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VIC · Golden Plains Council

Haddon, 3351

Est. population · Jun 2025

1,307

Growth (1 yr)

-0.1%

Growth (5 yr)

+2.4%

Median age

40

Median income

$1,945/wk

Employment rate

65.2%

Languages at home

2.7%non-English

Most common: German

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

44.7/100
Average

Top 48% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 78% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
What Haddon is known for: Green suburb, National parks, Excellent transport, Education hub, High desirability

Suburb profile

In Golden Plains Council, Haddon keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.

With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. 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. Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.

Desirability lands around average here: softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus growth momentum weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with safety holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Haddon snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

1,307

-0.1% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

4.3%

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

#46

among Country & regional · Established

Safety

20th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

4th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

5/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

55th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

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
44.7/100 — Average
State standing
Top 48% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
2966th in Australia
State rank
609th in VIC
Peer rank
#46 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#193 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
78%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Population

Estimated resident population

1,307(June 2025)

-0.1% annual · +2.4% over 5 years · 4th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
-0.1%
5-year growth
+2.4%
Change in 1 year
-1
Change in 5 years
+30
Growth rank in VIC
4th 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 (~1,350), extrapolated at +0.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
1,276
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$1,945
Dwelling vacancy
4.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
20 of 460
Median monthly mortgage
$1,636
Employment rate
65.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
443 / 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 increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
33
Against the person
14
Against property
17
Rate per 1,000 residents
25.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 91 residents
State safety percentile
20th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+6.5%

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault7
  • A232 Non-Fv Common Assault2
  • B21 Criminal Damage5
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft3
  • B49 Other Theft3

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
1,019
Median ICSEA percentile
55th
School list
  • Haddon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1019 · 55th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 232 students · Top SEA quarter 12%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

4 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Memorial Dr/Sago Hill Rd
  • Memorial Dr/Sago Hill Rd
  • Memorial Dr/Sago Hill Rd
  • Memorial Dr/Sago Hill Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

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

  • Haddon Common Bushland ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
9
Parks (OSM)
2

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

Health access

Nearest hospital
Ballarat Day Procedure Centre (13.2 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
38
Participants per 1,000 residents
29.1

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

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
26° / 12°
Rainfall
128 mm · ~16 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
21° / 10°
Rainfall
124 mm · ~16 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
149 mm · ~19 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
19° / 8°
Rainfall
182 mm · ~23 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).

21 planning-related records

2021· 8 proposals

  • September 2021

  • The use and development of the land for a dwelling pursuant to the provisions of the RAZ1 (Clauses 35.08-1 & 35.08-4), LSIO (Clause 44.04-2) and to create or alter access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1 (RDZ1) in accordance with Clause 52.29-2 of the planning scheme
    . BALLARAT-CARNGHAM ROAD HADDON 3351Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified under clause 35.03-4 (RLZ) and 43.02-2 (DDO)
    84 THOMAS ROAD HADDON 3351Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • The development of the land for the purposes of a shed pursuant to the provisions of the RAZ1 (Clause 35.08-4) and SMO (Clause 44.02-2)
    110 HADDON SCHOOL ROAD HADDON 3351Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified under clauses 35.03-4 (RLZ), 43.02-2 (DDO) and 44.06-2 (BMO)
    29 TAYLORS ROAD HADDON 3351Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed) associated with a section 2 use under clause 35.08-4 (RAZ)
    324 Wilsons RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Buildings and works associated with a section 2 use under clause 32.05-2 (TZ)
    41 Kopkes RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a building (shed) associated with a section 2 use and greater than 100 sqm under clause 35.03-4 (RLZ) , construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified in the schedule under clause 43.02-2 (DDO) and construction of a building (shed) under clause 44.06-2 (BMO)
    10 Kent DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Construction of a building (shed) with dimensions greater than specified in the schedule pursuant to clause 43.02-2 and a building (shed) greater than 100sqm and within a specified setback under clause 35.03-4 (RLZ) in accordance with endorsed plans
    117 Kent DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 13 proposals

  • December 2020

  • The development of the land for the purposes of a two (2) lot subdivision pursuant to the provisions of the RLZ (Clause 35.03-3), DDO (Clause 43.02-3) & BMO (Clause 44.06-2) and associated native vegetation removal pursuant to Clause 52.17-1 of the planning scheme
    35 HADDON COMMON ROAD HADDON 3351Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • construction or carry out works associated with a section 2 use (dwelling) under clause 35.03-4 and to construct or carry out works under clause 42.01-2 in accordance with the endorsed plans
    434 Ross Creek-Haddon RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • The use and development of the land for the purposes of racing dog husbandry (60 dogs) pursuant to the provisions of the RAZ1 (Clauses 35.08-1 and 35.08-4)
    410 HADDON SCHOOL ROAD HADDON 3351NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use of the land for a dwelling under clause 35.08-1 and buildings and works associated with a dwelling under clause 35.08-4 in accordance with endorsed plans
    474 Racecourse RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified in the schedule pursuant to clause 43.02-2 (DDO) and construction of a building (shed) and associated works greater than specified size and within specified setback pursuant to clause 35.03-4 (RLZ)
    73 Kent DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Earthworks associated with an existing dam under clause 35.03-4 (RLZ)
    58 HADDON-PRESTON HILL ROAD HADDON 3351Refusal issued by a delegate

  • August 2020

  • Two (2) lot subdivision in accordance with endorsed plans
    749 Bells RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • The development of the land for a two lot subdivision (boundary re-alignment) and use and development of a dwelling
    120 HADDON SCHOOL ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • The development of the land for a shed
    277 RACECOURSE ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Two (2) lot subdivision under clause 32.05-5
    89 Racecourse RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • The development of the land for a shed
    80 KENT DRIVEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • The use and development of the land for a dwelling
    532 LIGHTWOOD PARK ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The use of the land for dog breeding
    265 HADDON-PRESTON HILL ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

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
Ballarat
Member of Parliament
Catherine KING (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
116,238
Turnout (2025)
93.3%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-2.3 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 39.3%Labor 60.7%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 10.6 km away).

Coalition 45.6%Labor 54.4%

6.2 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -6.7 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • HaddonLabor 53.1% · Coalition 46.9% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
  • SmythesdaleLabor 57.3% · Coalition 42.7% TPP (2025)5.9 km away
  • Ross CreekLabor 53.5% · Coalition 46.5% TPP (2025)6.8 km away
  • Cardigan VillageLabor 50.0% · Coalition 50.0% TPP (2025)8.6 km away
  • LucasLabor 62.3% · Coalition 37.7% TPP (2025)8.6 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

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

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

Compare with

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

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