Median house price
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VIC · Murrindindi Council
Glenburn, 3717
Est. population · Jun 2025
461
Growth (1 yr)
+0.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+8.7%
Median age
50
Median income
$1,696/wk
Employment rate
51.7%
Languages at home
5.2%non-English
Most common: Italian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Set among the hills of Murrindindi Council, Glenburn is a smaller community with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Property prices are middling for the area: fair relative to what is nearby.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
Desirability sits below average overall, with local dining and lifestyle amenities the main drag compared with similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Glenburn snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
461
+0.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
29.2%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#314
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
31st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
65th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
5/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 27.8/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5903rd in Australia
- State rank
- 1123rd in VIC
- Peer rank
- #314 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #614 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
461(June 2025)
+0.9% annual · +8.7% over 5 years · 65th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.9%
- 5-year growth
- +8.7%
- Change in 1 year
- +4
- Change in 5 years
- +37
- Growth rank in VIC
- 65th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~500), extrapolated at +1.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 443
- Median age
- 50
- Median household income / week
- $1,696
- Dwelling vacancy
- 29.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 62 of 212
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,050
- Employment rate
- 51.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 149 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 16
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 10
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 34.7
- State safety percentile
- 31.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -20%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage2
- B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary2
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle1
- B49 Other Theft5
- D11 Firearms Offences6
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Roadhouse/Melba Hwy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Murrindini Bushland ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 9
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Yea and District Memorial Hospital (21.2 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 11
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 23.9
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 197 mm · ~25 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 228 mm · ~28 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 13° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 261 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 304 mm · ~38 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
12 planning-related records
2021· 5 proposals
September 2021
- Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Construction of a farm shed151 WALLS ROAD GLENBURN 3717Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Place of Assembly/Worship and Liquor Licence Amendment to permit to include cellar door and construction of amenities building1084 KINGLAKE-GLENBURN ROAD GLENBURN 3717Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Farm Building Development of land for an agricultural shed3635 Melba HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Single Dwelling Use and development of land for a dwelling1181 BREAK O'DAY ROAD GLENBURN 3717Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Development of land for an outbuilding741 Captains Creek RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 7 proposals
December 2020
- Single Dwelling Use and development of the land for the purpose of a dwelling1101 BREAK O'DAY ROAD GLENBURN 3717Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
- Farm Building Development of land for an agricultural shed854 Break O'day RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
- Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Development of land for a domestic outbuildings3891 Melba HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2020
- Subdivision - Residential (1-9 lots) Two lot re-subdivision4175 Melba HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
- Dwelling (Alts & Adds) Alterations to existing dwelling53 West Bridge RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2020
- Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Construction of a shed36 Burns RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
- Farm Building Development of land for six (6) agricultural sheds290 Two Hills RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Indi
- Member of Parliament
- Helen HAINES (Independent)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 120,774
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -1.4 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 56.7%Labor 43.3%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 26.8 km away).
Coalition 66.8%Labor 33.2%
10.1 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -1.7 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- GlenburnLabor 32.5% · Coalition 67.5% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
- KinglakeLabor 57.1% · Coalition 42.9% TPP (2025)14.2 km away
- ToolangiLabor 53.4% · Coalition 46.6% TPP (2025)15.0 km away
- FlowerdaleLabor 51.7% · Coalition 48.3% TPP (2025)15.9 km away
- Kinglake WestLabor 47.2% · Coalition 52.8% TPP (2025)17.2 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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