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VIC · Knox Council

Wantirna South, VIC, 3152

Current weather

13°CRain showers

81% humidity · 26.3 km/h wind · 15.9° / 10.6° today · 6 mm rain

Desirability index

70.8/100

#139 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Wantirna South is a mid-sized suburb in the Knox area, home to around 20,754 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1,765 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-19%), roughly 85.0 offences per 1,000 residents, 7 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
20,754
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$1,915
Dwelling vacancy
5.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
456 of 7,728
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
58.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
398 / 1,281 / 339

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)
1,765
Against the person
190
Against property
1,239
Rate per 1,000 residents
85
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 109 residents
State safety percentile
70.4th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-19%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage110
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle203
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store384
  • B49 Other Theft173
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order104

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
7
Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
1,112
  • Holy Trinity SchoolPrimary
  • Knox Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St Andrews Christian CollegeCombined
  • St Mary's College for the DeafSpecial
  • The Knox SchoolCombined
  • Wantirna South Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Waverley Christian CollegeCombined

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

132 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Brennan Dr/Tintern Cres
  • Harcrest Bvd/Stud Rd
  • Hawksburn Cres/Wolf St
  • Mockridge St/Stud Rd
  • St Martins Ct/Brennan Dr

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).

137 planning-related records

2022· 1 proposal

  • February 2022

  • Amendment
    337 STUD ROAD WANTIRNA SOUTH 3152Refusal issued by a delegate
2021· 53 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Liquor licence associated with a cafe
    436 BURWOOD HIGHWAY WANTIRNA SOUTH 3152Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision (approved unit development)
    10 HELPMANN STREET WANTIRNA SOUTH 3152Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a double storey dwelling
    45 KANOOKA ROAD WANTIRNA SOUTH 3152Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to the layout of Dwelling 2 on the ground floor by moving dwelling by 1m to the north, addition of a deck, increase in size to the double garage, amendment to the upper floor including minor layout change by bedroom to 3 increasing in size
    31 BLIND CREEK LANE WANTIRNA SOUTH 3152Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The construction of three (3) double storey dwellings on the land
    15 WHITE ROAD WANTIRNA SOUTH 3152Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings
    3 HELPMANN STREET WANTIRNA SOUTH 3152NOD issued by a delegate
  • The construction of two (2) double storey dwellings on the land
    11 WILGA COURT WANTIRNA SOUTH 3152Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The construction of two (2) single storey dwelling and four (4) double storey dwellings on the land
    9 ALLENBY AVENUE WANTIRNA SOUTH 3152Refusal issued by a delegate

  • August 2021

  • Removal of tree in front yard so approved re build can can commence at 3 Telopea St Wantirna South
    3 TELOPEA STREET WANTIRNA SOUTH 3152No permit required
  • Development of two (2) double storey dwellings on the land
    11 HERTFORD COURT WANTIRNA SOUTH 3152NOD issued by a delegate
  • Amendment - Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a single storey dwelling
    30 TATE AVENUE WANTIRNA SOUTH 3152Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a single storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling
    25 PAUL AVENUE WANTIRNA SOUTH 3152Withdrawn
  • Amendment
    KNOX OZONE (MASTER), 509 BURWOOD HIGHWAY WANTIRNA SOUTH 3152No permit required
  • Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings
    18 TATE AVENUE WANTIRNA SOUTH 3152Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Staged subdivision of land abutting a TRZ2 road, construction of five (5) double storey dwellings and removal of native vegetation.
    500 STUD ROAD WANTIRNA SOUTH 3152NOD issued by a delegate
  • 2 lot subdivision (Approved Development Site)
    18 SOMERSET STREET WANTIRNA SOUTH 3152Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two pencil pine trees (golden cypress) are to be pruned from 9 metres to 3 metres in height.
    17 PONSFORD AVENUE WANTIRNA SOUTH 3152No permit required

  • July 2021

  • Amendment
    263 STUD ROAD WANTIRNA SOUTH 3152Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Waverley Christian College - Buildings and works and pruning of one native tree in association with an existing education centre
    1248 HIGH STREET ROAD WANTIRNA SOUTH 3152Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of conditions 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 and 2.11
    15 WHITE ROAD WANTIRNA SOUTH 3152Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for six (6) triple storey dwellings and alteration of access to a road in a Transport Zone 2
    261 STUD ROAD WANTIRNA SOUTH 3152Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Increasing the number of children from 134 to 140 at any given time
    1342 HIGH STREET ROAD WANTIRNA SOUTH 3152Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Variation to restrictive covenant no. L867892P applicable to Certificate of Title Volume 09520 Folio 653 (14 Anderson Court, Wantirna South) to replace the words `external walls made of stone, brick or brick veneer¿ with the words `external ground floor walls made of stone, brick or brick veneer¿
    14 ANDERSON COURT WANTIRNA SOUTH 3152Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • The construction of two (2) double storey dwellings on the land
    84 FONTEYN DRIVE WANTIRNA SOUTH 3152Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a double storey dwelling to the side of the existing dwelling
    30 BLIND CREEK LANE WANTIRNA SOUTH 3152Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for five (5) double storey dwellings
    11 HENRY ROAD WANTIRNA SOUTH 3152Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Seven lot subdivision (Approved Development Site)
    263 STUD ROAD WANTIRNA SOUTH 3152Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment
    KNOX OZONE (MASTER), 509 BURWOOD HIGHWAY WANTIRNA SOUTH 3152No permit required
  • Use of the land for the purpose of a restricted recreational facility and a waiver of the bicycle parking requirements of clause 52.34
    KNOX CITY SC, SH 3208/425 BURWOOD HIGHWAY WANTIRNA SOUTH 3152Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to permit P/2020/6016 by extending the front porch wall on boundary and internal modifications to Dwelling 2
    61 Gateshead DriveNo permit required
  • Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings
    64 FONTEYN DRIVE WANTIRNA SOUTH 3152NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and Works (construction of a double storey dwelling)
    83 Renou RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Liquor Licence (Restaurant & Cafe Licence)
    213 STUD ROAD WANTIRNA SOUTH 3152Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Business Identification Signage
    460 BORONIA ROAD WANTIRNA SOUTH 3152Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision (approved unit development)
    1 Neville StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works (verandah attached to the rear of the existing dwelling)
    32 Ridge RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment
    61 Gateshead DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amend plans by amending the design of the Dwelling 2 upper floor and internal modifications to the ground floor level
    42 SYLPHIDE WAY WANTIRNA SOUTH 3152Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for three (3) double storey dwellings
    4 ALLANFIELD CRESCENT WANTIRNA SOUTH 3152NOD issued by a delegate
2020· 83 proposals

83 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

58 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bbq
  • Bench (5)
  • Bicycle Parking (3)
  • Bicycle Repair Station
  • Burwood HighwayBus stop
  • Burwood Hwy/Cathies LaneBus stop
  • Bus stop (13)
  • Cathies Lane/Burwood HighwayBus stop
  • Harcrest BoulevardBus stop
  • Hartington Drive/Burwood HighwayBus 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

21 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • August Aeur PlaygroundPark
  • Avoca Way ReservePark
  • Balmoral Gardens ReservePark
  • Calder Way playgroundPark
  • Cathies Lane ReservePark
  • David Cooper ParkPark
  • Finley ReservePark
  • Flamingo ReservePark
  • Harcrest Community GardenPark
  • Knox Gardens ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
20
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Access Medical Centreclinic
  • All MedicalHigh Street Roaddoctor
  • AlternativeStud Roadalternative
  • AmcalStud Roadpharmacy
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Diamond DentalRenou Roaddentist
  • DoctorStud Roaddoctor
  • DoctorStud Roaddoctor
  • Dr Elaine Lim OrthodontistStud Roaddentist
  • Eastern Dental GroupStud Roaddentist

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

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

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

18 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • First GrammarHigh Street Roadchildcare
  • Flamingo Children and Family CentreMerryn Grovechildcare
  • Flamingo Preschoolkindergarten
  • Goodstart Early LearningCathies Lanechildcare
  • Goodstart Early Learning Wantirna SouthWallace Roadchildcare
  • Green Leaves Early LearningBurwood Highwaychildcare
  • KinderleaColeman Roadchildcare
  • Knox Children and Family Centre Wantirna SouthArgyle Waykindergarten
  • Riddell Road Children and Family CentreRiddell Roadchildcare
  • Smart Oz KidsBoronia 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)
82
Parks (OSM)
78

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
70.8/100
Cohort rank
#139 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

  • First GrammarchildcareHigh Street Roadchildcare
  • Flamingo Children and Family CentrechildcareMerryn Grovechildcare
  • Flamingo Preschoolchildcarekindergarten
  • Goodstart Early LearningchildcareCathies Lanechildcare
  • Goodstart Early Learning Wantirna SouthchildcareWallace Roadchildcare
  • Green Leaves Early LearningchildcareBurwood Highwaychildcare
  • KinderleachildcareColeman Roadchildcare
  • Knox Children and Family Centre Wantirna SouthchildcareArgyle Waykindergarten
  • Riddell Road Children and Family CentrechildcareRiddell Roadchildcare
  • Smart Oz KidschildcareBoronia Roadchildcare

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site

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