VIC · Moorabool Council

Blackwood (Vic.), VIC, 3458

Current weather

8.2°CRain showers

98% humidity · 34.4 km/h wind · 10.6° / 6.6° today · 13.9 mm rain

Desirability index

13.1/100

#457 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Last updated 1 July 2026 at 10:11 pm AEST

Suburb snapshot

Blackwood (Vic.) is a small locality in the Moorabool area, home to around 387 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 17 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+70%), roughly 43.9 offences per 1,000 residents, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population: 387
Median age: 47
Median household income / week: $1,424
Dwelling vacancy: 41.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings: 119 of 288
Median monthly mortgage: $1,300
Employment rate: 58.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats): 11 / 0 / 0

Data sources & freshness

2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:05 pm AEST · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026): 17
Against the person: 6
Against property: 10
Rate per 1,000 residents: 43.9
Person-crime prevalence: About 1 in 64 residents
State safety percentile: 40.6th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change: +70%

Most common offence types

A211 Fv Serious Assault1
A212 Non-Fv Serious Assault1
A722 Non-Fv Harassment And Private Nuisance2
B19 Other Fire Related Offences2
B21 Criminal Damage4

Data sources & freshness

Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 6:15 pm AEST · Year ending March release

Planning & development

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

23 planning-related records

2021· 11 proposals

September 2021
Development and Use of a Dwelling and Shed13 Sep 2021
LOT 16 821 GREENHILLS ROAD BLACKWOOD 3458Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development and Use of a Dwelling and a Shed13 Sep 2021
LOT 12, 821 GREENHILLS ROAD BLACKWOOD 3458Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
Development and Use of a Dwelling and Ancillary Outbuilding27 Jul 2021
LOT 14, 821 GREENHILLS ROAD BLACKWOOD 3458NOD issued by a delegate
Development of Additions Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling16 Jul 2021
108 SIMMONS REEF ROAD BLACKWOOD 3458Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of a Dwelling and removal of vegetation13 Jul 2021
35 BATES ROAD BLACKWOOD 3458Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
Development of Additions Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling and Works in an ESO124 Jun 2021
89 Simmons Reef RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
Development of Additions Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling and Works in an ESO113 Apr 2021
89 Simmons Reef RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development and Use of a Dwelling and Shed09 Apr 2021
LOT 11, 821 GREENHILLS ROAD BLACKWOOD 3458NOD issued by a delegate
March 2021
Development of Additions Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling22 Mar 2021
106 Golden Point RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development and Use of a Dwelling and a Shed10 Mar 2021
821 Greenhills RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
Two (2) Lot Subdivision and Development of a Dwelling15 Jan 2021
20 Decker StreetWithdrawn

2020· 12 proposals

November 2020
Development and Use of a Dwelling and Ancillary Outbuilding10 Nov 2020
LOT 10, 821 GREENHILLS ROAD BLACKWOOD 3458Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of an Ancillary Outbuilding (Double Garage)09 Nov 2020
3 Clarendon StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
Development of a Dwelling and Removal of Vegetation (2 Trees)16 Oct 2020
6 Rayner CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of a Shed Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling and Replacement of Sewerage Treatment Plant16 Oct 2020
7 Whipstick LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
Two (2) Lot Subdivision and Development of a Dwelling25 Sep 2020
20 Decker StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of a Dwelling17 Sep 2020
Victoria StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2020
Development of a Shed Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling19 Aug 2020
6 King StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
Development and Use of a Dwelling18 Jul 2020
GREENHILLS ROAD BLACKWOOD 3458In progress
May 2020
Alteration to an Existing Dwelling (Roof)28 May 2020
Byres RoadNOD issued by a delegate
April 2020
Development of a Dwelling21 Apr 2020
Victoria StreetNOD issued by a delegate
January 2020
Development of a Dam14 Jan 2020
Greenhills RoadRefusal issued by a delegate
Development of a Shed Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling and Replacement of Sewerage Treatment Plant14 Jan 2020
Whipstick LaneNOD issued by a delegate

Data sources & freshness

PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:31 pm AEST · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Parking

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 1 July 2026 at 5:15 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021): 5/10
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 1 July 2026 at 5:05 pm AEST · 2021 SEIFA release

Heritage

1 state heritage place

WHEELERS TRAMWAYNH2015

Data sources & freshness

State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:33 pm AEST

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone: Overlay applies

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 1 July 2026 at 6:14 pm AEST

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM): 1
Parks (OSM): 1

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 1 July 2026 at 5:16 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score: 13.1/100
Cohort rank: #457 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 10:11 pm AEST · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

WHEELERS TRAMWAYheritageNH2015
Alteration to an Existing Dwelling (Roof)planningByres RoadLodged 28 May 2020 · NOD issued by a delegate
Development and Use of a DwellingplanningGREENHILLS ROAD BLACKWOOD 3458Lodged 18 Jul 2020 · In progress
Development and Use of a Dwelling and Ancillary OutbuildingplanningLOT 14, 821 GREENHILLS ROAD BLACKWOOD 3458Lodged 27 Jul 2021 · NOD issued by a delegate
Development and Use of a Dwelling and Ancillary OutbuildingplanningLOT 10, 821 GREENHILLS ROAD BLACKWOOD 3458Lodged 10 Nov 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development and Use of a Dwelling and ShedplanningLOT 16 821 GREENHILLS ROAD BLACKWOOD 3458Lodged 13 Sep 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development and Use of a Dwelling and ShedplanningLOT 11, 821 GREENHILLS ROAD BLACKWOOD 3458Lodged 09 Apr 2021 · NOD issued by a delegate
Development and Use of a Dwelling and a ShedplanningLOT 12, 821 GREENHILLS ROAD BLACKWOOD 3458Lodged 13 Sep 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development and Use of a Dwelling and a Shedplanning821 Greenhills RoadLodged 10 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of Additions Ancillary to an Existing Dwellingplanning108 SIMMONS REEF ROAD BLACKWOOD 3458Lodged 16 Jul 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:33 pm AEST
PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:31 pm AEST · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

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