Median house price
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VIC · Mount Alexander Council
Redesdale, 3444
Est. population · Jun 2025
315
Growth (1 yr)
+1.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+7.9%
Median age
57
Median income
$1,180/wk
Employment rate
48.9%
Languages at home
5.1%non-English
Most common: Greek
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Mount Alexander Council, Redesdale keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk.
Buyers typically pay more than the metro middle for a home here. Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
Desirability sits below average overall, with housing affordability, plus schools and education the main drag compared with similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Redesdale snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
315
+1.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
35.9%
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
#334
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
46th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
67th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
7/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
38th
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
- 26.4/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6102nd in Australia
- State rank
- 1152nd in VIC
- Peer rank
- #334 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #637 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
315(June 2025)
+1.0% annual · +7.9% over 5 years · 67th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.0%
- 5-year growth
- +7.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +3
- Change in 5 years
- +23
- Growth rank in VIC
- 67th 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 (~350), extrapolated at +1.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 299
- Median age
- 57
- Median household income / week
- $1,180
- Dwelling vacancy
- 35.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 70 of 195
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,509
- Employment rate
- 48.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 125 / 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)
- 15
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 6
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 47.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 75 residents
- State safety percentile
- 45.7th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +7.1%
Most common offence types
- A211 Fv Serious Assault2
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft2
- B49 Other Theft4
- C32 Drug Possession3
- D11 Firearms Offences2
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 981
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 38th
School list
- Redesdale Mia Mia Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 981 · 38th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 12 students · Top SEA quarter 24%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 1 parks mapped in suburb
- Walkability proxy
- 0/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 3.34
Other(1)
- Parking
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
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
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Agnes Mudford ReservePark
- Coliban Falls Geological ReserveNature reserve
- Emberton Bushland ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Heathcote Hospital (22.0 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 10
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 31.7
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
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
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
- 27° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 115 mm · ~14 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 133 mm · ~17 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 13° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 180 mm · ~22 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 172 mm · ~22 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).
13 planning-related records
2021· 7 proposals
August 2021
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, and construction of non-habitable outbuildings (Amended plans for design changes)224 NORTH REDESDALE ROAD REDESDALE 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Use and development of the land for a dwelling; partial demolition, external alterations and additions to existing church building; removal of native vegetation; and alteration of access to a road in a Transport Zone 21667 LYELL ROAD REDESDALE 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 2 lot re-subdivision2585 KYNETON-REDESDALE ROAD REDESDALE 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Construction of a swimming pool632 North Redesdale RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Construction and installation of above ground swimming pool713 North Redesdale RoadWithdrawn
- Use and development of land for a dwellingCA 87B Campbells RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
- Placement of 2 shipping containers61 Old Ford RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 6 proposals
December 2020
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, and construction of non-habitable outbuildings.224 North Redesdale RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of land for a dwelling, outbuilding (shed) and ancillary buildings and works153 MCNIFFS ROAD REDESDALE 3444Permit issued by the RA
August 2020
- Use and development of land for a dependent persons unit300 North Redesdale RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
- Buildings and works to replace the dwelling roof8/788 North Redesdale RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Replace existing signage with new signage2127 Heathcote-Redesdale RoadLapsed
May 2020
- Construction of hay/machinery shedLot 1 Mt Lofty RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Heritage
1 heritage place
- REDESDALE BRIDGENH1419
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
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
- Bendigo
- Member of Parliament
- Lisa CHESTERS (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 120,088
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.0%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +51.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 48.6%Labor 51.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 22.3 km away).
Coalition 47.2%Labor 52.8%
1.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +52.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- RedesdaleLabor 45.6% · Coalition 54.4% TPP (2025)5.7 km away
- ElphinstoneLabor 53.2% · Coalition 46.8% TPP (2025)16.9 km away
- TaradaleLabor 73.1% · Coalition 26.9% TPP (2025)18.9 km away
- HarcourtLabor 58.9% · Coalition 41.1% TPP (2025)19.1 km away
- Axe CreekLabor 50.2% · Coalition 49.8% TPP (2025)19.3 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
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Mount Alexander Council
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Comparable suburbs
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