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VIC · Whitehorse Council

Vermont, VIC, 3133

Current weather

11.8°CRain showers

89% humidity · 21.3 km/h wind · 15.2° / 10° today · 6.6 mm rain

Desirability index

82.6/100

#81 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Vermont is a mid-sized suburb in the Whitehorse area, home to around 10,993 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 419 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-9%), roughly 38.1 offences per 1,000 residents, 3 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 2 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, 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
10,993
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$2,042
Dwelling vacancy
5.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
220 of 4,022
Median monthly mortgage
$2,383
Employment rate
60.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
171 / 753 / 16

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)
419
Against the person
51
Against property
270
Rate per 1,000 residents
38.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 216 residents
State safety percentile
33.7th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-8.9%

Most common offence types

  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary22
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle80
  • B49 Other Theft33
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception39
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order48

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Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
1,139
  • St James' SchoolPrimary
  • Vermont Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Vermont Secondary CollegeSecondary

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Public transport

50 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Grove St/Mitcham Rd
  • Malvern St/Mitcham Rd
  • Mitcham Rd/Canterbury Rd
  • Rooks Rd/Canterbury Rd
  • Terrara Rd/Canterbury Rd

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Roadworks & transport

2 active roadworks / incidents

  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 04/01/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 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.BORONIA ROAD, undefined03 Jan 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 04/01/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 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.BORONIA ROAD, LUSK DRIVE03 Jan 2026 – 30 Oct 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).

153 planning-related records

2021· 60 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Construction of two double storey dwellings, removal of and buildings and works within 4m of trees (SLO9)
    3 KARWITHA STREET VERMONT 3133Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Front fence on a lot less than 300 square metres
    1/55 WOODCREST ROAD VERMONT 3133Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one (1) tree protected under the Significant Landscape Overlay 8
    25 HOLYROOD DRIVE VERMONT 3133Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of part of the site as an education centre, and reduction of car parking requirements
    18 TRADE PLACE VERMONT 3133In progress
  • Removal of an acer saccharum (Sugar Maple) tree pursuant to Schedule 9 to the Significant Landscape Overlay
    13 CARINYA ROAD VERMONT 3133Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Construction of a second dwelling and buildings and works within 4 metres of protected trees
    1 BLANCHE DRIVE VERMONT 3133NOD issued by a delegate
  • Amendment to Planning Permit WH/2019/817 issued for 'Buildings and works associated with a new dwelling within 4 metres of a protected tree in the Significant Landscape Overlay, Schedule 8 (SLO8) and removal of vegetation' to include additional buildings and works associated with the construction of a veranda
    18 FRANCES AVENUE VERMONT 3133Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works (front fence) within four (4) metres of trees protected under the Significant Landscape Overlay 7
    73 GLENBURNIE ROAD VERMONT 3133Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for a carport, verandah and roofed alfresco area
    7 GREY STREET VERMONT 3133Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of drainage and sewerage easement, Lot 6 on LP 50926
    159 HEATHERDALE ROAD VERMONT 3133Withdrawn
  • Construction of a front fence in a Significant Landscape Overlay - Schedule 8
    19 BORONIA ROAD VERMONT 3133Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of Trees under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 9.
    13 LEXINGTON STREET VERMONT 3133Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Verandah extension to a dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres
    5/645 CANTERBURY ROAD VERMONT 3133Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works for retrospective pool, spa and decking and removal of vegetation; proposed new cabana with associated decking and retaining walls; and associated works within 4 metres of protected SLO8 trees.
    9 HAYWARD COURT VERMONT 3133Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove one (1) tree protected under the Significant Landscape Overlay 9
    39 TIMBERTOP DRIVE VERMONT 3133Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Removal of one tree
    1 HOLYROOD DRIVE VERMONT 3133Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a veranda within the Significant Landscape Overlay - Schedule 8
    18 FRANCES AVENUE VERMONT 3133Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works within four (4) metres of trees protected under the Significant Landscape Overlay 9
    19 BLANCHE DRIVE VERMONT 3133Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of vegetation (tree 12) protected under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 9
    19 BLANCHE DRIVE VERMONT 3133Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Externally illuminated business identification signage
    602 CANTERBURY ROAD VERMONT 3133Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one tree
    13 CARLINGA DRIVE VERMONT 3133Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings and associated tree removal
    2 OLANDA COURT VERMONT 3133Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works within 4 metres of trees protected under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 9
    750 CANTERBURY ROAD VERMONT 3133NOD issued by a delegate

  • June 2021

  • Removal of six (6) trees protected under the Significant Landscape Overlay 8
    2/20-22 CENTRE ROAD VERMONT 3133Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Building within 4m of a tree
    9 Beleura AvenueWithdrawn
  • Permission to use part of the property as an Education Centre and car parking dispensation
    18 TRADE PLACE VERMONT 3133Lapsed
  • Removal of a tree under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 9
    41 Centre RoadRefusal issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works for an internal mezzanine, external canopy extension, external facade alterations and the display and construction of business identification and pole signage
    203 ROOKS ROAD VERMONT 3133Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of seven double-storey dwellings and associated tree removal
    10 TERRARA ROAD VERMONT 3133Withdrawn

  • May 2021

  • Removal of one (1) tree in the Significant Landscape Overlay, Schedule 9 (SLO9).
    39 TIMBERTOP DRIVE VERMONT 3133Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two display homes (double storey), display of advertising signs, onsite car parking reduction and buildings and works within 4m of trees (SLO9)
    437 CANTERBURY ROAD VERMONT 3133Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of a Corymbia maculata (Spotted Gum) pursuant to Schedule 9 to the Significant Landscape Overlay
    5 Morack RoadRefusal issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a front fence on a lot less than 500 square metres and associated buildings and works within 4 metres of protected SLO9 trees
    1/2 Short StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of a Pyrus calleryana (Callery Pear) tree pursuant to Schedule 9 to the Significant Landscape Overlay
    3/654 Canterbury RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove one tree
    5 EVANS COURT VERMONT 3133Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Use and development of the land for a place of assembly, reduction in car parking, alteration of access to a road in a Transport Zone 2
    395 CANTERBURY ROAD VERMONT 3133NOD issued by a delegate

  • April 2021

  • Removal of one tree (Tree 3)
    2 Frances AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one tree (Tree 4)
    2 Frances AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a new double storey dwelling, alterations and additions to existing dwelling including associated buildings and works within 4 metres of protected vegetation under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 8 and removal of vegetation
    7 PENLLYNE AVENUE VERMONT 3133NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and Works for construction of Bathroom, W.C and storage area and access ramp to rear of existing commercial building
    37 Centre RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 93 proposals

93 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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

47 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench (3)
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Campion EducationBooks
  • Andrew St/Canterbury RdBus stop
  • Beddoe Rd/Centre RdBus stop
  • Bus stop (7)
  • Canterbury Rd/Blanche DrBus stop
  • Centre Rd/Blanche DrBus stop
  • Churinga Ave/Heatherdale RdBus stop
  • Frank St/Blanche DrBus 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

16 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Abbey WalkPark
  • Adrian Danaher ReservePark
  • Andrew Street ReservePark
  • Buckanbe ParkPark
  • Campbells CroftPark
  • Cobradah ReservePark
  • Culbara ReservePark
  • Laidlaw Court ReservePark
  • ngarrak nakorang wilam parkPark
  • Ngarrak Nakorang Wilamn ReservePark

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Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
2
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Top CareMitcham Roadclinic
  • Vermont Health CareBoronia Roaddoctor

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Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

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

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Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • WUNDERLICH TERRA COTTA TILE WORKSNH1008

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

4 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Eastmont Pre-SchoolFrank Streetkindergarten
  • Goodstart Early Learning - Vermont Canterbury Road Northkindergarten
  • Goodstart Early Learning - Vermont Canterbury Road Southkindergarten
  • Red Apple Early Learning CentreCanterbury Roadchildcare

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)
22
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
82.6/100
Cohort rank
#81 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

  • Eastmont Pre-SchoolchildcareFrank Streetkindergarten
  • Goodstart Early Learning - Vermont Canterbury Road Northchildcarekindergarten
  • Goodstart Early Learning - Vermont Canterbury Road Southchildcarekindergarten
  • Red Apple Early Learning CentrechildcareCanterbury Roadchildcare
  • WUNDERLICH TERRA COTTA TILE WORKSheritageNH1008
  • Top CarehealthMitcham Roadclinic
  • Vermont Health CarehealthBoronia Roaddoctor
  • Abbey Walkgovernmentpark
  • Adrian Danaher Reservegovernmentpark
  • Andrew Street Reservegovernmentpark

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