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VIC · Swan Hill Council

Robinvale, VIC, 3549

Current weather

13.8°CMainly clear

91% humidity · 26 km/h wind · 15.3° / 11.1° today · 9.9 mm rain

Desirability index

20/100

#420 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Robinvale is a smaller suburban community in the Swan Hill area, home to around 3,497 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 297 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+4%), roughly 84.9 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, 5 public transport stops within the suburb, 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 and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
3,497
Median age
36
Median household income / week
$1,317
Dwelling vacancy
9.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
104 of 1,098
Median monthly mortgage
$1,012
Employment rate
49.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
120 / 26 / 45

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)
297
Against the person
91
Against property
94
Rate per 1,000 residents
84.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 38 residents
State safety percentile
70.2th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+3.8%

Most common offence types

  • A211 Fv Serious Assault17
  • A231 Fv Common Assault20
  • A232 Non-Fv Common Assault20
  • B21 Criminal Damage42
  • E22 Breach Intervention Order33

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
890.5
  • Robinvale CollegeCombined
  • St Mary's SchoolCombined

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

5 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Robinvale Hospital/Latje Rd
  • Robinvale Hospital/Latje Rd
  • Robinvale PO/Herbert St
  • Robinvale Railway Station/Bromley Rd
  • Robinvale Railway Station/Bromley 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).

41 planning-related records

2021· 23 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Development of a replacement dwelling in the Farming Zone
    250 BENGHAZI ROAD ROBINVALE 3549Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development associated with an existing dwelling in the Farming Zone.
    140 SALAMAUA ROAD ROBINVALE 3549Withdrawn
  • Development associated with an existing dwelling in the Industrial 1 Zone
    27-29 MOORE STREET ROBINVALE 3549Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Development of the land associated with a Restricted recreation facility in the Public Conservation and Resource Zone affected by Bushfire Management Overlay
    MALAYA ROAD ROBINVALE 3549Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land (Boundary re-alignment) in the Farming Zone
    40 ANZAC ROAD ROBINVALE 3549Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of Rural Worker¿s Accommodation in the Farming Zone affected by the Environmental Significance Overlay & the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    169 HAPPY VALLEY LANDING ROAD HAPPY VALLEY (ROBINVALE) 3549Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding associated with an existing dwelling in the Farming Zone
    631 MALAYA ROAD ROBINVALE 3549Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a replacement dwelling in the Farming Zone
    81 MALAYA ROAD ROBINVALE 3549Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of two dwellings on a lot in General Residential Zone
    27 ROWE STREET ROBINVALE 3549Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Use and Development of a Rural Industry and reduction of car parking in the Farming Zone.
    HOCKING ROAD HAPPY VALLEY (ROBINVALE) 3549Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and Works (Cabins) associated with an existing caravan park in the Farming Zone
    94 PETHARD ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the Land Associated with an existing Education Centre
    12 WATKIN STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Development of land associated with a replacement Utility Installation (Pump Station) in the Public Conservation and Resource Zone and affected by the Environmental Significance Overlay and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    WILLIAMS ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Development of an extension to an existing rural industry
    90 HOCKING ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development associated with an existing rural industry in the Farming Zone
    262 MALAYA ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an agricultural building (machinery shed) in the Farming Zone
    166 MALAYA ROAD ROBINVALE 3549Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land in the Farming Zone (dwelling excision)
    4195 MURRAY VALLEY HIGHWAY ROBINVALE 3549Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Use and Development of a Convenience Restaurant (Subway) with Associated Drive -Thru Facility and Alteration to Access to a Road Zone Category 1 and Associated Business Identification Signage
    77 BROMLEY ROAD ROBINVALE 3549Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Development associated with existing pump stations in the Public Conservation and Resource Zone affected by Environmental Significance Overlay and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    HAPPY VALLEY LANDING ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Development of the land associated with an existing warehouse in the Farming Zone and a reduction in the car parking requirement.
    81 PETHARD ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development associated with reinstatement of an existing irrigation pump station, laying of main pipeline and removal of native vegetation.
    166 MALAYA ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a replacement irrigation pipeline and creation and removal of easements on land in the Low Density Residential Zone and Public Conservation and Resource Zone affected by Environmental Significance Overlay and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    HUNT DRIVEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to an existing building in the Commercial 1 Zone
    11 GEORGE STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 18 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Development of a shed associated with an exiting dwelling in the Farming Zone and affected by the Design and Development Overlay
    210 JEZZINE ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for accommodation in the Public Park and Recreation Zone
    81 LATJE ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Proposed Building and Works (Ancillary to farm use)
    169 HAPPY VALLEY LANDING ROADWithdrawn
  • Use of the land for a liquor licence (packaged liquor)
    26 PERRIN STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Major Promotion Sign
    144 BROMLEY ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Development of the land associated with an existing dwelling in the Farming Zone
    4016 MURRAY VALLEY HIGHWAYPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 Lot Subdivision (Dwelling Excision)
    127 HAPPY VALLEY LANDING ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the Land associated with an existing dwelling in Farming Zone
    81 PETHARD ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development (shed) with a reduced setback to a road in the Farming Zone
    117 TOBRUK ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Buildings and Works Compromising an Extension to the Existing Building, Waiver of Associated Car Parking Requirements (restricted recreation facility), Increase Area that Liquor is Consumed/Supplied and Increase the number of Gaming Machines by 20
    4240 Murray Valley HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Free standing shade sail over entry ramp in front of court house to provide shade.
    11 GEORGE STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of Land (House Excision) in the Farming Zone affected by Land Subject to Innundation Overlay
    135 HAPPY VALLEY LANDING ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to an existing rural industry in the Farming Zone
    411 MALAYA ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a minor utility installation in the Public Conservation and Resource Zone
    HAPPY VALLEY LANDING ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Development of an outbuilding associated with an existing dwelling affected by the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    39 Adcock RoadWithdrawn

  • February 2020

  • Use and development of a rural store
    117 HAPPY VALLEY LANDING ROADNo permit required
  • Development of land for a replacement dwelling in Farming Zone affected by Bushfire Management Overlay
    225 HAPPY VALLEY 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

2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Happy Valley StoreGeneral

    12 Happy Valley Road, Robinvale

  • Parking

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

9 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Arthur Chalmers ParkPark
  • Bill McGinty ParkPark
  • Bumbang I261 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Caix SquarePark
  • Centenary ParkPark
  • Harradine RéserveNature reserve
  • Memorial ParkPark
  • Pisasale ParkPark
  • Rotary ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
3
Emergency department
On site
  • Robinvale District Health ServicesLatje Roadhospital
  • Robinvale PharmacyPerrin Streetpharmacy
  • Tankyard Dentaldentist

Data sources & freshness

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.

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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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
62
Parks (OSM)
12

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
20.0/100
Cohort rank
#420 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

  • Robinvale District Health ServiceshealthLatje Roadhospital
  • Robinvale PharmacyhealthPerrin Streetpharmacy
  • Tankyard Dentalhealthdentist
  • Arthur Chalmers Parkgovernmentpark
  • Bill McGinty Parkgovernmentpark
  • Bumbang I261 Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Caix Squaregovernmentpark
  • Centenary Parkgovernmentpark
  • Harradine Réservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Memorial Parkgovernmentpark

Data sources & freshness

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