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VIC · Macedon Ranges Council

Carlsruhe, VIC, 3442

Current weather

9°CRain showers

98% humidity · 27 km/h wind · 10.6° / 7.2° today · 18.4 mm rain

Desirability index

25.9/100

#389 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Carlsruhe is a small locality in the Macedon Ranges area, home to around 382 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 38 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+19%), roughly 99.5 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, 3 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and some planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
382
Median age
47
Median household income / week
$2,125
Dwelling vacancy
13.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
21 of 156
Median monthly mortgage
$2,210
Employment rate
59.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
5 / 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)
38
Against the person
3
Against property
29
Rate per 1,000 residents
99.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 127 residents
State safety percentile
75.5th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+18.8%

Most common offence types

  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary3
  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary4
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft3
  • B49 Other Theft14
  • E13 Resist Or Hinder Officer3

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

1 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Carlsruhe Weighbridge/Cobb and Co Rd

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

3 active roadworks / incidents

  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 19/12/2025 and 28/02/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 5:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 5:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CALDER FREEWAY, UNNAMED18 Dec 2025 – 27 Feb 2027
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 19/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.CALDER FREEWAY, UNNAMED18 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 19/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.CALDER FREEWAY, SPRINGVALE-CALDER OUT RAMP ON18 May 2026 – 30 Jul 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).

9 planning-related records

2021· 3 proposals

  • July 2021

  • Development of a dwelling, outbuildings and vegetation removal (Amendment sought for changes to approved outbuilding & for one new outbuilding).
    13 HILLSBORO STREET CARLSRUHE 3442Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Development of an extension to existing dwelling.
    615 THREE CHAIN ROAD CARLSRUHE 3442Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Development of the extension to the existing dwelling
    119 Mowbrays RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 6 proposals

  • November 2020

  • Use and Development of the Land for a Dwelling and Agriculture (Horticulture and Animal Production)
    INSTITUTE ROAD CARLSRUHE 3442Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding (shed)
    163 Mowbrays RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Development of an outbuilding (shed).
    41 Nicholson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of a single dwelling, outbuildings (garage and shed), and a driveway (Amendment sought to alter location of effluent field)
    Three Chain RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Sale and consumption of Liquor (On Premises Liquor Licence) associated with existing a Gallery, Accommodation and Function Use
    124 Three Chain RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Development of the land for a dwelling
    Carlsruhe Station 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

2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Carlsruhe Fire StationFire station
  • BP Carlsruhe RoadhousePetrol station

    Calder Freeway, Carlsruhe

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

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Carlsruhe Streamside ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

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

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • CARLSRUHE RAILWAY STATIONNH1662

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · 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)
6
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

Desirability index

Desirability score
25.9/100
Cohort rank
#389 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • CARLSRUHE RAILWAY STATIONheritageNH1662
  • Carlsruhe Streamside Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Development of a dwelling, outbuildings and vegetation removal (Amendment sought for changes to approved outbuilding & for one new outbuilding).planning13 HILLSBORO STREET CARLSRUHE 3442Lodged 13 Jul 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an extension to existing dwelling.planning615 THREE CHAIN ROAD CARLSRUHE 3442Lodged 06 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding (shed)planning163 Mowbrays RoadLodged 04 Nov 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding (shed).planning41 Nicholson StreetLodged 22 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the extension to the existing dwellingplanning119 Mowbrays RoadLodged 05 Feb 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a dwellingplanningCarlsruhe Station RoadLodged 06 Jan 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Sale and consumption of Liquor (On Premises Liquor Licence) associated with existing a Gallery, Accommodation and Function Useplanning124 Three Chain RoadLodged 18 May 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of a single dwelling, outbuildings (garage and shed), and a driveway (Amendment sought to alter location of effluent field)planningThree Chain RoadLodged 18 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
  • 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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