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VIC · Murrindindi Council

Cathkin, VIC, 3714

Current weather

11.2°CDense drizzle

93% humidity · 19.6 km/h wind · 14.3° / 8.7° today · 19.8 mm rain

Suburb snapshot

Cathkin is a small locality in the Murrindindi area, home to around 27 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-50%), roughly 37.0 offences per 1,000 residents, and 10 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
27
Median age
62
Median household income / week
$1,375
Dwelling vacancy
18.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
3 of 16
Median monthly mortgage
$650
Employment rate
51.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 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)
1
Against the person
1
Against property
0
Rate per 1,000 residents
37
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 27 residents
State safety percentile
32.4th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-50%

Most common offence types

  • A212 Non-Fv Serious Assault1

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

10 active roadworks / incidents

  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 12/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.GOULBURN VALLEY HIGHWAY, RIDDS ROAD11 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 12/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.GOULBURN VALLEY HIGHWAY, MAROONDAH LINK HIGHWAY11 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 12/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.MAROONDAH LINK HIGHWAY, GOULBURN VALLEY HIGHWAY11 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 12/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.RIDDS ROAD, GOULBURN VALLEY HIGHWAY11 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 12/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.GOULBURN VALLEY HIGHWAY, RIDDS ROAD11 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 12/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.GOULBURN VALLEY HIGHWAY, MAROONDAH LINK HIGHWAY11 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 12/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.MAROONDAH LINK HIGHWAY, GOULBURN VALLEY HIGHWAY11 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 12/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.GOULBURN VALLEY HIGHWAY, RIDDS ROAD11 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 12/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.RIDDS ROAD, GOULBURN VALLEY HIGHWAY11 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 12/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.GOULBURN VALLEY HIGHWAY, RIDDS ROAD11 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

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

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)
6/10

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

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 12/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.roadworksGOULBURN VALLEY HIGHWAY, RIDDS ROAD11 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 12/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.roadworksGOULBURN VALLEY HIGHWAY, MAROONDAH LINK HIGHWAY11 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 12/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.roadworksMAROONDAH LINK HIGHWAY, GOULBURN VALLEY HIGHWAY11 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 12/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.roadworksRIDDS ROAD, GOULBURN VALLEY HIGHWAY11 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 12/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.roadworksGOULBURN VALLEY HIGHWAY, RIDDS ROAD11 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 12/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.roadworksGOULBURN VALLEY HIGHWAY, MAROONDAH LINK HIGHWAY11 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 12/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.roadworksMAROONDAH LINK HIGHWAY, GOULBURN VALLEY HIGHWAY11 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 12/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.roadworksGOULBURN VALLEY HIGHWAY, RIDDS ROAD11 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 12/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.roadworksRIDDS ROAD, GOULBURN VALLEY HIGHWAY11 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 12/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.roadworksGOULBURN VALLEY HIGHWAY, RIDDS ROAD11 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported