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VIC · Banyule Council

Watsonia, 3087

Est. population · Jun 2025

5,772

Growth (1 yr)

+0.2%

Growth (5 yr)

+0.3%

Median age

38

Median income

$1,883/wk

Employment rate

62.5%

University qualified

31.6%

Work from home

30.2%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$1,030,000

Languages at home

19.7%non-English

Most common: Mandarin, Cantonese, Italian

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

64/100
Good

Top 4% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 98% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Excellent transport
  • Walkable
  • High desirability
What Watsonia is known for: Excellent transport, Walkable, High desirability

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Suburb profile

Watsonia is a middle-ring metropolitan suburb of Melbourne, in Banyule Council. It is mainly residential, with little in the way of a distinct commercial centre or landmark identity.

Employment is slightly stronger than in comparable places. Dining and cafés are a relative strength, placing it among the highest-ranked middle-ring metropolitan suburbs. Everyday destinations are relatively walkable. School access is strong, with school access 50% above the peer median. The main trade-offs are higher crime and more mapped flood cover, with reported crime 56% above the peer median.

Watsonia's appeal is better explained by housing, access and location than by a strong standalone precinct or destination.

Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.

Strengths and weaknesses

Middle-ring metropolitan suburb · compared with middle-ring metropolitan suburbs in Victoria (135)

Strengths

  • Dining and cafés are a relative strength
  • School access is strong
  • Everyday destinations are relatively walkable
  • Employment is a relative strength

Weaknesses

  • Reported crime is elevated relative to comparable places
  • A larger share of the suburb sits in mapped inundation than in comparable places

What stands out

Nothing distinctive beyond the usual profile.

Who it suits

  • Families
  • Professionals
  • Retirees
  • Students
  • Budget buyers

Housing, growth and risk

How Watsonia compares

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$1.03M

-1.4% change

Median rent

$565/wk

Population (ERP)

5,772

+0.2% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

6.4%

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

#17

among Metro Melbourne · Established

Crime rate

65th

percentile in state (higher = more crime)

Pop. growth

47th

percentile in VIC

Rented dwellings

31%

2021 Census tenure

Advantage (IRSAD)

8/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

71st

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
64.0/100 — Good
State standing
Top 4% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
233rd in Australia
State rank
43rd in VIC
Peer rank
#17 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#29 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
98%

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)
$1,030,000
Median price change
-1.4%

Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (10%) · Future Growth (6%)

Household crowding and healthy vacancy — not cheapness Modest price change as a healthy-growth band

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

5,772(June 2025)

+0.2% annual · +0.3% over 5 years · 47th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.2%
5-year growth
+0.3%
Change in 1 year
+12
Change in 5 years
+17
Growth rank in VIC
47th 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 (~5,800), extrapolated at +0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
5,352
Median age
38
Median household income / week
$1,883
Dwelling vacancy
6.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
145 of 2,252
Median monthly mortgage
$2,019
Median weekly rent (2021 Census)
$385
Tenure (owned / mortgaged / rented)
33.2% / 36.3% / 30.5%
Employment rate
62.5%
Travel to work (WFH / public transport / car)
30.2% / 4.7% / 48.2%
Walked or cycled to work
1.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,813 / 269 / 24

Contributes to desirability score · Community (12%) · Accessibility (12%) · Future Growth (6%)

Employment, household income and owned-outright tenure (2021 Census) Work-from-home and public-transport commute shares (2021 Census) Five-year population change as a healthy-growth band, not a boom bonus

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census was conducted 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

Qualifications

31.6% of adults have a university degree, compared with 29.2% across Victoria. 15.8% have a trade or vocational qualification.

  • University qualified31.6% · 29.2% VIC
  • Diploma qualified9.7% · 9.8% VIC
  • Trade / vocational15.8% · 14.2% VIC
  • Year 12 or below42.9% · 46.8% VIC

Highest qualification field

Main field of the highest non-school qualification (2021 Census).

  • Management and commerce19.7%
  • Engineering and related technologies17.2%
  • Society and culture14.9%
  • Health12.4%
  • Education8.9%
  • Architecture and building6.2%
How these groups are defined
MeasureDefinition
University qualifiedBachelor degree or higher
Diploma qualifiedAdvanced Diploma / Diploma
Trade / vocationalCertificate III + IV
Year 12Year 12 as highest attainment
Below Year 12Year 11 / 10 / 9 or below

People aged 15 years and over, 2021 Census. University, diploma and trade shares match ABS highest educational attainment (HEAP). Year 12 and below Year 12 are combined in the chart because the General Community Profile reports school-only attainment as a residual.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (12%)

University qualifications from the 2021 Census

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census was conducted in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Tax & income

Median taxable income (2023–24)
$68,243

92nd percentile in VIC · +16% vs Australia

Median salary / wages (2023–24)
$75,031

96th percentile in VIC · +15% vs Australia

Residents with rental investments
16.0%

75th percentile in VIC · +16% vs Australia

Median super balance (2023–24)
$108,271

84th percentile in VIC · +71% vs Australia

Residents with business income
9.0%

10th percentile in VIC · -13% vs Australia

Australian Taxation Office Taxation Statistics 2023–24, individuals Table 25. Figures describe taxpayers who live in postcode 3087 — not a suburb-level official statistic. Rental investment is the share of local taxpayers reporting rental income or loss, not the share of local properties owned by investors.

Counts, net rent & state comparison
Taxpayers in this postcode
5,501
Taxpayers reporting net rent
861
Median net rent
-$4,270
Taxpayers reporting business income
488
Taxable income vs state median
+28%
Salary / wages vs state median
+28%
Rental investment vs state median
+23%
Super vs state median
+35%
Business income vs state median
-18%

Percentiles rank this postcode among unique postcodes in VIC, so suburbs that share a postcode are not counted twice. Dollar figures are compared with Australia-wide ATO medians from the same release. Median net rent is among taxpayers who reported the rent label and can be negative.

Data sources & freshness

  • Taxation Statistics 2023–24 — individuals by postcode (Table 25) — Australian Taxation Office · Updated · Annual release; taxpayer residential postcode, not suburb boundary

Community & culture

19.7% speak a language other than English at home; 21.7% born overseas

Language at home
4,136 English only · 1,016 other
Non-English at home
19.7%
Born overseas
1,121 (21.7%)
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
51 (1%)
Australian citizens
4,740
Languages spoken at home (other than English)
27

Top languages other than English

Share of residents who speak a language other than English at home (2021 Census).

  • Mandarin66 · 17%
  • Cantonese37 · 9.5%
  • Italian33 · 8.5%
  • Hindi24 · 6.2%
  • Persian20 · 5.2%
  • Spanish20 · 5.2%
  • Greek17 · 4.4%
  • Macedonian17 · 4.4%

Religion

46.6%No religion

No religion is the most common response at 46.6%, while Christianity accounts for 40.5%.

MeasureSuburbState
No religion46.6%38.8%
Christianity40.5%40.9%
Hinduism2.3%3.3%
Other / not stated10.6%17%
Christian denominations
DenominationSuburbState
Catholic23%20.5%
Anglican6.5%6.5%
Eastern Orthodox3%3.3%
Uniting Church2.1%2.4%
Christian (not further defined)2.1%2.5%

2021 Census — languages spoken at home, birthplace, Indigenous status, and religious affiliation (usual residence). Religion is optional on the Census form.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census was conducted in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
431
Against the person
43
Against property
254
Rate per 1,000 residents
74.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 124 residents
State crime-rate percentile
64.5th (higher = more crime)
Decrease (daily rate)
-22.5%
Recorded road crashes (in suburb)
98
Crash rate per 1,000 residents (state rank)
16.98

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage48
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle46
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store53
  • C32 Drug Possession27
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order72

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (22%)

Crime rate, offences against the person, year-on-year trend and recorded road crash rates

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
12
Median school ICSEA (12 schools)
1,056.5
Median ICSEA percentile
71th
Primary catchments overlapping suburb
6
Secondary catchments overlapping suburb
3
School list
  • Watsonia Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1027 · 59th percentile · LBOTE 25% · 63 students · Top SEA quarter 21% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Greensborough Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1020 · 56th percentile · LBOTE 17% · 591 students · Top SEA quarter 14% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
  • Loyola CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1055 · 70th percentile · LBOTE 13% · 1,443 students · Top SEA quarter 21% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
  • Watsonia North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1080 · 79th percentile · LBOTE 28% · 541 students · Top SEA quarter 34% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
  • Concord SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 1007 · 50th percentile · LBOTE 35% · 424 students · Top SEA quarter 18% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
  • St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1109 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 524 students · Top SEA quarter 39% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
  • Greensborough Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1058 · 71th percentile · LBOTE 37% · 159 students · Top SEA quarter 26% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
  • Watsonia Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1104 · 85th percentile · LBOTE 24% · 522 students · Top SEA quarter 41% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
  • Bundoora Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1063 · 73th percentile · LBOTE 32% · 306 students · Top SEA quarter 30% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
  • Macleod CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 1073 · 76th percentile · LBOTE 31% · 545 students · Top SEA quarter 33% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
School catchments
  • Bundoora Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
  • Bundoora Secondary CollegeGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundarysecondary_catchment
  • Greensborough Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
  • Greensborough Secondary CollegeGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundarysecondary_catchment
  • Macleod CollegeGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundarysecondary_catchment
  • Watsonia Heights Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
  • Watsonia North Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
  • Watsonia Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment

Government school intake zones that overlap this suburb boundary. Living in a catchment does not guarantee enrolment; check the education authority.

Contributes to desirability score · Education (14%)

Median school ICSEA first, then school and catchment counts

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

6 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Delta Road Preschoolkindergarten
  • Goodstart Early LearningDevonshire Roadchildcare
  • Guardian Childcare & EducationHigh Streetchildcare
  • Happy Campers Family Day CareDelta Roadkindergarten
  • Watsonia Occasional Child Care CentreGabonia Avenuechildcare
  • Watsonia Pre-Schoolkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (14%)

Childcare centres per 1,000 residents

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

40 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Watsonia Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Watsonia Railway Station
  • Watsonia Station
  • Watsonia Station
  • Watsonia Station/Greensborough Hwy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (12%)

Public transport stops per 1,000 residents and walkability

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

237 mapped amenities

7 restaurants · 3 cafes · 1 bars · 2 supermarkets · 3 pharmacies · 8 fast food · 2 bakeries · 1 libraries

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for shops and everyday services
  • Good local dining options — 21 food & drink venues nearby
  • Great for outdoor family life — 11 parks mapped in suburb, 11 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport — 40 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation — 15 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
100/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.56
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
3.92
Parks per 1,000 residents
2.06
Food & drink(21)
  • Bakers ChoiceBakery

    85 Watsonia Road

  • Watsonia Bake HouseBakery

    43 Watsonia Road

  • Watsonia Wine BarBar

    3 Watsonia Road

  • Mr Martins CafeCafe

    2d Lambourn Road

  • SyrupCafe

    Shop 4 Morwell Avenue

  • Wish Upon a CupcakeCafe
  • Burger RoadFast food

    69a Watsonia Road

  • Da Vinci Pizza & PastaFast food
  • Diamond Village Pizza & PastaFast food

    12 Medbury Avenue

  • Noodle StationFast food

    73 Watsonia Road

  • SubwayFast food

    11 Watsonia Road

  • TT ChickenFast food

    65 Watsonia Road

  • UNICOFast food

    71 Watsonia Road

  • Village Fish & ChipsFast food

    Unit 3 78 Nepean Street, Watsonia

  • Anchor Fish and ChipsRestaurant

    39 Watsonia Road

  • Kebab NationRestaurant

    41 Watsonia Road

  • Professor's PizzaRestaurant

    103 Watsonia Road

  • Siriwan Thai RestaurantRestaurant

    27 Watsonia Road

  • The A Team KitchenRestaurant

    87 Watsonia Road

  • The Original Watsonia Fish and ChipsRestaurant

    9 Watsonia Road

  • Watsonia PizzaRestaurant

    5 Watsonia Road

Shopping(12)
  • LiquorlandBottle shop

    35 Watsonia Road

  • Aussie Jacks Quality ButcherButcher

    89 Watsonia Road

  • BP ShopConvenience store

    Wasonia Road, Watsonia

  • Biz Buzz Handy HardwareHardware store

    13 Watsonia Road

  • Rex Paine Timber & HardwareHardware store

    58 Watsonia Road

  • Diamond Village Shopping CentreShopping centre
  • Shopping centre
  • Andres SUPA IGASupermarket

    97 Watsonia Road

  • IGASupermarket
Everyday services(5)
  • ANZ ATMATM

    15 Watsonia Road

  • Commonwealth BankATM

    49 Watsonia Road

  • LaundryworksLaundry

    2e Lambourn Road

  • BPPetrol station

    Wasonia Road, Watsonia

  • Watsonia Licensed Post officePost office

    45 Watsonia Road

Community(10)
  • Goodstart Early LearningChildcare

    69-71 Devonshire Road, Watsonia

  • Guardian Childcare & EducationChildcare

    10-12 High Street, Watsonia

  • Watsonia Occasional Child Care CentreChildcare

    58-60 Gabonia Avenue, Watsonia

  • Delta Road PreschoolKindergarten
  • Happy Campers Family Day CareKindergarten

    53 Delta Road, Greensborough

  • Watsonia Pre-SchoolKindergarten
  • Watsonia LibraryLibrary

    4-6 Ibbottson Street, Watsonia

  • Concord School Watsonia CampusSchool

    Meagher Street

  • Loyola CollegeSchool

    325-349 Grimshaw Street

  • Watsonia Primary SchoolSchool

    240 Nell Street West

Health & services(7)
  • Watsonia Central Medical ClinicClinic
  • Watsonia DentalDentist
  • Dynamic Health OsteopathyMedical clinic

    23 Watsonia Road

  • Watsonia Road Medical CentreMedical clinic

    19 Watsonia Road

  • Care PharmacyPharmacy

    9 Medbury Avenue, Watsonia

  • Low Price PharmacyPharmacy

    83 Watsonia Road

  • Pharmacy 4 LessPharmacy

    49 Watsonia Road

Sport & outdoors(37)
  • BBQ
  • Banyule LBN10Cycling route
  • Banyule LBN12Cycling route
  • Banyule LBN7Cycling route
  • Banyule LBN8Cycling route
  • LBN1 - Watsonia to East IvanhoeCycling route
  • Nell Street Pedestrian OverpassCycling route
  • Plenty River TrailCycling route
  • Drinking water (2)
  • A.K. Lines ReservePark
  • Aminya ReservePark
  • Castlereagh Place ReservePark
  • Elder Street ReservePark
  • Medbury Avenue ReservePark
  • Park (5)
  • West Mayling ReservePark
  • Playground (11)
  • Public ToiletsPublic toilets
  • Watsonia Tennis ClubSports centre
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (2)
Transport(16)

13 bus stops · 3 train stations

Other(43)
  • Founder's statueArtwork
  • Manhattan Skin & Laser ClinicBeauty salon

    25 Watsonia Road

  • Pure Elegance Hair and BeautyBeauty salon

    103 Watsonia Road

  • Bench (9)
  • Banyule CouncilBicycle Parking
  • ParkiteerBicycle Parking
  • Clothing SuperstoreBoutique

    81 Watsonia Road

  • Diamond Valley GarageCar

    349 Watsonia Road

  • Diamond Valley Car RentalsCar Rental
  • Red CrossClothes

    75 Watsonia Road

  • Salvation ArmyClothes

    Unit 3 103 Watsonia Road

  • PC HutComputer

    2c Lambourn Road

  • Watsonia FloristFlorist

    79 Watsonia Road

  • Fountain
  • Garden (28)
  • Watsonia GiftwareGift

    77 Watsonia Road

  • Azari HairHairdresser
  • Hair For KidsHairdresser

    2f Lambourn Road

  • Schumi Hair CuttersHairdresser

    2 Morwell Avenue

  • The Gold Standard BarbershopHairdresser
  • Watsonia Barber ShopHairdresser

    91 Watsonia Road

  • Watsonia MassageMassage
  • Watsonia OpticalOptician

    67 Watsonia Road

  • Outdoor Seating
  • Lambourn Road CarparkParking
  • Parking

    99 Watsonia Road

  • Parking (33)
  • Roof Top Car ParkParking

    105 Watsonia Road

  • Parking Space (10)
  • Picnic Table (7)
  • Holy Spirit Anglican ChurchPlace of worship

    80 Watsonia Road

  • Irish Martyrs ChapelPlace of worship
  • St Ignatius ChapelPlace of worship
  • Shelter (8)
  • Watsonia RSLSocial Facility

    6 Morwell Avenue, Watsonia

  • Global EmbroideryTailor
  • Taxi

    Wasonia Road, Watsonia

  • Telephone
  • TelstraTelephone
  • TelstraTelephone

    69 Nepean Street, Watsonia

  • Vacant

    33 Watsonia Road

  • Vacant

    93 Watsonia Road

  • 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. Campgrounds, beaches, wineries and local trails are included when they sit inside the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (12%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport per 1,000 residents (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Sporting clubs

1 named sporting club in this suburb

  • Watsonia Tennis Club

    Tennis

Named sporting clubs from OpenStreetMap, assigned to this suburb's boundary. Sporting facilities such as ovals, courts and recreation centres are listed under Amenities.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap sporting clubs — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated · Geofabrik australia-latest.osm.pbf

Parks & reserves

6 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • A.K. Lines ReservePark
  • Aminya ReservePark
  • Castlereagh Place ReservePark
  • Elder Street ReservePark
  • Medbury Avenue ReservePark
  • West Mayling ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Green cover of suburb area
5.4%
Woodland / forest cover
0%
Parks & woodland features (OSM)
12
Parks (OSM)
11
Typical summer maximum
24°C

Green cover is the share of this suburb's boundary overlapping OpenStreetMap parks, woodland and forest polygons — not a satellite tree-canopy product. Summer maximum is the WorldClim / Open-Meteo seasonal normal already collected for Weather.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (12%)

Tree canopy first, then green-cover area and parks per 1,000

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover and tree canopy — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated · Park/woodland polygons intersected with suburb boundaries

Places of worship

3 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Holy Spirit Anglican Church

    80 Watsonia Road

  • Irish Martyrs Chapel
  • St Ignatius Chapel

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
7
Nearest hospital
Bundoora Extended Care Centre (2.7 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
GP clinics in suburb
3
GPs tagged bulk billing (OSM)
0 of 3

GP clinic counts from OpenStreetMap. Bulk-billing figures only include clinics tagged in OSM (sparse and unofficial — not a Medicare list).

  • Dynamic Health OsteopathyWatsonia RoadGP
  • Low Price PharmacyWatsonia RoadPharmacy
  • Pharmacy 4 LessWatsonia RoadPharmacy
  • Watsonia Road Medical CentreWatsonia RoadGP
  • Care PharmacyMedbury AvenuePharmacy
  • Watsonia Central Medical ClinicClinic
  • Watsonia DentalDentist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (12%)

Hospitals, GPs and aged care

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
214
Participants per 1,000 residents
37.1

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

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 (12%)

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).

43 planning-related records

2021· 15 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 and Other Vegetation Removal Section 72 Amendment to the permit as follows: - Deletion of Condition 1(a) - Deletion of Condition 1(b)
    74 KENMARE STREET WATSONIA 3087NOD issued by a delegate
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of three (3) dwellings and removal of vegetation
    16 THOMPSON STREET WATSONIA 3087NOD issued by a delegate
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of two (2) dwellings
    39 GRACE STREET WATSONIA 3087NOD issued by a delegate

  • July 2021

  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of three (3) dwellings and removal of protected vegetation
    115 WATSONIA ROAD WATSONIA 3087NOD issued by a delegate
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Spotted Gum (Corymbia maculata) as indicated on the endorsed plan
    325 GRIMSHAW STREET WATSONIA 3087Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of a New Dwelling to the Rear of an Existing Dwelling and Associated Vegetation Removal
    19 DUNN STREET WATSONIA 3087NOD issued by a delegate
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Multi-Unit Development: Construction of three dwellings on a lot and associated vegetation removal
    294 NELL STREET WEST WATSONIA 3087NOD issued by a delegate

  • June 2021

  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Photinia robusta (Photinia) in the front setback and one (1) Group of Ulmus sp (Elm) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.
    84 Watsonia RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of eighteen (18) Monterey Cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa) along the frontage as indicated on the endorsed plan
    325 GRIMSHAW STREET WATSONIA 3087Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Sweet Gum (Liquidambar styraciflua) in the front setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    17 Linacre StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Multi Unit Development: Construction of three dwellings on a lot
    31 COOINDA CRESCENT WATSONIA 3087NOD issued by a delegate
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of two (2) dwellings
    25 KENMARE STREET WATSONIA 3087Refusal issued by a delegate

  • March 2021

  • Change or extension of use Section 72 Amendment to the permit and endorsed plans generally in accordance with the submitted plans, including: - Increased capacity from 91 to 100 children - Provision of two additional car spaces - External alterations, including to the building façade and materials - Reduction in front setback to 7m (first floor) - Reduction in landscape buffer to northern boundary from 1.2m to 0.5m - Internal alterations - Changes to landscaping
    123 Watsonia RoadNOD issued by a delegate

  • February 2021

  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Multi-dwelling development comprising the construction of three double-storey dwellings and removal of vegetation.
    3/5 Grace StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Ext to building (other than dwelling) Use and development of the land for a car wash, motor repairs, panel beaters, and associated food and drinks premises (café), reduction in the car parking requirements and alteration of access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1
    347 GREENSBOROUGH ROAD WATSONIA 3087Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 25 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Syzygium smithii (Lilly Pilly) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.
    17 Linacre StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change or extension of use Change of use to allow sale of packaged liquor
    93 Watsonia RoadRefusal issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Construction of four dwellings and tree removal
    4/22 Peters StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of eight (8) dwellings
    18 Ibbottson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal
    8 Orana DriveNo permit required
  • Ext to dwelling or associated structure Development of alterations and additions to an existing dwelling
    8 Weatherlake StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Land Subdivision (1-9 lots)
    9 Peters StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other buildings and works Development of a pergola
    52 Frensham RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Hesperocyparis macrocarpa (Monterey Cypress) in the front setback as per the endorsed plan.
    2/67 Bungay StreetPermit 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 and one (1) Eucalyptus nicholii (Narrow Leaved Black Peppermint) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.
    44 Nepean StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of two (2) dwellings
    57 Kenmare StreetNOD issued by a delegate
  • Other buildings and works
    47 Lambourn RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Ext to dwelling or associated structure Development of additions to an existing dwelling including construction of a verandah on a lot less than 500sqm
    16 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal
    6 Bungay StreetNo permit required
  • Other Vegetation Removal
    65 Bungay StreetNo permit required

  • August 2020

  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of the land for the construction of seven (7) dwellings and removal of protected vegetation on land subject to a Vegetation Protection Overlay (VPO5)
    5 Herbert StreetNOD issued by a delegate
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Silky Oak (Grevillea robusta) in the rear setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    184 Watsonia RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change or extension of use Use and Development of the land for a Medical Centre and associated Buildings and Works
    84 Watsonia RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 and Other buildings and works Section 72 Amendment
    42 Ladd StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Section 72 Amendment
    20 Black StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Multi-Unit Development: Construction of three (3) dwellings on a lot
    7 Mundy StreetNOD issued by a delegate

  • June 2020

  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of two trees, both Southern Blue Gums (Eucalyptus globulus sub bicostata) located on the north-western boundary as indicated in the endorsed plans
    12 Manfred StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the pruning of two trees, a Liquidambar (Liquidambar styraciflua) located in the front setback and a English Oak (Quercus robur) located in the back setback as indicated in the endorsed plans.
    35 Orana DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Leyland Cypress (Cupressus X leylandii) in the rear setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    2/53 Princes StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Amend plans endorsed as part of Planning Permit P413/2019 including internal reconfigurations to both dwellings, changes to internal fencing, additional window to Dwelling 1, amended services locations to Dwelling 1 and amended colour palette to both dwellings.
    9 Kenmare StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

44 active roadworks / incidents

  • M80 Ring Road Completion - Greensborough - Greensborough Highway RoadworksGreensborough Highway - Greensborough11 Oct 2026 – 12 Oct 2026
  • M80 Ring Road Completion - Watsonia - Elder Street RoadworksElder Street - Watsonia11 Oct 2026 – 12 Oct 2026
  • M80 Ring Road Completion - Watsonia - Elder Street RoadworksElder Street - Watsonia04 Jun 2026 – 26 Oct 2026
  • M80 Ring Road Completion - Watsonia - Elder Street RoadworksElder Street - Watsonia30 Sep 2026 – 02 Oct 2026
  • M80 Ring Road Completion - Watsonia - Elder Street RoadworksElder Street - Watsonia01 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
  • M80 Ring Road Completion - Watsonia - Greensborough Highway RoadworksGreensborough Highway - Watsonia09 Oct 2026 – 12 Oct 2026
  • M80 Ring Road Completion - Watsonia - Greensborough Highway RoadworksGreensborough Highway - Watsonia11 Oct 2026 – 11 Oct 2026
  • M80 Ring Road Completion - Watsonia - Greensborough Highway RoadworksGreensborough Highway - Watsonia01 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
  • M80 Ring Road Completion - Watsonia - Grimshaw Street and Greensborough Bypass intersection RoadworksGrimshaw Street and Greensborough Bypass intersection - Watsonia14 Sep 2026 – 31 Mar 2027
  • M80 Ring Road Completion - Watsonia - Service Road RoadworksService Road - Watsonia24 Jul 2025 – 31 Dec 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid
Flood / inundation overlay
100% of suburb boundary

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping. Flood cover uses inundation overlay polygons against the suburb boundary where published.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (22%)

Bushfire and flood hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Bushfire and flood 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 2.3 km away).

Coalition 32.8%Labor 67.2%

4.3 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +2.9 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Watsonia CentralLabor 68.3% · Coalition 31.7% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
  • WatsoniaLabor 66.1% · Coalition 33.9% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
  • Watsonia NorthLabor 63.8% · Coalition 36.2% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
  • GreensboroughLabor 68.8% · Coalition 31.1% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
  • Bundoora (Jagajaga)Labor 67.7% · Coalition 32.3% TPP (2025)1.8 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

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

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 (12%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD and IRSD deciles)

Data sources & freshness

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.