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VIC · Golden Plains Council

Batesford, 3213

Est. population · Jun 2025

1,184

Growth (1 yr)

+1.0%

Growth (5 yr)

+5.3%

Median age

39

Median income

$2,837/wk

Employment rate

69.7%

Languages at home

6.3%non-English

Most common: Italian, Croatian, Arabic

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

54.1/100
Average

Top 31% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 70% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • National parks
  • Green suburb
  • High desirability
  • Heritage area
  • Excellent transport
What Batesford is known for: National parks, Green suburb, High desirability, Heritage area, Excellent transport

Suburb profile

Batesford is a regional centre in Golden Plains Council that balances local services with a more relaxed pace of life. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Weekends tend to revolve around local favourites: a café, a market run, a walk through town.

Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.

Reported crime has been falling recently. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.

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

At a glance

Batesford snapshot

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

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

1,184

+1.0% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

3.7%

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

#13

among Country & regional · Emerging

Safety

13th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

69th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

10/10

national SEIFA decile

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
54.1/100 — Average
State standing
Top 31% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
1662nd in Australia
State rank
382nd in VIC
Peer rank
#13 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
Cohort rank
#72 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
70%

Data sources & freshness

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

Population

Estimated resident population

1,184(June 2025)

+1.0% annual · +5.3% over 5 years · 69th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.0%
5-year growth
+5.3%
Change in 1 year
+12
Change in 5 years
+60
Growth rank in VIC
69th 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 +2.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
1,141
Median age
39
Median household income / week
$2,837
Dwelling vacancy
3.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
13 of 348
Median monthly mortgage
$2,268
Employment rate
69.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
336 / 0 / 3

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)
22
Against the person
6
Against property
12
Rate per 1,000 residents
18.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 190 residents
State safety percentile
13.2th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-73.8%

Most common offence types

  • A211 Fv Serious Assault2
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft3
  • B49 Other Theft4
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order3
  • Other Crimes Against The Person2

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Public transport

4 public transport stops in this suburb

  • River St/Midland Hwy
  • River St/Midland Hwy
  • River St/Midland Hwy
  • River St/Midland Hwy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

27 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 pubs · 3 playgrounds · 4 swimming pools

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
  • Great for outdoor family life — 1 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
  • Strong local sport and recreation — 8 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
8/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.88
Parks per 1,000 residents
0.88
Food & drink(1)
  • Batesford HotelPub

    700 Ballarat Road

Community(2)
  • Rollins Primary School Batesford CampusSchool

    25 Old Ballarat Road

  • Batesford HallTownhall

    15 Regent Street, Batesford

Sport & outdoors(9)
  • Park
  • Playground (3)
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (4)
Transport(1)

1 bus stops

Other(10)
  • Bench (2)
  • Drinking water
  • Garden (2)
  • Dog Rocks ReserveNature Reserve
  • Moorabool River ReserveNature Reserve
  • Parking (2)
  • Picnic Table
  • Public toilets
  • Shelter (2)
  • Telephone

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

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

  • Dog Rocks ReserveNature reserve
  • Moorabool River ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
4
Parks (OSM)
1

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
McKellar Centre (6.5 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)
48
Participants per 1,000 residents
40.5

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
26° / 12°
Rainfall
128 mm · ~16 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
21° / 10°
Rainfall
124 mm · ~16 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
149 mm · ~19 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
19° / 8°
Rainfall
182 mm · ~23 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).

49 planning-related records

2021· 16 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Construction of a building (shed) under clause 42.01-2 (ESO)
    77 BILYANA ROAD BATESFORD 3221Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified under clause 32.03-4 (LDRZ) and construction of a building (shed) under clause 42.01-2 (ESO)
    81 BILYANA ROAD BATESFORD 3213Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct a building (shed) under clause 42.01-2 (ESO)
    26 MILLPOND LANE BATESFORD 3221Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works Associated with an Existing Dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    600 BALLARAT ROAD BATESFORD 3213Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Construction of a Shed
    20 RIVER STREET BATESFORD 3213Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified under clause 32.03-2 (LDRZ)
    141 TOLLOORA WAY BATESFORD 3221Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a building (dwelling) and associated works under clause 42.01-2 (ESO)
    30 SHEPHERD ROAD BATESFORD 3213Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Construct and carry out works (shade sail) under clause 42.01-2 (ESO) and construction within a specified setback under clause 43.02-2 (DDO)
    6 OXLEY RISE BATESFORD 3221Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a building (dwelling) and associated works under clause 42.01-2 (ESO)
    21 MILLPOND LANE BATESFORD 3221Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The variation of restrictive covenant V161459A by amending part(a)(i) so as to allow two dwellings to be built on the lot pursuant to Clause 52.02 of the planning scheme
    89 TOLLOORA WAY BATESFORD 3221Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • The development of the land for the purposes of a shed pursuant to the provisions of the DDO5 (Clause 43.02-2)
    135 TOLLOORA WAY BATESFORD 3221Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • construction of a building (shed) under clause 42.01-2 (ESO)
    62 Shepherd RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Dwelling
    55 Old Ballarat RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • construction of buildings (dwelling and shed) under clause 42.01-2 (ESO) and construction of a shed with dimensions greater than those specified in the schedule under clause 32.03-4 (LDRZ)
    32 MILLPOND LANE BATESFORD 3221Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Variation to Restrictive Covenant V550494D to remove the wording (i) any more than one single dwelling house under clause 52.02 and the subdivision of the land into two (2) lots under clauses 32.03-3 (LDRZ) and 43.02-3 (DDO)
    100 Tolloora WayLapsed

  • March 2021

  • Construction of buildings (dwelling and shed) and associated works pursuant to clause 42.01-2 (ESO) and construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified pursuant to clause32.03-4 (LDRZ) in accordance with endorsed plans
    25 Millpond LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 24 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Construction of a building associated with a section 2 use (Plant nursery) under clause 32.03-4 in accordance with endorsed plans
    34 Cullinan RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Construction of an outbuilding with dimensions greater than those specified in the schedule to the zone and associated works under clause 32.03-4 and construction of a building and works under clause 42.01-2 in accordance with endorsed plans
    85 Bilyana RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land into three (3) lots under clause 32.03-3 and 43.02-3 in accordance with endorsed plans
    18 Yorkshire CloseNOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Construction of buildings (dwelling and shed)and associated earthworks under clause 42.01-2 in accordance with endorsed plans
    84 Bilyana RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding greater than the minimum size specified under Clause 32.03 (LDRZ), construct a building (shed) and vegetation removal under Clause 42.01 (ESO) and the partial demolition and construction of buildings and works including an outbuilding (shed) under clause 42.01 (HO)
    101 Shepherd RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • the construction of a building (shed) and associated works under clause 41.01-2 in accordance with endorsed plans
    97 Shepherd RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for a second dwelling under clause 32.03-1 and to construct a building (second dwelling) and carry out works associated with a section 2 use under clause 32.03-3
    2 GREENSTONE LANE BATESFORD 3221Withdrawn

  • October 2020

  • Construct and building (shed) and associated works under Clause 42.01-2 (ESO2) in accordance with the endorsed plans.
    43 Cobblestone RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of buildings and carrying out works under clause 42.01-2 and construction of an outbuilding (shed) over 120sqm under clause 32-03.4 in accordance with endorsed plans
    67 Bilyana RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • To construct a building and carry out works under Clause 42.01-2 (ESO2) and to construct an outbuilding greater than 120sqm under Clause 32.03-4 (LDRZ)
    48 Cobblestone RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of restriction B from Plan of Subdivision PS814480U which restricts the burdened lots, 138, 139, 140 and 141, to a dwelling not exceeding 4 habitable rooms
    34 Cobblestone RoadNOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • The development of the land for a shed
    94 Bilyana RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for the development of a dwelling, shed and removal of vegetation
    106 Shepherd RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of buildings and to carry out works under Clause 42.01-2 (ESO2) and to construct an outbuilding greater than 120sqm under Clause 32.03-4 (LDRZ)
    44 Cobblestone RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for the construction of a shed
    22 Tarraford WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Subdivision of land into two (2) lots under clause 32.03-3 (LDRZ) and 43.02-3 (DDO)
    77 YORKSHIRE CLOSE BATESFORD 3213Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of the land for an outbuilding (shed) under clause 32.03-4
    20 Tolloora WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of the land for the purposes of a shed and retaining wall
    36 Domain DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Variation to restrictive covenant AB269860P to remove part (a)(i) wording 'any more than one single dwelling house'
    12 Honey LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of the land for the purposes of a two lot subdivision pursuant to the provisions of the LDRZ (Clause 32.03-3) and DDO5 (Clause 43.02-3)
    37 Glenora PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Construction of a Residential Building Associated with a Community Care Facility in a Farming Zone.
    341-345 Ballarat RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • The development of the land for a shed
    59 Tolloora WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Shed
    75 Old Ballarat RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works Associated with the Construction of an Outbuilding (Changeroom)
    10 Lynnburn RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

5 heritage places

  • BRIDGE OVER MOORABOOL RIVER BATESFORDNH1115
  • BRIDGE OVER MOORABOOL RIVER BATESFORDNH1115
  • FORMER TRAVELLERS REST INNNH0846
  • LAURENCE PARK HOMESTEADNH0887
  • RAILWAY VIADUCTNH1105

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
Corio
Member of Parliament
Richard MARLES (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
122,756
Turnout (2025)
92.7%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+0.7 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 36.8%Labor 63.2%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 6.6 km away).

Coalition 32.8%Labor 67.2%

3.9 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +2.3 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Bell Post HillLabor 63.6% · Coalition 36.4% TPP (2025)4.4 km away
  • Bell ParkLabor 64.1% · Coalition 35.9% TPP (2025)5.4 km away
  • NorlaneLabor 65.4% · Coalition 34.6% TPP (2025)5.6 km away
  • Hamlyn HeightsLabor 65.4% · Coalition 34.6% TPP (2025)5.8 km away
  • Bell Park SouthLabor 65.0% · Coalition 35.0% TPP (2025)6.0 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)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

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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