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VIC · Greater Geelong Council

Marshall, VIC, 3216

Current weather

13.8°CDense drizzle

80% humidity · 25.9 km/h wind · 16.6° / 10.6° today · 7.1 mm rain

Desirability index

51.8/100

#125 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Marshall is a smaller suburban community in the Greater Geelong area, home to around 2,299 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 118 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+17%), roughly 51.3 offences per 1,000 residents, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
2,299
Median age
43
Median household income / week
$1,154
Dwelling vacancy
9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
95 of 1,059
Median monthly mortgage
$1,600
Employment rate
47.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
44 / 278 / 11

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)
118
Against the person
10
Against property
69
Rate per 1,000 residents
51.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 230 residents
State safety percentile
48.4th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+16.8%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage10
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft16
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle15
  • C32 Drug Possession9
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order15

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

19 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Marshall Railway Station
  • Marshall Station
  • Marshall Station/Marshalltown Rd
  • Marshall Station/Marshalltown Rd
  • Marshall Station/Marshalltown 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).

27 planning-related records

2021· 12 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Construction of a Verandah
    33 SUGARBUSH SQUARE MARSHALL 3216Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Use and development of a Retirement Village, Reduction in Visitor Parking Requirements and Removal of Native Vegetation
    77-93 BARWARRE ROAD MARSHALL 3216NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a Verandah
    5 MARIGOLD DRIVE MARSHALL 3216Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Construction of Two (2) Verandahs
    19 Clove CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Change of Use to Place of Worship together with the Construction of a Car Park associated with the use and Business Identification Signage
    20 Barwarre RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Pergola
    50 Barwarre RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building & Works for the Construction of Four (4) Verandahs Associated with a Retirement Village
    8 Sugarbush SquarePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Construction of a Verandah
    6 Cherrytree ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings & Works for the Construction of a Verandah Associated with a Retirement Village
    29 Sugarbush SquarePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Buildings & Works for the Construction of a Verandah Associated with a Retirement Village
    37 Sugarbush SquarePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and a Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    55 Barwarre RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Construction of a Pergola
    19 Cherrytree ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 15 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Construction of a Verandah in Retirement Village
    23 Thyme CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development for a Child Care Centre
    157-159 Reserve RoadWithdrawn

  • November 2020

  • Staged Multi-Lot Subdivision
    135 Barwarre RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Two (2) Patio's Associated with a Retirement Village
    8 Cherrytree ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Construction of a Verandah
    21 Marigold DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Three (3) Dwellings and a Three (3) Lot Subdivision
    20 Sutalo StreetNOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a Deck
    20 Badminton CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Development of the Land for Four (4) Dwellings and Four (4) Lot Subdivision
    81 MARSHALLTOWN ROAD MARSHALL 3216NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and Works for the Construction of a Verandah Associated with a Retirement Village
    25 Cherrytree ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and Works Associated with the Construction of a Verandah
    16 Marigold DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Building and Works for the Construction of a Verandah Associated with a Retirement Village
    4 Poppy PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and Works for the Construction of a Patio Associated with a Retirement Village
    27 Cherrytree ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and Works for a Patio Extension Associated with a Retirement Village
    13 Marigold DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Construction of Seven (7) Dwellings and a Seven (7) Lot Subdivision
    53 Marshalltown RoadNOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and Works Associated with the Construction of a Verandah
    4 Marigold DrivePermit 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

32 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench (9)
  • Bicycle Parking (2)
  • Barwarre Road/Barwon Heads RoadBus stop
  • Marshall Railway Station (Bay A)Bus stop
  • Marshall Railway Station (Bay B)Bus stop
  • Marshall Railway Station (Bay C)Bus stop
  • Marshall Railway Station (Bay D)Bus stop
  • Marshall Railway Station V/Line CoachBus stop
  • Playground
  • 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 · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Brearley ReservePark
  • Marshall ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

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

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • OVOID SEWER AQUEDUCT OVER BARWON RIVERYH0895

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · 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)
10
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 · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
51.8/100
Cohort rank
#125 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

  • OVOID SEWER AQUEDUCT OVER BARWON RIVERheritageYH0895
  • Brearley Reservegovernmentpark
  • Marshall Reservegovernmentpark
  • Building & Works for the Construction of Four (4) Verandahs Associated with a Retirement Villageplanning8 Sugarbush SquareLodged 05 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and Works Associated with the Construction of a Verandahplanning16 Marigold DriveLodged 12 Aug 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and Works for a Patio Extension Associated with a Retirement Villageplanning13 Marigold DriveLodged 11 May 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and Works for the Construction of a Patio Associated with a Retirement Villageplanning27 Cherrytree ParadeLodged 14 May 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and Works for the Construction of a Verandah Associated with a Retirement Villageplanning4 Poppy PlaceLodged 20 May 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings & Works for the Construction of a Verandah Associated with a Retirement Villageplanning29 Sugarbush SquareLodged 20 Apr 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings & Works for the Construction of a Verandah Associated with a Retirement Villageplanning37 Sugarbush SquareLodged 31 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · 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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