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VIC · Golden Plains Council

Lethbridge, 3332

Est. population · Jun 2025

1,415

Growth (1 yr)

+2.5%

Growth (5 yr)

+15.1%

Median age

38

Median income

$1,955/wk

Employment rate

65.9%

Languages at home

3.8%non-English

Most common: Italian

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

37.6/100
Below average

826th in VIC

Verified 78% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • Heritage area
  • High desirability
What Lethbridge is known for: Excellent transport, Education hub, Heritage area, High desirability

Suburb profile

Set among the hills of Golden Plains Council, Lethbridge is a smaller community with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.

Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Housing sits in the middle of the local market: neither cheap nor premium.

Local crime has been trending higher of late. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.

Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because parks and green space, plus schools and education trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Lethbridge snapshot

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

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

1,415

+2.5% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

6.7%

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

#84

among Country & regional · Emerging

Safety

9th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

92nd

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

5/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

48th

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
37.6/100 — Below average
National rank
4194th in Australia
State rank
826th in VIC
Peer rank
#84 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
Cohort rank
#358 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
78%

Data sources & freshness

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

Population

Estimated resident population

1,415(June 2025)

+2.5% annual · +15.1% over 5 years · 92th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+2.5%
5-year growth
+15.1%
Change in 1 year
+35
Change in 5 years
+186
Growth rank in VIC
92th 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 (~1,600), extrapolated at +2.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
1,181
Median age
38
Median household income / week
$1,955
Dwelling vacancy
6.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
27 of 401
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Employment rate
65.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
375 / 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)
20
Against the person
2
Against property
15
Rate per 1,000 residents
14.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 590 residents
State safety percentile
8.8th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+17.6%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage3
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft2
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle2
  • B49 Other Theft3
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception3

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
1,002
Median ICSEA percentile
48th
School list
  • Lethbridge Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1002 · 48th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 112 students · Top SEA quarter 6%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • General Store/Midland Hwy
  • General Store/Midland Hwy

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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
1
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
McKellar Centre (27.8 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)
55
Participants per 1,000 residents
38.9

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).

44 planning-related records

2021· 12 proposals

  • September 2021

  • construction of a building (garage) under clause 43.01-1 (HO)
    19 CUBBITT STREET LETHBRIDGE 3332Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Carrying out works (construction of a dam) pursuant to clause 42.01-2 (ESO)
    95 SMITH ROAD LETHBRIDGE 3332Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified under clause 32.03-4 (LDRZ) and within a specified setback under clause 43.02-2 (DDO)
    2868 MIDLAND HIGHWAY LETHBRIDGE 3332Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots (boundary realignment) under clauses 32.03-3 (LDRZ) and 43.02-3 (DDO)
    18 KELSALL STREET LETHBRIDGE 3332NOD issued by a delegate
  • Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots under clauses 32.03-3 (LDRZ) and 43.02-3 (DDO)
    29 TOLSON STREET LETHBRIDGE 3332NOD issued by a delegate

  • July 2021

  • Subdivision of the land into six (6) lots under clauses 32.03-3 (LDRZ) and 43.02-1 (DDO) and and creation of reciprocal carriageway easement under clause 52.02 (Easements, restrictions and reserves)
    84 SMITH ROAD LETHBRIDGE 3332NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed) which has dimensions greater than specified under clause 32.03-4 (LDRZ)
    56 Goggin RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • The development of the land for the purposes of a two lot subdivision pursuant to the provisions of the LDRZ (Clause 35.03-4) & DDO5 (Clause 43.02-3)
    17 O'CONNOR ROAD LETHBRIDGE 3332Permit issued by the RA
  • Construction of a building (shed) associated with a section 2 use under clause 35.08-4
    38 Robertson RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Construction of buildings (dwelling and outbuilding) under clause 42.01-2 (ESO), construct an outbuilding greater than 120sqm under Clause 32.03 (LDRZ) and within a minimum setback under Clause 43.02 (DDO5)
    97 SMITH ROAD LETHBRIDGE 3332Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • The development of the land for the purposes of a 4 lot subdivision and roadside native vegetation removal pursuant to the provisions of the LDRZ (Clause 32.03-2), DDO5 (Clause 43.02-3) & Clause 52.17-1 of the planning scheme
    85 ACKLAND ROAD LETHBRIDGE 3332NOD issued by a delegate

  • January 2021

  • Construction of a dwelling and associated outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified in the schedule pursuant to clause 32.03-4 and under clause 42.01-2 in accordance with endorsed plans
    16 Steddy RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 28 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Construction of a building (shed) with dimensions greater than those specified in the schedule to the zone under clause 32.03-4 (LDRZ) and within the specified setbacks as per clause 43.02-2 (DDO)
    30 Ridge CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a building (dwelling) under clause 42.01-2 (ESO)
    10 Steddy RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • subdivision of land into two (2) lots under clause 32.05-5
    2725 Midland HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a building (shed) and carrying out works associated with a section 2 use and construction of a building within 100m of a Road Zone Category 1 and within 100m of a waterway under clause 35.07-1
    2959 Midland HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To construct a a building or carry out works under clause 42.01-2
    3320 Midland HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • The development of the land for a shed
    74 Burrows RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of the land for a two (2) lot subdivision
    250 Lower Plains RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of the land for a shed in accordance with endorsed plans
    15 Tolson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of the land for a shed in accordance with endorsed plans
    141 Quarry RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Subdivision of the land into two lots under Clause 32.03 (LDRZ) and Clause 43.02 (DDO)
    12 BROOM ROAD LETHBRIDGE 3332In progress
  • Buildings and works associated with existing dwelling for the construction of a carport
    249 Ackland RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a two (2) lot subdivision in accordance with endorsed plans
    45 Smith RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for the sale and consumption of liquor pursuant to the provisions of Clause 52.27 of the planning scheme (variation of existing licence) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    37 Spiller RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a five (5) lot subdivision, variation of restrictive covenant on PS802810S to replace the Saunders Consulting Land Capability Assessment and creation and alterations of access from a Road Zone Category 1 (RDZ1)
    2710 Midland HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • The development of the land for the purposes of a three lot subdivision pursuant to the provisions of the LDRZ (Clause 32.03-3) and DDO5 (Clause 43.02-3)
    39 Goggin RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • The development of the land for the purposes of a multi-lot subdivision pursuant to the provisions of the LDRZ (Clause 32.03-3), DDO5 (Clause 43.02-3) & LSIO (Clause 44.04-3)
    140 NOYES ROAD LETHBRIDGE 3332In progress
  • The development of the land for the purposes of a two (2) lot subdivision pursuant to the provisions clause 32.03-3 (LDRZ) and 43.02-3 (DDO5)
    84 Broom RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The removal of carriageway easement 'E1' on Plan of Consolidation 174872T pursuant to the provisions of Clause 52.02 of the planning scheme
    186 Robertson RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of the land for a shed
    39 Quarry RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with existing veterinary clinic
    179 TALL TREE ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Development of the land for a shed
    144 ROBERTSON ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Application to amend a planning permit for the use and development of the land for a piggery
    3140 Midland HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • The development of the land for a shed
    14 DONALDSON ROADWithdrawn

  • April 2020

  • The development of the land for buildings and works associated with an existing dwelling (carport)
    88 BRUNEL STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to the planning permit for the use of the land as a Host Farm
    37 SPILLER ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of the land for a shed
    12 PEPPER DRIVEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of the land for the installation of telecommunications infrastructure
    2699 MIDLAND HIGHWAYPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • The development of the land for a dwelling andvehicle crossover
    27 STEPHENSON STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 heritage place

  • MORANGHURKNH0266

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
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 37.4 km away).

Coalition 45.5%Labor 54.5%

6.2 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -0.4 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • LethbridgeLabor 54.8% · Coalition 45.2% TPP (2025)4.3 km away
  • TeesdaleLabor 54.6% · Coalition 45.4% TPP (2025)9.5 km away
  • MeredithLabor 53.7% · Coalition 46.3% TPP (2025)11.8 km away
  • ElaineLabor 51.3% · Coalition 48.7% TPP (2025)19.9 km away
  • RokewoodLabor 33.3% · Coalition 66.7% TPP (2025)32.5 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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