Median house price
$445k
+13% change
VIC · Southern Grampians Council
Hamilton, 3300
Est. population · Jun 2025
10,313
Growth (1 yr)
+0.3%
Growth (5 yr)
-0.5%
Median age
45
Median income
$1,247/wk
Employment rate
54.2%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$445,000
Languages at home
3.9%non-English
Most common: Malayalam, Mandarin, Sinhalese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Hamilton is a regional established suburb in Southern Grampians Council, oriented around local life rather than the metro orbit of Melbourne. Regional towns and local services do more of the everyday heavy lifting than the city. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Local shops and services are well covered, which makes the suburb easy to live in day to day. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Daily life works well on foot, with buses and trains also serving the suburb.
Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range. Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
Desirability rates good overall, led by schools and education, while community and employment, plus safety land closer to the middle of the pack for similar regional towns.
At a glance
Hamilton snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$370/wk
Population (ERP)
10,313
+0.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
10.2%
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
#3
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
79th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
48th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
32nd
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
- 68.0/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 11% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 333rd in Australia
- State rank
- 137th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #3 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #14 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025)
- $370
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $445,000
- Median price change
- +12.5%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
10,313(June 2025)
+0.3% annual · -0.5% over 5 years · 48th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.3%
- 5-year growth
- -0.5%
- Change in 1 year
- +28
- Change in 5 years
- -49
- Growth rank in VIC
- 48th 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 (~10,350), extrapolated at +0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 10,346
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,247
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 494 of 4,837
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Employment rate
- 54.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 3,957 / 265 / 90 (+ 16 other)
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)
- 1,160
- Against the person
- 279
- Against property
- 406
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 112.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 37 residents
- State safety percentile
- 78.8th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -6.5%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage121
- B43 Steal From A Retail Store63
- B49 Other Theft72
- C32 Drug Possession75
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order156
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 4
- Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
- 966
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 32th
School list
- Hamilton (Gray Street) Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 983 · 39th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 294 students · Top SEA quarter 13% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
- The Hamilton and Alexandra CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1107 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 409 students · Top SEA quarter 43% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Baimbridge CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 949 · 24th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 333 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- George Street Primary School - HamiltonPrimary · Government · ICSEA 877 · 7th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 67 students · Top SEA quarter 1% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- North Hamilton KindergartenColeraine Roadkindergarten
- Patterson Park Kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
73 public transport stops in this suburb
- Hamilton Station/Station St
- Hamilton Station/Station St
- Hamilton Town Centre/Brown St
- McMillan St/George St
- South West TAFE/200 Ballarat Rd
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
269 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
9 restaurants · 9 cafes · 3 pubs · 2 bars · 4 supermarkets · 3 pharmacies · 6 fast food · 2 bakeries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Good local dining options — 31 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 21 parks mapped in suburb, 5 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 73 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 7 shops and services
- Strong local sport and recreation — 20 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.87
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 3
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.03
Food & drink(31)
- Bakers DelightBakery
- Country French BakeryBakery
86 Gray Street
- Alexandra House BarBar
- ObsidianBar
- Cafe GrayCafe
- Clarabells CafeCafe
- Curly's Pizza & PastaCafe
- Gilly'sCafe
- Kings Bakery & CafeCafe
123 Brown Street
- MintCafe
- The Hive Drive Thru CoffeeCafe
- The Speckled FrogCafe
- Woody'sCafe
- Canadian RoosterFast food
86A Lonsdale Street
- Fast food
- Great Western PizzaFast food
- Hungry Jack'sFast food
- KFCFast food
- McDonald'sFast food
- “The Cally” - Caledonian Hotel MotelPub
153 Thompson Street
- Commercial HotelPub
145 Thompson Street, Hamilton
- Grand Central HotelPub
141-143 Gray Street
- Alexandra House Family BistroRestaurant
- Chris's Kebabs & GrillRestaurant
86 Glenelg Highway
- Court LanternRestaurant
- Curry BowlRestaurant
- Izzy's TavernRestaurant
- MANNA Cafe Bar and GrillRestaurant
100 Thompson Street, Hamilton
- Noodles & SushiRestaurant
- SubwayRestaurant
108 Gray Street
- Thai TownRestaurant
105 Thompson Street
Shopping(10)
- EG AustraliaConvenience store
93 French Street
- OTRConvenience store
86 Coleraine Road
- Hamilton Regional Livestock ExchangeMarketplace
- ALDISupermarket
104-108 French Street
- ColesSupermarket
- Ritchies IGA + LiquorSupermarket
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(2)
- Baimbridge CollegeSchool
59-85 Mount Baimbridge Road, Hamilton
- Hamilton (Gray Street) Primary SchoolSchool
42 Gray Street
Health & services(5)
- Brown Street DentalDentist
48 Brown Street, Hamilton
- James Dean PharmacyPharmacy
- James Dean PharmacyPharmacy
170 Gray Street
- Robsons PharmacyPharmacy
- Hamilton VetcareVeterinary
Sport & outdoors(27)
- Hamilton Fitness 24-7Gym
57 Thompson Street
- On Track Pilates & Fitness StudioGym
- Apex ParkPark
- Beersheba Memorial ParkPark
- Bree ParkPark
- Hughan ParkPark
- Park (2)
- Victoria ParkPark
- botanic gardens playgroundPlayground
- Bree Park PlaygroundPlayground
- Hughan Park PlaygroundPlayground
- Melville Oval PlaygroundPlayground
- Victory Park PlaygroundPlayground
- Hamilton Croquet ClubSports centre
- Hamilton Indoor Leisure & Aquatic CentreSports centre
- Hamilton Olympic Swimming PoolSports centre
- Sports centre
- Melville OvalSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (7)
Entertainment(1)
- Dramus TheatreTheatre
Transport(31)
30 bus stops · 1 train stations
Other(133)
- Kerr & Co.Agrarian
- LanyonsAgrarian
- Thrive Agri ServicesAgrarian
- Commercial Hotel Liqour LegendsAlcohol
Lonsdale Street
- Premix KingAlcohol
- Ritchies IGA + LiquorAlcohol
- Chiropractic Health ClinicAlternative
- Antiques
- Apartment
- King George VArtwork
- Apex Park Steam LocomotiveAttraction
- ANZBank
- Bendigo BankBank
- Commonwealth BankBank
174 Gray Street
- NABBank
- RabobankBank
- WestpacBank
- Pure Envy Beauty SalonBeauty salon
- Bench (2)
- Australian Red Cross Blood ServiceBlood Donation
- Bellcourt BooksBooks
63 Gray Street
- Subaru HamiltonCar
- Taylor Motors MazdaCar
50 Lonsdale Street
- Taylor MotorsToyotaCar
- RepcoCar Parts
- AutoproCar repair
- GoodyearCar repair
- Hamilton Exhaust CentreCar repair
- Mr MagicCar wash
103 Kennedy Street
- Hamilton Caravan ParkCaravan Site
- Lake Hamilton Caravan ParkCaravan Site
- Carpet CourtCarpet
- Buckle MenswearClothes
- Hip PocketClothes
- Just JeansClothes
- The Accurate ClothingClothes
- Tops 'n' TailsClothes
- PresenceClothes;Houseware
- Ivory PrintCopyshop
- Hamilton Magistrates' CourtCourthouse
- K HubDepartment Store
- Mitre 10Doityourself
- AWM Electrical & Data SuppliersElectrical
- Look Cabling SolutionsElectronics
- Evie NetworksEV charging
- CFA District 5 HeadquartersFire station
- Hamilton CFAFire station
- Gray Street FlowersFlorist
- Regent FloristFlorist
115 Thompson Street
- David Edwards Custom FramingFrame
52 Brown Street, Hamilton
- Goldsmith FramingFrame
- Mud GalleryGallery
- Garden (8)
- Hamilton Botanic GardensGarden
- Victoria's Sights & DelightsGift
- Hair for menHairdresser
- Hairdresser
58 Brown Street, Hamilton
- Talia'sHairdresser
- Yellow Store Salon - Barber ShopHairdresser
- Comfort Inn BotanicalHotel
75 French Street, Hamilton
- Hamilton FurnishingHousehold
- Hamilton Infomation CentreInformation
- Sacks JewellersJewelry
- Wards JewelryJewelry
- UnicraftKitchen
- John Thomson & CoMall
- The Hub HamiltonMall
81-91 French Street, Hamilton
- Massage
- Thai MassageMassage
- Phone repairMobile Phone
- TelstraMobile Phone
- AAt 28 Goldsmith Motel HamiltonMotel
- Lonsdale Motor InnMotel
- Calley Hotel MotelMotel;Hotel
- Road RocketMotorcycle Repair
- Beatties NewsagencyNewsagent
147 Gray Street
- Slade's NewsagencyNewsagent
- Attic Nite ClubNightclub
- Glenn Howell OptometristOptician
85-87 Gray Street
- Martin OptometryOptometrist
- Lyal Eales StoresOutdoor
- HammondsPaint
- Parking (20)
- Pet PatrolPet
- CaltexPetrol station
- EG AustraliaPetrol station
- Mobil SynergyPetrol station
- OctanePetrol station
- ShellPetrol station
- ShellPetrol station
161 Thompson Street
- UnitedPetrol station
79 Cox Street, Hamilton
- Baptist Community ChurchPlace of worship
- Christ Church Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
- Hamilton Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
- Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's WitnessesPlace of worship
37-43 Laidlaw Street, Hamilton
- Lutheran Church of the Good ShepherdPlace of worship
- Place of worship
- St Andrews Presbyterian ChurchPlace of worship
- Hamilton Police StationPolice
- Austalia PostPost Box
- Australia PostPost Box
- Post Box
- Hamilton Post OfficePost office
57 Gray Street
- brown st business centrePublic toilets
- hamilton - livestock exchange - canteen/toiletsPublic toilets
- hamilton - mitchell square toilets - buildingPublic toilets
- hamilton showgroundsPublic toilets
- hamilton vic toiletsPublic toilets
- melville oval change roomsPublic toilets
- melville oval ladies toiletsPublic toilets
- Public toilets
- Southern Grampians Shire CouncilPublic toilets
- the hub toiletsPublic toilets
- EternityReligion
- Trev's Bargain EmporiumSecond Hand
125 Gray Street
- WDHS Op ShopSecond Hand
- Shelter (2)
- Clarrie the CobblerShoe Repair
- Active FeetShoes
- Are-AbleSocial Facility
- Southern Stay Disability ServicesSocial Facility
46 Brown Street, Hamilton
- SportsPower HamiltonSports
92 Gray Street
- ACE Radio, MIXXFM, 981-3HAStudio
- Tattoo on ThompsonTattoo
- TelstraTelephone
- Hamilton PK BearingsTrade
- Reece Plumbing CentreTrade
- Flight CentreTravel Agency
- Hamilton Trophies and giftsTrophy
- TyrepowerTyres
- Vacant (4)
- Cheap as ChipsVariety Store
- Waste Basket (2)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
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
14 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Apex ParkPark
- Baimbridge Nature ReservePark
- Beersheba Memorial ParkPark
- Blood Paddock Nature Conservation ReserveNature reserve
- Bree ParkPark
- Duke Avenue ReservePark
- Hamilton Community ParklandsNature reserve
- Hughan ParkPark
- Mitchell ParkPark
- Mount Baimbridge Lookout ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 520
- Parks (OSM)
- 21
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
Places of worship
7 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Baptist Community Church
- Christ Church Anglican Church
- Hamilton Uniting Church
- Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
37-43 Laidlaw Street, Hamilton
- Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
- Place of worship
- St Andrews Presbyterian Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 8
- Nearest hospital
- Hamilton Base Hospital (1.5 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Australian Red Cross Blood ServiceBlood_Donation
- Brown Street DentalBrown StreetDentist
- Chiropractic Health ClinicAlternative
- Hamilton Base HospitalHospital
- James Dean PharmacyGray StreetPharmacy
- James Dean PharmacyPharmacy
- Martin OptometryOptometrist
- Robsons PharmacyPharmacy
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)
- 395
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 38.3
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
- 24° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 112 mm · ~14 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 164 mm · ~20 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 251 mm · ~31 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 212 mm · ~26 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).
20 planning-related records
2021· 10 proposals
September 2021
- Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres and waiver of one (1) car space9 LAKESIDE COURT HAMILTON 3300Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a garage41 MARGARET ROAD HAMILTON 3300Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
- Use and development of land for a restricted retail premises8013 HAMILTON-PORT FAIRY ROAD HAMILTON 3300Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use as a warehouse35 MT BAIMBRIDGE ROAD HAMILTON 3300Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- to construct and carry out works for a Telecommunications Facility (Satellite Dish)LONSDALE STREET HAMILTON 3300Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works within a Land Subject to Inundation Overlay10 RED GUM COURT HAMILTON 3300Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to existing Convenience Restaurant and business identification signage (including internally illuminated and pylon sign) and reduction of car parking (two car spaces) (Amendment - facade material & colours changed/Illuminated signage added, (x2) paint graphic added)93 COX STREET HAMILTON 3300Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- buildings and works to extend existing shed4 BRIDGE STREET HAMILTON 3300Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- construct and display a sign in the Heritage Overlay84C Thompson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Use and development of three (3) dwellings on the lot1 Morongo AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 10 proposals
December 2020
- Buildings and works within the Heritage Overlay32 Lonsdale StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to extend and demolish part of a dwelling within the Heritage Overlay45 Mcintyre StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of three (3) dwellings on a lot1 Henry CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- buildings and works to construct a sports pavilion ( Pedrina Park)349 North Boundary RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
- Use and development of a Medical Centre and business signage20 French StreetRefusal issued by the Resp. Authority
August 2020
- Two (2) Lot Subdivision5 Mannett StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
- three (3) lot subdivision of land adjacent to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1 and remove and create a carriageway easement335 Henty HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2020
- Buildings and works to extend the building and business identification signage46 Brown StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2020
- 4 (four) Lot Subdivision195-223 Ballarat RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
- Construction of buildings and works in the Commercial 1 Zone and use of land to sell liquor (packaged liquor licence) pursuant to Clause 52.27.4/81-91 French StreetPermit 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
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/01/2025 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 12:00 AM to 12:00 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.PORTLAND ROAD, WEDGE STREET09 Jan 2025 – 30 Dec 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
7 heritage places
- FORMER HAMILTON TUBERCULOSIS CHALETNH1066
- HAMILTON BOTANIC GARDENSNH2185
- HAMILTON COLLEGE JUNIOR SCHOOLNH1178
- HAMILTON GAS HOLDERNH1086
- HAMILTON MECHANICS INSTITUTENH2171
- HAMILTON RACING CLUB GRANDSTANDNH0137
- NAPIER CLUBNH1079
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
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
- Wannon
- Member of Parliament
- Dan TEHAN (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 121,788
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.0%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -2.3 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 60.9%Labor 39.1%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 31.8 km away).
Coalition 65.0%Labor 35.0%
4.1 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +35.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- HamiltonLabor 34.8% · Coalition 65.2% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
- Hamilton NorthLabor 36.5% · Coalition 63.5% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- TarringtonLabor 31.4% · Coalition 68.6% TPP (2025)6.8 km away
- BranxholmeLabor 23.7% · Coalition 76.3% TPP (2025)23.4 km away
- CavendishLabor 29.6% · Coalition 70.5% TPP (2025)24.2 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)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
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