Median house price
$1.3M
+5.5% change
VIC · Banyule Council
Viewbank, 3084
Est. population · Jun 2025
7,663
Growth (1 yr)
+0.5%
Growth (5 yr)
-1.0%
Median age
43
Median income
$2,062/wk
Employment rate
59.3%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$1,295,500
Languages at home
32.7%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Greek, Italian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Viewbank is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Banyule Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. The suburb has a clear multicultural mix alongside longer-term local households.
Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Getting around is straightforward, with buses tying neighbouring communities together. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.
Local crime has been trending higher of late. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
Desirability rates good overall, led by community and employment, plus schools and education, while local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus growth momentum land closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Viewbank snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$565/wk
Population (ERP)
7,663
+0.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
5.3%
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
#100
among Metro Melbourne · Established
Safety
19th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
54th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
92nd
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
- 60.7/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 22% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 946th in Australia
- State rank
- 278th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #100 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #202 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
- $565
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $1,295,500
- Median price change
- +5.5%
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 (council median) · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
7,663(June 2025)
+0.5% annual · -1.0% over 5 years · 54th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.5%
- 5-year growth
- -1.0%
- Change in 1 year
- +39
- Change in 5 years
- -76
- Growth rank in VIC
- 54th 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 (~7,700), extrapolated at +0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 7,030
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $2,062
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 139 of 2,609
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,171
- Employment rate
- 59.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 2,226 / 241 / 0
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 increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 184
- Against the person
- 33
- Against property
- 108
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 24
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 213 residents
- State safety percentile
- 18.8th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +28.7%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage13
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft11
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle34
- B45 Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goods11
- C32 Drug Possession20
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
- 5
- Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
- 1,133
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 92th
School list
- Viewbank CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1125 · 90th percentile · LBOTE 37% · 1,427 students · Top SEA quarter 49% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Viewbank Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1138 · 93th percentile · LBOTE 57% · 656 students · Top SEA quarter 54% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Banyule Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1161 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 42% · 618 students · Top SEA quarter 65% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- St Martin of Tours SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1127 · 91th percentile · LBOTE 24% · 463 students · Top SEA quarter 49% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Rosanna Golf Links Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1133 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 24% · 557 students · Top SEA quarter 53% · 1.7 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
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Winston Hills Kindergartenkindergarten
- kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
23 public transport stops in this suburb
- Christine St/Rutherford Rd
- Diane Cres/Rutherford Rd
- Graham Rd/Lower Plenty Rd
- Kambea Cres/Lower Plenty Rd
- Walker Ct/Banyule Rd
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
87 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 restaurants · 1 pharmacies · 1 fast food · 8 playgrounds · 1 dog parks · 1 sports centres
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 12 parks mapped in suburb, 8 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 23 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 13 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 49/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.28
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.71
Food & drink(2)
- Viewbank Fish & ChipsFast food
75 Martins Lane, Viewbank
- Bella PizzaRestaurant
69 Martins Lane, Viewbank
Shopping(3)
- Milkbar YuningConvenience store
5 Robern Parade, Viewbank
- Mity MartConvenience store
77 Martins Lane, Viewbank
Community(4)
- Kindergarten
- Winston Hills KindergartenKindergarten
- Viewbank CollegeSchool
1 Warren Road
- Viewbank Primary SchoolSchool
2 Nevin Parade
Health & services(6)
- Victorian Laser & Skin ClinicClinic
- Viewbank Maternal and Child Health CentreClinic
- Dentist
- Medical clinic
- Viewbank Medical CentreMedical clinic
15-17 Martins Lane, Viewbank
- Pharmacy
Sport & outdoors(26)
- Dog park
- Rosanna Golf ClubGolf course
- Castleton ParkPark
- Clovelly ParkPark
- Crana ReservePark
- Park (2)
- Price ParkPark
- Radio ParkPark
- Sherlowe Crescent ReservePark
- Simla Close ReservePark
- The Glade ReservePark
- Westmere Place ReservePark
- Yarra Valley ParklandsPark
- Picnic area
- Playground (8)
- View Bank Tennis ClubSports centre
- Riding for the Disabled Association of VictoriaSports field
- Sports field
Entertainment(1)
- Viewpoint
Transport(2)
2 bus stops
Other(15)
- Bbq (2)
- Bench (9)
- Drinking water
- Hairport ViewbankHairdresser
- RDAV ViewbankHorse Riding
332 Banyule Road, Viewbank
- Banyule WetlandsNature Reserve
- Watsonia Drain ReserveNature Reserve
- Parking (16)
- Parking Space (3)
- Picnic Table (2)
- Australia PostPost Box
- Public toilets
- Shelter (3)
- Telephone
- Waste Basket
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
12 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Banyule WetlandsNature reserve
- Castleton ParkPark
- Clovelly ParkPark
- Crana ReservePark
- Price ParkPark
- Radio ParkPark
- Sherlowe Crescent ReservePark
- Simla Close ReservePark
- The Glade ReservePark
- Watsonia Drain ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 33
- Parks (OSM)
- 12
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
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 6
- Nearest hospital
- Warringal Private Hospital (3.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- DentistDentist
- DoctorDoctor
- PharmacyPharmacy
- Victorian Laser & Skin ClinicClinic
- Viewbank Maternal and Child Health CentreClinic
- Viewbank Medical CentreMartins LaneDoctor
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)
- 196
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 25.6
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).
50 planning-related records
2021· 20 proposals
August 2021
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Snow in Summer (Melaleuca linariifolia) and one (1) Golden Senna (Senna sp.) in the front setback as indicated on the endorsed plan2 LADY BETTY PARADE VIEWBANK 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Callistemon salignus (Willow Bottlebrush) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.4 THE SILO VIEWBANK 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Pyrus sp (Pear Tree) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.17 KAMBEA CRESCENT VIEWBANK 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Silky Oak (Grevillea robusta) in the front setback as indicated on the endorsed plan7 ROSEMARY COURT VIEWBANK 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other Vegetation Removal28 ROSEMAR CIRCUIT VIEWBANK 3084Withdrawn
- Other Vegetation Removal10 ROWAN-TREE COURT VIEWBANK 3084No permit required
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Silver Birch (Betula pendula) in the rear setback as indicated on the endorsed plan17 GRAHAM ROAD VIEWBANK 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other Vegetation Removal58 CASTLETON ROAD VIEWBANK 3084No permit required
- Other Vegetation Removal4 DAWN COURT VIEWBANK 3084No permit required
July 2021
- Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of two (2) dwellings123 GRAHAM ROAD VIEWBANK 3084Lapsed
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Hesperocyparis macrocarpa (Monterey Cypress) in the front setback as per the endorsed plan.80 GRAHAM ROAD VIEWBANK 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Chilean Willow (Salix humboldtiana) in the rear setback as indicated on the endorsed plan3 MILL COURT VIEWBANK 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Ironbark (Eucalyptus sideroxylon) in the front setback as indicated on the endorsed plan66 RUTHERFORD ROAD VIEWBANK 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Hesperocyparis macrocarpa, (Monterey Cypress) in the front setback as per the endorsed plan.10 Walker CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of three (3) Swamp Mahogany (Eucalyptus robusta) in the rear setback as indicated on the endorsed plan50 MEYRICK CRESCENT VIEWBANK 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other Vegetation Removal155 Martins LaneNo permit required
- Other Vegetation Removal1 Warren RoadNo permit required
May 2021
- Other buildings and works7/70 Graham RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Wallangarra White Gum hybrid (Eucalyptus scoparia) in the rear setback as indicated on the endorsed plan11 Westmere PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Lemon-scented Gum (Corymbia citriodora) in the front setback as indicated on the endorsed plan15 Rodney CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 20 proposals
December 2020
- Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of a second dwelling at the rear of the existing dwelling, works to the existing dwelling and removal of vegetation in a VPO5.135 GRAHAM ROAD VIEWBANK 3084NOD issued by a delegate
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Hesperocyparis macrocarpa (Monterey Cypress) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.6 Broadlea CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Eucalyptus sp and one (1) Cupressus sp as per the endorsed plan.1 Warren RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Eucalyptus nicholii (Narrow leaved black peppermint) in the front setback as per the endorsed plan.26 Meyrick CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
November 2020
- Installation of a internally illuminated sign in a category 3 signage area.355 Lower Plenty RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other Vegetation Removal17 Graham RoadNo permit required
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of three (3) Hesperocyparis macrocarpa (Monterey Cypress) in the front setback as per the endorsed plan.18 Fairbank WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Cupress torulosa (Bhutan Cypress) in the front setback as per the endorsed plan.19 O'Donnell StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
- Other Vegetation Removal21/86 Graham RoadWithdrawn
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Lilly Pilly (Syzygium smithii) in the rear setback as indicated on the endorsed plan1 Nevin ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other Vegetation Removal2-4 Nobel StreetNo permit required
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Quercus robur (English Oak) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan101 Graham RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Hesperocyparis macrocarpa (Monteray Cypress) in the front setback as per the endorsed plan.223 Banyule RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Ulmus glabra 'Lutescens', (Golden Elm), Cupressus arizonica, (Rough Barked Arizona Cypress), Aracuaria heterophylla (Norfolk Island Pine), Cedrus deodara, (Deodar Himalayan Cedar) all in the rear setback as per the Endorsed Plan.10 Duff ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
- Ext to dwelling or associated structure Buildings and works for the development of a deck and pergola3/53 Bannockburn RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Change or extension of use Retrospective approval for development of two dwellings on a lot58 Graham RoadWithdrawn
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of two (2) Leyland Cypress (Cupressus x leylandii) and one (1) River Red Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) in the rear setback as indicated on the endorsed plan50 Kambea CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Creation of temporary access and installation of a internally illuminated sign in a category 3 signage area.355 Lower Plenty RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of two (2) dwellings178 GRAHAM ROAD VIEWBANK 3084NOD issued by a delegate
- Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of two (2) dwellings and associated vegetation removal271 Banyule RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
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
Heritage
1 heritage place
- VIEWBANK HOMESTEADNH1396
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · 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
- Jagajaga
- Member of Parliament
- Kate THWAITES (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 121,269
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.3%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +0.7 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 37.1%Labor 62.9%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.1 km away).
Coalition 30.3%Labor 69.7%
6.8 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Rosanna EastLabor 70.1% · Coalition 29.9% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- Rosanna CentralLabor 75.9% · Coalition 24.1% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- YallambieLabor 62.8% · Coalition 37.2% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
- MacleodLabor 69.4% · Coalition 30.6% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
- RosannaLabor 73.0% · Coalition 26.9% TPP (2025)2.5 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)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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 Banyule Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.