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VIC · Glen Eira Council

Ormond, VIC, 3204

Current weather

13.7°CRain showers

78% humidity · 27.7 km/h wind · 16.2° / 11.5° today · 6.4 mm rain

Desirability index

84.4/100

#72 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Ormond is a mid-sized suburb in the Glen Eira area, home to around 8,328 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 327 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-8%), roughly 39.3 offences per 1,000 residents, 4 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, 5 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
8,328
Median age
37
Median household income / week
$2,062
Dwelling vacancy
9.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
361 of 3,637
Median monthly mortgage
$2,252
Employment rate
67.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
180 / 704 / 1,038

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)
327
Against the person
63
Against property
207
Rate per 1,000 residents
39.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 132 residents
State safety percentile
35.6th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-7.6%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage26
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft15
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle72
  • B49 Other Theft27
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception17

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Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
4
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
1,157
  • Divrei EminehCombined
  • Kilvington Grammar SchoolCombined
  • Mckinnon Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Ormond Primary SchoolPrimary

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Public transport

49 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Ormond Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Ormond Railway Station
  • Ormond Station
  • Ormond Station
  • Ormond Station

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Roadworks & transport

5 active roadworks / incidents

  • Utility Works activities occurring between 02/04/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. 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 0 to 5 min.NORTH ROAD, GRANGE ROAD01 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 02/04/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM. 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 0 to 5 min.NORTH ROAD, GRANGE ROAD01 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 18/05/2026 and 01/02/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. 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 0 to 5 min.NORTH ROAD, ULUPNA ROAD17 May 2026 – 31 Jan 2027
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 18/05/2026 and 01/02/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. 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 0 to 5 min.JASPER ROAD, NORTH ROAD17 May 2026 – 31 Jan 2027
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 18/05/2026 and 01/02/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. 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 0 to 5 min.GRANGE ROAD, GARDEN AVENUE17 May 2026 – 31 Jan 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).

93 planning-related records

2021· 34 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Proposed addition to an existing house within a heritage overlay (HO75) and special building overlay
    20 QUEEN STREET ORMOND 3204Withdrawn
  • 2 lot subdivision on land affected by a Special Building Overlay and on land within a Heritage Overlay
    15 MALANE STREET ORMOND 3204Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for the sale of packaged liquor and the alteration of access to a Road in a Road Zone 1
    762 NORTH ROAD ORMOND 3204NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a single storey extension to an existing dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres in area
    31 CARLYON STREET ORMOND 3204Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Existing permit allows: Demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of two (2) double storey dwellings on land affected by the Heritage Overlay Proposed amendments: Amended architectural design and deletion of Condition 1(c)
    1 COANE STREET ORMOND 3204Withdrawn

  • July 2021

  • Construction of two double storey dwellings on a lot affected by a Special Building Overlay
    13 WHEELER STREET ORMOND 3204NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    11 BEVAN STREET ORMOND 3204NOD issued by a delegate
  • Partial demolition, alterations and construction of an extension to an existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay and Special Building Overlay
    1 MALANE STREET ORMOND 3204Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings on land affected by the Special Building Overlay
    7 TYRONE STREET ORMOND 3204Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of a wall and construction of a fence on land within the Heritage Overlay
    11 ANTHONY STREET ORMOND 3204Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • External alterations to a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    17 QUEEN STREET ORMOND 3204Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision on land affected by a Special Building Overlay
    25 Wicklow StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a double storey dwelling on a lot on land affected by a Special Building Overlay
    67 Draper StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a two storey residential building containing 7 dwellings above basement car park and a front fence exceeding 1.5 metres in height
    22 CADBY AVENUE ORMOND 3204NOD issued by a delegate
  • Installation of a solar energy facility (solar panels) to an existing dwelling on land affected by the Heritage Overlay
    35 Malane StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Existing permit allows: Construction of three, two storey dwellings in a General Residential Zone and buildings and works in a Special Building Overlay Proposed amendments: amended design including change of materials, design alterations, changes in setbacks and internal alterations.
    6 WHEELER STREET ORMOND 3204NOD issued by a delegate

  • May 2021

  • s72 Amendment: to amend several `pre-commencement¿ permit conditions (conditions 1, 3, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 20)
    1, 1A, 1B Newham GrovePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a single-storey building for the purpose of a garage
    572 NORTH ROAD ORMOND 3204Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and construction of a double storey extension to the existing dwelling and a front fence in a Heritage Overlay
    8 DALMOR AVENUE ORMOND 3204Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Demolition of the existing fence and construction of a 1.8m high front fence on land affected by a Heritage Overlay
    126 Wheatley RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of three double storey dwellings on a lot affected by the Special Building Overlay
    6 Wheeler StreetWithdrawn
  • 2 lot subdivision
    30 Leinster StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The sale and consumption of liquor in association with a Restaurant and reducing the car parking requirement
    467-469 NORTH ROAD ORMOND 3204NOD issued by a delegate

  • March 2021

  • 7 lot subdivision on land adjacent to a Road Zone Category 1
    245 Grange RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 11 lot subdivision on land adjacent to a Road Zone Category 1
    289 Grange RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development and use of land for the purpose of a child-minding centre
    38-40 DALMOR AVENUE ORMOND 3204NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of 2 double storey dwellings on a lot
    40 GARFIELD AVENUE ORMOND 3204NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a door to the existing carport on land affected by the Heritage Overlay
    Unit145 Queen StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Partial demolition of the existing dwelling, construction of alterations, a ground and first floor extension and carrying out of works on land affected by a Heritage Overlay
    20 Anthony StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of front fencing on land affected by the Special Building Overlay
    11 Blackshaw StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a single storey extension and front fence on land affected by the Heritage Overlay
    14 Dalmor AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition and construction of a front fence in a Heritage Overlay
    Unit1168 Wheatley RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision on land affected by the Special Building Overlay
    25 Wicklow StreetWithdrawn
  • Construction of a shed in a Heritage Overlay
    26 Malane StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 59 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Partial demolition, external alterations and construction of a double storey extension to the existing dwelling on land affected by the Heritage Overlay
    27 O'LOUGHLAN STREET ORMOND 3204NOD issued by a delegate
  • Partial demolition and construction of a single storey extension to an existing dwelling on land affected by the Heritage Overlay
    15A Fraser StreetPermit issued by the RA
  • Partial demolition and construction of a single storey extension and front fence in a Heritage Overlay
    45 Stewart StreetNOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a fence and solar panels on land affected by the Heritage Overlay
    65 Malane StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Replacement of a roof of a dwelling on land affected by the Heritage Overlay
    Unit133 O'Loughlan StreetWithdrawn
  • Construction of a double storey dwelling on a lot on land affected by a Special Building Overlay
    67 Draper StreetPermit 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

63 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Melbourne Dog TrainersAnimal Boarding

    659a North Road, Ormond

  • Woofers SleepoversAnimal Boarding

    659 North Road, Ormond

  • Commonwealth BankATM
  • RodolofsBar

    483 North Road, Ormond

  • Bench (7)
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Bus stop
  • Grange Road/Leila RoadBus stop
  • Koornang Road/Leila RoadBus stop
  • Melton Avenue/Leila RoadBus 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

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • E.E. Gunn ReservePark
  • Joyce ParkPark

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Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
3
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Amcalpharmacy
  • Thomas Street Family Medical ClinicThomas Streetclinic
  • True HealthNorth Roadclinic

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Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

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)
3
Parks (OSM)
3

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
84.4/100
Cohort rank
#72 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

  • Amcalhealthpharmacy
  • Thomas Street Family Medical ClinichealthThomas Streetclinic
  • True HealthhealthNorth Roadclinic
  • E.E. Gunn Reservegovernmentpark
  • Joyce Parkgovernmentpark
  • 11 lot subdivision on land adjacent to a Road Zone Category 1planning289 Grange RoadLodged 26 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivisionplanning30 Leinster StreetLodged 21 Apr 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision on land affected by a Special Building Overlayplanning25 Wicklow StreetLodged 09 Jun 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision on land affected by a Special Building Overlay and on land within a Heritage Overlayplanning15 MALANE STREET ORMOND 3204Lodged 27 Aug 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision on land affected by the Special Building Overlayplanning25 Wicklow StreetLodged 14 Jan 2021 · Withdrawn

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