Devon Meadows is a suburb in Victoria, 59 km from Melbourne CBD, around 56 minutes by car. Population is 1,551; the median age is 44 and the median household income is $93,080 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the middle range nationally. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $392 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $2,105. The area shows high flood risk and high crime risk. 1 school sits within the suburb boundary, and walkability is low.
Is Devon Meadows a good suburb?
Devon Meadows scores a C (38/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — weaker on transit and safety.
Mixed results
1 school
Car-dependent
Walkability 0/100 · 59.2 km · 56 min drive to Melbourne
Median available
Median $1.5M
High flood risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 63/100 · Flood 72/100
Mid-range socio-economic
SEIFA decile 5/10 · median age 44 · 1,551 residents
Liveability Rating
38 / 100 · Ranked #602 in VICEach bar is Devon Meadows's rank among VIC suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
How do you rate the liveability in Devon Meadows?
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Our score
38 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataDevon Meadows's house market is moving lower: the median sale price reached $1.5 million, about 2% below where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$1,500,000
99% above its 9 neighbours (median $755,000)
Based on 17 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 124 days — median across 4 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 5 sales $1.36M
Land
$1,452,500
Based on only 6 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Typically sold in 25 days — median across 3 sales that recorded a listing period
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Devon Meadows are currently listed at around $1.51 million on average. Based on 4 houses listed in the past six months.
$1.51M
4 houses listed in the last 6 months.
4 of the suburb's 492 dwellings (0.8%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Devon Meadows rent for around $1,400 a week on average, based on 3 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
$1,400/wk
3 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
3 rentals advertised against an estimated 67 rented homes (4.5%) in the last 6 months.
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025116 Moderately unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 26% of its income on the median rent in postcode 3977.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$1,400/week ($73,000 a year) on a $1.51 million median
Based on a small sample (3 listings) — indicative only.
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Short-Stay Rentals
1 active Airbnb listing: 1 whole home and 0 rooms. Whole homes are about 0.2% of the suburb's homes.
Airbnb only, as at Jun 2026; other platforms are not included. Active means reviewed in the past 12 months. The share is against private dwellings at the 2021 Census.
Is Devon Meadows safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Devon Meadows sits in the moderate band, with 78 incidents recorded in 2026 — up roughly 20% on the prior year.
78 offences
20.0% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–202516 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 2 of them fatal
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
One school serve Devon Meadows, and performance is broadly on par with peer-suburb schools.
- • 305 students in one school (avg 305)
Primary
Walkability
Devon Meadows is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Devon Meadows.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 12.8 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 7.1 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 5.1 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 1 min
- Span of service
- 14.6 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Devon Meadows.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 5%
- Premises covered
- 594
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Casey: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 5 small areas inside this suburb and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 4 different deciles — a wide range, so parts of this suburb rank well above the average and parts well below it.
Devon Meadows is home to about 1,600 residents, with a median age of 44, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $93,000 a year, with unemployment at 2.4%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
1,551
Median Age
44
Median Household Income
$93,080/yr
Census Median Rent
$392/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$2,105/mo
Avg Household Size
2.9
Median Personal Income
$38,792/yr
Unemployment Rate
2.4%
Unoccupied Dwellings
5.1%
Total Dwellings
492
Owner-Occupier Rate
86.4%
Houses
99.4%
Rental Stress
21.9%
Mortgage Stress
27.1%
Work From Home
20.2%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 74.8%
- English Spoken at Home
- 79.6%
- Employment Rate
- 57.5%
- Completed Year 12
- 32.5%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
7 residents (0.5%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 1,481 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
3% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (22 of 736).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Local Jobs
People who work in this suburb against employed people who live here, 2021 Census.
About 698 people work here; 736 employed residents live here.
Roughly as many jobs as working residents (0.9 per resident).
Counts are by place of work and place of usual residence. The ABS counts jobs in zones; where a zone spans several places, its jobs are shared out by land use. The ABS also adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,767 a year through Casey based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 96%
- Infrastructure and transport 4%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the suburb around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Casey
In the year to August 2026, 3,412 new dwellings were approved across Casey. That mix is 2,854 houses and 558 units. Approvals are down 14.8% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this suburb: 3,137 homes
- Land set aside, awaiting a precinct structure plan 3,137 homes
From the Victorian Government's Urban Development Program: growth-area land and approved lots (metropolitan 2025, regional June 2024) and projects of 10 or more homes in Melbourne (2025), by stage. Lots and homes are counted as published; a lot usually becomes one home.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Registered Aboriginal Party for this area is Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation (appointed 2017).
Registered Aboriginal Parties are appointed by the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 as the primary guardians, keepers and knowledge holders of Aboriginal cultural heritage for their area. They are the body to contact about cultural heritage here.
Air Quality
MODERATEPM2.5 averaged 6.3 µg/m³ in 2025 — below Australia's NEPM annual standard (8 µg/m³), slightly above the stricter WHO guideline (5 µg/m³). 1 day exceeded the daily threshold of 25 µg/m³.
PM10 averaged 20.8 µg/m³ · NO₂ averaged 0.98 pphm. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 3 · NO₂ 0 · ozone 0.
From the Dandenong monitoring station, 23.3 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Frankston Beach, 17.2 kmwarm summers — mild winters.
- Elevation
- 17 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 5.4 km
- Annual rainfall
- —
- Summer max (Jan)
- 24.5°C
- 4 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 8.3°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 3977, 861 of 86,508 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 3.6% (3,106 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 4.6%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 3977, 20,385 rooftop-solar systems totalling 124.2 MW have been installed since 2001, against 37,952 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 1,301 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
The separate First Home Buyer Duty Reduction (stamp-duty concession) runs alongside this grant.
184 first-home grants were paid in postcode 3977 in 2025-26, rank 11 of 298 Victorian postcodes. The most was 1,295, in 2009-10.
Grants on new and established homes; established homes stopped qualifying in mid-2013.
Mortgage repayments
1 mortgage broker is registered in this suburb, 96 across postcode 3977.
Land transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with State Revenue Office Victoria
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with State Revenue Office Victoria.
At $1,500,000 this is $750,000 above the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with State Revenue Office Victoria.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-26 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Cassandra Fernando Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Cassandra Fernando | 64.0% | 36.0% | +6.9 |
| 2022 | Cassandra Fernando | 57.1% | 42.9% | +1.5 |
| 2019 | Anthony Byrne | 58.7% | 41.3% | +1.2 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Jordan Crugnale Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch
Next state election: 28 November 2026.
| Year | Winner | Won with | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Jordan Crugnale ALP | 50.2% | 50.2% | 49.8% |
| 2018 | Jordan Crugnale ALP | 52.4% | 52.4% | 47.6% |
| 2014 | Brian Paynter LP | 54.5% | 45.5% | 54.5% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0.
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Nearby suburbs
Cranbourne East VIC 3977
Clyde VIC 3978
Botanic Ridge VIC 3977
Pearcedale VIC 3912
Cranbourne South VIC 3977
Tooradin VIC 3980
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Common questions about Devon Meadows
Is Devon Meadows a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Devon Meadows is moderate (63/100, ranked against other VIC suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Devon Meadows?
Devon Meadows has no recorded bushfire history. Flood overlays cover a high share of it (72/100). These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Devon Meadows a good place to live?
Devon Meadows has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of C (38/100), ranked against other VIC suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Devon Meadows?
Devon Meadows, VIC had a population of 1,551 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Devon Meadows, VIC?
The postcode for Devon Meadows, VIC is 3977.
How far is Devon Meadows from Melbourne?
Devon Meadows is 59 km from Melbourne CBD by road, about 56 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Devon Meadows?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Devon Meadows was $93,080 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Devon Meadows?
The median advertised rent in Devon Meadows is $1,400 a week for houses (3 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Devon Meadows?
The median age of residents in Devon Meadows was 44 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Devon Meadows?
There is 1 school inside the Devon Meadows boundary: 1 at similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
What is the air quality in Devon Meadows?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Devon Meadows (Dandenong) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 6.3 µg/m³ and PM10 of 20.8 µg/m³. That puts Devon Meadows below the Australian NEPM annual standard of 8 µg/m³ but above the stricter WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in Devon Meadows?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Devon Meadows, Frankston Beach (17.2 km away), summer days average 24.5°C, winter nights 8.3°C, and 4 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Devon Meadows?
First-home buyers in VIC may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by State Revenue Office Victoria; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Devon Meadows belong to?
Devon Meadows sits within the Casey local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Devon Meadows?
The average residential rates bill through Casey is $1,767 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Devon Meadows?
Across Casey, 3,412 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 14.8% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Devon Meadows in?
Devon Meadows sits within the federal Division of Holt, currently held by Cassandra Fernando (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- Short-stay rentals · Jun 2026
- State electorate · 2022
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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