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Tetoora Road, VIC, 3821

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Suburb snapshot

Tetoora Road is a small locality in the Baw Baw area, home to around 93 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 75 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-10%), roughly 806.5 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. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
93
Median age
49
Median household income / week
$1,062
Dwelling vacancy
10.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
4 of 37
Median monthly mortgage
$1,452
Employment rate
57.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 0 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian 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)
9
Against the person
2
Against property
5
Rate per 1,000 residents
96.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 5 residents
State safety percentile
98.6th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+80%

Most common offence types

  • A211 Fv Serious Assault1
  • A231 Fv Common Assault7
  • A232 Non-Fv Common Assault4
  • B21 Criminal Damage14
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary2
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft1
  • B49 Other Theft7
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order2
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order13
  • Other Crimes Against The Person1

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
941
  • Toora Primary SchoolPrimary

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).

22 planning-related records

2021· 8 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Development associated with Agriculture (Shed)
    4975 SOUTH GIPPSLAND HIGHWAY TOORA 3962Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a Residential Hotel, liquor licence premises and display of business identification signage
    25 WELSHPOOL ROAD TOORA 3962Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Two (2) lot subdivision
    35 GRIP ROAD TOORA 3962Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Develop land with an Agricultural Shed
    38 IRELANDS ROAD TOORA 3962Refusal issued by a delegate

  • June 2021

  • Use and development of land with Group Accommodation and a Second Dwelling
    205 DOWNINGS HILL ROAD TOORA 3962Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Removal of native vegetation
    2-52 VICTORIA STREET TOORA 3962NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling - amend endorsed plans
    120 DORANS ROAD TOORA 3962Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Development of a dwelling Amendment seeks to: - Vary crossover location and change internal driveway
    5297 South Gippsland HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 14 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Alterations and additions (cool room) to an existing building (supermarket) and waiver of the car parking requirements
    66 Stanley StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land to sell and consume liquor
    27 STANLEY STREET TOORA 3962Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop land with an extension to an existing dwelling
    6 Dorans RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Develop land with an outbuilding
    4 Gabriels LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop land with a domestic outbuilding
    236 Rathjens RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Develop land with an outbuilding
    285 Grip RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop land with a dwelling
    19A Victoria StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Develop land with single storey dwelling and outbuilding - amend endorsed plans
    5080 South Gippsland HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop land with an extension to an existing dwelling.
    42 Lawsons RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding ancillary to the existing dwelling.
    2748 Korumburra-Warragul RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Develop land with multiple industrial buildings, extend existing industrial building, reduction of required car and bicycle parking spaces - amend the endorsed plans
    67 TOORA JETTY ROAD TOORA 3962Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Use and development of land for a retail premise (bakery)
    42 Stanley StreetWithdrawn
  • Removal of carraigeway easement and certification
    9 Downings Hill RoadWithdrawn

  • February 2020

  • Use and development of the land for dwelling - amend endorsed plans
    128 Dorans RoadPermit 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

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Parking

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 · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

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 overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
1
Parks (OSM)
0

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 · Weekly refresh

Recent changes

  • Alterations and additions (cool room) to an existing building (supermarket) and waiver of the car parking requirementsplanning66 Stanley StreetLodged 24 Dec 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding ancillary to the existing dwelling.planning2748 Korumburra-Warragul RoadLodged 20 Jul 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop land with a domestic outbuildingplanning236 Rathjens RoadLodged 02 Nov 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop land with a dwellingplanning19A Victoria StreetLodged 08 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop land with an Agricultural Shedplanning38 IRELANDS ROAD TOORA 3962Lodged 01 Jul 2021 · Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Develop land with an extension to an existing dwellingplanning6 Dorans RoadLodged 15 Dec 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop land with an extension to an existing dwelling.planning42 Lawsons RoadLodged 12 Aug 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop land with an outbuildingplanning4 Gabriels LaneLodged 17 Nov 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop land with an outbuildingplanning285 Grip RoadLodged 15 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop land with multiple industrial buildings, extend existing industrial building, reduction of required car and bicycle parking spaces - amend the endorsed plansplanning67 TOORA JETTY ROAD TOORA 3962Lodged 09 Jun 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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