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VIC · Wellington Council

Golden Beach (Vic.), VIC, 3851

Current weather

15°COvercast

67% humidity · 17.1 km/h wind · 18.6° / 9.6° today · 4.6 mm rain

Desirability index

0.6/100

#260 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Golden Beach (Vic.) is a small locality in the Wellington area, home to around 356 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 29 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-15%), roughly 81.5 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
356
Median age
60
Median household income / week
$714
Dwelling vacancy
60.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
277 of 461
Median monthly mortgage
$858
Employment rate
30.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
34 / 23 / 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)
29
Against the person
9
Against property
16
Rate per 1,000 residents
81.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 40 residents
State safety percentile
68.3th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-14.7%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage5
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary3
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store4
  • B49 Other Theft3
  • Other Crimes Against The Person3

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

1 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Golden Beach Community Hall/Longford-Golden Beach Rd

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).

10 planning-related records

2021· 7 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings & works associated with construction of a dwelling. Buildings & works associated with construction of a dwelling.
    79 RAINBOW ROAD GOLDEN BEACH 3851Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings & works associated with construction of a dwelling. Buildings & works associated with construction of a dwelling.
    43 SUNGLOW CRESCENT GOLDEN BEACH 3851Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with construction of a dwelling. Buildings and works associated with construction of a dwelling.
    32 PACIFIC COURT GOLDEN BEACH 3851Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works for the development of an outbuilding. Buildings and works for the development of an outbuilding.
    48-50 Astro AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings & works associated with construction of a fence. Buildings and works associated with construction of a fence and outbuilding.
    28 Rainbow RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Buildings and works for a solid fence. Buildings and works for a solid fence.
    106 SEA BREEZE AVENUE GOLDEN BEACH 3851Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Buildings & works associated with construction of a dwelling. Buildings & works associated with construction of a dwelling.
    57 Fairway AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 3 proposals

  • August 2020

  • Removal of native vegetation. Removal of native vegetation.
    13 Pampas WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Buildings and works associated with construction of a dwelling. Buildings and works associated with construction of a dwelling.
    13 Pacific CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Amend setbacks to proposed dwelling. Amend setbacks to proposed dwelling.
    19 Meridan 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

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Public toilets

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

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Veronica Maybury ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

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

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

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)
2
Parks (OSM)
2

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

Desirability index

Desirability score
0.6/100
Cohort rank
#260 among Coastal & beach suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Veronica Maybury Reservegovernmentpark
  • Amend setbacks to proposed dwelling. Amend setbacks to proposed dwelling.planning19 Meridan RoadLodged 23 Mar 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings & works associated with construction of a dwelling. Buildings & works associated with construction of a dwelling.planning79 RAINBOW ROAD GOLDEN BEACH 3851Lodged 28 Sep 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings & works associated with construction of a dwelling. Buildings & works associated with construction of a dwelling.planning43 SUNGLOW CRESCENT GOLDEN BEACH 3851Lodged 09 Sep 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings & works associated with construction of a dwelling. Buildings & works associated with construction of a dwelling.planning57 Fairway AvenueLodged 04 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings & works associated with construction of a fence. Buildings and works associated with construction of a fence and outbuilding.planning28 Rainbow RoadLodged 08 Jul 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with construction of a dwelling. Buildings and works associated with construction of a dwelling.planning32 PACIFIC COURT GOLDEN BEACH 3851Lodged 02 Sep 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with construction of a dwelling. Buildings and works associated with construction of a dwelling.planning13 Pacific CourtLodged 24 Apr 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for a solid fence. Buildings and works for a solid fence.planning106 SEA BREEZE AVENUE GOLDEN BEACH 3851Lodged 28 Jun 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for the development of an outbuilding. Buildings and works for the development of an outbuilding.planning48-50 Astro AvenueLodged 16 Jul 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

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