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VIC · Surf Coast Council

Mount Duneed, VIC, 3217

Current weather

13.3°CDense drizzle

81% humidity · 21.5 km/h wind · 16.7° / 9.4° today · 5.2 mm rain

Desirability index

57.8/100

#109 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Mount Duneed is a smaller suburban community in the Surf Coast area, home to around 6,182 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 527 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+56%), roughly 85.2 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, 4 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, 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
6,182
Median age
32
Median household income / week
$2,274
Dwelling vacancy
7.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
172 of 2,280
Median monthly mortgage
$1,983
Employment rate
73.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
156 / 27 / 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)
527
Against the person
150
Against property
266
Rate per 1,000 residents
85.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 41 residents
State safety percentile
70.5th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+55.9%

Most common offence types

  • A732 Non-Fv Threatening Behaviour40
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle83
  • B49 Other Theft52
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order56
  • Other Crimes Against The Person45

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,051.5
  • Mirripoa Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Mount Duneed Regional Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

26 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Coastside Dr/Warralily Bvd
  • Compass Way/Unity Dr
  • Lance Dr/Coastside Dr
  • Oasis Dr/Unity Dr
  • Waurn Ponds Station

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

4 active roadworks / incidents

  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 02/04/2026 and 28/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 80 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.GHAZEEPORE ROAD, BAANIP BOULEVARD01 Apr 2026 – 27 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 02/04/2026 and 28/08/2026 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 80 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.GHAZEEPORE ROAD, BAANIP BOULEVARD01 Apr 2026 – 27 Aug 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 01/04/2026 and 30/09/2026 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 exit ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.GEELONG RING ROAD, UNNAMED31 Mar 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Metro Capital Delivery activities occurring between 12/09/2025 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.TORQUAY ROAD, BAANIP BOULEVARD11 Sep 2025 – 29 Sep 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

22 planning-related records

2021· 11 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Construction of a replacement Dwelling within a Farming Zone
    WATERSLADE, 145 MCCANNS ROAD MOUNT DUNEED 3217Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Staged Multi Lot Subdivision Adjacent to a Road Zone and Removal of Restrictive Covenant PS414353H and Creation of Access to a Road Zone
    369 TORQUAY ROAD MOUNT DUNEED 3217Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Multi Lot Subdivision
    121 Unity DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works Associated with a Food And Drink Premises
    39 Sovereign DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works
    105 DICKINS ROAD MOUNT DUNEED 3217Lapsed
  • Display of Business Identification Signage
    260 BOUNDARY ROAD MOUNT DUNEED 3217Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Five Lot Subdivision
    17-21 PASCAL CRESCENT MOUNT DUNEED 3217Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Use and Construction of a Medical and Community Centre
    110-122 UNITY DRIVE MOUNT DUNEED 3217Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Staged Multi Lot Subdivision and Removal of an Easement
    596 Horseshoe Bend RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Staged Multi Lot Subdivision, Associated works, Creation of Easements and Removal of Native Vegetation
    1 Yering StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Creation of Access to a Road in a Road Zone Category 1
    130 Lower Duneed RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 11 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Multi Lot Subdivision
    110 WHITES ROAD MOUNT DUNEED 3217Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Staged Construction of Multi Dwellings
    PARENT - 40A GREVILLEA DRIVE MOUNT DUNEED 3217Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Change of Use - Boat and Caravan Storage with Associated Works
    250 Whites RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Lodged in error
    250 WHITES ROAD MOUNT DUNEED 3217In progress

  • August 2020

  • Use of the Land for Display Homes and Signage
    23 Unity DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Amendment to Operational Hours and Signage
    1133 SURF COAST HIGHWAYPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Multi Lot Subdivision
    10 FEEHANS ROAD MOUNT DUNEED 3217Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Lot Subdivision
    30 FEEHANS ROAD MOUNT DUNEED 3217Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Multi Lot Subdivision
    465-585 Torquay RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Construction of farming sheds
    515 GHAZEEPORE ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi-Lot Subdivision
    260 Boundary RoadPermit 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

  • Mount Duneed Pony ClubSports centre

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

8 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Armstrong GreenwayPark
  • Bunjils NestPark
  • Kalkarra ParkPark
  • Kalkarra Park Horse Riding AreaPark
  • McCubbin Drive ReservePark
  • Mount Duneed Hall ReservePark
  • Nova ParkPark
  • Rice Nature ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
2
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Chemist WarehouseUnity Drivepharmacy
  • Orbit Medical Mount DuneedUnity Drivedoctor

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

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

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • SUMMERHILL (PREFABRICATED IRON COTTAGE)NH1131

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Busy Bees at Armstrong Creekkindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · 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)
44
Parks (OSM)
20

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
57.8/100
Cohort rank
#109 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

  • Busy Bees at Armstrong Creekchildcarekindergarten
  • SUMMERHILL (PREFABRICATED IRON COTTAGE)heritageNH1131
  • Chemist WarehousehealthUnity Drivepharmacy
  • Orbit Medical Mount DuneedhealthUnity Drivedoctor
  • Armstrong Greenwaygovernmentpark
  • Bunjils Nestgovernmentpark
  • Kalkarra Parkgovernmentpark
  • Kalkarra Park Horse Riding Areagovernmentpark
  • McCubbin Drive Reservegovernmentpark
  • Mount Duneed Hall Reservegovernmentpark

Data sources & freshness

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