Banyule City Council
General Information:
 
Banyule City Council is one of Victoria's smaller council areas covering just over 60 square kilometers.  The Council area is located to the north east of Melbourne and is made up primarily of residential suburbs.  Banyule City Council is bounded by the Yarra and Plenty Rivers and is renowned for its great parklands and reserve areas.  
 
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Suburbs within Banyule City Council:
 
Bellfield, Briar Hill, Bundoora, Eaglemont, Eltham, Greensborough, Heidelberg, Heidelberg Heights, Heidelberg West, Ivanhoe, Ivanhoe, Ivanhoe East, Lower Plenty, Macleod, Montmorency, Rosanna, St Helena, Viewbank, Watsonia, Watsonia, Watsonia North and Yallambie.
 
Dog Registration Requirements:
 
Banyule City Council requires all dogs over the age of 3 months to be registered.  Once the dog is registered with the council a unique tag is issued to the owner to be placed on the dogs collar.   This tag aids in the prompt return of dogs that may be found wandering.
 
Number of Dogs Permitted Per House hold:
 
Banyule City Council allows a maximum number of 2 dogs per household on non farming land. 
 
Registration Fees:
 

Classification

 Fees
 Unsterilised Dogs 
 $77.50
 Unsterilised Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $40.00 
 Sterilised Dogs
 $27.50   
 Sterilised Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $15.00 
 Microchipped Dogs
 $27.50 
 Microchipped Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $15.00 
 Dogs over 10 years od age 
 $27.50 
 Dogs over 10 years of age (Pensioner) 
 $15.00 
 Working dogs 
 $27.50 
 VCA dog members 
 $27.50
 Guide dogs, Greyhounds (racing) 
 $0
 Transfer of registration 
 $5.00 
 Dog tag replacement 
 $5.00 
 Restricted breeds / Dangerous dog /            Menacing dogs (no fee relief) 
 $77.50
 
Registration form:
 
 
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Council Contact Details:
 
Banyule City Council Offices are located at 275 Upper Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe. (Melways Map 31 B11)
Opening hours are between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
 
Mailing address:                       PO Box 51, IVANHOE 3079
Business Telephone:                (03) 9490 4222
Fax:                                         (03) 9499 9475
Email address:                      This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website:                                   www.banyule.vic.gov.au
 
 
Pound Contact Details: 
 
Banyule City Council uses the dog pound facilities located in Nillumbik Shire as well as a holding pen in Bellfield for found dogs.  The Nillumbik pound is located at 304 Yan Yean Road, Plenty (Melways Map 11D1).
 
The opening hours for the Nillumbik Shire Pound are as follows:
Monday - Friday:  8:00 am to 11:00 am 
Weekends and Public Holidays:  8:00 am to 11:00 am 
The Bellfield holding pen is only open by appointment with the Council Ranger 
 
Council Ranger Contact details:
Phone:    (03)  9490 4222      
         
Animal Release Requirements:
  • All dogs and cats over the age of 3 months must be registered with Council prior to release.
  • Owner identification is required at release.
  • Fines will be imposed for unregistered animals and animals at large.