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VIC · Manningham Council

Park Orchards, 3114

Est. population · Jun 2025

3,853

Growth (1 yr)

+0.9%

Growth (5 yr)

+1.3%

Median age

45

Median income

$3,155/wk

Employment rate

63.7%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$1,800,000

Languages at home

11%non-English

Most common: Mandarin, Italian, Greek

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

51.4/100
Average

Top 34% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
  • Education hub
  • Café precinct
What Park Orchards is known for: National parks, Excellent transport, High desirability, Education hub, Café precinct

Suburb profile

In Manningham Council, Park Orchards is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout.

Dining is thinner on the ground than in busier metro pockets, so many residents head to neighbouring suburbs for a night out. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, and buses help with longer trips.

Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.

Desirability lands around average here: softer growth momentum weighing on the result versus similar metro suburbs, even with community and employment, plus schools and education holding up better.

At a glance

Park Orchards snapshot

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

Median house price

$1.8M

-1.1% change

Median rent

$670/wk

Population (ERP)

3,853

+0.9% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

4.9%

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

#22

among Metro Melbourne · Mature

Safety

20th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

64th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

10/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

89th

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
51.4/100 — Average
State standing
Top 34% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
1996th in Australia
State rank
432nd in VIC
Peer rank
#22 among Metro Melbourne · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#286 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

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

Housing

All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
$670
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$1,800,000
Median price change
-1.1%

Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.

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

3,853(June 2025)

+0.9% annual · +1.3% over 5 years · 64th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.9%
5-year growth
+1.3%
Change in 1 year
+33
Change in 5 years
+50
Growth rank in VIC
64th 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 (~3,900), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
3,835
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$3,155
Dwelling vacancy
4.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
60 of 1,225
Median monthly mortgage
$3,000
Employment rate
63.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,157 / 0 / 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 decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
96
Against the person
12
Against property
60
Rate per 1,000 residents
24.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 320 residents
State safety percentile
19.6th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-2%

Most common offence types

  • B311 Residential Aggravated Burglary9
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary10
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle14
  • C32 Drug Possession12
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order9

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
1,119
Median ICSEA percentile
89th
School list
  • Park Orchards Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1119 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 24% · 338 students · Top SEA quarter 46% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
  • St Anne's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1119 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 231 students · Top SEA quarter 45% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Donvale Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1158 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 35% · 1,623 students · Top SEA quarter 63% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • The Learning Sanctuary Park OrchardsWarrandyte Roadkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

25 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 396 Park Rd
  • Alva Ave/Park Rd
  • Enfield Ave/Park Rd
  • Kebun Ct/Park Rd
  • Park Orchards Tennis Club/Park Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

62 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

2 cafes · 1 pharmacies · 1 fast food · 1 places of worship · 2 playgrounds · 1 petrol stations · 1 post offices

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
  • Decent local green space — 7 parks in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport — 25 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
51/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.52
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.78
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.83
Food & drink(3)
  • Blue Dog CaféCafe

    590 Park Road, Park Orchards

  • Lorenti Cafe & DeliCafe

    598 Park Road, Park Orchards

  • Fish CaffFast food

    594 Park Road, Park Orchards

Shopping(2)
  • Park Orchards Milk BarConvenience store

    588 Park Road, Park Orchards

Community(2)
  • Park Orchards Primary SchoolSchool

    1-3 Bowmore Avenue

  • St Anne's Primary SchoolSchool

    54-62 Knees Road

Health & services(2)
  • Dental ArtDentist

    616 Park Road, Park Orchards

  • Park Orchards PharmacyPharmacy

    596 Park Road, Park Orchards

Sport & outdoors(9)
  • Craithie Avenue ReservePark
  • Domeney ReservePark
  • Park
  • Park Orchards ReservePark
  • Stintons ReservePark
  • Playground (2)
  • Sports field
  • Stintons Reserve OvalSports field
Transport(15)

15 bus stops

Other(17)
  • Park Orchards CellarsAlcohol

    600 Park Road, Park Orchards

  • Bench (6)
  • Park Road Car CareCar repair

    602 Park Road, Park Orchards

  • South Warrandyte Fire StationFire station

    29 Falconer Road, Park Orchards

  • Information
  • Alan Morton ReserveNature Reserve
  • Goldschlager ReserveNature Reserve
  • Parking (8)
  • PetrogasPetrol station

    610 Park Road, Park Orchards

  • Saint Anne's Catholic ChurchPlace of worship
  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Park Orchards LPOPost office

    614 Park Road, Park Orchards

  • Public Building
  • Public ToiletsPublic toilets
  • Shelter (2)
  • TelstraTelephone
  • Park Orchards BMX Club trackTrack

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

9 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Alan Morton ReserveNature reserve
  • Alder LinkNature reserve
  • Craithie Avenue ReservePark
  • Domeney ReservePark
  • Goldschlager ReserveNature reserve
  • Park Orchards ReservePark
  • Stintons ReservePark
  • Wilkinson Way ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
18
Parks (OSM)
7

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

Places of worship

1 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Saint Anne's Catholic Church

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
3
Nearest hospital
Donvale Rehabilitation Hospital (4.0 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Dental ArtPark RoadDentist
  • Park Orchards Family PracticeWarrandyte RoadClinic
  • Park Orchards PharmacyPark RoadPharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
84
Participants per 1,000 residents
21.8

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).

116 planning-related records

2022· 3 proposals

  • June 2022

  • Buildings and works for the construction of a dwelling and associated outbuildings
    91 KNEES ROAD PARK ORCHARDS 3114In progress

  • January 2022

  • Buildings and works, including vegetation removal associated with the construction of a dwelling and pool.
    7 NIOKA COURT PARK ORCHARDS 3114NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling, swimming pool, associated earthworks and removal of vegetation
    10 LOGAN AVENUE PARK ORCHARDS 3114NOD issued by a delegate
2021· 37 proposals

  • December 2021

  • Use and development of the land for a Place of Assembly, Education Centre, and Indoor Recreation Facility, associated removal of a native tree, and erection and display of internally illuminated business identification signage.
    PARK ORCHARDS RESERVE MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH CARE PARK ORCHARDS 3114Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Amendment to Planning Permit PLN20/0162 by alterations to layout, setbacks and open space (Planning Permit PLN20/0162 was issued for Buildings and works for the construction of a single dwelling)
    96-98 ARUNDEL ROAD PARK ORCHARDS 3114Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works for alterations and additions to the existing dwelling (Ground floor additions comprising a new pantry and ensuite, and lower ground additions comprising a garage extension and mower/gardening storage, workshop and wine cellar)
    2 CAREL COURT PARK ORCHARDS 3114Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for the construction of a single-storey dwelling
    493-495 PARK ROAD PARK ORCHARDS 3114Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one tree (within the road reserve in front of 34-36 Granard Avenue, Park Orchards for sewerage works)
    Granard AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for the construction of a two-storey dwelling
    25-29 NORTH VALLEY ROAD PARK ORCHARDS 3114Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The removal of one tree within the road reserve (Lemon Scented Gum) adjacent to 4 Daniel Court, Park Orchards
    Daniel CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of 1 gumtree located to the rear of the site.
    21-23 Frogmore CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works, including vegetation removal associated with an extension to the existing dwelling
    557-559 PARK ROAD PARK ORCHARDS 3114Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of vegetation (5 native trees)
    13-15 GOSFORD CRESCENT PARK ORCHARDS 3114Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to Planning Permit PLN18/0814 by modifications to the tennis court, the outbuilding and driveway alignment (Planning Permit PLN18/0814 was issued for the use and development of the land for an illuminated tennis court, buildings and works for the extension of an existing outbuilding and associated vegetation removal)
    91 KNEES ROAD PARK ORCHARDS 3114In progress

  • June 2021

  • Amendment to Planning Permit PVN21/0044 by reducing the front setback, modifying the roof form and increasing the width of the carport (Planning Permit PVN21/0044 was issued for buildings and works for the construction of a carport associated with the existing dwelling)
    9-11 Craithie AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Earthworks and vegetation removal associated with the landscaping for a pool area.
    11 Alder CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Three lot subdivision
    92-94 SMEDLEY ROAD PARK ORCHARDS 3114Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works for the construction of a shed associated with the existing dwelling
    34-38 STINTONS ROAD PARK ORCHARDS 3114Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for alterations and additions to the existing dwelling
    17-19 Minter CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works for the construction of a two-storey dwelling
    33-35 ELGIN CRESCENT PARK ORCHARDS 3114Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with the construction of a shed associate with a dwelling (144m2)
    65-89 COMMERCIAL ROAD PARK ORCHARDS 3114Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of two native trees and lopping of vegetation (inclusive of consent for vegetation lopping and removal outside of the approved building envelope under the Section 173 Agreement registered on title)
    24 WILLIAMS ROAD PARK ORCHARDS 3114Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding (a temporary Event Space Marquee to be used ancillary to the existing dwelling on the land)
    63-73 STINTONS ROAD PARK ORCHARDS 3114Lapsed
  • Buildings and works associated with a dwelling extensions (including construction of a pool house), earthworks, vegetation removal, and a variation to Covenant J696462 to add 'fibre cement cladding' as an allowable external material.
    6 WILKINSON WAY PARK ORCHARDS 3114Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Amendment to Planning Permit PL15/025797 by alterations to the built form and height of the garage (Planning Permit PL15/025797 was issued for buildings and works for the construction of a garage)
    8 Yeoman CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Earthworks to create a levelled area (retrospective application)
    89-91 GOSFORD COURT PARK ORCHARDS 3114Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with constructing a new Colorbond roof and external gutters.
    10 Yeoman CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for alterations and additions to the existing dwelling (single storey extension)
    2-4 FEVERSHAM AVENUE PARK ORCHARDS 3114Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for the construction of additions and alterations to the existing dwelling and a detached carport
    51-53 SOUTH VALLEY ROAD PARK ORCHARDS 3114Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for alterations and additions to the existing dwelling and the construction of a carport
    18-20 DAINTREE AVENUE PARK ORCHARDS 3114Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Buildings and works associated with the construction of a shed
    126-132 KNEES ROAD PARK ORCHARDS 3114Lapsed
  • Buildings and works for the construction of a carport associated with the existing dwelling
    9-11 Craithie AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with the alterations & additions to the existing dwelling including an alfresco area and pool
    82-84 Enfield AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Removal of 22 trees (required for drainage works)
    17-19 ALVA AVENUE PARK ORCHARDS 3114Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one tree
    4 Josie CourtNo permit required
  • Buildings and works associated with the construction of a pool house.
    74-76 Frogmore CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for alterations and additions to the existing dwelling and vegetation removal
    9 Aviemore AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to Planning Permit PLN18/0608 by earthworks associated with alterations to the open space area (Planning Permit PLN18/0608 was issued for buildings and works for alterations and additions to the existing dwelling and associated vegetation removal)
    5 JOSIE COURT PARK ORCHARDS 3114NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works for alterations and additions to the existing dwelling and vegetation removal
    25-27 Elgin CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with an addition to the existing dwelling (rumpus, theatre, music room)
    9-11 Smedley RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

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
Deakin
Member of Parliament
Matt GREGG (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
126,675
Turnout (2025)
94.9%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+2.8 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 47.2%Labor 52.8%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 4.1 km away).

Coalition 57.7%Labor 42.3%

10.5 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +0.1 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Park OrchardsLabor 41.0% · Coalition 59.0% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
  • DonvaleLabor 42.0% · Coalition 58.0% TPP (2025)2.0 km away
  • Ringwood NorthLabor 50.0% · Coalition 50.0% TPP (2025)2.5 km away
  • WarranwoodLabor 50.8% · Coalition 49.2% TPP (2025)3.1 km away
  • Ringwood HeightsLabor 60.6% · Coalition 39.4% TPP (2025)3.2 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)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

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

More in Manningham Council

Other suburbs in the same local government area.

Comparable suburbs

Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.