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VIC · Mornington Peninsula Council

Baxter, VIC, 3911

Current weather

13.6°CRain showers

78% humidity · 21.3 km/h wind · 15.9° / 10.4° today · 7.1 mm rain

Desirability index

13.1/100

#422 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Baxter is a smaller suburban community in the Mornington Peninsula area, home to around 2,166 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 359 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+63%), roughly 165.7 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, 69 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
2,166
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$1,493
Dwelling vacancy
4.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
42 of 938
Median monthly mortgage
$1,690
Employment rate
61.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
75 / 115 / 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)
359
Against the person
37
Against property
229
Rate per 1,000 residents
165.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 59 residents
State safety percentile
88.5th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+63.2%

Most common offence types

  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store39
  • B49 Other Theft74
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception20
  • C32 Drug Possession23
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order56

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,001
  • Baxter Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

16 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Baxter Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Baxter Railway Station
  • Baxter Station
  • Baxter-Tooradin Rd
  • Connex

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

69 active roadworks / incidents

  • PenLink activities occurring between 10/06/2026 and 04/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.UNNAMED, FRANKSTON-FLINDERS ROAD09 Jun 2026 – 03 Sep 2026
  • PenLink activities occurring between 10/06/2026 and 04/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.FRANKSTON-FLINDERS ROAD, FRANKSTON-FLINDERS-PENINSULA LINK IN RAMP ON09 Jun 2026 – 03 Sep 2026
  • PenLink activities occurring between 10/06/2026 and 04/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.OLSTEAD DRIVE, BAXTER-TOORADIN ROAD09 Jun 2026 – 03 Sep 2026
  • PenLink activities occurring between 10/06/2026 and 04/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PENINSULA LINK FREEWAY, PENINSULA LINK IN-FRANKSTON-FLINDERS RAMP OF09 Jun 2026 – 03 Sep 2026
  • PenLink activities occurring between 10/06/2026 and 04/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PENINSULA LINK IN-FRANKSTON-FLINDERS RAMP OF, FRANKSTON-FLINDERS ROAD09 Jun 2026 – 03 Sep 2026
  • PenLink activities occurring between 10/06/2026 and 04/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PENINSULA LINK FREEWAY, PENINSULA LINK IN-FRANKSTON-FLINDERS RAMP OF09 Jun 2026 – 03 Sep 2026
  • PenLink activities occurring between 10/06/2026 and 04/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.STORNOWAY DRIVE, BAXTER-TOORADIN ROAD09 Jun 2026 – 03 Sep 2026
  • PenLink activities occurring between 10/06/2026 and 04/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.SAGES ROAD09 Jun 2026 – 03 Sep 2026
  • PenLink activities occurring between 10/06/2026 and 04/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.FRANKSTON-FLINDERS ROAD, FRANKSTON-FLINDERS-PENINSULA LINK IN RAMP ON09 Jun 2026 – 03 Sep 2026
  • PenLink activities occurring between 10/06/2026 and 04/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.FRANKSTON-FLINDERS ROAD, undefined09 Jun 2026 – 03 Sep 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).

37 planning-related records

2021· 16 proposals

  • August 2021

  • 2 LOT SUBDIVISION- SPEAR
    18 THOMAS STREET BAXTER 3911Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF HABITABLE OUTBUILDING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    742 FRANKSTON-FLINDERS ROAD BAXTER 3911Withdrawn
  • DEVELOPMENT OF TWO (2) ADDITIONAL DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS (RESULTING IN TWO (2) DWELLINGS ON EACH LOT), CREATION OF EASEMENTS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS. AND VARIATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANT H506656 BY ADDING THE WORDS ¿OR RENDERED LIGHTWEIGHT CLADDING¿ AFTER THE WORDS ¿OTHER THAN BRICK OR BRICK VENEER¿ (IN ITEM (B) OF THE COVENANT).
    31 OLSTEAD DRIVE BAXTER 3911Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • DEVELOPMENT OF TWELVE (12) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS, VEGETATION REMOVAL AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    51-61 STATION STREET BAXTER 3911Lapsed
  • AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SECOND DWELLING, ALTERATIONS TO THE EXISTING DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    13 AUSTRAL CRESCENT BAXTER 3911Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • MEDICAL CENTRE ADDITIONS
    105 BAXTER-TOORADIN ROAD BAXTER 3911Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • SECOND DWELLING AND 2 LOT SUBDIVISION
    4 STORNOWAY DRIVE BAXTER 3911Lapsed
  • SECOND DWELLING AND SUBDIVISION OF THE LAND
    4 STORNOWAY DRIVE BAXTER 3911Withdrawn

  • May 2021

  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF TWO (2) DWELLINGS, ALTER ACCESS TO A ROAD IN ROAD ZONE, CATEGORY 1 AND ASSOCIATED WORKS
    210 Baxter-Tooradin RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • We are wanting to add a rumpus room on to our existing dwelling to give us more living space as the current dwelling is relatively small.
    163 Baxter-Tooradin RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A CANOPY OVER PARKING AREA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS AND BUILDINGS AND WORKS ON THE VICTRACK LAND
    96 Baxter-Tooradin RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • DEVELOPMENT OF A SHED (DOMESTIC STORAGE) AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    318 Golf Links RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • USE OF THE LAND FOR RURAL INDUSTRY (PREPARATION AND PACKAGING OF PRIMARY PRODUCE), USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF A SHED IN CONNECTION WITH AGRICULTURE AND RURAL INDUSTRY, CONSTRUCTION OF WATER STORAGE TANKS, VEGETATION REMOVAL AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    9 Henderson RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • NEW DRIVE THU GANTRY , CANOPY AND DIGITAL MENU BOARDS
    BP Service StationWithdrawn
  • NEW DRIVE THU GANTRY, CANOPY AND DIGITAL MENU BOARDS
    McDonaldsWithdrawn
  • 2 LOT SUBDIVISION - SPEAR
    16 Grandview GrovePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 21 proposals

  • December 2020

  • THE SUBDIVISION OF THE LAND INTO TWO (2) LOTS, DEVELOPMENT OF A SECOND DWELLING, ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO THE EXISTING DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    4 Geza CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • DEVELOPMENT OF A SECOND DWELLING AND ALTERATION OF ACCESS TO A ROAD ZONE, CATEGORY 1 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    654 FRANKSTON-FLINDERS ROAD BAXTER 3911Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • USE OF LAND FOR AN EQUINE VETERINARY CENTRE, ALTERATION TO ACCESS IN A ROAD ZONE CATEGORY 1, CONSTRUCT AND DISPLAY SIGNS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    754 FRANKSTON-FLINDERS ROAD BAXTER 3911NOD issued by a delegate
  • BUILDINGS AND WORKS FOR NEW SHED
    77 Lower Somerville RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • 2 LOT SUBDIVISION - VICSMART - SPEAR
    11 Thomas StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • INSTALL A NEW DRIVEWAY
    740 Frankston-Flinders RoadLapsed

  • August 2020

  • USE OF LAND (AT 57 BAXTER-TOORADIN ROAD AND 2 EATON PLACE) FOR A MEDICAL CENTRE, WORKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE MEDICAL CENTRE USE (AT 57-59 BAXTER-TOORADIN ROAD AND 2 EATON PLACE), REDUCTION IN STATUTORY CAR PARKING REQUIREMENT AND ALTERATION TO VEHICLE ACCESS TO A ROAD IN ROAD ZONE, CATEGORY 1 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    57 BAXTER-TOORADIN ROAD BAXTER 3911Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • BUILDING ADDITIONS TO MEDICAL CENTRE AND CHANGE OF USE
    57 Baxter-Tooradin RoadWithdrawn

  • July 2020

  • REMOVE DWELLING THEN CONSTRUCT THREE SINGLE DWELLINGS
    12 JACARANDA DRIVE BAXTER 3911Refusal issued by a delegate
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SECOND DWELLING, VARIATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANT G000027 ON LOT 88 OF LP099634 BY ADDING THE WORDS ¿OR RENDERED LIGHTWEIGHT CLADDING¿ TO ITEM (B) AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    31 Olstead DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • CONSTRUCTION OF A SHED
    82 Lower Somerville RoadNo permit required
  • 2 LOT SUBDIVISION - SPEAR
    17 Station CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A REPLACEMENT DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    82 Lower Somerville RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • DEVELOP A DWELLING, GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    740 Frankston-Flinders RoadLapsed

  • April 2020

  • REBUILDING OF GARAGE - VICSMART
    1 Hawkins RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF RESIDENTIAL AGED CARE FACILITY, BUILDINGS AND WORKS TO CONSTRUCT A MEDICAL CENTRE AND RESPITE CENTRE, CREATION OF AN EASEMENT, DISPLAY OF ADVERTISING SIGNAGE, REMOVAL OF NATIVE VEGETATION, ALTERATION OF ACCESS TO A ROAD ZONE CATEGORY 1 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    21 Baxter-Tooradin RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF TWO (2) DWELLINGS, ALTER ACCESS TO A ROAD IN ROAD ZONE, CATEGORY 1 AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    210 Baxter-Tooradin RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A SECOND DWELLING, SUBDIVISION OF LAND INTO TWO (2) LOTS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    91 Baxter-Tooradin RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • REMOVAL OF CARRIAGEWAY EASEMENT - SPEAR
    1 Baxter-Tooradin RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SECOND DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    5 HERON CLOSE BAXTER 3911NOD issued by a delegate
  • DEVELOP A SECOND DWELLING, ADDITIONS TO THE EXISTING DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS, GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS.
    25 Sages RoadPermit 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

32 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BWSAlcohol
  • ATM
  • Pioneer Nails & MassageBeauty salon
  • Bench (3)
  • Bus stop (9)
  • Hungry ZaksFast food
  • Baxter Fire StationFire station

    64 Baxter-Tooradin Road

  • Baxter PreschoolKindergarten

    26 Olstead Drive

  • LaundretteLaundry

    88-90 Baxter-Tooradin Road

  • Baxter NewsagencyNewsagent

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

3 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Austral Crescent ReservePark
  • Olstead Drive ReservePark
  • Stonoway Drive ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
2
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Baxter Dental SurgeryBaxter - Tooradin Roaddentist
  • Baxter PharmacyBaxter-Tooradin Roadpharmacy

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

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

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • SAGES COTTAGENH0302

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Baxter Childcare Centrekindergarten
  • Baxter PreschoolOlstead Drivekindergarten

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)
19
Parks (OSM)
5

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
13.1/100
Cohort rank
#422 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

  • Baxter Childcare Centrechildcarekindergarten
  • Baxter PreschoolchildcareOlstead Drivekindergarten
  • SAGES COTTAGEheritageNH0302
  • Baxter Dental SurgeryhealthBaxter - Tooradin Roaddentist
  • Baxter PharmacyhealthBaxter-Tooradin Roadpharmacy
  • Austral Crescent Reservegovernmentpark
  • Olstead Drive Reservegovernmentpark
  • Stonoway Drive Reservegovernmentpark
  • 2 LOT SUBDIVISION - SPEARplanning16 Grandview GroveLodged 13 Jan 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 LOT SUBDIVISION - SPEARplanning17 Station CrescentLodged 07 Jul 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

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