VIC · Campaspe Council

Stanhope (Vic.), VIC, 3623

Current weather

12.7°CThunderstorm

91% humidity · 28.1 km/h wind · 15.8° / 10.3° today · 13.8 mm rain

Desirability index

19.9/100

#421 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Stanhope (Vic.) is a small locality in the Campaspe area, home to around 826 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 40 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-44%), roughly 48.4 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, limited but present public transport access, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
826
Median age
49
Median household income / week
$1,125
Dwelling vacancy
11.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
44 of 392
Median monthly mortgage
$888
Employment rate
54%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
49 / 8 / 9

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian 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)
40
Against the person
14
Against property
11
Rate per 1,000 residents
48.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 59 residents
State safety percentile
45.3th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-43.7%

Most common offence types

  • A211 Fv Serious Assault2
  • A731 Fv Threatening Behaviour7
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle3
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order12
  • Other Crimes Against The Person3

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
844
  • Stanhope Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

4 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Birdwood Ave/Brundenell St
  • Birdwood Ave/Brundenell St
  • Birdwood Ave/Brundenell St
  • Birdwood Ave/Brundenell St

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).

10 planning-related records

2021· 3 proposals
  • September 2021

  • Removal of native vegetation (1 tree) pursuant to Clause 52.17
    20 MIDLAND HIGHWAY STANHOPE 3623Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • June 2021

  • Buildings and works (agricultural sheds) in the Farming Zone Schedule 1
    3200 Midland HighwayPermit issued by the RA
  • May 2021

  • Buildings and works (Dependent Persons Unit) in the Farming Zone Schedule 1 and the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    18 Robgill LanePermit issued by the RA
2020· 7 proposals
  • November 2020

  • Building & works (Agricultural Shed) in the Farming Zone Schedule 1
    3964 Midland HighwayPermit issued by the RA
  • October 2020

  • Building and Works (replacement dwelling) in the Farming Zone Schedule 1
    140 Johnson RoadPermit issued by the RA
  • September 2020

  • Buildings & Works (Shipping container) in the Public Use Zone Schedule 1
    1 Tivey GrovePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • June 2020

  • Clause 35.07-2 Use and development of a utility installation
    95 Middle RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • April 2020

  • Buildings and Works in association with a Medical Centre in the Township Zone and reduction of car parking pursuant to Clause 52.06 and Business Identification Signage pursuant to Clause 52.05
    35 Birdwood AvenuePermit issued by the RA
  • March 2020

  • Use and development of a Utility Installation (Connection to the West Road Solar Farm)
    97 WEST ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • January 2020

  • Boundary Realignment of Three Lots in the Farming Zone Schedule 1
    3303 Midland HighwayPermit 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

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

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

Data sources & freshness

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 overlaysState government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
2
Parks (OSM)
2

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover featuresOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
19.9/100
Cohort rank
#421 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Boundary Realignment of Three Lots in the Farming Zone Schedule 1planning3303 Midland HighwayLodged 21 Jan 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building & works (Agricultural Shed) in the Farming Zone Schedule 1planning3964 Midland HighwayLodged 13 Nov 2020 · Permit issued by the RA
  • Building and Works (replacement dwelling) in the Farming Zone Schedule 1planning140 Johnson RoadLodged 09 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by the RA
  • Buildings & Works (Shipping container) in the Public Use Zone Schedule 1planning1 Tivey GroveLodged 08 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works in association with a Medical Centre in the Township Zone and reduction of car parking pursuant to Clause 52.06 and Business Identification Signage pursuant to Clause 52.05planning35 Birdwood AvenueLodged 08 Apr 2020 · Permit issued by the RA
  • Buildings and works (Dependent Persons Unit) in the Farming Zone Schedule 1 and the Land Subject to Inundation Overlayplanning18 Robgill LaneLodged 21 May 2021 · Permit issued by the RA
  • Buildings and works (agricultural sheds) in the Farming Zone Schedule 1planning3200 Midland HighwayLodged 17 Jun 2021 · Permit issued by the RA
  • Clause 35.07-2 Use and development of a utility installationplanning95 Middle RoadLodged 30 Jun 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of native vegetation (1 tree) pursuant to Clause 52.17planning20 MIDLAND HIGHWAY STANHOPE 3623Lodged 07 Sep 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a Utility Installation (Connection to the West Road Solar Farm)planning97 WEST ROADLodged 24 Mar 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide)Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

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