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VIC · Gannawarra Council

Leitchville, VIC, 3567

Current weather

12.6°CThunderstorm

95% humidity · 21.9 km/h wind · 15.5° / 10.7° today · 15.8 mm rain

Desirability index

24.6/100

#396 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Leitchville is a small locality in the Gannawarra area, home to around 576 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 33 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-25%), roughly 57.3 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and some planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
576
Median age
50
Median household income / week
$1,044
Dwelling vacancy
15.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
44 of 278
Median monthly mortgage
$867
Employment rate
58%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
24 / 8 / 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)
33
Against the person
3
Against property
18
Rate per 1,000 residents
57.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 192 residents
State safety percentile
53.2th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-25%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage4
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle3
  • B45 Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goods5
  • B49 Other Theft4
  • C32 Drug Possession3

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
946
  • Leitchville Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

3 public transport stops in this suburb

  • King Albert Ave/Leitchville Rd
  • King Albert Ave/Leitchville Rd
  • Swimming Pool/Leitchville 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).

3 planning-related records

2021· 1 proposal

  • February 2021

  • Development of an outbuilding (shed) in accordance with the endorsed plan
    9 Barkmeyers RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 2 proposals

  • August 2020

  • Extension to a dwelling in accordance with the endorsed plan
    5155 Murray Valley HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Development of an agricultural building (pump shed) in accordance with the endorsed plan
    243 Leitchville South 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

5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • V/LineBus stop
  • Playground (4)

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

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

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

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • kindergartenkindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
1
Parks (OSM)
0

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
24.6/100
Cohort rank
#396 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • Development of an agricultural building (pump shed) in accordance with the endorsed planplanning243 Leitchville South RoadLodged 18 Jun 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding (shed) in accordance with the endorsed planplanning9 Barkmeyers RoadLodged 03 Feb 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension to a dwelling in accordance with the endorsed planplanning5155 Murray Valley HighwayLodged 14 Aug 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • King Albert Ave/Leitchville Rdtransport
  • King Albert Ave/Leitchville Rdtransport
  • Swimming Pool/Leitchville Rdtransport
  • Leitchville Primary SchoolschoolsPrimary
  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime4
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime3

Data sources & freshness

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