Median house price
$975k
-1.2% change
VIC · Knox Council
Scoresby, 3179
Est. population · Jun 2025
6,936
Growth (1 yr)
+0.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.2%
Median age
40
Median income
$1,965/wk
Employment rate
62.5%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$975,000
Languages at home
39%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Cantonese, Sinhalese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- High desirability
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Scoresby is a practical mid-sized suburb in Knox Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with family life visible on every street. This is a strongly multicultural suburb: overseas-born and multilingual households make up much of the community.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses and trains cover longer journeys across the metro area. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.
Reported crime has been falling recently. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
Desirability rates excellent overall, led by schools and education, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities, while growth momentum, plus community and employment land closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Scoresby snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$620/wk
Population (ERP)
6,936
+0.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
3.8%
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
#26
among Metro Melbourne · Established
Safety
61st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
62nd
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
66th
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
- 72.3/100 — Excellent
- State standing
- Top 5% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 130th in Australia
- State rank
- 52nd in VIC
- Peer rank
- #26 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #39 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025)
- $620
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $975,000
- 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
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
6,936(June 2025)
+0.8% annual · +1.2% over 5 years · 62th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.8%
- 5-year growth
- +1.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +54
- Change in 5 years
- +84
- Growth rank in VIC
- 62th 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 (~7,550), extrapolated at +1.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 6,066
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $1,965
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 83 of 2,158
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,023
- Employment rate
- 62.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,998 / 65 / 9
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)
- 467
- Against the person
- 55
- Against property
- 319
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 67.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 110 residents
- State safety percentile
- 61.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -53.9%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage33
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft30
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle76
- B49 Other Theft52
- B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception28
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,048
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 66th
School list
- Scoresby Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1013 · 53th percentile · LBOTE 34% · 136 students · Top SEA quarter 14% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- St Jude the Apostle SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1083 · 79th percentile · LBOTE 44% · 271 students · Top SEA quarter 28% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
5 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Berrabri PreschoolBerrabri Drivechildcare
- Scoresby Village Childcarechildcare
- childcarechildcare
- kindergartenkindergarten
- kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
53 public transport stops in this suburb
- Boyd Ct/Taunton Cres
- Carol St/Borg Cres
- Redcourt Reserve/Taunton Cres
- Sandvyk Ct/Borg Cres
- Seville Gr/Berrabri Dr
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
472 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
5 restaurants · 6 cafes · 2 bars · 2 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 9 fast food · 2 bakeries · 2 places of worship
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Good local dining options — 24 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 32 parks mapped in suburb, 16 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 53 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 6 shops and services
- Strong local sport and recreation — 78 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.99
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 3.96
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 5.28
Food & drink(24)
- Allegra Scoresby BakeryBakery
9 Darryl Street, Scoresby
- Huey's Bake HouseBakery
Unit 2 15 Darryl Street, Scoresby
- Sinbad's Cellar & BarBar
Unit 1 11 Lynton Place, Scoresby
- The Dizzy RoosterBar
Unit 1 1333 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby
- Birdie Cup EateryCafe
82 Berrabri Drive, Scoresby
- Cafe 1330Cafe
1330 Ferntree Gully Road
- Cafe DiniciousCafe
13 Darryl Street, Scoresby
- Lily's Banh Mi CafeCafe
6 Darryl Street, Scoresby
- Middle Man CafeCafe
- Scoresby CafeCafe
17 Nyadale Drive, Scoresby
- Former Caribbean KioskFast food
- KFCFast food
- McDonald'sFast food
- McDonald'sFast food
1500 EastLink, Scoresby
- Pizza PlusFast food
Unit 3 5 Lynton Place, Scoresby
- Red House Asian KitchenFast food
1389 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby
- Salerno's Espresso + PaniniFast food
Unit Shop 4 1335 Ferntree Gully Road
- Scoresby Village Traditional Fish & ChipsFast food
7 Lynton Place, Scoresby
- Stanley BurgersFast food
Unit 2 5 Lynton Place, Scoresby
- Ceylon FlavoursRestaurant
23 Darryl Street, Scoresby
- Cinta Raya RestaurantRestaurant
Unit 1 1385 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby
- Dumpling De MasterRestaurant
8 Darryl Street, Scoresby
- Scoresby Thai RestaurantRestaurant
10 Darryl Street, Scoresby
- The AlibiRestaurant
3 Caribbean Drive, Scoresby
Shopping(7)
- Discount Meat OutletButcher
Unit 6 1335 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby
- BP ShopConvenience store
- Wang Wang Asian StoreConvenience store
Unit 2 11 Darryl Street, Scoresby
- Marketplace
- ALDISupermarket
800 Stud Road
- WoolworthsSupermarket
1385 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby
Community(7)
- Berrabri PreschoolChildcare
80 Berrabri Drive, Scoresby
- Childcare
- Scoresby Village ChildcareChildcare
- Kindergarten (2)
- Scoresby Primary SchoolSchool
11 Ingrid Street
- St Jude's Primary SchoolSchool
Health & services(2)
- Rise Health GroupMedical clinic
1401 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby
- U Pharmacy Scoresby VillagePharmacy
Sport & outdoors(100)
- Club Lime ScoresbyGym
756 Stud Road
- CrossFit Iron BearGym
- KO Lifestyle & FitnessGym
Unit 1 14 Keith Campbell Court
- RDStudiosGym
36 Koornang Road
- Boyd Court ReservePark
- Chagall ReservePark
- Collendina ReservePark
- Event Central at Caribbean ParkPark
- Lindsay ReservePark
- Park (11)
- Raphael Court ReservePark
- Redcourt ReservePark
- Scoresby Recreation ReservePark
- Sheppard ReservePark
- Walsh Avenue ReservePark
- Westburn ReservePark
- Playground (16)
- Caribbean RolleramaSports centre
1298 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby
- Scoresby OvalSports field
- Sports field
- One Stop Pool ShopSwimming pool
5 Darryl Street, Scoresby
- Swimming pool (54)
Transport(17)
15 bus stops · 2 train stations
Other(44)
- BWSAlcohol
1385 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby
- Red RingsArtwork
- Commonwealth BankATM
- Chesterfield FarmAttraction
1221 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby
- National Steam CentreAttraction
1200 Ferntree Gully Road
- Blue Angel Skin and BeautyBeauty salon
Unit 4 1335 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby
- Envieux Nails & BeautyBeauty salon
Unit 5 1335 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby
- Bicycle Repair Station
- TABBookmaker
1391 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby
- Car repair
Unit 3 1271 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby
- Car repair
Unit 4 1271 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby
- Car repair
Unit 5 1271 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby
- Quick OilCar repair
Unit 2 1271 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby
- AUZ Car WashCar wash
758 Stud Road, Scoresby
- BPCar wash
- Car wash
- Compressed Air (2)
- Alteration Express Dry Cleaning AgencyDry Cleaning
Unit 7 1335 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby
- ExplorenEV charging
- JoltEV charging
- The Flower ShopFlorist
4 Darryl Street, Scoresby
- Garden (13)
- Sydney ToolsHardware
1340 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby
- Always HearHearing Aids
Unit 4 1333 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby
- Scoresby LaundromatLaundry
Unit 2 1333 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby
- Beacon LightingLighting
1391 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby
- Massage
11 Darryl Street, Scoresby
- Chesterfield FarmParking
- Parking (253)
- Dad's Party ShopParty
Unit 2 1385 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby
- BP AA Eastlink InboundPetrol station
Scoresby
- BP AA Eastlink OutboundPetrol station
- UnitedPetrol station
1271 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby
- Fisio MovesPhysiotherapist
9 Lynton Place, Scoresby
- Church@1330Place of worship
1330 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby
- Melbourne Asian Seventh-day Adventist ChurchPlace of worship
22 Jellico Drive, Scoresby
- Post office
14 Darryl Street, Scoresby
- Public toilets
- Shelter (7)
- Slipway (2)
- Fort Knox Self StorageStorage Rental
1261 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby
- Track
- Knox TyrepowerTyres
Unit 1 1271 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby
- Yes
12 Darryl Street, Scoresby
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
16 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bamber ReservePark
- Benedikt ReservePark
- Bewsell ReservePark
- Boyd Court ReservePark
- Chagall ReservePark
- Collendina ReservePark
- Corhanwarrabul WetlandsPark
- Event Central at Caribbean ParkPark
- Lindsay ReservePark
- McCrae Close PlaygroundPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 35
- Parks (OSM)
- 32
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 — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Church@1330
1330 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby
- Melbourne Asian Seventh-day Adventist Church
22 Jellico Drive, Scoresby
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 3
- Nearest hospital
- Emergency (4.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Fisio MovesLynton PlacePhysiotherapist
- Happy Smile DentalStud RoadDentist
- Rise Health GroupFerntree Gully RoadDoctor
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 183
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 26.4
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
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
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· 33 proposals
September 2021
- Carport and other buildings and works1421 FERNTREE GULLY ROAD SCORESBY 3179Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings37 GEORGE STREET SCORESBY 3179NOD issued by a delegate
August 2021
- Canteen open space covering28 KOORNANG ROAD SCORESBY 3179Lapsed
- Development of the land for five (5) dwellings (four 3-storey and one 2-storey) and alteration of access to a road in a Transport Zone 2712 STUD ROAD SCORESBY 3179NOD issued by a delegate
- Development and use of a telecommunications facility comprised of a 35m-tall monopole, antennas, equipment shelter and fencing1270 FERNTREE GULLY ROAD SCORESBY 3179Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for five (5) triple storey dwellings and one (1) double storey dwelling and alteration of access to a road in a Transport Zone 2672 STUD ROAD SCORESBY 3179In progress
- Two Lot Subdivision (approved unit development)10 BERRABRI DRIVE SCORESBY 3179Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for three (3) triple storey dwellings and alteration of access to road in a Transport Zone 21 MICHELE DRIVE SCORESBY 3179Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
- Development of the land for twelve 3-storey dwellings and alteration to access from a Transport Zone 2737 STUD ROAD SCORESBY 3179NOD issued by a delegate
- Use of land as a furniture manufacturing facility and associated buildings and works1314 FERNTREE GULLY ROAD SCORESBY 3179NOD issued by a delegate
July 2021
- Buildings and Works (Reconstruction of two factory units and significantly repair a third factory destroyed by fire)6/1271 FERNTREE GULLY ROAD SCORESBY 3179Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Liquor Licence38 DALMORE DRIVE SCORESBY 3179Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Four (4) lot Subdivision (Approved Development Site)701 STUD ROAD SCORESBY 3179Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Development of the land for three (3) double storey dwellings and alterations of the access to a Road Zone Category 1699 STUD ROAD SCORESBY 3179NOD issued by a delegate
- Change from business identification signage to floodlit business identification signage1352 Ferntree Gully RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 2 lot Subdivision (approved unit development)3 Rosa StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Front fence 1.8 meters height53 Arnold DriveNo permit required
May 2021
- Use and development of community care accommodation and front fencing18 SARA ROAD SCORESBY 3179Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for ten (10), three (3) storey dwellings690 STUD ROAD SCORESBY 3179NOD issued by a delegate
- Extension to existing Caravan Facility1247 FERNTREE GULLY ROAD SCORESBY 3179Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- The construction of a double storey dwelling to the rear of existing dwelling6 GOLDING COURT SCORESBY 3179Refusal issued by a delegate
- The construction of six (6) double storey townhouses and alteration of access to a road in a Transport Zone 2651 STUD ROAD SCORESBY 3179NOD issued by a delegate
- 6 Unit Multi Dwelling Development **refer to memory for app not required**651 Stud RoadLapsed
March 2021
- Development of the land for three (3) double storey dwellings18 BEVERLEY STREET SCORESBY 3179Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construct or carry out works to erect a fence1200 Ferntree Gully RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment754 Stud RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for six (6) double storey dwellings and alteration of the access of a Road Zone Category 1675 STUD ROAD SCORESBY 3179Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 2 Lot Subdivision (Approved Development Site)12 Olga StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- The construction of two (2) double storey dwellings to the rear of the existing dwelling (total three (3) dwellings)13 AVRIL STREET SCORESBY 3179Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Buildings and Works (Lift addition to existing office building)1/1350 Ferntree Gully RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 2 Lot Subdivision (Approved Development Site)6 Barry CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
- Construction of two (2) single storey units9 Della StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of unused drainage and sewerage easement (part of E-1 on LP110805)17 English AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 7 proposals
December 2020
- Ten (10) Lot subdivision (approved unit development)627 STUD ROAD SCORESBY 3179Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two lot subdivision (Approved Unit Development)1447 Ferntree Gully RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment to alter the permit preamble and increase the hours of operation outlined in Conditions 2 and 3.1/1333 Ferntree Gully RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- The construction of a double storey dwelling attached to the side of the existing dwelling61 Sheppard DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
November 2020
- Amendment to planning permit P/2009/6159 to include shop (Antiques and Collectibles), to allow trash and treasure market to operate 7 days a week, and alterations of access to a road in a Road Zone Category 11280 Ferntree Gully RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Erect business identification sign on Koornang Road frontage28 Koornang RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
- Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings16 Vinen RoadNOD issued by a delegate
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) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
3 active roadworks / incidents
- ITS Delivery activities occurring between 20/06/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:30 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.EASTLINK OUT-FERNTREE GULLY RAMP OF, FERNTREE GULLY ROAD19 Jun 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- ITS Delivery activities occurring between 20/06/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:30 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.FERNTREE GULLY ROAD, EASTLINK OUT-FERNTREE GULLY RAMP OF19 Jun 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Road Maintenance Works activities occurring between 26/07/2022 and 20/03/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be entry ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.FERNTREE GULLY ROAD, FERNTREE GULLY ROAD SERVICE ROAD REV25 Jul 2022 – 19 Mar 2027
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
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 · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Aston
- Member of Parliament
- Mary DOYLE (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 122,459
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +6.0 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 46.6%Labor 53.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.7 km away).
Coalition 44.8%Labor 55.2%
1.7 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +9.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- ScoresbyLabor 56.7% · Coalition 43.3% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
- Rowville NorthLabor 56.0% · Coalition 44.0% TPP (2025)2.5 km away
- RowvilleLabor 55.3% · Coalition 44.7% TPP (2025)2.6 km away
- Wantirna South WestLabor 56.3% · Coalition 43.7% TPP (2025)2.8 km away
- KnoxfieldLabor 56.3% · Coalition 43.7% TPP (2025)2.9 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
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Knox Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.