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VIC · Ballarat Council

Canadian, VIC, 3350

Current weather

9.5°CRain showers

96% humidity · 34.4 km/h wind · 12.2° / 7.6° today · 8.3 mm rain

Desirability index

7.4/100

#450 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Canadian is a smaller suburban community in the Ballarat area, home to around 4,098 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 224 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+8%), roughly 54.7 offences per 1,000 residents, 11 public transport stops within the suburb, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
4,098
Median age
37
Median household income / week
$1,438
Dwelling vacancy
7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
119 of 1,701
Median monthly mortgage
$1,387
Employment rate
59%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
110 / 203 / 15

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)
224
Against the person
35
Against property
158
Rate per 1,000 residents
54.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 117 residents
State safety percentile
50.9th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+8.2%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage26
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary9
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft16
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle44
  • B49 Other Theft30

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

11 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bartley Ave/Geelong Rd
  • Hocking Ave/Geelong Rd
  • Kinnersley Ave/Geelong Rd
  • Kinnersley Ave/Geelong Rd
  • Milverton Lane/Geelong Rd

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).

42 planning-related records

2021· 15 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Construction of four (4) dwellings
    742 GEELONG ROAD CANADIAN 3350Withdrawn
  • Extension to existing warehouse and associated works
    1/128 ELSWORTH STREET EAST CANADIAN 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Use and development of a medical centre, installation of business identification signage, reduction in number of car parking spaces and creation/alterations of access to road zone.
    733 GEELONG ROAD CANADIAN 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision and creation of access to a road zone
    716 GEELONG ROAD CANADIAN 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Development of a dwelling
    1 HAMMILL CLOSE CANADIAN 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Two lot subdivision
    400 FUSSELL STREET CANADIAN 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    4 Glendenning StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Subdivision of land into 4 lots and construction of more than one dwelling on a lot generally in accordance with endorsed plans
    317 Lal Lal StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Development of a non-habitable outbuilding (shed and carport)
    527 RICHARDS STREET CANADIAN 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Development of an outbuilding
    7 AVENWOOD CLOSE CANADIAN 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Additions to an existing industrial building (vehicle repairs)
    11 Elsworth Street EastPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling
    2 Lyric CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of five warehouses, a staged six lot subdivision and reduction of car parking
    615 OTWAY STREET SOUTH CANADIAN 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Use and development of a Takeaway food premises (as of right) and warehouses, removal of native vegetation and associated reduction in car parking requirements and provision of bicycle facilities
    209A ELSWORTH STREET EAST CANADIAN 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a medical centre; display business identification signage; reduction of car parking requirement; and alteration of access to a Road Zone (Category 1)
    733 Geelong RoadLapsed
2020· 27 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Verandah attached to existing Dwelling
    10 Carnaby WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision and development of a car port
    407 Joseph StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Five lot subdivision
    128 ELSWORTH STREET EAST CANADIAN 3350Withdrawn
  • Construction of eight dwellings, eight lot subdivision and waiver of two visitor car spaces
    7 GLENDENNING STREET CANADIAN 3350In progress
  • Development of an outbuilding and verandah
    22 Kevlar ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Development of a dwelling
    16 Hammill ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a single dwelling and boundary fencing
    10 Boyd CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Staged Development of 35 Dwellings and a Staged 35 Lot Subdivision
    Lot A Joseph StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    452 FUSSELL STREET CANADIAN 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Construction of five warehouses
    6 Marli ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Development of a dwelling
    18 Lyric CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling
    12 Lyric CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a fence
    114 Bennett StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Four lot subdivision
    2 Marli ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Two lot subdivision
    722 Geelong RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling and outbuilding
    326 Spencer StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling
    531 Richards StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Use of land for a restricted retail premises (auction house)
    401 Lal Lal StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Development of a dwelling
    304 Spencer StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of two warehouses, a two lot subdivision and reduction in car parking
    619 RODIER STREET CANADIAN 3350In progress

  • April 2020

  • Multi lot subdivision - Amendment to remove condition 2(f) of Planning Permit and Landscape Plan
    420 Kline StreetWithdrawn
  • Development of an outbuilding
    420 Richards StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Development of a dwelling and outbuilding
    334 Spencer StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide the land into two lots and creation of carriageway easement E-4 and removal of part of the carriageway easement E-2 now contained within Lot 6
    1/128 Elsworth Street EastPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Extension to warehouse and reduction in carparking
    660 Otway Street SouthPermit 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

6 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench (2)
  • Picnic Table (2)
  • 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

Parks & reserves

5 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Alex Mills ParkPark
  • Canadian Gully ReservePark
  • Craig Court ReservePark
  • Lake Esmond Botanical GardensPark
  • Sawyer Avenue ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

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

Data sources & freshness

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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
22
Parks (OSM)
14

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
7.4/100
Cohort rank
#450 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

  • Alex Mills Parkgovernmentpark
  • Canadian Gully Reservegovernmentpark
  • Craig Court Reservegovernmentpark
  • Lake Esmond Botanical Gardensgovernmentpark
  • Sawyer Avenue Reservegovernmentpark
  • Additions to an existing industrial building (vehicle repairs)planning11 Elsworth Street EastLodged 25 Feb 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a fenceplanning114 Bennett StreetLodged 18 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of eight dwellings, eight lot subdivision and waiver of two visitor car spacesplanning7 GLENDENNING STREET CANADIAN 3350Lodged 10 Dec 2020 · In progress
  • Construction of five warehousesplanning6 Marli CloseLodged 07 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of four (4) dwellingsplanning742 GEELONG ROAD CANADIAN 3350Lodged 31 Aug 2021 · Withdrawn

Data sources & freshness

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