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VIC · Moorabool Council

Darley, VIC, 3340

Current weather

11.3°CModerate rain showers

86% humidity · 34.4 km/h wind · 14.8° / 10.3° today · 8.5 mm rain

Desirability index

80.6/100

#100 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Darley is a mid-sized suburb in the Moorabool area, home to around 9,190 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 618 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+11%), roughly 67.2 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, 9 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
9,190
Median age
37
Median household income / week
$1,951
Dwelling vacancy
4.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
134 of 3,281
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Employment rate
64.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
283 / 212 / 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)
618
Against the person
152
Against property
253
Rate per 1,000 residents
67.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 60 residents
State safety percentile
60.2th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+10.6%

Most common offence types

  • A211 Fv Serious Assault33
  • B21 Criminal Damage51
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle49
  • B49 Other Theft45
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order113

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Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
988
  • Darley Primary SchoolPrimary

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Public transport

27 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Davies St/Grey St
  • Davies St/Grey St
  • Grey St/Nelson St
  • Nathan Dr/Davies St
  • Taylor Dr/Davies St

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Roadworks & transport

9 active roadworks / incidents

  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 06/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN FREEWAY, WESTERN IN-BACCHUS MARSH-GISBORNE RAMP OF05 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 06/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.BACCHUS MARSH-GISBORNE-WESTERN IN RAMP ON, GISBORNE ROAD05 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 06/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.BACCHUS MARSH-GISBORNE-WESTERN IN RAMP ON, GISBORNE ROAD05 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 06/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN FREEWAY, WESTERN IN-BACCHUS MARSH-GISBORNE RAMP OF05 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 16/06/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN IN-BACCHUS MARSH RAMP OF, WESTERN FREEWAY15 Jun 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 16/06/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CONDONS LANE, BACCHUS MARSH ROAD15 Jun 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
  • Other DTP Works (not Tram, Train or Bus Replacements) activities occurring between 20/05/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.GISBORNE ROAD, BACCHUS MARSH-GISBORNE-WESTERN IN RAMP ON19 May 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
  • Other DTP Works (not Tram, Train or Bus Replacements) activities occurring between 20/05/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN FREEWAY, BACCHUS MARSH-GISBORNE-WESTERN IN RAMP ON19 May 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
  • Other DTP Works (not Tram, Train or Bus Replacements) activities occurring between 20/05/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.BACCHUS MARSH-GISBORNE-WESTERN IN RAMP ON, GISBORNE ROAD19 May 2026 – 29 Aug 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).

38 planning-related records

2022· 1 proposal

  • April 2022

  • Development of a Second Dwelling on the Lot
    1 MCMAHON COURT DARLEY 3340Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2021· 18 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Development and Use of a Dwelling.
    LOT 2 SWANS ROAD DARLEY 3340Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    151 CAMERONS ROAD DARLEY 3340Withdrawn
  • 69 lot subdivision and removal of sewerage easement E-4
    HOLTS LANE DARLEY 3340Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of a Trades Depot / Vehicle Store
    379 SWANS ROAD DARLEY 3340Withdrawn

  • August 2021

  • Variation of restrictions
    69 DARLEY DRIVE DARLEY 3340Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Development of a Replacement Dwelling and Ancillary Shed and Associated Buildings and Works (Tennis Court & Inground Swimming Pool)
    239 SWANS ROAD DARLEY 3340Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    154 GISBORNE ROAD DARLEY 3340Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Machinery Shed and 30,000 lt Water Tank Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling
    529 Swans RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Removal of Restrictive Covenant 2388443
    10 & 11 DAVID COURT DARLEY 3340Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    122 HOLTS LANE DARLEY 3340Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Staged Subdivision
    Lot F Myers StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development and Use of a Dwelling and Ancillary Shed
    337 SWANS ROAD DARLEY 3340NOD issued by a delegate

  • April 2021

  • Variation of Restrictive Covenant No. PS544486K
    11 BAKER STREET DARLEY 3340Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three (3) Lot Subdivision
    18 FREDRICK STREET DARLEY 3340Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Variation of Restrictive Covenant PS544486K to allow a building within 30m of the rear property boundary.
    23 Silverdale DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Patio and Carport Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling
    1A Fredrick StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development and Use of a Dwelling in association with an Equestrian enterprise
    LOT 1 LERDERDERG GORGE ROAD DARLEY 3340Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Development of Two (2) Dwellings
    3 Hamish RoadLapsed
2020· 19 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    7 Victoria StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Development of Four (4) Dwellings
    19 Raglan StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Staged Multi-Lot Subdivision
    LOT A HOLTS LANE DARLEY 3340Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Variation of Restrictions being Covenants PS544486K and AE658314Y to allow the construction of a shed at the rear of the lot.
    13 Baker StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the Land for Signage (1 x 3sqm Promotional Sign)
    Lot B Holts LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Development of a Dwelling to Rear of Existing Dwelling and Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    17 Bourke StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Shed Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling
    33 Bourkes RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development and Use of a Dwelling and Shed
    96 Tramway LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    120 Holts LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Development of Three (3) Dwellings
    44 Jonathan DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    Cromarty CircuitNOD issued by a delegate

  • June 2020

  • Development of a Garage within the ESO2 Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling
    7 Hartog GrovePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    Holts LaneNOD issued by a delegate
  • Four (4) Lot Subdivision
    53 Camerons RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Three (3) Dwellings
    18 Fredrick StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Ending S173 Agreement No AE125089C
    99 Masons LaneWithdrawn

  • May 2020

  • Development of Two (2) Additional Dwellings and Three (3) Lot Subdivision
    22 Davies StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Variation of Restrictive Covenant W758680F items (c), (e) & (h).
    Manning BoulevardNOD issued by a delegate

  • February 2020

  • Development and Use of Five (5) Shops and the Development and Use of a Medical Centre
    Halletts WayNOD issued by the Resp. Authority

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

  • Parking (2)

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

  • Bacchus Marsh Council Trench Geological ReserveNature reserve
  • Gisborne Road ReservePark
  • Gleneagles Court ReservePark
  • Riverbend Drive ParkPark
  • Telford ParkPark

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Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

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

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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)
22
Parks (OSM)
22

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
80.6/100
Cohort rank
#100 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

  • Bacchus Marsh Council Trench Geological Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Gisborne Road Reservegovernmentpark
  • Gleneagles Court Reservegovernmentpark
  • Riverbend Drive Parkgovernmentpark
  • Telford Parkgovernmentpark
  • 69 lot subdivision and removal of sewerage easement E-4planningHOLTS LANE DARLEY 3340Lodged 14 Sep 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development and Use of Five (5) Shops and the Development and Use of a Medical CentreplanningHalletts WayLodged 25 Feb 2020 · NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Development and Use of a Dwelling and Ancillary Shedplanning337 SWANS ROAD DARLEY 3340Lodged 03 May 2021 · NOD issued by a delegate
  • Development and Use of a Dwelling and Shedplanning96 Tramway LaneLodged 06 Aug 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development and Use of a Dwelling in association with an Equestrian enterpriseplanningLOT 1 LERDERDERG GORGE ROAD DARLEY 3340Lodged 09 Feb 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

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