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VIC · Melton Council

Rockbank, VIC, 3335

Current weather

11.8°CRain showers

89% humidity · 32 km/h wind · 15.8° / 10.5° today · 6.1 mm rain

Desirability index

7.6/100

#449 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Rockbank is a smaller suburban community in the Melton area, home to around 2,583 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 718 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+76%), roughly 278.0 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
2,583
Median age
31
Median household income / week
$1,781
Dwelling vacancy
5.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
54 of 970
Median monthly mortgage
$1,800
Employment rate
65.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
74 / 10 / 0

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)
718
Against the person
70
Against property
548
Rate per 1,000 residents
278
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 37 residents
State safety percentile
94.9th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+75.6%

Most common offence types

  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft28
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle96
  • B45 Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goods38
  • B49 Other Theft300
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order28

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Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,027
  • Rockbank Primary SchoolPrimary

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Public transport

16 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 2057 Western Fwy
  • Bridgefield Pde/Leakes Rd
  • Carnation Dr/Lightsview Bvd
  • Nash Blvd/Leakes Rd
  • Troups Rd/Western Fwy

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).

36 planning-related records

2021· 16 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Staged multi lot subdivision and creation of reserves
    1350-1360 LEAKES ROAD ROCKBANK 3335In progress
  • Amendment to multi lot subdivision, creation of reserves and removal o f native vegetation
    207-231 PAYNES ROAD ROCKBANK 3335Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to subdivision of land and creation of a reserve
    322 GREIGS ROAD ROCKBANK 3335Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for the purpose of retail premises (including a supermarket, food and drink premises and bottle shop) and offices; use and development of the land for the purpose of two medical centres and a restricted recreation facility (gymnasium); staged subdivision including subdivision of land adjacent to a Road in a Transport Zone 2; demolition and removal of a drystone wall within a Heritage Overlay; reduction in the number of car parking spaces required; sale of liquor in relati
    1188-1210 LEAKES ROAD ROCKBANK 3335Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Development of the land with two single-storey dwellings.
    1999 WESTERN HIGHWAY ROCKBANK 3335Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Construction of one double storey dwelling on a lot less than 300m2 in
    38 RESTFUL WAY ROCKBANK 3335In progress

  • June 2021

  • Amendment to Multi-lot staged subdivision, creation of reserves and removal of native vegetation
    207-231 PAYNES ROAD ROCKBANK 3335Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi lot subdivision within a Heritage Overlay
    304-310 GREIGS ROAD ROCKBANK 3335Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Amendment to a multi-Lot staged residential subdivision and creation of restrictions referring the small lot housing code (Rosehill Estate)
    1308 Leakes RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to the erection and display of non-illuminated advertising s ignage consisting of eight (8) pole signs and one (1) major promotion sign and seven (7) business identification signs
    2279-2283 WESTERN HIGHWAY ROCKBANK 3335Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Construction of a double-storey dwelling at the rear of an existing dw elling
    49 CLOVER DRIVE ROCKBANK 3335Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Erection and display of business identification signage in association with a temporary land sales office
    1350-1360 Leakes RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Amendment to multi lot subdivision, removal of dry stone wall, removal and creation of easements
    1220 LEAKES ROAD ROCKBANK 3335Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Amendment to subdivision of land and works to a drystone wall in a heritage overlay
    1313 Leakes RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Two Lot Subdivision with associated Common Property
    1/1967 Western HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for a Double Storey Dwelling to the rear of the Existing Single Storey Dwelling on the lot.
    20 Stewart CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 20 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Amendment to a multi-lot residential subdivision, creation of reserve and removal of/alteration of dry stone wall.
    520-556 GREIGS ROAD ROCKBANK 3335Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Staged multi lot subdivision, the creation of reserves and the removal of native vegetation
    2243-2277 WESTERN HIGHWAY ROCKBANK 3335In progress
  • Construction and display of advertising signage
    2279-2283 Western HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Staged multi lot subdivision, creation of reserves and subdivision of land adjacent to a road in a Transport Zone 2
    2279-2283 WESTERN HIGHWAY ROCKBANK 3335Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling and fence
    3 Wildacre WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Amendment to a multi lot residential subdivision and demolish and alter dry stone wall
    414-448 Greigs RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for the purpose of a retail premises ( six shops), development of five offices and associated car parking
    20 Old Leakes RoadWithdrawn
  • Two Lot Subdivision
    44 Stewart CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Development of Four Double Storey Dwellings on the land.
    4 ADRIAN COURT ROCKBANK 3335Refusal issued by a delegate

  • August 2020

  • Multi Lot Subdivision of Superlot and Creation of Reserves
    33 Nash BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amended Planning Permit associated with a planning permit for the development of an additional dwelling (Double Storey) at the rear of an existing dwelling and associated two lot subdivision.
    6 Leonid DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Erection and display of business identification and promotion signage
    414-448 Greigs RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Amendment to multi lot subdivision, removal of dry stone wall, removal and creation of easements
    1220 Leakes RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to subdivision of land and creation of a reserve
    322-412 Greigs RoadWithdrawn
  • Construction of one single-storey dwelling on a lot under 300m2 in area
    26 Honeydew WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Development of four double storey dwellings on the land.
    1/23 Socrates WayRefusal issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a driveway and path within a heritage overlay
    1238 Leakes RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Use and development of the land for the purpose of a restricted recrea tion facility
    1 Bridgefield ParkwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amended permit associated with a residential subdivision
    22-102 Troups RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Amendment to Multi Lot Staged Subdivision - Bridgefield Stages 8-10
    1339-1365 Leakes RoadPermit 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

16 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • 168 Westcott ParadeBus stop
  • 195 Westcott ParadeBus stop
  • Bridgefield Pde/Leakes RdBus stop
  • Carnation Dr/Lightsview BvdBus stop
  • Elizabeth Street/Westcott ParadeBus stop
  • Griegs Rd/Innovation AveBus stop
  • Innovation Av/Lightsview BlvdBus stop
  • Melville Way/Lightsview BankBus stop
  • Nash Blvd/Leakes RdBus stop
  • Reverence Dr/Lightsview BlvdBus 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

  • Ian Cowie Recreation ReservePark

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Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

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

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Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Rockbank Kindergartenkindergarten

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.

Data sources & freshness

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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
20
Parks (OSM)
20

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
7.6/100
Cohort rank
#449 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

  • Rockbank Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • Ian Cowie Recreation Reservegovernmentpark
  • Amended Planning Permit associated with a planning permit for the development of an additional dwelling (Double Storey) at the rear of an existing dwelling and associated two lot subdivision.planning6 Leonid DriveLodged 26 Aug 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amended permit associated with a residential subdivisionplanning22-102 Troups RoadLodged 15 Apr 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to Multi Lot Staged Subdivision - Bridgefield Stages 8-10planning1339-1365 Leakes RoadLodged 07 Feb 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to Multi-lot staged subdivision, creation of reserves and removal of native vegetationplanning207-231 PAYNES ROAD ROCKBANK 3335Lodged 18 Jun 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to a multi lot residential subdivision and demolish and alter dry stone wallplanning414-448 Greigs RoadLodged 30 Nov 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to a multi-Lot staged residential subdivision and creation of restrictions referring the small lot housing code (Rosehill Estate)planning1308 Leakes RoadLodged 05 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to a multi-lot residential subdivision, creation of reserve and removal of/alteration of dry stone wall.planning520-556 GREIGS ROAD ROCKBANK 3335Lodged 23 Dec 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to multi lot subdivision, creation of reserves and removal o f native vegetationplanning207-231 PAYNES ROAD ROCKBANK 3335Lodged 22 Sep 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

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