VIC · Bass Coast Council

Kilcunda, VIC, 3995

Current weather

13.9°COvercast

71% humidity · 16 km/h wind · 16.4° / 11° today · 5.1 mm rain

Desirability index

36.2/100

#166 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Last updated 1 July 2026 at 10:11 pm AEST

Suburb snapshot

Kilcunda is a small locality in the Bass Coast area, home to around 578 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 26 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+160%), roughly 45.0 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. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population: 578
Median age: 55
Median household income / week: $1,412
Dwelling vacancy: 35.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings: 129 of 360
Median monthly mortgage: $1,733
Employment rate: 51.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats): 13 / 0 / 0

Data sources & freshness

2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:05 pm AEST · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026): 26
Against the person: 3
Against property: 14
Rate per 1,000 residents: 45
Person-crime prevalence: About 1 in 193 residents
State safety percentile: 41.9th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change: +160%

Most common offence types

A232 Non-Fv Common Assault2
B311 Residential Aggravated Burglary3
B41 Motor Vehicle Theft4
B49 Other Theft3
C32 Drug Possession5

Data sources & freshness

Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 6:15 pm AEST · Year ending March release

Public transport

4 public transport stops in this suburb

Peppermint Rd/Bass Hwy
Peppermint Rd/Bass Hwy
Peppermint Rd/Bass Hwy
Peppermint Rd/Bass Hwy

Data sources & freshness

GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:20 pm AEST · GTFS static feed

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· 8 proposals

September 2021
Development of land for a dwelling in the ESO4 and SLO115 Sep 2021
32 MABILIA ROAD KILCUNDA 3995Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
Subdivision of land into two lots in the Township Zone22 Jul 2021
6 HILL STREET KILCUNDA 3995Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Buildings and works associated with the construction of a dwelling, shed and ancillary works within the Environmental Significance overlay ¿ schedule 4 and Significant Landscape Overlay ¿ schedule 116 Jul 2021
10 SHANTY LANE KILCUNDA 3995NOD issued by a delegate
June 2021
Subdivision of land into two lots in TZ08 Jun 2021
2 BONWICK COURT KILCUNDA 3995NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
May 2021
Subdivision of land into two lots in TZ24 May 2021
5 GRUBER STREET KILCUNDA 3995Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
Subdivision of land into 104 lots in the Township Zone, General Residential zone and Design and Development Overlay involving associated roadworks in the Farming Zone and Transport Zone and the removal of native grasses under Clause 52.17 `native vegetation¿16 Apr 2021
ADVERSE POSSESSION, 35 MESSMATE ROAD KILCUNDA 3995In progress
March 2021
Development of land for two dwellings on a lot in GRZ1, ESO4 and SLO103 Mar 2021
3 Warren ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Subdivision of land into 7 lots01 Mar 2021
9 THE CORSOIT KILCUNDA 3995Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

2020· 12 proposals

December 2020
Subdivision of land into 2 lots in TZ04 Dec 2020
9 The CorsoitNOD issued by the Resp. Authority
Alter access to a Road Zone Category 1 and remove native vegetation under Clause 52.1701 Dec 2020
BASS HIGHWAY KILCUNDA 3995NOD issued by a delegate
October 2020
Removal of native vegetation19 Oct 2020
Bass Coast Shire - Rail Trail Mgt Committee, Bass HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of land for Garage in RLZ and RO16 Oct 2020
41 Hakea RoadWithdrawn
August 2020
Development of land for an outbuilding (shed) in ESO4 and SLO128 Aug 2020
2-8 Connor PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Subdivision of land into 2 lots11 Aug 2020
12-14 Peppermint RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
Development of the land for a dwelling in the SLO1 and ESO430 Jul 2020
2a Rees StreetNOD issued by a delegate
May 2020
Construct a dwelling in a Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 1 (SLO1) - Amendment to plans29 May 2020
3275 Bass HighwayPermit issued by the RA
Development of land for a detached extension to an existing dwelling in the RLZ12 May 2020
1 Bellevue CourtWithdrawn
March 2020
Subdivision of land into four (4) lots, conduct works and remove vegetation11 Mar 2020
3382-3384 Bass HighwayNOD issued by the Resp. Authority
February 2020
Subdivision of land into 3 lots and 1 common property in TZ21 Feb 2020
3 Blackburn RoadNOD issued by a delegate
January 2020
Subdivision of land into two lots17 Jan 2020
14 Messmate RoadNOD issued by a delegate

Data sources & freshness

PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:31 pm AEST · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Bench (3)
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 1 July 2026 at 5:15 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021): 7/10
IRSD decile (2021): 8/10

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

Data sources & freshness

SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:05 pm AEST · 2021 SEIFA release

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone: No overlay at centroid

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 1 July 2026 at 6:14 pm AEST

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM): 12
Parks (OSM): 3

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 1 July 2026 at 5:16 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score: 36.2/100
Cohort rank: #166 among Coastal & beach suburbs

Data sources & freshness

Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 10:11 pm AEST · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

Alter access to a Road Zone Category 1 and remove native vegetation under Clause 52.17planningBASS HIGHWAY KILCUNDA 3995Lodged 01 Dec 2020 · NOD issued by a delegate
Buildings and works associated with the construction of a dwelling, shed and ancillary works within the Environmental Significance overlay ¿ schedule 4 and Significant Landscape Overlay ¿ schedule 1planning10 SHANTY LANE KILCUNDA 3995Lodged 16 Jul 2021 · NOD issued by a delegate
Construct a dwelling in a Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 1 (SLO1) - Amendment to plansplanning3275 Bass HighwayLodged 29 May 2020 · Permit issued by the RA
Development of land for Garage in RLZ and ROplanning41 Hakea RoadLodged 16 Oct 2020 · Withdrawn
Development of land for a detached extension to an existing dwelling in the RLZplanning1 Bellevue CourtLodged 12 May 2020 · Withdrawn
Development of land for a dwelling in the ESO4 and SLO1planning32 MABILIA ROAD KILCUNDA 3995Lodged 15 Sep 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of land for an outbuilding (shed) in ESO4 and SLO1planning2-8 Connor PlaceLodged 28 Aug 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of land for two dwellings on a lot in GRZ1, ESO4 and SLO1planning3 Warren ParadeLodged 03 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of the land for a dwelling in the SLO1 and ESO4planning2a Rees StreetLodged 30 Jul 2020 · NOD issued by a delegate
Removal of native vegetationplanningBass Coast Shire - Rail Trail Mgt Committee, Bass HighwayLodged 19 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:31 pm AEST · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

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