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VIC · Strathbogie Council

Avenel, 3664

Est. population · Jun 2025

1,211

Growth (1 yr)

+2.5%

Growth (5 yr)

+12.4%

Median age

49

Median income

$1,414/wk

Employment rate

58.7%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$580,000

Languages at home

3.4%non-English

Mostly English at home

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

41.5/100
Average

697th in VIC

Verified 89% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • Heritage area
  • National parks
What Avenel is known for: Green suburb, Excellent transport, Education hub, Heritage area, National parks

Suburb profile

Avenel is a quieter smaller community in Strathbogie Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.

Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Housing costs sit in a more approachable middle band than nearby premium pockets.

Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.

Desirability lands around average here: softer schools and education weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Avenel snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$580k

+19% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

1,211

+2.5% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

12.3%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#100

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

60th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

92nd

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

5/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

47th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
41.5/100 — Average
National rank
3495th in Australia
State rank
697th in VIC
Peer rank
#100 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#257 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$580,000
Median price change
+19.3%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

1,211(June 2025)

+2.5% annual · +12.4% over 5 years · 92th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+2.5%
5-year growth
+12.4%
Change in 1 year
+30
Change in 5 years
+134
Growth rank in VIC
92th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,350), extrapolated at +2.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
1,112
Median age
49
Median household income / week
$1,414
Dwelling vacancy
12.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
64 of 519
Median monthly mortgage
$1,509
Employment rate
58.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
453 / 3 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
80
Against the person
10
Against property
36
Rate per 1,000 residents
66.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 111 residents
State safety percentile
60th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-44.8%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage8
  • B45 Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goods4
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception13
  • C32 Drug Possession5
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order22

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
1,002
Median ICSEA percentile
47th
School list
  • Avenel Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1002 · 47th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 123 students · Top SEA quarter 9%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Avenel Railway Station
  • Avenel Station

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Jubilee ParkPark
  • Stewart ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
226
Parks (OSM)
2

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Seymour Hospital (16.4 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
28
Participants per 1,000 residents
23.1

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
27° / 13°
Rainfall
126 mm · ~16 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
21° / 9°
Rainfall
148 mm · ~18 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 4°
Rainfall
218 mm · ~27 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
19° / 8°
Rainfall
188 mm · ~24 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

25 planning-related records

2021· 12 proposals

  • July 2021

  • Fifty three (53) lot subdivision - Stage 3
    Vineyard AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Two Lot Subdivision
    13 SCOBIE STREET SOUTH AVENEL 3664Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Subdivision
    18-22 SCOBIE STREET SOUTH AVENEL 3664Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Development of land for an extension to existing equine hospital (additional surgery, surgery stables and horse stables.)
    34 FERGUSON LANE AVENEL 3664Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot subdivision
    1381 SEYMOUR-AVENEL ROAD AVENEL 3664Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Extension of time for Use and Development of land for two dwellings and three (3) lot subdivision.
    30 JONES STREET AVENEL 3664Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Two Lot Subdivision
    18 Saleyard RoadWithdrawn
  • Two Lot Subdivision
    4 HUGHES STREET AVENEL 3664Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Development of land for a shed (associated with a dwelling)
    839 AERODROME ROAD AVENEL 3664Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for replacement signage
    54 JONES STREET AVENEL 3664Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for a retail premises (Truffle café, cooking lessons and associated liquor licence) and shed
    134 BURROWS LANE AVENEL 3664Withdrawn

  • January 2021

  • Use of land for a studio, development of land for a dwelling and shed.
    27-35 SCOBIE STREET AVENEL 3664Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 13 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Development of land for an extension to a dwelling
    874 AERODROME ROAD AVENEL 3664Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    9 SCOBIE STREET SOUTH AVENEL 3664Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Twenty Seven Lot Subdivision
    1 SALEYARD ROAD AVENEL 3664NOD issued by a delegate

  • September 2020

  • Development of land to construct a fence more than 2 metres high in the road reserve
    36-38 JONES STREET AVENEL 3664Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Development of land for a shed (agricultural shed)
    735 UPTON ROAD AVENEL 3664Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • 4 Lot Staged Subdivision (2 lots into 4); Creation of Access
    12 WATSON STREET AVENEL 3664NOD issued by the Resp. Authority

  • June 2020

  • Eleven (11) Lot Subdivision
    30-38 HOVELL STREET AVENEL 3664NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Removal of Native Vegetation
    AVENEL-LONGWOOD ROAD AVENEL 3664Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Development of land for a shed (in association with the Veterinary Hospital)
    34 FERGUSON LANE AVENEL 3664Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and develop land for a store (Storage facility for Ammonium Nitrate, Detonators and Packaged Explosives)
    441 UPTON ROAD AVENEL 3664Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Use and development of land for group accommodation
    1789 TARCOMBE ROAD AVENEL 3664Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Removal of Native Vegetation
    AVENEL-LONGWOOD ROAD AVENEL 3664Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Develop land for hairdressing salon
    85 Livingstone StreetWithdrawn

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

2 heritage places

  • BRIDGE OVER HUGHES CREEKNH1445
  • FORMER ROYAL MAIL HOTEL AND COTTAGENH0335

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Nicholls
Member of Parliament
Sam BIRRELL (The Nationals)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
121,390
Turnout (2025)
91.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+35.6 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 64.4%Labor 35.6%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 38.9 km away).

Coalition 60.8%Labor 39.2%

3.6 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +39.2 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • AvenelLabor 40.0% · Coalition 60.0% TPP (2025)7.7 km away
  • LongwoodLabor 28.6% · Coalition 71.4% TPP (2025)17.0 km away
  • SeymourLabor 45.4% · Coalition 54.6% TPP (2025)18.8 km away
  • NagambieLabor 34.8% · Coalition 65.2% TPP (2025)21.8 km away
  • PuckapunyalLabor 42.9% · Coalition 57.1% TPP (2025)26.0 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

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