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VIC · Pyrenees Council

Snake Valley, 3351

Est. population · Jun 2025

770

Growth (1 yr)

+0.1%

Growth (5 yr)

+4.5%

Median age

46

Median income

$1,226/wk

Employment rate

50.7%

Languages at home

2.5%non-English

Mostly English at home

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

33.9/100
Below average

948th in VIC

Verified 70% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Heritage area
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
What Snake Valley is known for: Green suburb, National parks, Heritage area, Excellent transport, High desirability

Suburb profile

In Pyrenees Council, Snake Valley keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with family life visible on every street. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.

Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.

Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.

Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities lag behind, despite relative strength in growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Snake Valley snapshot

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

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

770

+0.1% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

18.1%

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

#219

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

27th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

45th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

2/10

national SEIFA decile

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
33.9/100 — Below average
National rank
4895th in Australia
State rank
948th in VIC
Peer rank
#219 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#464 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
70%

Data sources & freshness

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

Population

Estimated resident population

770(June 2025)

+0.1% annual · +4.5% over 5 years · 45th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.1%
5-year growth
+4.5%
Change in 1 year
+1
Change in 5 years
+33
Growth rank in VIC
45th 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 (~850), extrapolated at +1.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
820
Median age
46
Median household income / week
$1,226
Dwelling vacancy
18.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
69 of 382
Median monthly mortgage
$1,275
Employment rate
50.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
310 / 0 / 0 (+ 6 other)

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 decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
24
Against the person
8
Against property
8
Rate per 1,000 residents
31.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 102 residents
State safety percentile
27th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-22.6%

Most common offence types

  • A211 Fv Serious Assault3
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft3
  • B49 Other Theft2
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order3
  • Other Crimes Against The Person3

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Smythesdale-Snake Valley Rd Rd/Linton-Carngham Rd Rd
  • Snake Valley-Chepstowe Rd/Linton-Carngham Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

2 places of worship

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
Walkability proxy
3/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
0
Community(1)
  • Woady Yaloak Primary School - Snake Valley CampusSchool

    999 Smythesdale-Snake Valley Road

Sport & outdoors(1)
  • Sports field
Other(3)
  • Snake Valley & District CFAFire station
  • Carngham Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
  • St Brigid's Catholic ChurchPlace of worship

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

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Carngham Bushland ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
91
Parks (OSM)
0

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

Places of worship

2 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Carngham Uniting Church
  • St Brigid's Catholic Church

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Skipton Hospital (20.7 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
22
Participants per 1,000 residents
28.6

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
26° / 12°
Rainfall
128 mm · ~16 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
21° / 10°
Rainfall
124 mm · ~16 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
149 mm · ~19 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
19° / 8°
Rainfall
182 mm · ~23 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).

22 planning-related records

2021· 13 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Construction of a storage shed associated with the use of the dwelling on the property.
    50 SNAKE VALLEY-CHEPSTOWE ROAD SNAKE VALEY 3351Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Seven (7) Lot Subdivision
    SNAKE VALLEY-MORTCHUP ROAD SNAKE VALLEY 3351In progress
  • Development of an agricultural outbuilding
    748 LINTON - CARNGHAM ROAD SNAKE VALLEY 3351Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Use and development of a dwelling and associated outbuildings
    QUILLAMS ROAD SNAKE VALLEY 3351Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Use and development of a dwelling and associated outbuilding
    LOT 2 MURRAY STREET SNAKE VALLEY 3351Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    931 SMYTHESDALE-SNAKE VALLEY ROAD SNAKE VALLEY 3351Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Shed
    446 SNAKE VALLEY-CHEPSTOWE ROAD SNAKE VALLEY 3351Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Use and development of a replacement dwelling
    149 ROWLERS ROAD SNAKE VALLEY 3351Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Development of an agricultural shed within 100m of a waterway
    SNAKE VALLEY-MORTCHUP ROAD SNAKE VALLEY 3351Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for an outbuilding associated with an existing dwelling
    84 Snake Valley-Chepstowe RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a habitable outbuilding
    912 Linton-Carngham RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Development of an extension to an existing dwelling
    470 Snake Valley-Chepstowe RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • DEVELOPMENT OF A FARM SHED
    823 HADDON-PRESTON HILL ROAD SNAKE VALLEY 3351Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 9 proposals

  • October 2020

  • EXTENSION TO AN EXISTING DWELLING
    85 HAIGHS LANERefusal issued by a delegate

  • May 2020

  • Three (3) lot subdivision
    25 MCINTOSHS LANENOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • TWO (2) LOT SUBDIVISION
    470 SNAKE VALLEY-CHEPSTOWE ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Construction of a Dwelling within 100m of a Waterway
    GARDNERS LANEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • DEVELOPMENT OF A SHED ANCILLARY TO AN EXISTING DWELLING
    92 LAURENCE DRIVEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF A DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED OUTBUILDINGS
    LINTON-CARNGHAM ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF A DWELLING AND OUTBUILDINGS
    NUNNS ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF A SINGLE DWELLING
    131 GOLF COURSE ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF A DWELLING
    LINTON-CARNGHAM ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

3 heritage places

  • CARNGHAM MEMORIAL CHURCHNH2427
  • FINCHAM AND HOBDAY PIPE ORGANYH2460
  • WELSH METHODIST CHURCH SNAKE VALLEYNH2007

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 48.9 km away).

Coalition 48.0%Labor 52.0%

12.9 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +52.0 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Snake ValleyLabor 52.1% · Coalition 47.9% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
  • SkiptonLabor 26.6% · Coalition 73.4% TPP (2025)20.4 km away
  • BeaufortLabor 40.5% · Coalition 59.5% TPP (2025)26.6 km away
  • WaubraLabor 36.0% · Coalition 64.0% TPP (2025)29.2 km away
  • LextonLabor 35.2% · Coalition 64.8% TPP (2025)37.9 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)
3/10

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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