VIC · Cardinia Council
Caldermeade, VIC, 3984
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Suburb snapshot
Caldermeade is a small locality in the Cardinia area, home to around 181 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 42 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-32%), roughly 232.0 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
- 181
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $2,111
- Dwelling vacancy
- 15.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 10 of 64
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,139
- Employment rate
- 66.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 4 / 0 / 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)
- 42
- Against the person
- 5
- Against property
- 35
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 232
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 36 residents
- State safety percentile
- 93.3th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -32.3%
Most common offence types
- A722 Non-Fv Harassment And Private Nuisance3
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft3
- B43 Steal From A Retail Store3
- B49 Other Theft18
- B51 Forgery And Counterfeiting3
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · 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).
10 planning-related records
2021· 4 proposals
May 2021
- Buildings and work associated with an agricultural building550 CALDERMEADE ROAD CALDERMEADE 3984Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works associated with an agricultural building500 CALDERMEADE ROAD CALDERMEADE 3984Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Dairy Farm Hay Shed550 Caldermeade RoadWithdrawn
January 2021
- Use and development of the land for Domestic Animal Husbandry (Dog Breeding)150 SETTLEMENT ROAD CALDERMEADE 3984Refusal issued by a delegate
2020· 6 proposals
November 2020
- Development of the land for a shed associated with agriculture75 McDonalds RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
- Development of the land for an extension to an existing dwelling330 Caldermeade RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2020
- Development of the land for a building associated with agriculture (shed)195 Soldiers RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2020
- Alterations and additions to an existing food and drink premises (restaurant), use and development of the land for rural industry (milk processing factory) and ancillary office, construction of an agricultural building and associated works4385 SOUTH GIPPSLAND HIGHWAY CALDERMEADE 3984Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2020
- Development of the and for an extension to a dwelling25 Railway RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2020
- Use and development of the land for racing dog husbandry (keeping and boarding racing dogs)4300 South Gippsland HighwayPermit 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
7 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Caldermeade FarmCafe
- McCaféCafe
4465 South Gippsland Highway
- BP ShopConvenience store
4465 South Gippsland Highway
- Daniel's DonutsFast food
4465 South Gippsland Highway
- McDonald'sFast food
4465 South Gippsland Highway
- Playground
- Public toilets
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)
- 8/10
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 · 2021 SEIFA release
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)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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
Recent changes
- Alterations and additions to an existing food and drink premises (restaurant), use and development of the land for rural industry (milk processing factory) and ancillary office, construction of an agricultural building and associated worksplanning4385 SOUTH GIPPSLAND HIGHWAY CALDERMEADE 3984Lodged 17 Jun 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and work associated with an agricultural buildingplanning550 CALDERMEADE ROAD CALDERMEADE 3984Lodged 28 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works associated with an agricultural buildingplanning500 CALDERMEADE ROAD CALDERMEADE 3984Lodged 28 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Dairy Farm Hay Shedplanning550 Caldermeade RoadLodged 28 May 2021 · Withdrawn
- Development of the and for an extension to a dwellingplanning25 Railway RoadLodged 26 May 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for a building associated with agriculture (shed)planning195 Soldiers RoadLodged 15 Aug 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for a shed associated with agricultureplanning75 McDonalds RoadLodged 16 Nov 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for an extension to an existing dwellingplanning330 Caldermeade RoadLodged 16 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of the land for Domestic Animal Husbandry (Dog Breeding)planning150 SETTLEMENT ROAD CALDERMEADE 3984Lodged 06 Jan 2021 · Refusal issued by a delegate
- Use and development of the land for racing dog husbandry (keeping and boarding racing dogs)planning4300 South Gippsland HighwayLodged 17 Mar 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Data sources & freshness
- 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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