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VIC · Moorabool Council

Navigators, VIC, 3352

Current weather

9.3°CModerate rain showers

95% humidity · 35.2 km/h wind · 12.7° / 7.6° today · 7.4 mm rain

Desirability index

48.8/100

#267 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Navigators is a small locality in the Moorabool area, home to around 276 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 15 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+150%), roughly 54.3 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
276
Median age
44
Median household income / week
$1,812
Dwelling vacancy
8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
8 of 100
Median monthly mortgage
$1,788
Employment rate
61.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
3 / 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)
15
Against the person
1
Against property
9
Rate per 1,000 residents
54.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 276 residents
State safety percentile
50.6th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+150%

Most common offence types

  • A89 Other Dangerous Or Negligent Acts Endangering People1
  • B11 Cause Damage By Fire2
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle2
  • B49 Other Theft2
  • D12 Prohibited And Controlled Weapons Offences2

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Navigators Rd
  • Navigators 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).

13 planning-related records

2021· 3 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Development of a Zinc Shed Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling
    45 DONNELLYS ROAD NAVIGATORS 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of Native Vegetation (2 Trees) from Road Reserve
    179 BUTLERS ROAD NAVIGATORS 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Use of the Land for Landscape Garden Supplies
    410 Navigators RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 10 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Development of Additions Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling and Removal of Vegetation
    349 Yankee Flat RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Shed using Reflective Materials Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling and Removal of Native Vegetation
    188 Boundary RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Additions Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling
    169 NAVIGATOR-DUNNSTOWN ROAD NAVIGATORS 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Development and Use of a Dwelling and Ancillary Outbuilding (Shed) associated with the Use of land for agriculture.
    LOT 5A TED LYONS ROAD NAVIGATORS 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Development of an Agricultural Shed
    123 Butlers RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Development and Use of a Farm Shed
    CA32 Navigator-Dunnstown RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development and Use of the Land for Domestic Animal Husbandry (18 dogs)
    174 Ditchfield RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Development of Additions Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling with Reflective Materials
    180 Navigator-Dunnstown RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Development of a Shed Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling
    Ted Lyons RoadNOD issued by a delegate

  • March 2020

  • Development and Use of a Dwelling and Resubdivision of Three (3) Lots into Two (2) Lots
    10 Donnellys Road EastPermit 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

  • 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

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

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
48.8/100
Cohort rank
#267 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • Development and Use of a Dwelling and Ancillary Outbuilding (Shed) associated with the Use of land for agriculture.planningLOT 5A TED LYONS ROAD NAVIGATORS 3352Lodged 19 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development and Use of a Dwelling and Resubdivision of Three (3) Lots into Two (2) Lotsplanning10 Donnellys Road EastLodged 30 Mar 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development and Use of a Farm ShedplanningCA32 Navigator-Dunnstown RoadLodged 24 Aug 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development and Use of the Land for Domestic Animal Husbandry (18 dogs)planning174 Ditchfield RoadLodged 11 Aug 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Additions Ancillary to an Existing Dwellingplanning169 NAVIGATOR-DUNNSTOWN ROAD NAVIGATORS 3352Lodged 14 Dec 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Additions Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling and Removal of Vegetationplanning349 Yankee Flat RoadLodged 23 Dec 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Additions Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling with Reflective Materialsplanning180 Navigator-Dunnstown RoadLodged 01 Jul 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Shed Ancillary to an Existing DwellingplanningTed Lyons RoadLodged 21 Apr 2020 · NOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of a Shed using Reflective Materials Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling and Removal of Native Vegetationplanning188 Boundary RoadLodged 23 Dec 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Zinc Shed Ancillary to an Existing Dwellingplanning45 DONNELLYS ROAD NAVIGATORS 3352Lodged 23 Aug 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

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

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