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VIC · Latrobe Council

Hazelwood North, 3840

Est. population · Jun 2025

1,595

Growth (1 yr)

+1.1%

Growth (5 yr)

+4.6%

Median age

45

Median income

$2,261/wk

Employment rate

62.2%

Languages at home

4%non-English

Most common: Greek, Italian, Spanish

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

42.2/100
Average

675th in VIC

Verified 78% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
What Hazelwood North is known for: Green suburb, Excellent transport, Education hub, High desirability

Suburb profile

In Latrobe Council, Hazelwood North keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with family life visible on every street. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.

Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area.

Buyers typically pay more than the metro middle for a home here. 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 housing affordability, plus community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Hazelwood North snapshot

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

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

$390/wk

Population (ERP)

1,595

+1.1% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

4.9%

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

#96

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

38th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

71st

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

7/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

42nd

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
42.2/100 — Average
National rank
3374th in Australia
State rank
675th in VIC
Peer rank
#96 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#243 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
78%

Data sources & freshness

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

Housing

All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
$390

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

Population

Estimated resident population

1,595(June 2025)

+1.1% annual · +4.6% over 5 years · 71th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.1%
5-year growth
+4.6%
Change in 1 year
+17
Change in 5 years
+70
Growth rank in VIC
71th 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 (~1,650), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
1,552
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$2,261
Dwelling vacancy
4.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
27 of 548
Median monthly mortgage
$1,755
Employment rate
62.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
521 / 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)
65
Against the person
11
Against property
40
Rate per 1,000 residents
40.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 141 residents
State safety percentile
37.9th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+4.8%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage5
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft6
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle5
  • B49 Other Theft12
  • E13 Resist Or Hinder Officer5

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
989
Median ICSEA percentile
42th
School list
  • Hazelwood North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 989 · 42th percentile · LBOTE 1% · 140 students · Top SEA quarter 9%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

7 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Arrondoon Rd/Jeeralang Nth Rd
  • Church Rd/Hazelwood Rd
  • Cranwell Cres/Church Rd
  • Cranwell Cres/Church Rd
  • Firmins Lane/Tramway Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
Walkability proxy
11/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
0.64
Transport(1)

1 bus stops

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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
8
Parks (OSM)
1

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
Latrobe Regional Health (5.8 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)
59
Participants per 1,000 residents
37.0

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
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).

17 planning-related records

2021· 5 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Development of land with an extension to an existing dwelling
    60 WARREN TERRACE HAZELWOOD NORTH 3840Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Development of an outbuilding ancillary to an existing dwelling
    55 Glanville CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Development of Land with a Single Dwelling and ancillary outbuilding
    42 Lauderdale RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    70 Madison PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Development of land with an outbuilding ancillary to a single dwelling
    15 Titree RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 12 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Use and development of land with a single dwelling
    8 Arrandoon DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Development of land with a Store
    260 Tramway RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Development of land with two industrial buildings and ancillary office and carport, two lot subdivision, and a reduction in car parking requirements.
    Buckleys RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a Renewable Energy Facility (Solar Energy Facility), Utility Installation, Removal of Native Vegetation, and Signs.
    436 TRAMWAY ROAD HAZELWOOD NORTH 3840Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Use and development of land for domestic animal husbandry (11 dogs) (in retrospect), development of land associated with a motor racing track ancillary to an existing dwelling (in retrospect) and development of land with an outbuilding ancillary to an existing dwelling
    1152 Hazelwood RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Development of land with the construction of a building ancillary to the existing use of the land and waiver of car parking and bicycle facilities
    260 Tramway RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of additions to an existing dwelling (covered patio)
    15 Murray RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Development of the land with a cover over an existing horse arena
    11 Hazelwood RidgePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land with a Dependent Persons Unit and outbuilding associated with the existing use of land for a dwelling
    251 Sagars RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Use and Development of land for an Industry (Magnesium Metal Production Facility), Reduction in Car Parking and Bicycle Space requirements
    320 Tramway RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    425 Church RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land with an outbuilding associated with an existing dwelling
    450 Firmins LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

10 active roadworks / incidents

  • Utility Works activities occurring between 17/07/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.TRAMWAY ROAD, FIRMINS LANE16 Jul 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 17/07/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MONASH WAY, FIRMINS LANE16 Jul 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 17/07/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.FIRMINS LANE, MONASH WAY16 Jul 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 17/07/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MONASH WAY, MONASH-PRINCES IN RAMP ON16 Jul 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 17/07/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PORTERS ROAD, TRAMWAY ROAD16 Jul 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 17/07/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES FREEWAY, PRINCES HIGHWAY16 Jul 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 17/07/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES HIGHWAY, PRINCES DRIVE16 Jul 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 17/07/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.TRAMWAY ROAD, PORTERS ROAD16 Jul 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 17/07/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.FIRMINS LANE, TRAMWAY ROAD16 Jul 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 17/07/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.TRAMWAY ROAD, TRAMWAY-PRINCES IN RAMP ON16 Jul 2026 – 29 Oct 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · 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
Gippsland
Member of Parliament
Darren CHESTER (The Nationals)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
118,075
Turnout (2025)
92.0%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+1.2 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 69.4%Labor 30.6%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 9.7 km away).

Coalition 61.4%Labor 38.6%

7.9 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +4.1 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Hazelwood NorthLabor 33.9% · Coalition 66.1% TPP (2025)2.7 km away
  • MorwellLabor 47.5% · Coalition 52.5% TPP (2025)6.1 km away
  • Morwell EstateLabor 46.0% · Coalition 54.0% TPP (2025)6.1 km away
  • Traralgon SouthLabor 29.9% · Coalition 70.1% TPP (2025)6.1 km away
  • Churchill CentralLabor 47.4% · Coalition 52.6% TPP (2025)7.0 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)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

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

More in Latrobe Council

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