Median house price
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VIC · Macedon Ranges Council
Carlsruhe, 3442
Est. population · Jun 2025
389
Growth (1 yr)
+1.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.9%
Median age
47
Median income
$2,125/wk
Employment rate
59.3%
Languages at home
3.4%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Macedon Ranges Council, Carlsruhe keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
Desirability lands below average here: softer local dining and lifestyle amenities weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Carlsruhe snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
389
+1.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
13.5%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#372
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
75th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
70th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 22.9/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6506th in Australia
- State rank
- 1208th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #372 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #684 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
389(June 2025)
+1.0% annual · +2.9% over 5 years · 70th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.0%
- 5-year growth
- +2.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +4
- Change in 5 years
- +11
- Growth rank in VIC
- 70th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~400), extrapolated at +1.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- 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)
- 130 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 38
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 29
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 97.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 127 residents
- State safety percentile
- 75th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +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
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Carlsruhe Weighbridge/Cobb and Co Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 2/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Community(1)
- Woodend Primary School Carslruhe AnnexeSchool
57 Nicholson Street
Other(2)
- 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). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Carlsruhe Streamside ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Kyneton District Health Service (5.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 14
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 36.0
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 115 mm · ~14 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 133 mm · ~17 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 13° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 180 mm · ~22 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 172 mm · ~22 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
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 dwelling119 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 Use124 Three Chain RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
- Development of the land for a dwellingCarlsruhe Station RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
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 30/09/2026 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 – 29 Sep 2026
- ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 19/05/2026 and 30/09/2026 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 – 29 Sep 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
1 heritage place
- CARLSRUHE RAILWAY STATIONNH1662
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Bendigo
- Member of Parliament
- Lisa CHESTERS (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 120,088
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.0%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +51.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 48.6%Labor 51.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 32.4 km away).
Coalition 38.9%Labor 61.1%
9.7 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +61.1 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Kyneton EastLabor 60.0% · Coalition 40.0% TPP (2025)6.6 km away
- KynetonLabor 65.3% · Coalition 34.7% TPP (2025)6.9 km away
- TyldenLabor 51.6% · Coalition 48.4% TPP (2025)10.1 km away
- MalmsburyLabor 64.3% · Coalition 35.7% TPP (2025)16.2 km away
- TaradaleLabor 73.1% · Coalition 26.9% TPP (2025)22.1 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Macedon Ranges Council
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.