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VIC · Manningham Council

Wonga Park, 3115

Est. population · Jun 2025

3,543

Growth (1 yr)

+0.2%

Growth (5 yr)

-1.6%

Median age

45

Median income

$2,790/wk

Employment rate

67.5%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$1,387,500

Languages at home

6%non-English

Most common: Mandarin, Italian, Afrikaans

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

57.1/100
Good

Top 27% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 89% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
  • Education hub
What Wonga Park is known for: Green suburb, National parks, Excellent transport, High desirability, Education hub

Suburb profile

In Manningham Council, Wonga Park is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Everyday cafés are limited locally, with the wider metro area covering the bigger food and entertainment trips.

Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, and buses help with longer trips. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.

Reported crime has been falling recently. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.

Community and employment, plus schools and education push the suburb to a good desirability read, even as growth momentum look more ordinary among similar metro suburbs.

At a glance

Wonga Park snapshot

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

Median house price

$1.39M

+9.5% change

Median rent

$670/wk

Population (ERP)

3,543

+0.2% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

3.6%

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

#18

among Metro Melbourne · Mature

Safety

5th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

46th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

10/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

79th

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
57.1/100 — Good
State standing
Top 27% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
1333rd in Australia
State rank
336th in VIC
Peer rank
#18 among Metro Melbourne · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#236 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
$670
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$1,387,500
Median price change
+9.5%

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

Population

Estimated resident population

3,543(June 2025)

+0.2% annual · -1.6% over 5 years · 46th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.2%
5-year growth
-1.6%
Change in 1 year
+6
Change in 5 years
-59
Growth rank in VIC
46th 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 (~3,500), extrapolated at -0.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
3,843
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$2,790
Dwelling vacancy
3.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
46 of 1,279
Median monthly mortgage
$2,300
Employment rate
67.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,225 / 0 / 3

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 decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
39
Against the person
11
Against property
23
Rate per 1,000 residents
11
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 349 residents
State safety percentile
5.4th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-63.2%

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault3
  • B311 Residential Aggravated Burglary3
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary3
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle6
  • Other Crimes Against The Person5

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
1,080
Median ICSEA percentile
79th
School list
  • Wonga Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1080 · 79th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 412 students · Top SEA quarter 30% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

30 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Brushy Park Rd/Black Springs Rd
  • Dudley Rd/Jumping Creek Rd
  • Harris Rd/Brushy Park Rd
  • Jumping Creek Rd/Homestead Rd
  • Toppings Rd/Homestead Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

54 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 restaurants · 1 cafes · 1 supermarkets · 1 places of worship · 3 playgrounds

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
  • Great for outdoor family life — 24 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport — 30 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
59/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.26
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.52
Parks per 1,000 residents
6.25
Food & drink(2)
  • Little Lofty CafeCafe

    4 Launders Avenue, Wonga Park

  • Saam Saii ThaiRestaurant

    72 Jumping Creek Road, Wonga Park

Shopping(1)
  • IGASupermarket

    70 Jumping Creek Road, Wonga Park

Community(2)
  • Wonga Park Community HallCommunity centre

    Wonga Park

  • Wonga Park Primary SchoolSchool

    41 Dudley Road, Wonga Park

Sport & outdoors(17)
  • Aird Court ReservePark
  • Arthur John Upton ReservePark
  • Blackwood Drive ReservePark
  • Dulcey Road ReservePark
  • Launders Avenue ReservePark
  • Park (3)
  • Penderel Court ReservePark
  • St Denys Crescent ReservePark
  • Styles Court ReservePark
  • Ward Court ReservePark
  • Wonga Park ReservePark
  • Dudley Road Reserve PlaygroundPlayground
  • Old Yarra Road PlaygroundPlayground
  • Wonga Park Reserve PlaygroundPlayground
  • Sports field
Transport(11)

11 bus stops

Other(12)
  • Blue Cross Animals Society of VictoriaAnimal Shelter

    26 Homestead Road

  • Bbq
  • Bench
  • Drinking water
  • Wonga Park CFA Fire StationFire station

    2 Old Yarra Road, Wonga Park

  • The Village CentreMall
  • Outdoor Seating (2)
  • Parking (9)
  • St Mark'sPlace of worship

    Yarra Road, Wonga Park

  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Public toilets
  • TelstraTelephone

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

21 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Aird Court ReservePark
  • Arthur John Upton ReservePark
  • Bend of IslesNature reserve
  • Blackwood Drive ReservePark
  • Blue Tongue BendNature reserve
  • Dulcey Road ReservePark
  • Joroma ReservePark
  • Kerryanne Reserve (North)Park
  • Kerryanne Reserve (South)Park
  • Launders Avenue ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
34
Parks (OSM)
24

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

Places of worship

1 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • St Mark's

    Yarra Road, Wonga Park

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Yarra Ranges Health (7.5 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
84
Participants per 1,000 residents
23.7

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 (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).

100 planning-related records

2022· 5 proposals

  • July 2022

  • Removal of orchard trees and the sowing/cropping of pasture grass, and associated earthworks.
    139-141 BRYSONS ROAD WONGA PARK 3115Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2022

  • The use and development of the land for a dwelling and swimming pool, including vegetation removal.
    24 GATTERS ROAD WONGA PARK 3115In progress
  • Amendment to Planning Permit PL17/027471 by including a swimming pool and spa area, shed and garage and removal of two additional trees (Planning Permit PL17/027471 was issued for buildings and works for construction of a dwelling, driveway and associated vegetation removal)
    27 KENILWORTH AVENUE WONGA PARK 3115Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2022

  • Buildings and works associated with alterations and additions to a dwelling, (including partial demolition), a carport, demolition of existing shed and construction of new shed, earthworks for a dam and driveways, installation of fencing, entry gates, removal of vegetation and pruning of the oak tree
    9 YARRA BRAE CLOSE WONGA PARK 3115Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for the construction of a single-storey dwelling
    78 HOLLOWAY ROAD WONGA PARK 3115Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2021· 34 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and works for alterations and additions to the existing dwelling, construction of an outbuilding and swimming pool, use and development of the land for an illuminated private tennis court and vegetation removal and lopping
    279A YARRA ROAD WONGA PARK 3115Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Two lot subdivision, removal of Victorian native vegetation and associated earthworks.
    12 VALLEY ROAD WONGA PARK 3115In progress
  • Buildings and works to construct or carry out works for a rainwater tank associated with the existing dwelling and removal of one tree.
    2 ST DENYS CRESCENT WONGA PARK 3115Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for the construction of a carport associated with the existing dwelling
    58 HARTLEY ROAD WONGA PARK 3115Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to Planning Permit PL17/027725 by earthworks to incorporate a lower ground level at the south-eastern end of the dwelling, and an associated gravel access area. (Planning Permit PL17/027725 was issued for alterations and additions to the existing dwelling)
    10-12 RESERVE ROAD WONGA PARK 3115Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Amendment to Planning Permit PL16/025996 by relocating the tennis court and waste water envelope (Planning Permit PL16/025996 was issued for buildings and works, including vegetation removal, associated with the construction of a two-storey dwelling, swimming pool and tennis court, and earthworks for the construction of an ornamental dam)
    4 CLEMANTINE CLOSE WONGA PARK 3115Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works (including partial demolition of buildings) associated with the stable and storage/machinery shed under the Heritage Overlay
    7 YARRA BRAE CLOSE WONGA PARK 3115Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a single-storey dwelling adjacent to an existing dwelling and two lot subdivision
    8 ROYMAR COURT WONGA PARK 3115NOD issued by a delegate
  • Residential Property whereby Australian Native which has3 stems, whereby one has failed in the recent wild storms. the remaining stems are likely to fail and impact nearby trees, tennis court, fences plus adjoining property.
    3 Gissara CourtNo permit required
  • Removal of one native tree
    22 Homestead RoadNo permit required

  • June 2021

  • Buildings and works for the construction of a garage associated with the existing dwelling
    45 GATTERS ROAD WONGA PARK 3115Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for alterations and additions to the existing dwelling, construction of an outbuilding and associated earthworks and vegetation removal
    35 TOPPINGS ROAD WONGA PARK 3115Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works to extend and alter existing dwelling with associated outbuilding and buildings and works for the construction of a stable
    38 HOMESTEAD ROAD WONGA PARK 3115NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct two outbuildings
    38 HOMESTEAD ROAD WONGA PARK 3115Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Amendment to Condition 11 of Planning Permit PLN20/0281 to reduce the width of the drainage easement from 10.0m to 5.0m. Planning Permit PLN20/0281 was issued for Earthworks and the construction of an ornamental lake/dam
    368 Yarra RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for alterations and additions to the existing dwelling
    20 RESERVE ROAD WONGA PARK 3115In progress
  • Amendment to Planning Permit PLN18/0554 by increasing the length of the outbuilding and incorporation of additional windows (Planning Permit PLN18/0554 was issued for buildings and works for the construction of an outbuilding associated with the existing dwelling)
    10-12 RESERVE ROAD WONGA PARK 3115Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amend Planning Permit PLN19/0454 through plans showing a single storey pool house extension rather than a two storey dwelling extension Planning Permit PLN19/0454 was issued for Buildings and works for alterations and additions to the existing dwelling and retrospective approval for earthworks (new driveway)
    13 Barooga DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    38 Homestead RoadWithdrawn
  • Earthworks associated with a larger pool space (that exceed 1m in depth and an area above 100sqm)
    4 Styles CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Two lot subdivision
    6 Joroma PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a replacement dwelling and convert the existing dwelling to an outbuilding
    22 BRUSHY PARK ROAD WONGA PARK 3115Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works for the construction of a garage addition to the existing dwelling
    3 Moser RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with the construction of a new (replacement) dwelling and associated vegetation removal within the Defendable Space
    23 Lower Homestead RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Buildings and works associated with alterations and additions to the existing dwelling, including partial demolition of a heritage building and vegetation removal/pruning within the defendable space.
    16 Fulford RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outdoor alfresco area to existing single story dwelling
    3 Upton CourtNo permit required
  • Buildings and works for the construction of a shed associated with the existing dwelling
    359 YARRA ROAD WONGA PARK 3115Withdrawn
  • Construction of two, two-storey dwellings
    37 BRUSHY PARK ROAD WONGA PARK 3115Lapsed
  • Buildings and works for alterations and additions to the existing dwelling and construction of a carport
    4 Dudley RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Amendment to Planning Permit PLN20/0207 by amending the bushfire management plan, modifying Condition 1.2 by proposing a minor recess to the upper level northern wall from the ground floor wall instead of a 0.5m recess and associated modifications to the plans. (Planning Permit PLN20/0207 was issued for buildings and works for the construction of a two-storey dwelling)
    8 Rindlebrook PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to Planning Permit PL18/000037 by amending plans showing the deletion of the pool and carport, a relocation of a shed to the front of the dwelling and the provision of a caravan hard stand area, and other earthworks within the front setback. Planning Permit PL18/000037 was issued for buildings and works, including vegetation removal, associated with alterations and additions to the dwelling, including carport, front entry and alfresco, a shed, swimming pool, water tanks and retaining w
    170 Brysons RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to Planning Permit PL14/024518 by deleting Conditions 1.1 and 1.2 relating to the retention of Tree 9 (Planning Permit PL14/024518 was issued for alterations and additions to the existing dwelling comprising a lower and ground floor extension, decking, garage, associate works and vegetation removal)
    9 Paynters RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for the construction of a single dwelling (Inclusive of consent for the construction of a single dwelling and for the removal of Tree 32, under Clauses 3.1.1, 3.1.2 and 3.14 of the Section 173 Agreement (Instrument AM130877B)
    6 RINDLEBROOK PLACE WONGA PARK 3115NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works for the construction of a carport
    9 Lautoka DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 1 proposal

  • December 2020

  • Amendment to Planning Permit PL17/027725 by alterations including extension of the dwelling to the south-east, relocation of the outdoor entertainment area and retention of the swimming pool (Planning Permit PL17/027725 was issued for alterations and additions to the existing dwelling)
    10-12 Reserve RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

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
Casey
Member of Parliament
Aaron VIOLI (Liberal)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
122,351
Turnout (2025)
94.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-1.5 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 52.9%Labor 47.1%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 7.5 km away).

Coalition 60.7%Labor 39.3%

7.8 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -1.4 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • Wonga ParkLabor 37.7% · Coalition 62.3% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
  • Chirnside ParkLabor 45.5% · Coalition 54.5% TPP (2025)4.5 km away
  • Mooroolbark WestLabor 50.3% · Coalition 49.7% TPP (2025)6.0 km away
  • Mooroolbark UpperLabor 50.4% · Coalition 49.6% TPP (2025)6.5 km away
  • Mooroolbark NorthLabor 50.4% · Coalition 49.6% TPP (2025)6.6 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)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

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

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