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VIC · Wellington Council

Paradise Beach, VIC, 3851

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Suburb snapshot

Paradise Beach is a small locality in the Wellington area, home to around 172 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 7 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-65%), roughly 40.7 offences per 1,000 residents, and some planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
172
Median age
61
Median household income / week
$718
Dwelling vacancy
67.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
195 of 290
Median monthly mortgage
$650
Employment rate
30.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
9 / 21 / 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)
7
Against the person
2
Against property
4
Rate per 1,000 residents
40.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 86 residents
State safety percentile
36.7th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-65%

Most common offence types

  • A211 Fv Serious Assault1
  • B19 Other Fire Related Offences1
  • B21 Criminal Damage1
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle1
  • Other Crimes Against The Person1

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).

4 planning-related records

2021· 3 proposals

  • June 2021

  • Buildings and works associated with construction of a dwelling. Buildings and works associated with construction of a dwelling.
    60 The BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Buildings & works for the development of a dwelling. Buildings & works for the development of a dwelling.
    142 Seventh AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with construction of a dwelling. Buildings and works associated with construction of a dwelling.
    162 The BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 1 proposal

  • August 2020

  • Buildings & works associated with construction of a dwelling. Buildings & works associated with construction of a dwelling.
    58 Seventh 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

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

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

  • Buildings & works associated with construction of a dwelling. Buildings & works associated with construction of a dwelling.planning58 Seventh AvenueLodged 26 Aug 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings & works for the development of a dwelling. Buildings & works for the development of a dwelling.planning142 Seventh AvenueLodged 31 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with construction of a dwelling. Buildings and works associated with construction of a dwelling.planning60 The BoulevardLodged 30 Jun 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with construction of a dwelling. Buildings and works associated with construction of a dwelling.planning162 The BoulevardLodged 12 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • A211 Fv Serious Assaultcrime1
  • B19 Other Fire Related Offencescrime1
  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime1
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime1
  • Other Crimes Against The Personcrime1

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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