VIC · Ballarat Council
Alfredton, VIC, 3350
Current weather
9.9°CRain showers
96% humidity · 32.7 km/h wind · 12.7° / 7.9° today · 6.6 mm rain
Desirability index
40.4/100
How this score is calculated#299 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Alfredton is a mid-sized suburb in the Ballarat area, home to around 11,822 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 805 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+20%), roughly 68.1 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, 8 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, 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
- 11,822
- Median age
- 35
- Median household income / week
- $1,883
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 221 of 4,344
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,608
- Employment rate
- 65%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 354 / 162 / 228
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)
- 805
- Against the person
- 143
- Against property
- 483
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 68.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 83 residents
- State safety percentile
- 60.7th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +20%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage48
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle126
- B49 Other Theft100
- B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception54
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order68
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Year ending March release
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,048
- Alfredton Primary SchoolPrimary
- St Thomas More SchoolPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
35 public transport stops in this suburb
- Arthur St/Learmonth St
- Learmonth St/Cuthberts Rd
- MacCallum Community Centre/Leopold St
- Ranger Barracks/Sturt St
- The Avenue Motel/Sturt St
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
8 active roadworks / incidents
- Council Works activities occurring between 05/06/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.CUTHBERTS ROAD, SYDNEY WAY04 Jun 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
- Council Works activities occurring between 05/06/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.DYSON DRIVE, FITZGERALD AVENUE04 Jun 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
- Council Works activities occurring between 05/06/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.LEARMONTH STREET, WINTER STREET04 Jun 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
- Council Works activities occurring between 05/06/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.BALLARAT-CARNGHAM ROAD, DYSON DRIVE04 Jun 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
- Council Works activities occurring between 08/06/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.CUTHBERTS ROAD, SYDNEY WAY07 Jun 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
- Council Works activities occurring between 08/06/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.LEARMONTH STREET, WINTER STREET07 Jun 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
- Council Works activities occurring between 08/06/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.BALLARAT-CARNGHAM ROAD, DYSON DRIVE07 Jun 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
- Council Works activities occurring between 08/06/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.DYSON DRIVE, FITZGERALD AVENUE07 Jun 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
42 planning-related records
2021· 14 proposals
August 2021
- Two lot subdivision16 CUTHBERTS ROAD ALFREDTON 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Single Story residential25 WALTERS WAY ALFREDTON 3350Withdrawn
July 2021
- Alterations to the existing building and use of land for a caretakers house11 PRODUCTION DRIVE ALFREDTON 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of a second dwelling and two lot subdivision27 NINGANA STREET ALFREDTON 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Staged Multi-Lot Subdivision and Creation of Access to a Road Zone Category 1180 BALLARAT - CARNGHAM ROAD ALFREDTON 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Construction of two additional dwellings2/10A LONGLEY STREET ALFREDTON 3350Refusal issued by a delegate
- Staged use and development of warehouses, removal of easement (E-4 on Lot 1 PS427304Y), variation of easement (E-5 on Lot 1 PS427304Y) and reduction in car parking requirements129-131 Learmonth StreetWithdrawn
April 2021
- Staged Multi Lot Subdivision227 DYSON DRIVE ALFREDTON 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Alterations to existing warehouse, use and development of a trade supplies building, development of a commercial display area, reduction in car parking, three lot subdivision and associated works120-126 Learmonth StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of covenant59 DYSON DRIVE ALFREDTON 3350Lapsed
February 2021
- Development of a second dwelling6 CUTHBERTS ROAD ALFREDTON 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Internal alterations and additions38 Production DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
- Development of a double sided, externally illuminated, major promotion sign18 Ballarat - Carngham RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Waiving of car parking spaces associated with new mezzanine floor area8 Endeavour WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 28 proposals
December 2020
- Extension of an existing warehouse10 Ballarat - Carngham RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of six (6) dwellings and a six (6) lot subdivision28 Mia StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of four (4) dwellings255 Dyson DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of four (4) dwellings255 Dyson DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
November 2020
- Use of the land for a Hotel, sale and consumption of liquor (general licence and producer's licence), display of illuminated business identification signage, construction of a deck and associated works and a reduction in car parking requirements11A MICHAELS DRIVE ALFREDTON 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of an office, development of warehouses, reduction in car parking requirements and construction of vehicle crossovers1834 Sturt StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
- USE OF A LAN FOR A DWELLING26 Kalamata AvenueWithdrawn
- USE OF THE LAND FOR A DWELLING28 Kalamata AvenueWithdrawn
September 2020
- Development of two additional dwellings and staged three lot subdivision46 VICTORY AVENUE ALFREDTON 3350Lapsed
August 2020
- Development of a second dwelling and two lot subdivision8 Vale StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construct and display internally illuminated business identification signage and promotional signage1601 Sturt StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of a childcare centre and display business identification signage1 Galway DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
- Multi lot subdivision1 Galway DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of street tree19 Capital StreetNo permit required
- Two lot subdivision14 Parkview DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Staged multi-lot subdivision, use and development of service station, car wash and convenience restaurant, creation of access to a Road Zone 1, reduction in car parking requirements and display of internally illuminated business identification signage251 Dyson DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two lot subdivision and removal of easement37 Victory AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2020
- Four lot subdivision26-28 Cuthberts RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of the Reserve Status from Reserve No 2 on PS824371T, Reserve No 1 on PS816478U, Reserve No 1 on PS 807486W. Creation of Reserves 1, 2 and 3 and vesting of Reserve No 1 in Council for DCP Drainage Works Project and Reserves No 2 and 3 in Powercor100A Lugano AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2020
- Use and development of a childcare centre1 Galway DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Staged multi lot subdivision1 Galway DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Staged multi lot subdivision and development of six dwellings233 Dyson DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2020
- Development of a storage silo123 Learmonth StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2020
- Development of a second dwelling, two lot subdivision and alteration of access to a Road Zone61 Gillies Street SouthPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2020
- Alterations to existing warehouse, use and development of a trade supplies building, development of a new store and commercial display area, reduction in car parking, four lot subdivision and associated works120-126 Learmonth StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Staged multi-lot subdivision and creation of access to a road in a Road Zone Category 1180 Ballarat - Carngham RoadWithdrawn
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
39 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Ballarat Diggiddy Doggy DaycareAnimal Boarding
117 Learmonth Street, Alfredton
- Emma's BakeryBakery
- Bench (5)
- Bicycle Parking
- Elaine Ave/Sturt StBus stop
- Kallioota St/Sturt StBus stop
- Munro St/Sturt StBus stop
- Ningana St/Sturt StBus stop
- Ranger Barracks/Sturt StBus stop
- The Avenue Motel/Sturt StBus stop
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
21 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Alfredton Drive ReservePark
- Alfredton Railway ReservePark
- Almurta Street ReservePark
- Argyle Crescent ReservePark
- Cuthberts Road ReservePark
- Djila-tjarriu ReservePark
- Dyson Drive ReservePark
- Elaine Avenue ReservePark
- Franklin Court StripPark
- Horsham Crescent ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Chemist WarehouseSturt Streetpharmacy
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
2 state heritage places
- BALLARAT AVENUE OF HONOUR & ARCH OF VICTORYNH2089
- LAUDERDALENH0486
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Alfredton Uniting Kindergartenkindergarten
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · 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)
- 49
- Parks (OSM)
- 48
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
- 40.4/100
- Cohort rank
- #299 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
- Alfredton Uniting Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
- BALLARAT AVENUE OF HONOUR & ARCH OF VICTORYheritageNH2089
- LAUDERDALEheritageNH0486
- Chemist WarehousehealthSturt Streetpharmacy
- Alfredton Drive Reservegovernmentpark
- Alfredton Railway Reservegovernmentpark
- Alfredton Railway Reservegovernmentpark
- Almurta Street Reservegovernmentpark
- Argyle Crescent Reservegovernmentpark
- Cuthberts Road Reservegovernmentpark
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
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