VIC · Golden Plains Council

Teesdale (Vic.), VIC, 3328

Current weather

12.2°CRain showers

82% humidity · 16.4 km/h wind · 16.1° / 10.7° today · 3.8 mm rain

Desirability index

92.4/100

#18 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Teesdale (Vic.) is a smaller suburban community in the Golden Plains area, home to around 2,308 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 21 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-28%), roughly 9.1 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, 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.

Population

Population
2,308
Median age
37
Median household income / week
$2,171
Dwelling vacancy
1.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
11 of 732
Median monthly mortgage
$1,950
Employment rate
65.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
39 / 0 / 0

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)
21
Against the person
7
Against property
8
Rate per 1,000 residents
9.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 330 residents
State safety percentile
2.8th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-27.6%

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault2
  • B21 Criminal Damage3
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary2
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order4
  • Other Crimes Against The Person2

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Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,019
  • Teesdale Primary SchoolPrimary

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Planning & development

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

70 planning-related records

2021· 20 proposals
  • September 2021

  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified under clause 32.03-4 (LDRZ)
    117 BAKERS LANE TEESDALE 3328Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of the land for the purposes of a 12 lot subdivision pursuant to the provisions of the LDRZ (Clause 32.03-3) & DDO5 (Clause 43.02-3) and associated native vegetation removal pursuant to Clause 52.17-1 of the planning scheme
    70 TEESDALE-LETHBRIDGE ROAD TEESDALE 3328Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • August 2021

  • The development of the land for the purposes of a two lot subdivision pursuant to the provisions of the LDRZ (Clause 32.03-1) and DDO5 (Clause 43.02-3)
    116 TULLA DRIVE TEESDALE 3328Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into four (4) lots under clause 32.03-3 (LDRZ) and 43.02-3 (DDO)
    55 RIVER DRIVE TEESDALE 3328In progress
  • construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified under clause 32.03-4 (LDRZ)
    127A EAGLE COURT TEESDALE 3328Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • July 2021

  • The development of the land for the purposes of a 6 lot subdivision pursuant to the provisions of the LDRZ (Clause 32.03-3) and DDO5 (Clause 43.02-1) and the creation of drainage easements pursuant to Clause 52.02 of the planning scheme
    129 RED GUM DRIVE TEESDALE 3328Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding within a specified setback under clause 43.02-2 (DDO)
    8 ROCKLEA ROAD TEESDALE 3328Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of the land for the purposes of a shed extension pursuant to the provisions of the LDRZ (Clause 32.03-4) & DDO5 (Clause 43.02-2)
    26 MARRABAH CRESCENT TEESDALE 3328Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land into two (2) lots under clause 32.03-3 (LDRZ) and 43.02-3 (DDO) and creation of access to a road in a Road Zone Category 1 under clause 52.29-2 (Land adjacent to a road zone)
    1005 BANNOCKBURN-SHELFORD ROAD TEESDALE 3328NOD issued by a delegate
  • June 2021

  • Construction of a building (dwelling) and associated works under clause 42.01-2 (ESO) and clause 44.04-2 (LSIO)
    89 SUTHERLAND STREET TEESDALE 3328NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified under clause 32.03-4 (LDRZ)
    7 ACACIA COURT TEESDALE 3328Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a building (shed) under clause 42.01-2 (ESO)
    140 Shaws RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified under clause 32.03-4 (LDRZ)
    10 Merino DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • May 2021

  • Construction of a building (shed) and works associated with a section 2 use under clause 36.01-2 (PUZ)
    1109A Bannockburn-Shelford RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a building (dwelling) under clause 42.01-2 (ESO) and within the specified setbacks under clause 43.02-2 (DDO)
    39 Squires RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified under clause 32.03-4 (LDRZ) and within a minimum setback under Clause 43.02-2 (DDO)
    7 Melaleuca CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified in the schedule under clause 32.0304 (LDRZ)
    29 Tawarri DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • March 2021

  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (shed) under clause 42.01-2 (ESO)
    66 Native Hut DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified under clause 32.03-45 (LDRZ)
    1044 Bannockburn-Shelford RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • February 2021

  • Development of the land for the purposes of a two lot subdivision
    82 Shaws RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 50 proposals
  • December 2020

  • Subdivision of land into two (2) lots under clauses 32.03-3 (LDRZ) and 43.02-3 (DDO)
    26 Tulla DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than those specified in the schedule under clause 32.03-4 in accordance with endorsed plans
    26 Yellow Gum RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a building (outbuilding) with dimensions greater than those specified in the schedule pursuant to clause 32.03-4 and construction of a building under clause 42.01-2 in accordance with endorsed plans
    43 Squires RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • November 2020

  • The development of the land for the purposes of a two lot subdivision
    85 Eagle CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a building (dwelling) and associated works under clause 42.01-1 (ESO2), in accordance with endorsed plans
    1070 Bannockburn-Shelford RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct a building (dwelling) within the 5m setback of any other boundary under clause 43.02-2
    45 Fairway CrescentLapsed
  • The development of the land for a dwelling pursuant to the provisions of the ESO2 (Clause 42.01-2), DDO5 (Clause 43.02-2) & LSIO (Clause 44.04-2)
    852 Teesdale-Inverleigh RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • October 2020

  • Subdivision of land (into 3 lots) under clause 32.03-3 and clause 43.02-3 in accordance with endorsed plans
    7 KESTREL PLACE TEESDALE 3328Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified under clause 32.03-4 (LRDZ) and within a specified setback under clause 43.02-5 (DDO5)
    40 Rocklea RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a building (dwelling) and carry out buildings and works associated with Section 2 use under Clause 32.03 (LDRZ) and buildings or works associated with accommodation under clause 44.06-2 (BMO)
    24 Tooliroopah RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • the subdivision of land into two (2) lots under clause 32.03-3 (LDRZ) and clause 43.02-3 (DDO) and creation of (drainage) easement under clause 52.02 (Easements, restrictions and reserves)
    3 KESTREL PLACE TEESDALE 3328Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of an outbuilding greater than 120sqm under Clause 32.03
    125A Eagle CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of the land for a shed under clause 32.03-4 in accordance with endorsed plans
    15 Kings CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • September 2020

  • development of an outbuilding (shed) greater than 120sqm under Clause 32.03-4 in accordance with endorsed plans
    42 Bakers LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • development of the land for a two (2) lot subdivision under clause 35.03-3 (LDRZ) and 43.02-3 (DDO) undertake works under Clause 44.04-2 (LSIO) and creation of (drainage) easement under Clause 52.02
    34 & 39 KINGS COURT TEESDALE 3328Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a shed
    28 Tawarri DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a two (2) lot subdivision
    37 Fairway CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amended plans
    Tawarri Estate Bannocburn-Shelford RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with the development of the land for the purposes of a dwelling (replacement dwelling)
    1150 Bannockburn-Shelford RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into two lots under Clause 32.03 (LDRZ), Clause 42.01 (ESO2), Clause 44.03 (FO) and Clause 44.04 (LSIO), in accordance with endorsed plans
    36 Russell StreetPermit 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

  • Public toilets
  • Shelter

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

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

Parks & reserves

3 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Teesdale Recreation ReservePark
  • Teesdale Sheoak Nature Conservation ReserveNature reserve
  • Turtle Bend ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
4
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
92.4/100
Cohort rank
#18 among Coastal & beach suburbs

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • Teesdale Recreation Reservegovernmentpark
  • Teesdale Sheoak Nature Conservation Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Turtle Bend Parkgovernmentpark
  • Amended plansplanningTawarri Estate Bannocburn-Shelford RoadLodged 11 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with the development of the land for the purposes of a dwelling (replacement dwelling)planning1150 Bannockburn-Shelford RoadLodged 10 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct a building (dwelling) within the 5m setback of any other boundary under clause 43.02-2planning45 Fairway CrescentLodged 10 Nov 2020 · Lapsed
  • Construction of a building (dwelling) and associated works under clause 42.01-1 (ESO2), in accordance with endorsed plansplanning1070 Bannockburn-Shelford RoadLodged 16 Nov 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a building (dwelling) and associated works under clause 42.01-2 (ESO) and clause 44.04-2 (LSIO)planning89 SUTHERLAND STREET TEESDALE 3328Lodged 29 Jun 2021 · NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a building (dwelling) and carry out buildings and works associated with Section 2 use under Clause 32.03 (LDRZ) and buildings or works associated with accommodation under clause 44.06-2 (BMO)planning24 Tooliroopah RoadLodged 23 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a building (dwelling) under clause 42.01-2 (ESO) and within the specified setbacks under clause 43.02-2 (DDO)planning39 Squires RoadLodged 20 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

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