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VIC · Nillumbik Council

Plenty, 3090

Est. population · Jun 2025

2,480

Growth (1 yr)

-0.0%

Growth (5 yr)

-1.9%

Median age

44

Median income

$3,190/wk

Employment rate

65.5%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$1,630,000

Languages at home

13.9%non-English

Most common: Italian, Macedonian, Greek

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

45.2/100
Average

Top 47% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 93% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • National parks
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
What Plenty is known for: National parks, Green suburb, Excellent transport, Education hub, High desirability

Suburb profile

In Nillumbik Council, Plenty is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street. Fitness and outdoor sport options are a real part of local life, not just a distant club trip away.

Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.

Crime reports are up on the previous period. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.

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. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Plenty snapshot

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

Median house price

$1.63M

+1.2% change

Median rent

$640/wk

Population (ERP)

2,480

-0.0% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

4.6%

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

#144

among Metro Melbourne · Established

Safety

48th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

4th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

10/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

80th

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
45.2/100 — Average
State standing
Top 47% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
2893rd in Australia
State rank
591st in VIC
Peer rank
#144 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#339 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
93%

Data sources & freshness

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

Housing

All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
$640
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$1,630,000
Median price change
+1.2%

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

2,480(June 2025)

-0.0% annual · -1.9% over 5 years · 4th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
-0.0%
5-year growth
-1.9%
Change in 1 year
-1
Change in 5 years
-47
Growth rank in VIC
4th 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 (~2,500), extrapolated at +0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
2,575
Median age
44
Median household income / week
$3,190
Dwelling vacancy
4.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
36 of 779
Median monthly mortgage
$2,600
Employment rate
65.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
735 / 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 increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
125
Against the person
9
Against property
93
Rate per 1,000 residents
50.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 286 residents
State safety percentile
48.3th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+13.6%

Most common offence types

  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary12
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft8
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle14
  • B49 Other Theft36
  • C32 Drug Possession8

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
1,085
Median ICSEA percentile
80th
School list
  • St Thomas the Apostle SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1085 · 80th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 226 students · Top SEA quarter 30% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

10 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 200 Yan Yean Rd
  • Howell Rd/Yan Yean Rd
  • Nillumbik Shire Depot/290 Yan Yean Rd
  • Sutherland Rd/Yan Yean Rd
  • Yan Yean Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

128 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 cafes · 2 places of worship · 5 playgrounds · 8 sports centres · 3 swimming pools

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
  • Great for outdoor family life — 7 parks mapped in suburb, 5 playgrounds nearby
  • Reasonable bus and transport access — 10 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation — 18 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
17/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.39
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.39
Parks per 1,000 residents
2.72
Food & drink(1)
  • Plentiful General StoreCafe
Community(1)
  • Plenty Community HallCommunity centre
Sport & outdoors(25)
  • Plenty Views Golf ParkGolf course
  • McLaughlans Lane ReservePark
  • Memorial Drive ReservePark
  • Park (2)
  • Plenty Heritage ParkPark
  • Plenty War Memorial ParkPark
  • Treetop Terrace ReservePark
  • McLaughlans Lane PlaygroundPlayground
  • Playground (3)
  • Treetop Terrace Reserve PlaygroundPlayground
  • Sports centre (8)
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (3)
Transport(6)

6 bus stops

Other(14)
  • Timber TotemArtwork
  • Plenty Fire BrigadeFire station
  • Garden (9)
  • Aumann's Garden CenterGarden Centre
  • Browns Lane ReserveNature Reserve
  • Parking (16)
  • Parking Space (58)
  • Picnic Table
  • Diamond Valley Baptist ChurchPlace of worship

    309 Diamond Creek Road, Plenty

  • Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's WitnessesPlace of worship

    1-15 Mackelroy Road, Plenty

  • Post Box
  • Shelter (2)
  • Telephone
  • Waste Basket

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

6 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Browns Lane ReserveNature reserve
  • McLaughlans Lane ReservePark
  • Memorial Drive ReservePark
  • Plenty Heritage ParkPark
  • Plenty War Memorial ParkPark
  • Treetop Terrace ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
30
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

2 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Diamond Valley Baptist Church

    309 Diamond Creek Road, Plenty

  • Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

    1-15 Mackelroy Road, Plenty

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
1
Nearest hospital
Northpark Private Hospital (5.2 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • EcoLife PharmacyPharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
60
Participants per 1,000 residents
24.2

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).

67 planning-related records

2021· 31 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling including associated driveway and retaining walls
    33 THORNBILL DRIVE PLENTY 3090Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of 2 dead native trees
    81 BROWNS LANE PLENTY 3090Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment - Buildings and works to construct a dwelling and removal of native vegetation and consent for works to be completed outside of the building envelope
    23 GRANGE AVENUE PLENTY 3090No permit required
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    4 MALLEY COURT PLENTY 3090Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one tree
    3 LEAFY DRIVE PLENTY 3090Withdrawn

  • August 2021

  • Four (4) lot subdivision and native vegetation removal
    14-26 BROWNS LANE PLENTY 3090In progress
  • Amendment - Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    24 RIVER AVENUE PLENTY 3090Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    8 FINERAN COURT PLENTY 3090Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling and fence
    6 MALLEY COURT PLENTY 3090Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Erect and display business identification signage
    119 YAN YEAN ROAD PLENTY 3090NOD issued by a delegate
  • Amendment - Buildings and works to construct a dwelling (replace existing dwelling), conversion of existing dwelling to habitable outbuilding (studio), outbuilding (carport) and associated vegetation removal
    182-188 YAN YEAN ROAD PLENTY 3090Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment - 9 Lot subdivision and removal of native vegetation
    191 YAN YEAN ROAD PLENTY 3090Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling and fence
    9 MALLEY COURT PLENTY 3090Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling and fence
    16 MALLEY COURT PLENTY 3090Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling and fence
    18 MALLEY COURT PLENTY 3090Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    7 MALLEY COURT PLENTY 3090Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling and fence
    21 MALLEY COURT PLENTY 3090Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 5 lot Subdivision
    217 YAN YEAN ROAD PLENTY 3090Lapsed
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling and fence
    5 MALLEY COURT PLENTY 3090NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding and associated earthworks
    1-19 CHARLESVILLE ROAD PLENTY 3090Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment - Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    25 THORNBILL DRIVE PLENTY 3090Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to alter and extend the existing dwelling, the construction of a tennis court and the removal of native vegetation
    87-101 SEYMOUR DRIVE PLENTY 3090Withdrawn

  • May 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    17 MALLEY COURT PLENTY 3090Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    39 McLennans RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one tree
    119 Yan Yean RoadNo permit required

  • April 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a shed
    36 WESTGARTH STREET PLENTY 3090Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Subdivision of the land into four (4) lots, removal of native vegetation and creation of a road reserve
    68-70 BROWNS LANE PLENTY 3090Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Building and works to construct a dwelling
    4 PARK AVENUE PLENTY 3090Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    9 ROTIN COURT PLENTY 3090No permit required

  • January 2021

  • Amendment - 7 Lot subdivision of the land, associated native vegetation removal and buidlings and works to construct a retaining wall
    50-66 Mackelroy RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    17 Malley CourtWithdrawn
2020· 9 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Buildings and works to alter and extend the existing dwelling
    87-101 SEYMOUR DRIVE PLENTY 3090Lapsed
  • Removal of one tree
    1 FINERAN COURT PLENTY 3090Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    2 GRANGE AVENUE PLENTY 3090Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a pool house
    75 Browns LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works to construct a dwelling
    3 CLOVER COURT PLENTY 3090Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    8 Fineran CourtLapsed

  • November 2020

  • Amendment - Use and development of the land for a dwelling, outbuilding and an extension to the existing driveway
    103 McLaughlans LaneWithdrawn

  • September 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    19 Grange AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    3 Greenedge CourtNo permit required

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • Yan Yean Road Upgrade – Stage 2 - Yarrambat - Yan Yean Road RoadworksYan Yean Road - Yarrambat10 Aug 2026 – 30 Sep 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · 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
McEwen
Member of Parliament
Rob MITCHELL (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
117,921
Turnout (2025)
93.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+0.9 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 45.2%Labor 54.8%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 5.9 km away).

Coalition 53.6%Labor 46.4%

8.4 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +5.3 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • PlentyLabor 42.6% · Coalition 57.4% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
  • YarrambatLabor 42.2% · Coalition 57.8% TPP (2025)3.3 km away
  • St Helena (McEwen)Labor 54.0% · Coalition 46.0% TPP (2025)3.4 km away
  • Diamond Creek WestLabor 61.4% · Coalition 38.6% TPP (2025)3.5 km away
  • Diamond CreekLabor 59.8% · Coalition 40.2% 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)
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

Compare with

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