suburb.guide

VIC · Murrindindi Council

Pheasant Creek (Vic.), VIC, 3757

Current weather

9.1°CSlight rain

99% humidity · 27.4 km/h wind · 10.9° / 8.6° today · 18.7 mm rain

Desirability index

78.4/100

#110 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Pheasant Creek (Vic.) is a small locality in the Murrindindi area, home to around 360 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 5 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-62%), roughly 13.9 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. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
360
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$2,136
Dwelling vacancy
10.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
13 of 119
Median monthly mortgage
$1,878
Employment rate
56.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
12 / 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)
5
Against the person
2
Against property
3
Rate per 1,000 residents
13.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 180 residents
State safety percentile
7.3th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-61.5%

Most common offence types

  • A232 Non-Fv Common Assault1
  • A721 Fv Harassment And Private Nuisance1
  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary2
  • B49 Other Theft1

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Pheasant Creek Rd/Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd
  • Pheasant Creek Rd/Whittlesea-Kinglake 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· 6 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Development of the land for the purpose of an outbuilding (shed)
    89 DENEREAZ DRIVE PHEASANT CREEK 3757Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Development of land for a shed (outbuilding)
    101 PHEASANT CREEK ROAD PHEASANT CREEK 3757Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Dwelling (Alts & Adds), Farm Building & Dependent Persons Unit Development of the land for the purpose of a dependent persons unit, alterations to existing dwelling, and a farm shed
    705 WHITTLESEA-KINGLAKE ROAD PHEASANT CREEK 3757Lapsed

  • May 2021

  • Single Dwelling Use and Development of a dwelling
    359 O'GRADYS ROAD PHEASANT CREEK 3757NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Amendment to permit conditions Amendment to permit conditions to alter patron numbers, allow outdoor music on Friday, Saturday and Sunday until 9:00pm and allow for accommodation on site
    85 NATIONAL PARK ROAD PHEASANT CREEK 3757Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Farm Building Development of land for a farm shed
    92 Tooheys RoadNo permit required
2020· 7 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Dwelling (Alts & Adds) Extension to Existing Dwelling
    830 Whittlesea-Kinglake RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings and Dwelling (Alts & Adds) Construction of a domestic outbuilding and extension to existing dwelling
    209 Olney CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Development of the land for the purpose of a shed
    635 Whittlesea-Kinglake RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Retail Building Use and development of land for a Rural Store
    710 Whittlesea-Kinglake RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Single Dwelling and Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Development of the land for a dwelling and associated outbuilding
    680 Denereaz DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Single Dwelling Development of land for a dwelling
    101 Pheasant Creek RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Dwelling (Alts & Adds) Proposaa for alterations to existing dwelling
    808 Whittlesea-Kinglake 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

  • Pheasant Creek RoadBus 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

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Kinglake G129 Bushland ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
2
Parks (OSM)
0

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
78.4/100
Cohort rank
#110 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

  • Kinglake G129 Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Amendment to permit conditions Amendment to permit conditions to alter patron numbers, allow outdoor music on Friday, Saturday and Sunday until 9:00pm and allow for accommodation on siteplanning85 NATIONAL PARK ROAD PHEASANT CREEK 3757Lodged 17 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Dwelling (Alts & Adds) Extension to Existing Dwellingplanning830 Whittlesea-Kinglake RoadLodged 07 Dec 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Dwelling (Alts & Adds) Proposaa for alterations to existing dwellingplanning808 Whittlesea-Kinglake RoadLodged 16 Jan 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Dwelling (Alts & Adds), Farm Building & Dependent Persons Unit Development of the land for the purpose of a dependent persons unit, alterations to existing dwelling, and a farm shedplanning705 WHITTLESEA-KINGLAKE ROAD PHEASANT CREEK 3757Lodged 25 Aug 2021 · Lapsed
  • Farm Building Development of land for a farm shedplanning92 Tooheys RoadLodged 20 Apr 2021 · No permit required
  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Development of land for a shed (outbuilding)planning101 PHEASANT CREEK ROAD PHEASANT CREEK 3757Lodged 31 Aug 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Development of the land for the purpose of a shedplanning635 Whittlesea-Kinglake RoadLodged 06 Aug 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Development of the land for the purpose of an outbuilding (shed)planning89 DENEREAZ DRIVE PHEASANT CREEK 3757Lodged 13 Sep 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings and Dwelling (Alts & Adds) Construction of a domestic outbuilding and extension to existing dwellingplanning209 Olney CourtLodged 08 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

Similar suburbs

Suburbs with a comparable population profile, socio-economic decile, and location.