VIC · Surf Coast Council
Lorne (Vic.), VIC, 3232
Current weather
12.9°COvercast
74% humidity · 23.6 km/h wind · 15.3° / 9.2° today · 3.7 mm rain
Desirability index
21.4/100
How this score is calculated#205 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Lorne (Vic.) is a small locality in the Surf Coast area, home to around 1,327 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 76 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+4%), roughly 57.3 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, limited but present public transport access, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 1,327
- Median age
- 56
- Median household income / week
- $1,525
- Dwelling vacancy
- 68.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 1,093 of 1,594
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 50.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 45 / 35 / 27
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)
- 76
- Against the person
- 15
- Against property
- 53
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 57.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 88 residents
- State safety percentile
- 53.3th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +4.1%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage10
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle8
- B43 Steal From A Retail Store15
- B49 Other Theft12
- Other Crimes Against The Person5
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Year ending March release
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,038
- Lorne P-12 CollegeCombined
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
4 public transport stops in this suburb
- Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd
- Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd
- Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rd
- Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rd
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · 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).
127 planning-related records
2021· 53 proposals
August 2021
- Construct alterations and extensions to the existing dwelling2/7 WILLIAM STREET LORNE 3232NOD issued by a delegate
- Alterations and Additions to two existing Dwellings on the land and removal of a Restrictive Covenant196-198 MOUNTJOY PARADE LORNE 3232In progress
- Buildings and Works Associated with the Construction of Alterations and Extensions to an Existing Dwelling, Construction of a Carport, an Outdoor Swimming Pool and Fence94 DORMAN STREET LORNE 3232NOD issued by a delegate
- Retaining walls less 1 metre high on site8/3A RICHARDSON BOULEVARD LORNE 3232NOD issued by a delegate
July 2021
- The upgrading of an existing telecommunications facility148-174 MOUNTJOY PARADE LORNE 3232NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of a dwelling and side boundary fences39 DEANS MARSH ROAD LORNE 3232NOD issued by a delegate
- Use and development of a dwelling and removal of native vegetation1480 GREAT OCEAN ROAD LORNE 3232In progress
- Subdivision28 ERSKINE FALLS ROAD LORNE 3232Withdrawn
- Construction of a dwelling and fence7 DORMAN STREET LORNE 3232NOD issued by a delegate
- Amend Permit16 POLWARTH ROAD LORNE 3232Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a new dwelling1 TRADE WINDS AVENUE LORNE 3232Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Extension and Alterations to an existing dwelling1 ROACHE COURT LORNE 3232Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of Three (3) Replacement Cabins within a Bushfire Management Overlay1 MOUNTJOY PARADE LORNE 3232Withdrawn
- Construct an outbuilding and outdoor swimming pool associated with an existing dwelling41 HALL STREET LORNE 3232NOD issued by a delegate
- Amend Permit25 OCEAN RDPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a Dwelling, Swimming Pool and Fence32 WILLIAM STREET LORNE 3232NOD issued by a delegate
- Variation of a Liquor Licence (Licenced Area) in Association with the Terrace to operate until 12amLORNE HOTEL, 176-178 MOUNTJOY PARADE LORNE 3232Withdrawn
May 2021
- Construct a dwelling and associated building and works outside of building envelope4C TRADE WINDS AVENUE LORNE 3232Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling - Amendment to the endorsed plans Reason for Revision: Main changes; Storage deck replace by new bedroom, existing rumpus room to be retained, windows W6 & W7 added, W2 altered, rear door D2 and associated stair deleted, existing feather glazing to first floor stair deleted. Minor changes; Sunshades to balcony deck deleted, existing balcony deck pergola to be repaired and retained, sunshade to D3 to be added, door D1 details altered (glazing to be f47 DORMAN STREET LORNE 3232Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Alteration to external cladding & window frames19 Belvedere TerracePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of a telecommunications facility (telecommunications tower, associated panel and parabolic antennas and equipment shelter) and removal of native vegetation1175 ERSKINE FALLS ROAD LORNE 3232Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Extension and Alterations to existing dwelling.42-44 CHARLES STREET LORNE 3232Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Extensions to existing dwelling40 Dorman StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construct a dwelling and outdoor swimming pool and removal of native vegetation40 RICHARDSON BOULEVARD LORNE 3232Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment to Façade102-104 MOUNTJOY PARADE LORNE 3232Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Modification to Existing Balcony102A/148-174 MOUNTJOY PARADE LORNE 3232Withdrawn
- Construction of a replacement Dwelling61 HALL STREET LORNE 3232NOD issued by a delegate
- Amended permit and plans for construction of a dwelling to change the plans including changes to the front setback, the garages, to propose a double garage, reduction in site coverage and changes to the materials and colours19 GEORGE STREET LORNE 3232Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construct alterations to the existing dwelling (alter external windows and doors)8 Richardson BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Buildings and Works Associated with the Construction of a Dwelling20 OCEAN ROAD SOUTH LORNE 3232NOD issued by a delegate
- Buildings and works to alter and extend an existing Dwelling2A BELVEDERE TERRACE LORNE 3232Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a Portico21 Clissold StreetWithdrawn
- Removal of existing sheoak tree9 Clissold StreetWithdrawn
- Amend Condition - Bushfire Management Plan20 ALBERT STPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and Works to Construct a Dwelling18-20 CLISSOLD STREET LORNE 3232NOD issued by a delegate
- Use of the Land for a Licence Premises Reason for Revision: Lorne Hotel is seeking to make an amendment to its Liquor Licence to assist with managing schoolies week in Lorne. We have previously held our events inside the hotel past 11pm and have been able to use our existing licence to accommodate trading until past 12am. In 2019, we noticed that the internal joists holding up the area of the dance floor inside were being tested by the school leavers dancing (jumping), making it unsafe to continLORNE HOTEL, 176-178 Mountjoy ParadeWithdrawn
- Construction of a Dwelling7/3A RICHARDSON BOULEVARD LORNE 3232NOD issued by a delegate
- Extension to Existing Balcony2/19 Fern AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and Development of a Dwelling and Vegetation Removal15 Cora Lynn CourtPermit issued by the RA
February 2021
- Amend Permit45 Smith StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 74 proposals
74 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
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
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Lions ParkPark
- Queens ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- On site
- Lorne Community HospitalAlbert Streethospital
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- 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 · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
5 state heritage places
- ERSKINE HOUSENH1812
- JURANH0822
- LEIGHWOODNH0604
- LORNE CINEMANH2230
- PRIMARY SCHOOL NO.2162NH1716
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Lorne KindergartenSmith Streetkindergarten
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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)
- 20
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
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
- 21.4/100
- Cohort rank
- #205 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Lorne KindergartenchildcareSmith Streetkindergarten
- ERSKINE HOUSEheritageNH1812
- JURAheritageNH0822
- LEIGHWOODheritageNH0604
- LORNE CINEMAheritageNH2230
- PRIMARY SCHOOL NO.2162heritageNH1716
- Lorne Community HospitalhealthAlbert Streethospital
- Lions Parkgovernmentpark
- Queens Parkgovernmentpark
- Alteration to external cladding & window framesplanning19 Belvedere TerraceLodged 06 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access
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