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VIC · Ballarat Council

Bakery Hill, VIC, 3350

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Suburb snapshot

Bakery Hill is a small locality in the Ballarat area, home to around 180 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 170 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+2%), roughly 944.4 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
180
Median age
34
Median household income / week
$1,263
Dwelling vacancy
15.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
14 of 93
Median monthly mortgage
$1,306
Employment rate
62.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
9 / 21 / 0

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)
170
Against the person
29
Against property
93
Rate per 1,000 residents
944.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 6 residents
State safety percentile
98.8th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+1.8%

Most common offence types

  • A232 Non-Fv Common Assault12
  • B21 Criminal Damage8
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store46
  • C32 Drug Possession11
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order16

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

4 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bakery Hill Interchange/Curtis St
  • Bakery Hill Interchange/Curtis St
  • Humffray St/Main Rd
  • Steinfield St/Peel St S

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

12 planning-related records

2021· 4 proposals

  • July 2021

  • Use of existing building as a medical centre, erection of signage and waiver of car parking
    4 EAST STREET SOUTH BAKERY HILL 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, alterations and additions to dwelling
    41 EASTWOOD STREET BAKERY HILL 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Dual drive through lane, display internally illuminated signage and associated buildings and works to convenience restaurant
    119-121 BRIDGE MALL BAKERY HILL 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction and display of an electronic promotion sign and external alterations to a commercial building
    53 HUMFFRAY STREET NORTH BAKERY HILL 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 8 proposals

  • October 2020

  • Partial demolition and development of a fence
    202 Barkly StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Use and development of office buildings, dispensation of car parking, installation of business identification signage and two lot subdivision of land.
    35-37 Main RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Reduction in car parking requirements associated with a medical centre
    34 Victoria StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Erect and display an electronic promotion sign
    9-11 Humffray Street NorthPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Use of the land for a Function Centre, sale and consumption of liquor, reduction in carparking requirements, and partial demolition, alterations and additions
    30 Main RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and alterations to a building and erection of business identification signage
    109 Bridge MallPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Display of an electronic promotion sign and external alterations to a commercial building
    53 Humffray Street NorthPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Increase licenced area for existing licenced premises (restaurant)
    48 Humffray Street NorthPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

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

38 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • The Main BarBar
  • Bakery Hill Interchange/Curtis StBus stop
  • Steinfield St/Peel St SBus stop
  • Cafe
  • Open PantryCafe
  • Ballarat AutoGlassCar repair
  • UFS PharmacyChemist

    69 Victoria Street

  • McDonald'sFast food

    17 Victoria Street, Bakery Hill

  • Petrol station
  • Post Box

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

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • ST PAULS ANGLICAN CHURCHNH0401

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · 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

Recent changes

  • ST PAULS ANGLICAN CHURCHheritageNH0401
  • Construction and display of an electronic promotion sign and external alterations to a commercial buildingplanning53 HUMFFRAY STREET NORTH BAKERY HILL 3350Lodged 01 Apr 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display of an electronic promotion sign and external alterations to a commercial buildingplanning53 Humffray Street NorthLodged 17 Feb 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Dual drive through lane, display internally illuminated signage and associated buildings and works to convenience restaurantplanning119-121 BRIDGE MALL BAKERY HILL 3350Lodged 29 Apr 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Erect and display an electronic promotion signplanning9-11 Humffray Street NorthLodged 05 Jun 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Increase licenced area for existing licenced premises (restaurant)planning48 Humffray Street NorthLodged 14 Jan 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and alterations to a building and erection of business identification signageplanning109 Bridge MallLodged 03 May 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and development of a fenceplanning202 Barkly StreetLodged 04 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, alterations and additions to dwellingplanning41 EASTWOOD STREET BAKERY HILL 3350Lodged 16 Jul 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Reduction in car parking requirements associated with a medical centreplanning34 Victoria StreetLodged 20 Aug 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

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