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VIC · Greater Geelong Council

Connewarre, VIC, 3227

Current weather

13.8°CDense drizzle

80% humidity · 25.9 km/h wind · 16.6° / 10.6° today · 7.1 mm rain

Desirability index

61.6/100

#99 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Connewarre is a small locality in the Greater Geelong area, home to around 953 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 38 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+100%), roughly 39.9 offences per 1,000 residents, 6 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
953
Median age
50
Median household income / week
$2,328
Dwelling vacancy
16.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
69 of 410
Median monthly mortgage
$2,500
Employment rate
60.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
7 / 23 / 7

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
21
Rate per 1,000 residents
39.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 318 residents
State safety percentile
35.9th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+100%

Most common offence types

  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary3
  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary3
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft3
  • B49 Other Theft3
  • D11 Firearms Offences6

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

6 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 13th Beach Golf Links/Barwon Heads Rd
  • 13th Beach Golf Links/Barwon Heads Rd
  • Black Rock Rd/Barwon Heads Rd
  • Breamlea Rd/Barwon Heads Rd
  • Staceys Rd Rd/Barwon Heads 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).

14 planning-related records

2021· 6 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and Works for Alteration and Extension of the 13th Beach SLSC Facility
    330 THIRTEENTH BEACH ROAD CONNEWARRE 3227Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Building and Works to Construct an Outbuilding (Greenhouse)
    530-590 BLUESTONE SCHOOL ROAD CONNEWARRE 3227NOD issued by a delegate

  • May 2021

  • Use and Development of Land for a Dwelling, Two (2) Lot Subdivision (Re-alignment) and Access to a Road Zone Category 1
    1741-1769 BARWON HEADS ROAD CONNEWARRE 3227Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Buildings and Works, Food and Drink Premises Ancillary to the Airport and Alteration to Access to Road Zone Category 1
    1425 BARWON HEADS ROAD CONNEWARRE 3227Withdrawn
  • Buildings and Works Associated with the Replacement of a Refuelling Tank and Bowser Associated with an Existing Airport
    1425 Barwon Heads RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Construction of a Shed
    40 Bluestone School RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 8 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Buildings and Works for Alteration and Extension of the 13th Beach SLSC Facility
    330 Thirteenth Beach RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Use and Development of an Outdoor Recreation Facility (Wake Boarding Cable Park) and Ancillary Use and Development of Accommodation (24 Rooms) and Restaurant
    1392-1450 BARWON HEADS ROAD CONNEWARRE 3227In progress

  • September 2020

  • Use and Development of Dwelling and Works Associated with Construction of Two Driveways
    602-630 Lake RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Shed in a Farming Zone
    1-9 STACEYS ROAD CONNEWARRE 3227Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and Works Associated with the Construction of a Garage in a Comprehensive Development Zone
    19 PLANTATION DRIVE CONNEWARRE 3227No permit required

  • June 2020

  • Construction of a Shed
    505-555 Bluestone School RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Construct a Farm Shed
    45 RANDLES ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Amend permit allows statement and conditions 2, 8 and 15
    95 MINYA LANEPermit 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

  • Black Rock Rd/Barwon Heads RdBus stop
  • Staceys Rd Rd/Barwon Heads RdBus stop

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

  • Conewarre K48 Streamside ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

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

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • DEMONSTRATION WIND TURBINE SITENH2462

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)
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

Desirability index

Desirability score
61.6/100
Cohort rank
#99 among Coastal & beach suburbs

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • DEMONSTRATION WIND TURBINE SITEheritageNH2462
  • Conewarre K48 Streamside Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Amend permit allows statement and conditions 2, 8 and 15planning95 MINYA LANELodged 27 Feb 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and Works Associated with the Construction of a Garage in a Comprehensive Development Zoneplanning19 PLANTATION DRIVE CONNEWARRE 3227Lodged 04 Sep 2020 · No permit required
  • Building and Works to Construct an Outbuilding (Greenhouse)planning530-590 BLUESTONE SCHOOL ROAD CONNEWARRE 3227Lodged 03 Aug 2021 · NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and Works Associated with the Replacement of a Refuelling Tank and Bowser Associated with an Existing Airportplanning1425 Barwon Heads RoadLodged 12 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works for Alteration and Extension of the 13th Beach SLSC Facilityplanning330 THIRTEENTH BEACH ROAD CONNEWARRE 3227Lodged 16 Sep 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works for Alteration and Extension of the 13th Beach SLSC Facilityplanning330 Thirteenth Beach RoadLodged 09 Dec 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works, Food and Drink Premises Ancillary to the Airport and Alteration to Access to Road Zone Category 1planning1425 BARWON HEADS ROAD CONNEWARRE 3227Lodged 29 Mar 2021 · Withdrawn
  • Construct a Farm Shedplanning45 RANDLES ROADLodged 06 May 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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