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

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
Casey
Member of Parliament
Aaron VIOLI (Liberal)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
122,351
Turnout (2025)
94.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-1.5 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 52.9%Labor 47.1%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 4.8 km away).

Coalition 37.0%Labor 63.0%

15.9 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +1.1 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • OlindaLabor 63.0% · Coalition 37.0% TPP (2025)0.3 km away
  • SassafrasLabor 65.1% · Coalition 34.9% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
  • Mount DandenongLabor 61.3% · Coalition 38.7% TPP (2025)2.6 km away
  • KallistaLabor 69.4% · Coalition 30.6% TPP (2025)3.6 km away
  • Montrose SouthLabor 48.1% · Coalition 51.9% TPP (2025)4.1 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

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
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

Compare with

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

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