VIC · Kingston (Vic.) Council
Waterways, VIC, 3195
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Desirability index
#31 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Waterways is a smaller suburban community in the Kingston (Vic.) area, home to around 2,422 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 79 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-23%), roughly 32.6 offences per 1,000 residents, 5 public transport stops within the suburb, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, 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.
Population
- Population
- 2,422
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $3,013
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 28 of 740
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,500
- Employment rate
- 68.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 29 / 86 / 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)
- 79
- Against the person
- 16
- Against property
- 43
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 32.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 151 residents
- State safety percentile
- 27.2th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -23.3%
Most common offence types
- A231 Fv Common Assault9
- B311 Residential Aggravated Burglary12
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft6
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle12
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order18
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Year ending March release
Public transport
5 public transport stops in this suburb
- Governor Rd/Burdekin Bvd
- Governor Rd/Burdekin Bvd
- Princetown Dr/Waterside Dr
- Princetown Dr/Waterside Dr
- The Waterways Bvd/Springvale Rd
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 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.GOVERNOR-MORNINGTON PENINSULA OUT RAMP ON, MORNINGTON PENINSULA OUT-GOVERNOR RAMP OF17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.GOVERNOR-MORNINGTON PENINSULA OUT RAMP ON, MORNINGTON PENINSULA OUT-GOVERNOR RAMP OF17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 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).
15 planning-related records
2021· 5 proposals
September 2021
- Extension to existing dwelling22 ISLAND POINT AVENUE WATERWAYS 3195In progress
June 2021
- Build small verandah over rear sliding door13 PARAGON WAY WATERWAYS 3195In progress
May 2021
- Develop the land for the construction of One (1) Dwelling9 PORTLAND PLACE WATERWAYS 3195Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Develop the land for the construction of one (1) dwelling8 MULGA LANE WATERWAYS 3195Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- To construct buildings and works two-storey dwelling on this site1 The OutlookPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 10 proposals
November 2020
- The construction of buildings and works (comprising a single dwelling) on this site, in accordance with the attached endorsed plans6 Shoalwater DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
- To construct buildings and works two-storey dwelling on the site, in accordance with plans to be submitted pursuant to Condition 1 hereof3 Moonrise ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- SINGLE DWELLING9 Coorong CircleWithdrawn
- To construct buildings and works on this site, in accordance with the attached endorsed plans21 The Waterways BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- The development of one (1) dwelling in the Design and Development Overlay - Schedule 62 Sunset ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2020
- The Development of alterations and additions to the existing dwelling (Verandah)3 Moonrise CloseWithdrawn
- The development of alterations and additions to the existing dwelling21 The Waterways BoulevardWithdrawn
- The development of alterations and additions to the existing dwelling (verandah over existing decking)28 Dresden DriveWithdrawn
- The development of alterations and additions to the existing dwelling (verandah)9 Coorong CircleWithdrawn
- The Development of additions (a Verandah) to the existing dwelling6 Shoalwater DriveWithdrawn
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
5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench
- The Waterways BoulevardBus stop
- Nest at Waterways CafeCafe
Waterside Drive, Waterways
- Playground (2)
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
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Braeside Linear ReservePark
- Park or reserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
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)
- 9
- Parks (OSM)
- 8
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
- 93.3/100
- Cohort rank
- #31 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Braeside Linear Reservegovernmentpark
- Park or reservegovernmentnature_reserve
- Build small verandah over rear sliding doorplanning13 PARAGON WAY WATERWAYS 3195Lodged 17 Jun 2021 · In progress
- Develop the land for the construction of One (1) Dwellingplanning9 PORTLAND PLACE WATERWAYS 3195Lodged 13 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Develop the land for the construction of one (1) dwellingplanning8 MULGA LANE WATERWAYS 3195Lodged 15 Apr 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Extension to existing dwellingplanning22 ISLAND POINT AVENUE WATERWAYS 3195Lodged 28 Sep 2021 · In progress
- SINGLE DWELLINGplanning9 Coorong CircleLodged 23 Sep 2020 · Withdrawn
- The Development of additions (a Verandah) to the existing dwellingplanning6 Shoalwater DriveLodged 24 Aug 2020 · Withdrawn
- The Development of alterations and additions to the existing dwelling (Verandah)planning3 Moonrise CloseLodged 31 Aug 2020 · Withdrawn
- The construction of buildings and works (comprising a single dwelling) on this site, in accordance with the attached endorsed plansplanning6 Shoalwater DriveLodged 18 Nov 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access
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