VIC · Bass Coast Council

Silverleaves, VIC, 3922

Current weather

14.8°CLight drizzle

70% humidity · 30.3 km/h wind · 16.2° / 11.7° today · 6.3 mm rain

Desirability index

34.3/100

#171 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Last updated 1 July 2026 at 10:11 pm AEST

Suburb snapshot

Silverleaves is a small locality in the Bass Coast area, home to around 322 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 18 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+29%), roughly 55.9 offences per 1,000 residents, 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: 322
Median age: 61
Median household income / week: $1,298
Dwelling vacancy: 73.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings: 377 of 511
Median monthly mortgage: $1,875
Employment rate: 40.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats): 9 / 10 / 0

Data sources & freshness

2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:05 pm AEST · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026): 18
Against the person: 2
Against property: 14
Rate per 1,000 residents: 55.9
Person-crime prevalence: About 1 in 161 residents
State safety percentile: 52th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change: +28.6%

Most common offence types

B21 Criminal Damage3
B311 Residential Aggravated Burglary3
B41 Motor Vehicle Theft4
B49 Other Theft2
E21 Breach Family Violence Order2

Data sources & freshness

Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 6:15 pm AEST · Year ending March release

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

22 planning-related records

2021· 12 proposals

September 2021
Construction of a replacement dwelling in the Design and Development Overlay (DDO1) and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) and removal of vegetation in a Vegetation Protection Overlay (VPO2)28 Sep 2021
3 SHEARWATER DRIVE SILVERLEAVES 3922NOD issued by a delegate
August 2021
Development of the land for extension to a dwelling in LSIO31 Aug 2021
10 BRUCE ROAD SILVERLEAVES 3922Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Extension to an existing dwelling in the LSIO25 Aug 2021
20 WOODLAND AVENUE SILVERLEAVES 3922Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Building and works associated with a dwelling in the LSIO05 Aug 2021
92 SILVERLEAVES AVENUE SILVERLEAVES 3922Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development a dwelling in LSIO03 Aug 2021
31- SILVERLEAVES AVENUE SILVERLEAVES 3922Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
Development of land for a dwelling in the LSIO and DDO127 Jul 2021
95 SILVERLEAVES AVENUE SILVERLEAVES 3922NOD issued by a delegate
Buildings and works associated with a dwelling in LSIO and the removal of vegetation12 Jul 2021
37 BRUCE ROAD SILVERLEAVES 3922NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
June 2021
Development of land for a dwelling in the LSIO04 Jun 2021
13 MARTIN STREET SILVERLEAVES 3922Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
Development of land for a dwelling in LSIO exceeding 7 metres in DDO1, and removal of vegetation in the VPO207 May 2021
13 WOODLAND AVENUE SILVERLEAVES 3922In progress
Removal of one tree in the VPO203 May 2021
17 Sanders RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
Development of the land for a dwelling and removal of vegetation02 Feb 2021
119 SILVERLEAVES AVENUE SILVERLEAVES 3922NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
January 2021
Development of land for a dwelling in LSIO22 Jan 2021
37 Silverleaves AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

2020· 10 proposals

December 2020
Development of the land for a dwelling in the LSIO30 Dec 2020
52 HONEYSUCKLE GROVE SILVERLEAVES 3922Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
Development of land for dwelling in LSIO30 Oct 2020
39 Sanders RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of an in ground swimming pool26 Oct 2020
12a Settlement RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Build outside a registered building envelope for an inground swimming pool20 Oct 2020
10a Settlement RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Extension to existing dwelling in LSIO09 Oct 2020
24 Woodland AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
Removal of vegetation within the VPO207 Sep 2020
39 Sanders RoadWithdrawn
August 2020
Alterations and additions to a dwelling in a DDO1 and LSIO04 Aug 2020
17 Woodland AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
Removal of vegetation in the VPO214 Jul 2020
79 Silverleaves AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2020
Development of land for a dwelling in LSIO and removal of vegetation in VPO223 Apr 2020
89 Silverleaves AvenueNOD issued by a delegate
January 2020
Extensions and alterations to existing dwelling22 Jan 2020
3/61 Honeysuckle GroveWithdrawn

Data sources & freshness

PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:31 pm AEST · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Bicycle Parking
Ânerie GeneralCafe
1 Honeysuckle Grove
Post Box

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 1 July 2026 at 5:15 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021): 8/10
IRSD decile (2021): 9/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:05 pm AEST · 2021 SEIFA release

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 1 July 2026 at 6:14 pm AEST

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM): 2
Parks (OSM): 1

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 1 July 2026 at 5:16 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score: 34.3/100
Cohort rank: #171 among Coastal & beach suburbs

Data sources & freshness

Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 10:11 pm AEST · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

Alterations and additions to a dwelling in a DDO1 and LSIOplanning17 Woodland AvenueLodged 04 Aug 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Build outside a registered building envelope for an inground swimming poolplanning10a Settlement RoadLodged 20 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Building and works associated with a dwelling in the LSIOplanning92 SILVERLEAVES AVENUE SILVERLEAVES 3922Lodged 05 Aug 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Buildings and works associated with a dwelling in LSIO and the removal of vegetationplanning37 BRUCE ROAD SILVERLEAVES 3922Lodged 12 Jul 2021 · NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
Construction of a replacement dwelling in the Design and Development Overlay (DDO1) and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) and removal of vegetation in a Vegetation Protection Overlay (VPO2)planning3 SHEARWATER DRIVE SILVERLEAVES 3922Lodged 28 Sep 2021 · NOD issued by a delegate
Construction of an in ground swimming poolplanning12a Settlement RoadLodged 26 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development a dwelling in LSIOplanning31- SILVERLEAVES AVENUE SILVERLEAVES 3922Lodged 03 Aug 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of land for a dwelling in LSIOplanning37 Silverleaves AvenueLodged 22 Jan 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of land for a dwelling in LSIO and removal of vegetation in VPO2planning89 Silverleaves AvenueLodged 23 Apr 2020 · NOD issued by a delegate
Development of land for a dwelling in LSIO exceeding 7 metres in DDO1, and removal of vegetation in the VPO2planning13 WOODLAND AVENUE SILVERLEAVES 3922Lodged 07 May 2021 · In progress

Data sources & freshness

PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:31 pm AEST · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

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