VIC · Mount Alexander Council
Faraday, VIC, 3451
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Suburb snapshot
Faraday is a small locality in the Mount Alexander area, home to around 194 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 12 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+300%), roughly 61.9 offences per 1,000 residents, 4 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and some planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 194
- Median age
- 50
- Median household income / week
- $1,339
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 12 of 89
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,732
- Employment rate
- 55.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 8 / 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)
- 12
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 61.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 97 residents
- State safety percentile
- 56.6th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +300%
Most common offence types
- A89 Other Dangerous Or Negligent Acts Endangering People1
- B19 Other Fire Related Offences1
- C32 Drug Possession4
- E13 Resist Or Hinder Officer3
- Other Crimes Against The Person1
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Year ending March release
Roadworks & transport
4 active roadworks / incidents
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/04/2026 and 30/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.CALDER FREEWAY, CALDER OUT-MIDLAND RAMP OF17 Apr 2026 – 29 Jan 2027
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/04/2026 and 30/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.CALDER FREEWAY, CALDER OUT-MIDLAND RAMP OF17 Apr 2026 – 29 Jan 2027
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/04/2026 and 30/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:00 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 Greater than 10 min.CALDER FREEWAY, CALDER OUT-MIDLAND RAMP OF17 Apr 2026 – 29 Jan 2027
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/04/2026 and 30/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM. 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 Greater than 10 min.CALDER FREEWAY, CALDER OUT-MIDLAND RAMP OF17 Apr 2026 – 29 Jan 2027
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).
1 planning-related records
2021· 1 proposal
July 2021
- Use and development of the land for a renewable energy facility (solar), utility installation, and associated earth works. The alteration of access to a Road Zone 1. The removal of native vegetation and installation of business signage.00 HARMONY ROAD ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO SUBJECT SITE FARADAY 3451In progress
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
3 state heritage places
- COLIBAN WATER SUPPLYNH1021
- COLIBAN WATER SUPPLYNH1021
- FARADAY PRIMARY SCHOOL NO. 797NH1704
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
Recent changes
- COLIBAN WATER SUPPLYheritageNH1021
- COLIBAN WATER SUPPLYheritageNH1021
- FARADAY PRIMARY SCHOOL NO. 797heritageNH1704
- Use and development of the land for a renewable energy facility (solar), utility installation, and associated earth works. The alteration of access to a Road Zone 1. The removal of native vegetation and installation of business signage.planning00 HARMONY ROAD ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO SUBJECT SITE FARADAY 3451Lodged 12 Jul 2021 · In progress
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/04/2026 and 30/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.roadworksCALDER FREEWAY, CALDER OUT-MIDLAND RAMP OF17 Apr 2026 – 29 Jan 2027
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/04/2026 and 30/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.roadworksCALDER FREEWAY, CALDER OUT-MIDLAND RAMP OF17 Apr 2026 – 29 Jan 2027
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/04/2026 and 30/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:00 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 Greater than 10 min.roadworksCALDER FREEWAY, CALDER OUT-MIDLAND RAMP OF17 Apr 2026 – 29 Jan 2027
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/04/2026 and 30/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM. 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 Greater than 10 min.roadworksCALDER FREEWAY, CALDER OUT-MIDLAND RAMP OF17 Apr 2026 – 29 Jan 2027
- A89 Other Dangerous Or Negligent Acts Endangering Peoplecrime1
- B19 Other Fire Related Offencescrime1
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
- 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
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
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