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VIC · Melton Council

Ravenhall, 3023

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Updated

Desirability score

23.3/100
Below average

1163rd in VIC

74% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • National parks
  • Cycling
  • Green suburb
  • High desirability
  • Café precinct
What Ravenhall is known for: National parks, Cycling, Green suburb, High desirability, Café precinct

Suburb profile

Ravenhall is a practical smaller community in Melton, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Connections to the wider metro area are straightforward, with neighbouring communities close at hand. A younger crowd gives the area energy.

Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Housing is well-priced for what you get: space, location and everyday convenience.

Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.

The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker housing affordability and community and employment against similar metro suburbs, even with growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
2,295
Median age
33
Median household income / week
$966
Dwelling vacancy
0%
Unoccupied private dwellings
0 of 6
Median monthly mortgage
$2,492
Employment rate
0.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
82 / 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 · 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)
831
Against the person
47
Against property
531
Rate per 1,000 residents
362.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 49 residents
State safety percentile
96.4th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+29.4%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary48
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft111
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle175
  • B49 Other Theft103
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order191

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

10 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Caroline Springs Railway Station
  • Caroline Springs Station
  • Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd
  • Dame Phyllis Frost Centre/Riding Boundary Rd
  • Metropolitan Remand Centre/Middle Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

5 active roadworks / incidents

  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 30/01/2025 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Weekends 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN FREEWAY, WESTERN RING OUT-FITZGERALD RAMP OF29 Jan 2025 – 29 Sep 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 30/01/2025 and 30/09/2026 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 both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN FREEWAY, WESTERN RING OUT-FITZGERALD RAMP OF29 Jan 2025 – 29 Sep 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 30/06/2026 and 21/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN FREEWAY, WESTERN HIGHWAY29 Jun 2026 – 20 Jul 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 30/06/2026 and 21/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN FREEWAY, WESTERN HIGHWAY29 Jun 2026 – 20 Jul 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 30/06/2026 and 21/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN FREEWAY, WESTERN HIGHWAY29 Jun 2026 – 20 Jul 2026

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).

112 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Erection and display of a business identification sign.
    57 MOMENTUM WAY RAVENHALL 3023Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for the purpose of two factories with associated offices, car parking and landscaping.
    2 FREIGHT ROAD RAVENHALL 3023Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for the purpose of 10 Warehouses with associated offices, car parking and landscaping.
    235 ROBINSONS ROAD RAVENHALL 3023Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to a permit for the development of land with a warehouse to allow the use of land for a warehouse involving the storage of Dangerous Goods exceeding a fire protection quantity with associated offices, a reduction in car parking, business identification signs and landscaping.
    203 PALM SPRINGS ROAD RAVENHALL 3023Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Amended plans and permit associated with a permit for alterations and additions to an existing warehouse, use and development of land for a Self Storage Depot (Warehouse), Showroom/Warehouse, Food and Drink Premises, Display Advertising Signage and reduction in car parking by deleting reference to the Showroom/Warehouse component of the permit.
    11 WESTWOOD DRIVE RAVENHALL 3023Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of an existing building for the purpose of manufacturing and assoc iated manufacturing sales.
    2/25 WESTWOOD DRIVE RAVENHALL 3023Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of an existing building for the purpose of motor vehicle sales.
    1/3 GEEHI WAY RAVENHALL 3023Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of an existing industrial building for the purpose of a domestic animal boarding (Dog Day Care Centre, Dog Grooming and Dog Training) establishment.
    1/47 EUCUMBENE DRIVE RAVENHALL 3023Lapsed
  • Amended plans and permit to develop the land with a warehouse with associated offices, car parking and landscaping, and a reduction in car parking requirements.
    91 PALM SPRINGS ROAD RAVENHALL 3023Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Amended permit associated with a multi-lot industrial subdivision to i nclude landscape conditions on the permit.
    31 Fuller RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for the purpose of a warehouse and associated office, reduction in car parking and display of internally illuminated business signs.
    203 PALM SPRINGS ROAD RAVENHALL 3023Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for the purpose of three warehouses with assoc iated offices, car parking and landscaping and a reduction in the car parking requirements.
    14-20 ORBIS DRIVE RAVENHALL 3023Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amended plans and planning permit associated with a planning permit is sued for a Multi Lot Staged subdivision, removal of native vegetation, subdivision of land adjoining a Road Zone — Category 1, creation of reserves, and removal of easements.
    91 PALM SPRINGS ROAD RAVENHALL 3023Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for the purpose of two warehouses with associa ted, offices, car parking and landscaping and a reduction in car parking.
    8 GEEHI WAY RAVENHALL 3023Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct and display an internally illuminated pylon sign.
    1-3 EUCUMBENE DRIVE RAVENHALL 3023Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Five Lot subdivision
    1/18-20 Westwood DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for the purpose of eleven warehouses, use and development of land for a cafe (food and drink premises) and a reduction in car parking requirements
    93 EUCUMBENE DRIVE RAVENHALL 3023Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of an existing building for the purpose of Industry (Food Manufact uring) and Caretaker’s House, construct associated works (mezzanine level) and a reduction in car parking requirements.
    59/68 EUCUMBENE DRIVE RAVENHALL 3023Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for the purpose of offices, showrooms (restric ted retail premises) and a warehouse and use of land for Food and Drink Premises (Café) with associated car parking and landscaping, construct and display electronic signage, create access to a road in a Road Zone (Category 2) and a reduction in car parking requirements.
    229 ROBINSONS ROAD RAVENHALL 3023Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for the purpose of Two Warehouses and a reduct ion in car parking requirements.
    49 RAVENHALL WAY RAVENHALL 3023Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works comprising the construction of a mezzanine level t o an existing warehouse.
    45/68 Eucumbene DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change of use and buildings and works for internal alterations to an existing warehouse to allow for a kitchen display showroom.
    2/3 GEEHI WAY RAVENHALL 3023Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct buildings and works (mezzanine level) to an existing Warehou se.
    52/68 EUCUMBENE DRIVE RAVENHALL 3023Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Building and works for a mezzanine floor to an existing warehouse and reduction in car parking requirements
    47 Barretta RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works comprising extension of a mezzanine floor to an existing warehouse.
    65/56 Eucumbene DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and wors to develop land with a carport/verandah over existi ng car parking spaces
    1/47-51 Rebecca DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for a building, car parking and landscaping for the purpose of a Car Dealership — Car Sales (retail premises) No permit required for use as Motor Repairs (service industry).
    1141 WESTERN HIGHWAY RAVENHALL 3023Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of an existing building for a Function Centre (Place of Assembly)
    2/18 KATHERINE DRIVE RAVENHALL 3023Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Amendment to change what the permit allows, change conditions on the permit, and change plans for endorsement in association with the Amended plans and permit associated with a planning permit for the development of two warehouses with associated offices, car parking and landscaping and a reduction in car parking requirements.
    57 Palm Springs RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Amendment to change what the permit allows, change conditions on the p ermit, and change plans for endorsement in association with the development of the land for the purposes of two warehouses and associated offices, car parking and landscaping and reduction in car parking requirements
    91 Palm Springs RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment of plans associated with Development of land for a warehouse with associated office, landscaping and reduction in car parking requirements
    91 PALM SPRINGS ROAD RAVENHALL 3023Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Use of an existing industrial building for the purpose of a Minor Sports & Recreation Facility (High Intensity Group Training Gymnasium) with associated internal buildings and works to construct change rooms and associated business identification signage
    10/15 Eucumbene DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for a Place of Worship.
    97 EUCUMBENE DRIVE RAVENHALL 3023Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works comprising the construction of a mezzanine level to an existing warehouse.
    56 Eucumbene DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amended plans associated with Use and development of the land for a Pl ace of Assembly (Function Centre) and the sale and consumption of liquor associated with existing Food and Drink Premises and a reduction in the associated car parking rate.
    269 Robinsons RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of an existing industrial building for the purpose of a Minor Sports & Recreation Facility (High Intensity Group Training Gymnasium) with associated buildings and works to construct internal offices.
    5/65 Eucumbene DriveWithdrawn
  • Use of an existing industrial building for the purpose of a Minor Sports & Recreation Facility (Boxing Academy) with associated buildings and works to construct internal facilities.
    27 Eucumbene DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for a major promotion sign and associated works.
    11 Palm Springs RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Amended permit condition associated with a planning permit for the Subdivision of land into 11 lots and creation of carriageway easements to allow the removal of native vegetation from the land.
    2 Christies RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Buildings and works comprising the construction of a mezzanine level to an existing warehouse.
    56 Eucumbene DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

13 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench (2)
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Caroline Springs Station/Christies RdBus Station

    Ravenhall

  • Bus stop
  • RaffiesCafe
  • Sports field
  • Diamond Clear PoolsSwimming pool

    109 Eucumbene Drive

  • Caroline SpringsTrain station
  • Caroline Springs 1Train station
  • Caroline Springs 2Train station

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

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

  • Park or reserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • childcarechildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · 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.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
3
Parks (OSM)
1

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

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
23.3/100 — Below average
National rank
6204th in Australia
State rank
1163rd in VIC
Peer rank
#146 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#390 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
74%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Benchamenitiesbench
  • Benchamenitiesbench
  • Bicycle Parkingamenitiesbicycle_parking
  • Bus stopamenitiesbus_stop
  • Caroline Springsamenitiestrain_station
  • Caroline Springs 1amenitiestrain_station
  • Caroline Springs 2amenitiestrain_station
  • Caroline Springs Station/Christies RdamenitiesRavenhallbus_station
  • Diamond Clear Poolsamenities109 Eucumbene Driveswimming_pool
  • Raffiesamenitiescafe

Data sources & freshness

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