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VIC · Golden Plains Council

Gheringhap, VIC, 3331

Current weather

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Suburb snapshot

Gheringhap is a small locality in the Golden Plains area, home to around 132 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 24 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+26%), roughly 181.8 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
132
Median age
49
Median household income / week
$2,150
Dwelling vacancy
6.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
3 of 47
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Employment rate
53.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
14 / 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)
24
Against the person
5
Against property
15
Rate per 1,000 residents
181.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 26 residents
State safety percentile
90.1th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+26.3%

Most common offence types

  • A211 Fv Serious Assault3
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft3
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store5
  • B49 Other Theft6
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order4

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Public transport

4 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Ryan Rd/Midland Hwy
  • Ryan Rd/Midland Hwy
  • Ryan Rd/Midland Hwy
  • Ryan Rd/Midland Hwy

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Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

5 planning-related records

2021· 3 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Creation of access (x2) to a Road Zone Category 1 (RDZ1) under clause 52.29-2 (Land adjacent to a Road Zone Category 1)
    732 FYANSFORD-GHERINGHAP ROAD GHERINGHAP 3331Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Use of the land (store) under clause 35.07-1 (FZ) and buildings and works associated with a section 2 use and a building within the specified setbacks under clause 35.07-4 (FZ)
    34 MCCURDY ROAD GHERINGHAP 3331Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • The development of the land for the purposes of an agricultural building (yard cover) pursuant to the provisions of the RAZ2 (Clause 35.08-4)
    241 BAKERS BRIDGE ROAD GHERINGHAP 3331Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 2 proposals

  • September 2020

  • The use and development of a dwelling
    199 Bakers Bridge RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The use of the land for boat and caravan storage (caravan storage) pursuant to the provisions of the FZ (Clause 35.07-1)
    99 McCurdy RoadPermit 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

3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Ryan Rd/Midland HwyBus stop
  • Pie FaceCafe
  • Shelter

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)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

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

Recent changes

  • Creation of access (x2) to a Road Zone Category 1 (RDZ1) under clause 52.29-2 (Land adjacent to a Road Zone Category 1)planning732 FYANSFORD-GHERINGHAP ROAD GHERINGHAP 3331Lodged 15 Sep 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of the land for the purposes of an agricultural building (yard cover) pursuant to the provisions of the RAZ2 (Clause 35.08-4)planning241 BAKERS BRIDGE ROAD GHERINGHAP 3331Lodged 09 Jun 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The use and development of a dwellingplanning199 Bakers Bridge RoadLodged 15 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The use of the land for boat and caravan storage (caravan storage) pursuant to the provisions of the FZ (Clause 35.07-1)planning99 McCurdy RoadLodged 08 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land (store) under clause 35.07-1 (FZ) and buildings and works associated with a section 2 use and a building within the specified setbacks under clause 35.07-4 (FZ)planning34 MCCURDY ROAD GHERINGHAP 3331Lodged 27 Jul 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Ryan Rd/Midland Hwytransport
  • Ryan Rd/Midland Hwytransport
  • Ryan Rd/Midland Hwytransport
  • Ryan Rd/Midland Hwytransport
  • A211 Fv Serious Assaultcrime3

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