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VIC · Pyrenees Council

Skipton, 3361

Est. population · Jun 2025

590

Growth (1 yr)

0.0%

Growth (5 yr)

+1.4%

Median age

53

Median income

$894/wk

Employment rate

40.4%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$462,500

Languages at home

1.5%non-English

Mostly English at home

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

34.3/100
Below average

934th in VIC

Verified 93% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • Heritage area
What Skipton is known for: Green suburb, National parks, Excellent transport, Education hub, Heritage area

Suburb profile

Skipton is a quieter smaller community in Pyrenees Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. 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.

Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.

Reported crime has been rising recently. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.

Desirability lands below average here: softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Skipton snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$463k

+105% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

590

0.0% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

13.3%

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

#212

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

72nd

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

34th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

2/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

52nd

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
34.3/100 — Below average
National rank
4833rd in Australia
State rank
934th in VIC
Peer rank
#212 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#452 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
93%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$462,500
Median price change
+105.3%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

590(June 2025)

0.0% annual · +1.4% over 5 years · 34th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
0.0%
5-year growth
+1.4%
Change in 1 year
0
Change in 5 years
+8
Growth rank in VIC
34th 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 (~600), extrapolated at +0.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
609
Median age
53
Median household income / week
$894
Dwelling vacancy
13.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
40 of 301
Median monthly mortgage
$867
Employment rate
40.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
255 / 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)
52
Against the person
10
Against property
33
Rate per 1,000 residents
88.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 61 residents
State safety percentile
72th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+48.6%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage10
  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary6
  • B49 Other Theft9
  • D24 Offensive Language6
  • Other Crimes Against The Person3

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
1,012
Median ICSEA percentile
52th
School list
  • Skipton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1012 · 52th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 66 students · Top SEA quarter 11%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

1 public transport stops in this suburb

  • BP Roadhouse/Glenelg Hwy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

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

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Skipton Streamside ReserveNature reserve
  • Stewart ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
13
Parks (OSM)
5

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

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
1
Nearest hospital
Skipton Hospital (2.4 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
On site
  • Skipton HospitalHospital

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
19
Participants per 1,000 residents
32.2

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

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
25° / 11°
Rainfall
117 mm · ~15 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 9°
Rainfall
157 mm · ~20 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 5°
Rainfall
211 mm · ~26 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 7°
Rainfall
201 mm · ~25 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).

14 planning-related records

2021· 8 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and Works Associated with Outdoor Public Recreation (Skipton Recreation Reserve 4 x Light Towers)
    15 SMYTHE STREET SKIPTON 3361Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and Works Associated with Agriculture (Farm Machinery Shed)
    Park LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works Associated with Rural Industry (Construction of Warehouse)
    4455 GLENELG HIGHWAY SKIPTON 3361Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Two (2) lot subdivision (Boundary Realignment)
    222 BANONGIL ROAD SKIPTON 3361Lapsed
  • Demolition of Outbuildings and Verandah, Buildings and Works Associated with External Additions/Alterations to a Dwelling, and Construction of an Outbuilding (Garage)
    31 Montgomery StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Two Lot Subdivision
    11 Osborne StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of Land for a Single Dwelling and Associated Outbuilding
    Hardy StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Use and Development of Land for Domestic Animal Husbandry (Dog Breeding)
    22 PETT STREET SKIPTON 3361NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
2020· 6 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Buildings and works for alterations, partial demolition and an extension to dwelling
    18 Montgomery StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Buildings and Works Associated with a Dwelling (Storage Shed)
    10 Pett StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Display of Business Identification Signage, External Alterations and Painting
    21 Montgomery StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Use and Development of Land for a Dwelling
    17 Pett StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Buildings and Works for Construction of an Agriculture Building and Removal of Trees
    Langi WilliPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Buildings and works for the construction of a Store associated with Stone Extraction Facility (Scoria Quarry)
    761 Rokewood-Skipton RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

2 heritage places

  • COURT HOUSENH1485
  • ST ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHNH0484

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
Wannon
Member of Parliament
Dan TEHAN (Liberal)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
121,788
Turnout (2025)
94.0%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-2.3 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 60.9%Labor 39.1%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 45.9 km away).

Coalition 73.0%Labor 26.9%

12.1 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +26.9 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • SkiptonLabor 26.6% · Coalition 73.4% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
  • Snake ValleyLabor 52.1% · Coalition 47.9% TPP (2025)23.5 km away
  • LismoreLabor 27.4% · Coalition 72.6% TPP (2025)29.0 km away
  • BeaufortLabor 40.5% · Coalition 59.5% TPP (2025)29.8 km away
  • DerrinallumLabor 25.2% · Coalition 74.8% TPP (2025)30.3 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

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

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

Compare with

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

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