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VIC · Moorabool Council

Mount Egerton, 3352

Est. population · Jun 2025

721

Growth (1 yr)

+0.8%

Growth (5 yr)

+5.0%

Median age

43

Median income

$1,819/wk

Employment rate

63.6%

Languages at home

5%non-English

Most common: German, Spanish

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

31.7/100
Below average

1017th in VIC

Verified 78% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
What Mount Egerton is known for: Green suburb, National parks, Excellent transport, Education hub, High desirability

Suburb profile

Mount Egerton is a hillside smaller community in Moorabool Council, with elevated streets and a greener, quieter pace. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.

Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Housing sits above the suburban middle: not the top of the market, but clearly pricier than average.

Local crime has been trending higher of late. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

The overall desirability read is below average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities compared with similar regional towns, though growth momentum, plus community and employment remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Mount Egerton snapshot

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

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

721

+0.8% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

19.3%

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

#119

among Country & regional · Established

Safety

42nd

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

63rd

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

7/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

68th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

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
31.7/100 — Below average
National rank
5289th in Australia
State rank
1017th in VIC
Peer rank
#119 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#520 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
78%

Data sources & freshness

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

Population

Estimated resident population

721(June 2025)

+0.8% annual · +5.0% over 5 years · 63th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.8%
5-year growth
+5.0%
Change in 1 year
+6
Change in 5 years
+34
Growth rank in VIC
63th 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 (~750), extrapolated at +1.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
706
Median age
43
Median household income / week
$1,819
Dwelling vacancy
19.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
61 of 316
Median monthly mortgage
$1,668
Employment rate
63.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
256 / 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)
32
Against the person
9
Against property
16
Rate per 1,000 residents
44.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 78 residents
State safety percentile
42.2th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+60%

Most common offence types

  • A211 Fv Serious Assault2
  • A231 Fv Common Assault3
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle5
  • B49 Other Theft3
  • Other Crimes Against The Person3

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
1,049
Median ICSEA percentile
68th
School list
  • Mount Egerton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1049 · 68th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 10 students · Top SEA quarter 42%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

6 public transport stops in this suburb

  • McIntoshs Lane/Gordon-Egerton Rd
  • McIntoshs Lane/Gordon-Egerton Rd
  • Mt Egerton General Store/Main Rd
  • Mt Egerton General Store/Main Rd
  • Mt Egerton General Store/Main Rd

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

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Mt Egerton Crown ReserveNature reserve
  • Mt Egerton Forest ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
8
Parks (OSM)
0

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
Ballan District Health and Care (11.3 km)
Nearest hospital type
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)
20
Participants per 1,000 residents
27.7

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
26° / 12°
Rainfall
128 mm · ~16 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
21° / 10°
Rainfall
124 mm · ~16 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
149 mm · ~19 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
19° / 8°
Rainfall
182 mm · ~23 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).

35 planning-related records

2021· 15 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Development of a Replacement Dwelling and Ancillary Shed and Native Vegetation Removal
    120 TROUNCES LANE MOUNT EGERTON 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Dwelling and Vegetation Removal
    40 MAIN ROAD MT EGERTON 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Development of a Dependent Person's Unit
    29 TROUNCES LANE MT EGERTON 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Shed and Associated Earthworks
    LOT 19 EGERTON-BUNGEELTAP RAOD MT EGERTON 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Development of a Shed
    317 MAHERS LANE EAST MOUNT EGERTON 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development and Use of a Dwelling
    LOT 106 THYNES ROAD MOUNT EGERTON 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Shed for Storage of Fodder
    CA19 EGERTON-BUNGEELTAP ROAD MOUNT EGERTON 3352Withdrawn

  • June 2021

  • Development of a Shed Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling
    20 GAINS ROAD MOUNT EGERTON 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Outbuilding Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling (Garage)
    92 Trounces LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Development and Use of a dwelling and development of two (2) farm storage sheds and a calf rearing shed
    LOT 8 MCFARLANES LANE MOUNT EGERTON 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Shed Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling
    46 Walkers LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Removal of Vegetation
    29 WALKERS LANE MOUNT EGERTON 3352In progress
  • Application to Amend a Section 173 Agreement
    2 WISE STREET MOUNT EGERTON 3352No permit required
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision and Removal of Vegetation
    Walkers LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Development of a Garage Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling
    2 Wise StreetWithdrawn
2020· 20 proposals

  • November 2020

  • Extensions to an Existing Dwelling (Decking) Development and Ancillary Outbuildings (Carport & Shed)
    21 Malones RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Dwelling and Outbuilding in Association with Use of the Land for Agriculture
    Lot 2 Corries LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Additions Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling and Development of an Ancillary Outbuilding (Carport)
    5 Malones RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Dwelling and removal of Native Vegetation
    35 All Nations Gully RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Development and Use of a Dwelling
    Lot 106 Thynes RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Shed Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling
    28 Church StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Shed Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling
    103 Whipstick RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Dwelling
    LOTS 1 & 2 MAIN ROAD MOUNT EGERTON 3352Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Two (2) Lot Re-Subdivision
    9 Church StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development and Use of a Dwelling
    34 Trounces LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Removal of Vegetation (1 Tree)
    8 Powerline RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Development and Use of a Dwelling and Shed
    Main RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Shed Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling and Removal of Vegetation (1 Tree)
    3 Carney StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Development of Additions Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling
    Sharrocks RoadNOD issued by a delegate

  • April 2020

  • Development of a Shed Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling
    Walkers LaneNOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of a Shed and Verandah Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling
    Hastings LaneRefusal issued by a delegate

  • February 2020

  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    Lillis LaneNo permit required

  • January 2020

  • Creation of a Reserve and a Lot
    Lillis LaneNo permit required
  • Development of a Shed Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling
    Victoria Tile LaneNOD issued by a delegate
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    Lillis LaneNo permit required

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

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
Ballarat
Member of Parliament
Catherine KING (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
116,238
Turnout (2025)
93.3%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-2.3 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 39.3%Labor 60.7%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 22.9 km away).

Coalition 43.5%Labor 56.5%

4.1 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -8.2 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • Mount EgertonLabor 57.8% · Coalition 42.2% TPP (2025)3.5 km away
  • GordonLabor 55.5% · Coalition 44.5% TPP (2025)8.5 km away
  • BungareeLabor 37.5% · Coalition 62.5% TPP (2025)15.0 km away
  • ElaineLabor 51.3% · Coalition 48.7% TPP (2025)15.9 km away
  • WarrenheipLabor 52.7% · Coalition 47.3% TPP (2025)19.6 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)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

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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