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VIC · Frankston Council

Skye (Vic.), VIC, 3977

Current weather

13.9°CRain showers

77% humidity · 17.5 km/h wind · 16.4° / 10.6° today · 11.5 mm rain

Desirability index

19.7/100

#390 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Skye (Vic.) is a mid-sized suburb in the Frankston area, home to around 8,088 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 458 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+13%), roughly 56.6 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, 12 public transport stops within the suburb, 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 and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
8,088
Median age
36
Median household income / week
$2,004
Dwelling vacancy
2.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
69 of 2,775
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Employment rate
68.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
228 / 287 / 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)
458
Against the person
74
Against property
206
Rate per 1,000 residents
56.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 109 residents
State safety percentile
52.6th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+12.8%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage38
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle66
  • B49 Other Theft26
  • C32 Drug Possession45
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order82

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Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
995
  • Skye Primary SchoolPrimary

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Public transport

12 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Hall Rd/McCormicks Rd
  • Heysen Dr/McCormicks Rd
  • McCormicks Rd/Hall Rd
  • Stable Gr/McCormicks Rd
  • Van Haaster Gr/McCormicks 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).

14 planning-related records

2021· 10 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Section 72 - To construct buildings and works in a Green Wedge Zone (GWZ) and create access to a Road in a Transport Zone 2
    735 DANDENONG-HASTINGS ROAD SKYE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 - To install lighting for the show arena To amend the permit by deleting Condition 3 which reads: Lighting is only to be used between the hours of 6pm and 10pm during non-daylight savings times and four times per year until 12 midnight in association with Dog Victoria events or otherwise as approved by the Responsible Authority.
    665 DANDENONG-HASTINGS ROAD SKYE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To subdivide the land into nine (9) lots in a General Residential Zone
    32 MCCORMICKS ROAD SKYE 3977NOD issued by a delegate
  • To subdivide the land into eight (8) lots in a General Residential Zone (GRZ)
    6 WESLEY CLOSE SKYE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Staged multi lot subdivision, creation of restrictions, removal of native vegetation and associated works including earthworks and creation of easements
    250 WEDGE ROAD SKYE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Section 72 - Use and development of land for the purpose of a Wholesale Plant Nursery Amendment: - Extension to the existing building
    695 DANDENONG-HASTINGS ROAD SKYE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To construct two (2) single storey dwellings on a lot in a General Residential Zone (GRZ)
    35 CHARDONNAY DRIVE SKYE 3977NOD issued by a delegate

  • May 2021

  • To construct six (6) dwellings on a lot in a General Residential Zone (GRZ) and to create/alter access to a road in a Transport Zone 2
    34 MCCORMICKS ROAD SKYE 3977NOD issued by a delegate
  • Section 72 - To use the site for Place of Assembly (various events other than dog shows), to use the site for a market and to reduce the number of car parking spaces required under Clause 52.06-5 of the Frankston Planning Scheme.
    665 DANDENONG-HASTINGS ROAD SKYE 3977NOD issued by a delegate

  • January 2021

  • To construct an outbuilding associated with the use of the land for horticulture in a Green Wedge Zone (GWZ)
    735 Dandenong-Hastings RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 4 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Section 72 - To use and construct a dwelling within a Green Wedge Zone (GWZ) and to create access to a road in a Road Zone Category 1
    443 Ballarto RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • To alter the access adjacent to a Road Zone Category 1 and display internally illuminated business identification signage
    66 McCormicks RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • To erect and display business identification signage in a Green Wedge Zone (GWZ) and works within Public Acquisition Overlay Schedule 1.
    735 Dandenong-Hastings RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • To use the land and construct buildings and works for a Veterinary Clinic within the Green Wedge Zone (GWZ), to carry out works within the Significant Landscape Overlay - Schedule 2 (SLO2) and to erect and display business identification signage.
    665 Dandenong-Hastings RoadNOD issued by a delegate

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

9 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Edinburgh Dr/Hall RdBus stop
  • Edinburgh Rd/Hall RdBus stop
  • Taylors Rd/Hall RdBus stop
  • McDonald'sFast food
  • SubwayFast food
  • BPPetrol station
  • Picnic Table (2)
  • 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

11 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Cranwell Mews ReservePark
  • Heyson ReservePark
  • John Monash ReservePark
  • Kerrie Anne Court ReservePark
  • Lady Emily ReservePark
  • Langwarrin Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Pimmys Court ReservePark
  • Rangeview Drive ReservePark
  • Seaberry Promenade ReservePark
  • Skye ReservePark

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Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Skye East Medical CentreMcCormicks Roadclinic

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Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

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)
27
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
19.7/100
Cohort rank
#390 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

  • Skye East Medical CentrehealthMcCormicks Roadclinic
  • Cranwell Mews Reservegovernmentpark
  • Heyson Reservegovernmentpark
  • John Monash Reservegovernmentpark
  • Kerrie Anne Court Reservegovernmentpark
  • Lady Emily Reservegovernmentpark
  • Langwarrin Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Pimmys Court Reservegovernmentpark
  • Rangeview Drive Reservegovernmentpark
  • Seaberry Promenade Reservegovernmentpark

Data sources & freshness

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