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VIC · Surf Coast Council

Moggs Creek, VIC, 3231

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Suburb snapshot

Moggs Creek is a small locality in the Surf Coast area, home to around 120 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 4 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-50%), roughly 33.3 offences per 1,000 residents, 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
120
Median age
54
Median household income / week
$2,062
Dwelling vacancy
70.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
120 of 170
Median monthly mortgage
$2,186
Employment rate
61.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
5 / 0 / 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)
4
Against the person
2
Against property
1
Rate per 1,000 residents
33.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 60 residents
State safety percentile
28.3th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-50%

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault1
  • A89 Other Dangerous Or Negligent Acts Endangering People1
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception1
  • C32 Drug Possession1

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).

9 planning-related records

2021· 4 proposals

  • July 2021

  • Construct alterations to the existing dwelling (conversion of garage)
    6 OLD NEUK ROAD MOGGS CREEK 3231Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Alterations to the existing dwelling
    15 BOYD AVENUE MOGGS CREEK 3231Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Alterations and Extension to the Existing Dwelling
    8 Old Coach RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Construction of a Replacement Dwelling
    1 Bellbird DriveWithdrawn
2020· 5 proposals

  • November 2020

  • Alterations and Additions to Existing Dwelling
    22 OLD COACH ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Alterations and addition to the existing dwelling and construction of a habitable outbuilding
    6 SUTHERLAND COURT MOGGS CREEK 3231NOD issued by a delegate

  • July 2020

  • Construction of a Deck, Spa and Shed
    11A STEPHEN AVENUEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Single Dwelling
    49 BOYD AVENUEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Construct an Outbuilding
    36 BOYD AVENUEPermit 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

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Moggs CreekParking

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)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

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

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • Alterations and Additions to Existing Dwellingplanning22 OLD COACH ROADLodged 24 Nov 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations and Extension to the Existing Dwellingplanning8 Old Coach RoadLodged 13 Apr 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations and addition to the existing dwelling and construction of a habitable outbuildingplanning6 SUTHERLAND COURT MOGGS CREEK 3231Lodged 21 Oct 2020 · NOD issued by a delegate
  • Alterations to the existing dwellingplanning15 BOYD AVENUE MOGGS CREEK 3231Lodged 20 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct alterations to the existing dwelling (conversion of garage)planning6 OLD NEUK ROAD MOGGS CREEK 3231Lodged 15 Jul 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct an Outbuildingplanning36 BOYD AVENUELodged 29 Jan 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Deck, Spa and Shedplanning11A STEPHEN AVENUELodged 01 Jul 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Replacement Dwellingplanning1 Bellbird DriveLodged 22 Jan 2021 · Withdrawn
  • Single Dwellingplanning49 BOYD AVENUELodged 23 Mar 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • A231 Fv Common Assaultcrime1

Data sources & freshness

  • Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
  • 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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