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VIC · Yarra Ranges Council

Silvan, VIC, 3795

Current weather

11.2°CRain showers

89% humidity · 22.5 km/h wind · 14.3° / 9.5° today · 4.8 mm rain

Desirability index

52.5/100

#229 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Silvan is a small locality in the Yarra Ranges area, home to around 1,323 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 49 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-36%), roughly 37.0 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a 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
1,323
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$2,158
Dwelling vacancy
7.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
32 of 448
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
64.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
24 / 0 / 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)
49
Against the person
25
Against property
21
Rate per 1,000 residents
37
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 53 residents
State safety percentile
32.6th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-35.5%

Most common offence types

  • A211 Fv Serious Assault3
  • A231 Fv Common Assault4
  • B21 Criminal Damage9
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle3
  • Other Crimes Against The Person16

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,016
  • Silvan Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

21 public transport stops in this suburb

  • General Store/Monbulk Rd
  • Henderson Hill Rd/Monbulk Rd
  • Hunter Rd/Monbulk Rd
  • Queens Rd/Monbulk Rd
  • Rhonda Rd/Monbulk Rd

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).

45 planning-related records

2021· 26 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a swimming pool and decking
    102 MONBULK-SEVILLE ROAD SILVAN 3795Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to modify two (2) existing boundary fences
    37 HENDERSON HILL ROAD SILVAN 3795Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Creation of access to road zone Category 1
    65 STONYFORD ROAD SILVAN 3795Lapsed
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding and earthworks greater than one metre
    112 MONBULK-SEVILLE ROAD SILVAN 3795Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a pool house, carport and retaining walls
    28 QUEENS ROAD SILVAN 3795Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    56 Queens RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a replacement dwelling
    15 JOFFRE ROAD SILVAN 3795Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    56 QUEENS ROAD SILVAN 3795Withdrawn

  • June 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    189 Queens RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Six lot subdivision, alteration to access to a RDZ1 and associated vegetation removal
    215-219 MONBULK ROAD SILVAN 3795Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    6 Parker RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an exiting outbuilding (staff tea room)
    307 Monbulk RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with the construction of a farm dam and water storage tank and associated removal of native vegetation in accordance with the endorsed plans and permit conditions
    50 WILKENS LANE SILVAN 3795Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding and earthworks greater than one metre
    12 ELEANOR DRIVE SILVAN 3795NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct a front fence
    39 HENDERSON HILL ROAD SILVAN 3795Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    327-329 MONBULK ROAD SILVAN 3795Lapsed
  • Buildings and works to construct a garage
    31 White StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling and earthworks
    141 MONBULK-SEVILLE ROAD SILVAN 3795Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Use and development of a dwelling and two (2) outbuildings
    140 HOLDEN ROAD SILVAN 3795Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to alter and extend an existing dwelling
    157 Monbulk RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    65 Hollis RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a fence
    15 Randolph RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a replacement dwelling
    15 Joffre RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a pool
    100 Ferndale RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling and outbuilding
    15 Link RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Use and development of a dwelling with associated vegetation removal and earthworks greater than 1 metre
    15 PARKER ROAD SILVAN 3795In progress
2020· 19 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    59 Spring RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Three (3) lot boundary realignment
    369 Monbulk RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of a Dependent Persons Unit
    160 Queens RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding and a 1.8m Colorbond fence
    150 Queens RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Re-subdivision of four (4) lots into two (2)
    65 STONYFORD ROAD SILVAN 3795Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    3 Henderson Hill RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling and outbuilding
    15 Link RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Boundary re-alignment (re-subdivision)
    163-167 Monbulk-Seville RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    86 Queens RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding and earthworks greater than one metre
    303 Monbulk RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    3 Eleanor DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    5 Beveridge RoadNOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    327-329 Monbulk RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a carport and verandah
    12 Henderson Hill 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

8 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • 279 Monbulk RdBus stop
  • Ferndale Road/Monbulk RoadBus stop
  • Monbulk RoadBus stop
  • Silvan Recreation Ground/Monbulk RoadBus stop
  • Tesselaar's Tulip Farm/Monbulk RoadBus stop
  • Chappies U-Pick Cherries & BerriesFarm

    21 Parker Road, Silvan

  • Picnic Table
  • Public toilets

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

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Silvan Recreation GroundPark
  • Silvan Reservoir ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

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

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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)
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
52.5/100
Cohort rank
#229 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

  • Silvan Recreation Groundgovernmentpark
  • Silvan Reservoir Parkgovernmentpark
  • Boundary re-alignment (re-subdivision)planning163-167 Monbulk-Seville RoadLodged 01 Jul 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with the construction of a farm dam and water storage tank and associated removal of native vegetation in accordance with the endorsed plans and permit conditionsplanning50 WILKENS LANE SILVAN 3795Lodged 20 May 2021 · Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works to alter and extend an existing dwellingplanning157 Monbulk RoadLodged 15 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a carport and verandahplanning12 Henderson Hill RoadLodged 11 Mar 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwellingplanning86 Queens RoadLodged 15 Jun 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a fenceplanning15 Randolph RoadLodged 18 Feb 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a front fenceplanning39 HENDERSON HILL ROAD SILVAN 3795Lodged 12 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a garageplanning31 White StreetLodged 02 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

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