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VIC · Yarra Ranges Council

Yarra Glen, VIC, 3775

Current weather

11.5°CModerate rain showers

93% humidity · 33.1 km/h wind · 15° / 10.5° today · 12.9 mm rain

Desirability index

32.5/100

#327 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Yarra Glen is a smaller suburban community in the Yarra Ranges area, home to around 3,012 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 106 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+5%), roughly 35.2 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, 6 public transport stops within the suburb, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, 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
3,012
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$1,818
Dwelling vacancy
7.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
91 of 1,163
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Employment rate
63.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
84 / 81 / 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)
106
Against the person
21
Against property
56
Rate per 1,000 residents
35.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 143 residents
State safety percentile
30.6th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+5%

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault9
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle8
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store7
  • B49 Other Theft15
  • D35 Improper Movement On Public Or Private Space6

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
998
  • Yarra Glen Primary SchoolPrimary

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Public transport

6 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Herbert St/Melba Hwy
  • Herbert St/Melba Hwy
  • Herbert St/Melba Hwy
  • Melba Hwy/Armstrong Gr
  • Melba Hwy/Armstrong Gr

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).

61 planning-related records

2021· 25 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a second dwelling vegetation removal
    4 HELEN CLOSE YARRA GLEN 3775In progress
  • Use and development of the land for a winery, restaurant, residential hotel, function centre, spa and recreational facilities, sale and consumption of liquor (general licence), reduction in the standard car parking and bicycle parking requirements. Amendment of condition 6 to allow the restaurant to have a maximum 150 seats (from 80 seats) and alterations to the restaurant plan.
    1309 MELBA HIGHWAY YARRA GLEN 3775Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct four dwellings, vegetation removal, four lot subdivision and creation of easement
    66 KING STREET YARRA GLEN 3775Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a replacement dwelling and construction of an outbuilding
    1 KING STREET YARRA GLEN 3775Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a retaining wall
    815 MELBA HIGHWAY YARRA GLEN 3775Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a trail, including bridges and vegetation removal
    40 OLIVER STREET YARRA GLEN 3775NOD issued by a delegate

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    3/10 ARMSTRONG GROVE YARRA GLEN 3775Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a swimming pool, deck and retaining wall
    1326 SKYLINE ROAD YARRA GLEN 3775Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    60 The CrestPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    834 Skyline RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a replacement dwelling and fence and to carry out earthworks
    100 STEELS CREEK ROAD YARRA GLEN 3775NOD issued by a delegate

  • June 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct two buildings
    2A ARMSTRONG GROVE YARRA GLEN 3775Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Boundary re-alignment (re-subdivision of 2 existing lots)
    23 BELL STREET YARRA GLEN 3775Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling and construct an outbuilding
    30 OLIVER STREET YARRA GLEN 3775Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Telecommunications facility
    31 ANZAC AVENUE YARRA GLEN 3775NOD issued by a delegate

  • May 2021

  • Restaurant (80 seat), plus associated car parking
    1309 Melba HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    41 Henderson RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Use and development of a replacement dwelling and earthworks greater than one metre
    20 STAG LANE YARRA GLEN 3775Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land for Outdoor Recreation Facility consisting of open garden, ancillary refreshments and information centre, and associated carparking, display of advertising sign and use and construction of a restricted place of assembly.
    1210 MELBA HIGHWAY YARRA GLEN 3775Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    5 KING STREET YARRA GLEN 3775Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Re-painting of exterior
    90 Bell StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dam
    70 Smedley LaneNo permit required
  • Buildings and works to alter the outdoor learning space and construct a deck
    12 Anzac AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    21 Mt Wise RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Variation to covenant PS726399R to alter the building envelope on Lot 2
    2/10 FRANCES AVENUE YARRA GLEN 3775Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 36 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    2093 Eltham RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Consent to build outside building envelope required under Section 173 Agreement
    958 Melba HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    70 Bell StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    253 Gulf RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    1 Yarra StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    958 Melba HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    21 Farrell AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a temporary marquee
    1309 Melba HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land for the sale and consumption of liquor (General Licence) and car parking reduction
    Shop 6/36 Bell StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling (deck and verandah)
    2/2A Frances AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling (deck)
    36 Ellis RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for a medical centre (dental practice) and signage
    54 King StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land for a market
    1029 Melba HighwayLapsed

  • August 2020

  • "Bushfire Recovery" Buildings and works to constuct a dwelling and an outbuilding (shed).
    1248 Skyline RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a second dwelling and carport for existing dwelling, and to subdivide the land into two lots
    13 Farrell AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

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

35 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Antiques
  • Yarra Flats Baking Co.Bakery
  • Yarra Glen Bake HouseBakery

    30 Bell Street Service Road, Yarra Glen

  • Bbq (2)
  • Bench (7)
  • Herbert Street/Melba HighwayBus stop
  • Melba Highway/Armstrong GroveBus stop
  • Yarra GlenBus stop
  • YG Family ClinicClinic

    1 Steels Creek Road, Yarra Glen

  • Melted CandyConfectionery

    36 Bell Street Service Road, Yarra Glen

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

  • Hubbard ReservePark
  • McKenzie ReservePark

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Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • YG Family ClinicSteels Creek Roadclinic

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Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

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

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Heritage

2 state heritage places

  • GULF STATIONNH0384
  • PREFABRICATED TIMBER HOUSENH2024

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · 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)
7
Parks (OSM)
5

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
32.5/100
Cohort rank
#327 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

  • GULF STATIONheritageNH0384
  • PREFABRICATED TIMBER HOUSEheritageNH2024
  • YG Family ClinichealthSteels Creek Roadclinic
  • Hubbard Reservegovernmentpark
  • McKenzie Reservegovernmentpark
  • "Bushfire Recovery" Buildings and works to constuct a dwelling and an outbuilding (shed).planning1248 Skyline RoadLodged 31 Aug 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Boundary re-alignment (re-subdivision of 2 existing lots)planning23 BELL STREET YARRA GLEN 3775Lodged 08 Jun 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to alter the outdoor learning space and construct a deckplanning12 Anzac AvenueLodged 29 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a damplanning70 Smedley LaneLodged 30 Mar 2021 · No permit required
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwellingplanning958 Melba HighwayLodged 02 Nov 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

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