Graffiti is a complex challenge for councils everywhere.
While some people see graffiti as a form of artistic expression, it often appears in places where it isn’t wanted - impacting the look and feel of our streets, parks, and public spaces.
Council works hard to balance the need for quick removal with the costs of cleaning, the safety of workers, and the importance of fostering pride in our neighbourhood.
Managing graffiti isn’t just about cleaning walls - it’s about building partnerships with residents, businesses, and young people to prevent vandalism, encourage creativity in the right spaces, and keep our community welcoming for everyone.
If you find graffiti on council property please report it to us and we will ensure it is removed.
Council property includes:
- Council buildings
- signs
- some bus stops
- parklands
- roads
- public toilets
- playgrounds
Report graffiti on Council property
Private property owners are responsible for removing graffiti.
We offer free graffiti clean up trailers and bins to community groups, residents and businesses. The bins are available at our Community Links. Call us on 1300 368 333 to book a free graffiti clean up trailer or bin.
You can report graffiti to your local police station, the details of reported graffiti are stored on a police database.
If the graffiti is offensive it should be removed within 48 hours.
Public property and utilities are often targets of graffiti. Refer to the table below for contact details to report graffiti.
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Property
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Authority
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Phone Number
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Trains, stations, signal equipment etc
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Metro trains
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1800 800 007
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Post offices, Australia Post mail boxes
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Australia Post
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13 76 78
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Power poles
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SP AusNet
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1300 360 795
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Major roads,signs and traffic signals
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VicRoads
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13 11 71
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Water supply and infrastructure
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Yarra Valley Water
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1300 304 688
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Water supply and infrastructure
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South East Water
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13 16 94
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Parks, river trails and reservoirs
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Melbourne Water
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13 17 22
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Major bus stands
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Dept. of Transport, Planning & Local Infrastructure
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9208 3333
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Glass bus shelters
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Adshel
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9921 9600
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Telephone boxes, buildings, pits
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Telstra
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13 22 03
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