VIC · Whitehorse Council

Vermont South, VIC, 3133

Current weather

12.7°CModerate rain showers

82% humidity · 24.2 km/h wind · 15.7° / 10.4° today · 6.1 mm rain

Desirability index

76.5/100

#111 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Vermont South is a mid-sized suburb in the Whitehorse area, home to around 11,954 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 721 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+29%), roughly 60.3 offences per 1,000 residents, 5 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, 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
11,954
Median age
46
Median household income / week
$1,944
Dwelling vacancy
6.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
281 of 4,365
Median monthly mortgage
$2,383
Employment rate
53%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
179 / 379 / 97

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian 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)
721
Against the person
88
Against property
516
Rate per 1,000 residents
60.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 136 residents
State safety percentile
55.5th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+29%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage52
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft57
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle129
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store81
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception59

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Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
5
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
1,113.5
  • Emmaus CollegeCombined
  • Holy Saviour Parish SchoolPrimary
  • Livingstone Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Vermont South Special SchoolSpecial
  • Weeden Heights Primary SchoolPrimary

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Public transport

51 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Springvale Rd/Burwood Hwy #73
  • Stanley Rd/Burwood Hwy #74
  • Stanley Rd/Burwood Hwy #74
  • Vermont South Shopping Centre/Burwood Hwy #75
  • Vermont South Shopping Centre/Burwood Hwy #75

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Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

104 planning-related records

2021· 44 proposals
  • September 2021

  • Removal of a Cupressus macrocarpa (Monterey Cypress) tree under Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 9
    246 MORACK ROAD VERMONT SOUTH 3133Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works for the construction of a solar energy facility (roof solar panels) within a Heritage Overlay
    1 MACULATA WALK VERMONT SOUTH 3133Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Tree removal and buildings and works for a dwelling under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 9
    94 WEEDEN DRIVE VERMONT SOUTH 3133Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • August 2021

  • Two lot subdivision
    19 BAROSSA AVENUE VERMONT SOUTH 3133Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to Planning Permit WH/2020/173 to allow for the removal of native vegetation
    127A TERRARA ROAD VERMONT SOUTH 3133Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To vary a restrictive covenant pursuant to Clause 52.02 and section 23 of the Subdivision Act 1988
    35 TALARNO AVENUE VERMONT SOUTH 3133Withdrawn
  • Removal of a Eucalyptus cladocalyx (Sugar Gum) tree pursuant to Schedule 9 to the Significant Landscape Overlay
    6 NGUMBY COURT VERMONT SOUTH 3133Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of five triple storey dwellings and associated tree removal
    418 BURWOOD HIGHWAY VERMONT SOUTH 3133Failure to determine
  • July 2021

  • Construction of four, two storey dwellings and removal of a protected tree and buildings and works within 4 metres of trees protected under Schedule 9 to the Significant Landscape Overlay
    5 DANIELLE COURT VERMONT SOUTH 3133Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Construct two (2) double storey dwellings on a lot, tree removal and buildings and works within four (4) metres of trees protected under the Significant Landscape Overlay 9
    14 CONSORT AVENUE VERMONT SOUTH 3133NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works within 4 metres of protected SLO9 trees and removal of vegetation within SLO9
    5 FANKHAUSER DRIVE VERMONT SOUTH 3133Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Licensed Premises - Packaged Liquor
    501 BURWOOD HIGHWAY VERMONT SOUTH 3133Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • June 2021

  • Construction of two double storey dwellings, buildings and works within 4 metres of trees (SLO9) and two lot subdivision
    13 HUNTER VALLEY ROAD VERMONT SOUTH 3133NOD issued by a delegate
  • Ten (10) lot subdivision
    404 BURWOOD HIGHWAY VERMONT SOUTH 3133Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a verandah on a lot less than 300 square metres and buildings and works within 4 metres of a tree under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 9
    7 BOLYN COURT VERMONT SOUTH 3133Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    2 CAVILL COURT VERMONT SOUTH 3133Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of Land into Two Lots
    513 SPRINGVALE ROAD VERMONT SOUTH 3133Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works within 4m of protected trees (carport and gym/ leisure room)
    12 HARTLAND ROAD VERMONT SOUTH 3133Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a second double storey dwelling on a lot and buildings and works within four (4) metres of trees protected under the SLO9
    6 WENDOUREE COURT VERMONT SOUTH 3133Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Currently Approved: Buildings and works associated with an education facility and waiver of the bicycle facilities requirements. Proposed Amendments: Alterations to the approved education centre building, carpark and earthworks.
    487-503 SPRINGVALE ROAD VERMONT SOUTH 3133Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • May 2021

  • Amendment to Planning permit WH/2019/1129 (issued for the Construction of two (2) double storey dwellings, buildings and works within 4m of protected trees and tree removal within SLO9) to include alterations to ground floor and first floor of Dwelling 1
    10 MINCHINBURY DRIVE VERMONT SOUTH 3133Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Currently Approved: Buildings and works for Development of three additional dwellings, four lot subdivision and associated vegetation removal. Proposed Amendments: Modified Colourbond Fence, and changes to internal layouts, external windows and doors, external materiality, of all dwellings.
    597 BURWOOD HIGHWAY VERMONT SOUTH 3133Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Additions and alterations to an existing retirement community centre
    562-584 BURWOOD HIGHWAY VERMONT SOUTH 3133Withdrawn
  • Construction of four dwellings on a lot, buildings and works within 4 metres of a protected tree and removal of vegetation on land in a Significant Landscape Overlay, Schedule 9
    23-25 GEORGE ROAD VERMONT SOUTH 3133Refusal issued by a delegate
  • April 2021

  • Removal of Protected Trees & Buildings and Works within 4 metres of protected trees under the Significant Landscape Overlay ¿ Schedule 9
    10 KATUPNA COURT VERMONT SOUTH 3133Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one (1) Syagrus romanzoffiana - Cocos Palm tree in the Significant Landscape Overlay, Schedule 9 (SLO9)
    3 Highmont DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of trees (SLO9)
    51 Stanley RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove one (1) tree protected under the Significant Landscape Overlay 9
    313 Hawthorn RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) lot Subdivision
    3 Tanunda StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • March 2021

  • Construction of two dwellings, tree removal and buildings and works within 4m of a protected tree under SLO9
    17 COLONIAL DRIVE VERMONT SOUTH 3133Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Removal of Native Vegetation and Trees Protected under the Significant Landscape Overlay 9
    91-93 TERRARA ROAD VERMONT SOUTH 3133Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of three (3) protected trees under SLO9.
    13 Talarno AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for the purpose of a Bunnings Warehouse (Trade Supplies), removal of native vegetation, associated landscaping and car parking areas, display of business identification signage and creation of access to a Road Zone Category 1
    608-634 BURWOOD HIGHWAY VERMONT SOUTH 3133Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one (1) Acer rubrum - Red Maple tree in the Significant Landscape Overlay, Schedule 9 (SLO9).
    10 Narracan StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision
    237 Hawthorn RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to plans for Planning Permit WH/2018/221 (issued for Construction of one (1) double storey dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling and buildings and works within a Special Building Overlay and tree removal) to include first floor balcony to dwelling 1 and external alterations to dwelling 1 and 2
    10 RENMARK COURT VERMONT SOUTH 3133NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of nine double storey dwellings and associated tree removal
    244 MORACK ROAD VERMONT SOUTH 3133Refusal issued by a delegate
  • February 2021

  • Removal of one tree
    7 George RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    17 VOGUE AVENUE VERMONT SOUTH 3133Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove a tree (SLO9)
    23 Overland DriveRefusal issued by a delegate
2020· 60 proposals

60 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

80 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Alcohol
  • The Bottle-OAlcohol
  • Bakers DelightBakery
  • Bench (4)
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Astley Ct/Highmont DrBus stop
  • Ballina Tce/Highmont DrBus stop
  • Bellbird Dell Reserve/George RdBus stop
  • Burwood Hwy/Hartland RdBus stop
  • Bus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

14 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Barossa Avenue ReservePark
  • Bellbird Dell ReservePark
  • Billabong ParkPark
  • Canowindra Close ReservePark
  • Dalroy Bend ReservePark
  • Hatfield Court ReservePark
  • Koomba ParkPark
  • Livermore Close ReservePark
  • ngarrak nakorang wilam parkPark
  • Terrara ParkPark

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Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
9
Emergency department
On site
  • Capital RadiologyBurwood Highwayclinic
  • Capital Radiology MRIBurwood Highwayclinic
  • Capital Radiology Nuclear MedicineBurwood Highwayclinic
  • Complete SmilesWoodleigh Crescentdentist
  • First Choice HealthHanover Roadphysiotherapist
  • IvyMed ClinicBurwood Highwayalternative
  • Vermont Private HospitalBurwood Highwayhospital
  • Vermont South Chiropracticalternative
  • Vermont South Medical Centredoctor

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Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

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

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Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Birralee Pre-Schoolkindergarten
  • Vermont South Children's Services CentreLivingstone Roadchildcare

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare servicesOpenStreetMap · 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 overlaysState government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
30
Parks (OSM)
27

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover featuresOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
76.5/100
Cohort rank
#111 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Birralee Pre-Schoolchildcarekindergarten
  • Vermont South Children's Services CentrechildcareLivingstone Roadchildcare
  • Capital RadiologyhealthBurwood Highwayclinic
  • Capital Radiology MRIhealthBurwood Highwayclinic
  • Capital Radiology Nuclear MedicinehealthBurwood Highwayclinic
  • Complete SmileshealthWoodleigh Crescentdentist
  • First Choice HealthhealthHanover Roadphysiotherapist
  • IvyMed ClinichealthBurwood Highwayalternative
  • Vermont Private HospitalhealthBurwood Highwayhospital
  • Vermont South Chiropractichealthalternative

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