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VIC · Mount Alexander Council

Eddington, VIC, 3463

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Suburb snapshot

Eddington is a small locality in the Mount Alexander area, home to around 113 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 7 offences in 2026, roughly 61.9 offences per 1,000 residents, and some planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
113
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$1,291
Dwelling vacancy
7.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
3 of 40
Median monthly mortgage
$1,142
Employment rate
54.8%
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)
7
Against the person
0
Against property
3
Rate per 1,000 residents
61.9
State safety percentile
56.6th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • B49 Other Theft2
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception1
  • C32 Drug Possession1
  • E13 Resist Or Hinder Officer2
  • E22 Breach Intervention Order1

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).

9 planning-related records

2021· 4 proposals

  • June 2021

  • Extension of redline area to include front forecourt outdoor dining.
    4028 Bendigo-Maryborough RoadWithdrawn

  • March 2021

  • Dog Breeding Business
    112 Playfair StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • buildings and works under an ESO
    19 Owen StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Single dwelling and new cross over **RDZ1
    109 Bendigo-Maryborough RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 5 proposals

  • August 2020

  • Buildings and works in an ESO
    4027 Bendigo-Maryborough RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Buildings and works (habitable outbuilding)
    32 McCoy StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works (partial demolition, additions and alterations) Amendment to permit 5535
    Uniting Church Eddington, McCoy StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Use and development of a dwelling
    650 Eddington-Laanecoorie RoadPermit issued by a delegate

  • April 2020

  • Buildings and works (partial demolition, additions and alterations)
    Uniting Church Eddington, McCoy StreetPermit 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

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Eddington K25 Streamside ReserveNature reserve
  • Eddington K26 Streamside ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

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

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

2 state heritage places

  • DANNS BRIDGENH1850
  • DANNS BRIDGENH1850

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)
6
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

Recent changes

  • DANNS BRIDGEheritageNH1850
  • DANNS BRIDGEheritageNH1850
  • Eddington K25 Streamside Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Eddington K26 Streamside Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Buildings and works (habitable outbuilding)planning32 McCoy StreetLodged 17 Jul 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works (partial demolition, additions and alterations)planningUniting Church Eddington, McCoy StreetLodged 17 Apr 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works (partial demolition, additions and alterations) Amendment to permit 5535planningUniting Church Eddington, McCoy StreetLodged 17 Jul 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works in an ESOplanning4027 Bendigo-Maryborough RoadLodged 20 Aug 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Dog Breeding Businessplanning112 Playfair StreetLodged 17 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension of redline area to include front forecourt outdoor dining.planning4028 Bendigo-Maryborough RoadLodged 23 Jun 2021 · Withdrawn

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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