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VIC · Pyrenees Council

Lexton, 3352

Est. population · Jun 2025

295

Growth (1 yr)

-0.3%

Growth (5 yr)

+4.6%

Median age

47

Median income

$1,160/wk

Employment rate

46.1%

Languages at home

3.2%non-English

Mostly English at home

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

20.8/100
Below average

1233rd in VIC

Verified 70% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Heritage area
  • High desirability
What Lexton is known for: Green suburb, National parks, Excellent transport, Heritage area, High desirability

Suburb profile

In Pyrenees Council, Lexton keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.

Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.

Local crime has been trending higher of late. Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.

The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Lexton snapshot

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

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

295

-0.3% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

18.8%

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

#388

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

72nd

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

3rd

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

3/10

national SEIFA decile

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
20.8/100 — Below average
National rank
6655th in Australia
State rank
1233rd in VIC
Peer rank
#388 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#707 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
70%

Data sources & freshness

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

Population

Estimated resident population

295(June 2025)

-0.3% annual · +4.6% over 5 years · 3th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
-0.3%
5-year growth
+4.6%
Change in 1 year
-1
Change in 5 years
+13
Growth rank in VIC
3th 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 (~300), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
284
Median age
47
Median household income / week
$1,160
Dwelling vacancy
18.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
25 of 133
Median monthly mortgage
$884
Employment rate
46.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
110 / 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)
26
Against the person
2
Against property
17
Rate per 1,000 residents
88.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 142 residents
State safety percentile
71.9th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+271.4%

Most common offence types

  • A81 Dangerous Driving2
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary2
  • B49 Other Theft9
  • E13 Resist Or Hinder Officer3
  • E29 Breach Of Other Orders4

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Williamson St/Sunraysia Hwy
  • Williamson St/Sunraysia 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

Parks & reserves

5 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Burbank Creek Streamside ReserveNature reserve
  • Lexton H5 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Lexton H6 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Lexton Nature Conservation ReserveNature reserve
  • Toll Bar ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
11
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
Beaufort Hospital (22.6 km)
Nearest hospital type
Public 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)
7
Participants per 1,000 residents
23.7

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
27° / 12°
Rainfall
115 mm · ~14 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
21° / 8°
Rainfall
133 mm · ~17 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 4°
Rainfall
180 mm · ~22 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
19° / 7°
Rainfall
172 mm · ~22 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).

12 planning-related records

2021· 6 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Use and development of a single dwelling
    13 RIFLE RANGE ROAD LEXTON 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Use and development of a dwelling and associated outbuilding
    RIFLE RANGE ROAD LEXTON 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Development of an outbuilding (shed)
    2154 BEAUFORT LEXTON ROAD LEXTON 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Development of a dwelling, associated outbuildings and ancillary works.
    GLADSTONE STREET LEXTON 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a single dwelling and associated outbuilding, swimming pool and associated works.
    2324 BEAUFORT-LEXTON ROAD LEXTON 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Development of a single Dwelling
    ThomsonPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 6 proposals

  • November 2020

  • Construction of a swimming pool and safety barrier
    169 SKENE STREETWithdrawn

  • October 2020

  • Extension to an existing dwelling
    37 VICTORIA STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling and garage
    VICTORIA STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Works ancillary to existing dwelling (installation of a wastewater treatment system)
    32 Waldy StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Planning permit amendment - Internal and External Alterations
    3056 SUNRAYSIA HIGHWAYPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • DEVELOPMENT OF A TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY
    110 SKENE STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • Council Works activities occurring between 26/05/2026 and 13/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.MILE CREEK ROAD, BROIDYS ROAD25 May 2026 – 12 Nov 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated

Heritage

1 heritage place

  • MOUNT MITCHELL HOMESTEAD & STABLESNH0312

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 52.7 km away).

Coalition 64.8%Labor 35.2%

3.9 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +35.2 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • LextonLabor 35.2% · Coalition 64.8% TPP (2025)2.2 km away
  • WaubraLabor 36.0% · Coalition 64.0% TPP (2025)15.1 km away
  • BeaufortLabor 40.5% · Coalition 59.5% TPP (2025)22.5 km away
  • ElmhurstLabor 25.6% · Coalition 74.4% TPP (2025)25.0 km away
  • Snake ValleyLabor 52.1% · Coalition 47.9% TPP (2025)40.2 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

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

Compare with

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