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VIC · Yarra Council

Princes Hill, VIC, 3054

Current weather

13.1°CRain showers

79% humidity · 27.4 km/h wind · 15.5° / 11.4° today · 5.2 mm rain

Desirability index

15.6/100

#410 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Princes Hill is a smaller suburban community in the Yarra area, home to around 2,005 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 273 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+15%), roughly 136.2 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
2,005
Median age
39
Median household income / week
$2,218
Dwelling vacancy
13%
Unoccupied private dwellings
127 of 977
Median monthly mortgage
$3,000
Employment rate
62.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
32 / 486 / 245

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)
273
Against the person
39
Against property
185
Rate per 1,000 residents
136.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 51 residents
State safety percentile
84.1th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+14.7%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage18
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft14
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle86
  • B49 Other Theft20
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order15

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,152
  • Princes Hill Secondary CollegeSecondary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Pigdon St/Lygon St #118
  • Richardson St/Lygon St #117

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

44 planning-related records

2021· 20 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Section 72 Amendment to planning permit PLN21/005 to amend the endorsed plans for works including demolition of the existing rear roof and a ground floor extension.
    114 GARTON ST PRINCES HILL 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change of land use from a news agency (existing use rights apply) to a postal agency pursuant to Clause 63.08 of the Yarra Planning Scheme.
    607 LYGON ST PRINCES HILL 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part demolition and alterations to existing dwelling
    93 HOLTOM ST WEST PRINCES HILL 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Partial demolition and construction of a ground floor addition to the rear of the dwelling and new front fence
    646-648 PARK ST PRINCES HILL 3054NOD issued by a delegate
  • Section 72 Amendment to Planning Permit PLN20/0089 for alterations and additions to the approved development. Key changes include: - Addition of screening along northern perimeter of roof terrace. - Relocate street light to project off the western boundary wall of the approved development.
    60 LANG ST PRINCES HILL 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part demolition and construction of a ground floor addition and two storey outbuilding to the dwelling.
    505 LYGON ST PRINCES HILL 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    32 ARNOLD ST PRINCES HILL 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Partial demolition and construction of double-storey alterations and additions to the existing dwelling (plus basement and roof terrace).
    3A KEELEY LANE PRINCES HILL 3054NOD issued by the Resp. Authority

  • May 2021

  • Partial demolition of the existing building, construction of a double storey addition to the rear, use of the land as a medical centre (cosmetic clinic), display of business identification signage and reduction in car parking requirement
    671 LYGON ST PRINCES HILL 3054NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • S72 Amendment to Planning Permit PLN19/0659 to allow for modifications to the built form of the outbuilding/studio.
    157 ARNOLD ST PRINCES HILL 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and construction of a ground floor extension to the existing dwelling.
    2 BOWEN CRES PRINCES HILL 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • VICSMART: Installation of a rear gate to existing residential building.
    1/311 Pigdon StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction and display of internally illuminated, promotion signage
    ROAD SEG PRINCES HILL 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and construction of a first floor extension to the garage of the existing dwelling.
    64 WILSON ST PRINCES HILL 3054NOD issued by a delegate

  • March 2021

  • Part demolition and external alterations to the existing dwelling (replacement of roof sheeting)
    204 Richardson StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition to allow for external alterations to the front of the existing building including repair works.
    124 Garton StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Section 72 Amendment to Planning Permit PL10/0298 to extend the first floor (enclose part of the existing first floor balcony). Planning Permit PL10/0298 allows the development of the land for the construction of a ground and first floor extension to an existing dwelling including part demolition.
    35 HOLTOM ST EAST PRINCES HILL 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART - Amendment
    65 Wilson StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 Amendment to Planning Permit PLN20/0089 to amend conditions of the permit for alterations and additions to the approved development. Key changes include: - Amended location of new street light. - Additional screening to rooftop terrace.
    60 Lang StWithdrawn

  • January 2021

  • Part demolition and alterations to the existing dwelling including a pop-out extension and construction of a pergola
    114 Garton StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 24 proposals

  • December 2020

  • VICSMART - Amendment
    65 Wilson StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Partial demolition, and double storey extension to dwelling. Demolition and construction of double-storey outbuilding to the rear of the property.
    29 Wilson StNOD issued by a delegate
  • Full demolition of the existing garage to allow for the construction of a double storey garage/studio at the rear of the existing dwelling
    30 Arnold StNOD issued by a delegate
  • Part demolition associated with the dwelling and carry out works (reconstruct balustrade and reinstate existing tiles within the front verandah).
    102 Garton StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and double-storey rear extension to existing dwelling
    68 PATERSON ST PRINCES HILL 3054NOD issued by a delegate

  • October 2020

  • Part demolition and construction of a rear extension to the existing dwelling.
    84 Wilson StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and construction of a ground floor extension to the existing dwelling
    102 Mcilwraith StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part demolition and construction of a ground floor addition to the existing building and a two storey outbuilding at the rear.
    589 Lygon StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • VICSMART - Amendment
    65 Wilson StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART: Part demolition, and construction of a front fence to the dwelling.
    168 Mcilwraith StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART - Amendment
    117 Wilson StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART: Demolition, and construction of new front fence to the dwelling.
    114 Arnold StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Partial demolition of the existing dwelling and side fence, and construction of a replacement first floor balcony and side fence
    370-372 Pigdon StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Reduction in car parking
    607 Lygon StLapsed

  • June 2020

  • Amendment to the endorsed plans to show additional demolition, alterations to the dwelling and the addition of a first floor services deck
    30 Garton StNOD issued by a delegate
  • Partial demolition, alterations and construction of a ground floor extension to the existing dwelling, including a carport.
    71 Holtom St WestNOD issued by a delegate
  • Partial demolition, alterations and additions to the existing dwelling for the construction of a ground floor extension, including a pergola.
    210 Pigdon StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Full demolition, construction of a two-storey (plus basement and roof terrace) dwelling and a reduction in the car parking requirements.
    3A Keeley LaneWithdrawn
  • Partial demolition to the existing dwelling for the construction of a ground floor extension.
    27 Mcilwraith StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Part demolition and the construction of an open-sided pergola, retaining walls and a pedestrian gate.
    65 Wilson StPermit 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

10 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench (2)
  • Drinking water (2)
  • Princes Hill NewsagencyNewsagent
  • Playground
  • Post Box
  • TelstraTelephone
  • Stop 117: Richardson StreetTram stop
  • Stop 118: Pigdon StreetTram 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

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Hardy Gallagher ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

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

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

10 state heritage places

  • TERRACENH0083
  • TERRACENH0076
  • TERRACENH0084
  • TERRACENH0080
  • TERRACENH0079
  • TERRACENH0082
  • TERRACENH0078
  • TERRACENH0077
  • TERRACENH0081
  • TERRACENH0085

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · 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)
3
Parks (OSM)
2

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
15.6/100
Cohort rank
#410 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

  • TERRACEheritageNH0083
  • TERRACEheritageNH0076
  • TERRACEheritageNH0084
  • TERRACEheritageNH0080
  • TERRACEheritageNH0079
  • TERRACEheritageNH0082
  • TERRACEheritageNH0078
  • TERRACEheritageNH0077
  • TERRACEheritageNH0081
  • TERRACEheritageNH0085

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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