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VIC · Ballarat Council

Mount Rowan, VIC, 3352

Current weather

9.8°CRain showers

97% humidity · 34.3 km/h wind · 12.4° / 7.8° today · 7.7 mm rain

Desirability index

51.2/100

#235 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Mount Rowan is a small locality in the Ballarat area, home to around 295 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 18 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-10%), roughly 61.0 offences per 1,000 residents, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, 6 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and some planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
295
Median age
50
Median household income / week
$1,528
Dwelling vacancy
5.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
6 of 115
Median monthly mortgage
$1,975
Employment rate
58%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
6 / 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)
18
Against the person
3
Against property
13
Rate per 1,000 residents
61
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 98 residents
State safety percentile
56.2th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-10%

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault2
  • B11 Cause Damage By Fire2
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft2
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle2
  • B49 Other Theft5

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

15 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 690 Creswick Rd
  • 790 Creswick Rd
  • Fraser Rd/Creswick Rd
  • Pistol Club Rd/Creswick Rd
  • Taronga Rd/Creswick Rd

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

6 active roadworks / incidents

  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 13/01/2026 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.MIDLAND HIGHWAY, CUMMINS ROAD12 Jan 2026 – 29 Jun 2027
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 25/06/2026 and 02/10/2026 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 eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.WESTERN FREEWAY, SUNRAYSIA-WESTERN IN RAMP ON24 Jun 2026 – 01 Oct 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 25/06/2026 and 02/10/2026 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 eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.WESTERN FREEWAY, SUNRAYSIA-WESTERN IN RAMP ON24 Jun 2026 – 01 Oct 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 25/06/2026 and 02/10/2026 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 eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 80 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.WESTERN FREEWAY, SUNRAYSIA-WESTERN IN RAMP ON24 Jun 2026 – 01 Oct 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 25/06/2026 and 02/10/2026 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 westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.WESTERN FREEWAY, SUNRAYSIA-WESTERN IN RAMP ON24 Jun 2026 – 01 Oct 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 25/06/2026 and 02/10/2026 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 westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.WESTERN FREEWAY, SUNRAYSIA-WESTERN IN RAMP ON24 Jun 2026 – 01 Oct 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).

8 planning-related records

2021· 5 proposals

  • July 2021

  • Use and development of a veterinary centre (equine) and caretaker's house and business identification signage
    736 MIDLAND HIGHWAY MOUNT ROWAN 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Development of outbuilding
    17 Cummins RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling
    770 MIDLAND HIGHWAY MOUNT ROWAN 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Construction of a domestic storage shed
    138 Olliers RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • mixed use equestrian sheds
    736 Midland HighwayWithdrawn
2020· 3 proposals

  • June 2020

  • Development of a warehouse
    55 Old Midland HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Use and development of an emergency services facility, removal of native vegetation, alteration and creation of access to a road zone, category 1
    19 Old Midland HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Alterations and additions to shed
    55 Old Midland HighwayPermit 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

13 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • 612 Creswick RdBus stop
  • 613 Creswick RdBus stop
  • 690 Creswick RdBus stop
  • 790 Creswick RdBus stop
  • 797 Creswick RdBus stop
  • Bus stop
  • Cummins Rd/Creswick RdBus stop
  • Fraser Rd/Creswick RdBus stop
  • Millers Rd/Creswick RdBus stop
  • Olliers Rd/Creswick RdBus stop

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)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

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

Data sources & freshness

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

Desirability index

Desirability score
51.2/100
Cohort rank
#235 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Alterations and additions to shedplanning55 Old Midland HighwayLodged 27 Feb 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a domestic storage shedplanning138 Olliers RoadLodged 09 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a warehouseplanning55 Old Midland HighwayLodged 26 Jun 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of outbuildingplanning17 Cummins RoadLodged 03 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwellingplanning770 MIDLAND HIGHWAY MOUNT ROWAN 3352Lodged 03 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a veterinary centre (equine) and caretaker's house and business identification signageplanning736 MIDLAND HIGHWAY MOUNT ROWAN 3352Lodged 09 Jul 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of an emergency services facility, removal of native vegetation, alteration and creation of access to a road zone, category 1planning19 Old Midland HighwayLodged 06 May 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • mixed use equestrian shedsplanning736 Midland HighwayLodged 08 Jan 2021 · Withdrawn
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 13/01/2026 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.roadworksMIDLAND HIGHWAY, CUMMINS ROAD12 Jan 2026 – 29 Jun 2027
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 25/06/2026 and 02/10/2026 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 eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.roadworksWESTERN FREEWAY, SUNRAYSIA-WESTERN IN RAMP ON24 Jun 2026 – 01 Oct 2026

Data sources & freshness

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

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