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VIC · Loddon Council

Durham Ox, VIC, 3576

Current weather

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Suburb snapshot

Durham Ox is a small locality in the Loddon area, home to around 60 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 5 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+150%), roughly 83.3 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and some planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
60
Median age
47
Median household income / week
$1,174
Dwelling vacancy
12.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
4 of 33
Median monthly mortgage
$217
Employment rate
67.3%
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)
5
Against the person
0
Against property
4
Rate per 1,000 residents
83.3
State safety percentile
69.3th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+150%

Most common offence types

  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary1
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle1
  • B49 Other Theft2
  • E13 Resist Or Hinder Officer1

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

1 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Boort - Pyramid Rd/Loddon Valley Hwy

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).

3 planning-related records

2021· 2 proposals

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works (garage) ancillary to the existing dwelling
    231 GROSES ROAD DURHAM OX 3576Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Construction of an amenity block and associated works.
    479 Hattens LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 1 proposal

  • August 2020

  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling
    7725 Loddon Valley HighwayPermit 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

11 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bus stop
  • Durham Ox memorial HallCommunity centre

    1975 Boort Pyramid Road, Durham Ox

  • Letter Box
  • Parking (3)
  • Picnic Table (2)
  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Shelter
  • TelstraTelephone

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

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
1
Parks (OSM)
1

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

Recent changes

  • Buildings and works (garage) ancillary to the existing dwellingplanning231 GROSES ROAD DURHAM OX 3576Lodged 21 Jul 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an amenity block and associated works.planning479 Hattens LaneLodged 20 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a dwellingplanning7725 Loddon Valley HighwayLodged 12 Aug 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Boort - Pyramid Rd/Loddon Valley Hwytransport
  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglarycrime1
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime1
  • B49 Other Theftcrime2
  • E13 Resist Or Hinder Officercrime1
  • Australia Postamenitiespost_box
  • Bus stopamenitiesbus_stop

Data sources & freshness