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VIC · Corangamite Council

Timboon, 3268

Est. population · Jun 2025

1,220

Growth (1 yr)

-0.3%

Growth (5 yr)

-1.5%

Median age

47

Median income

$1,237/wk

Employment rate

56.8%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$490,000

Languages at home

3.3%non-English

Most common: Russian, Punjabi

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

54.6/100
Average

Top 30% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 93% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Cycling
  • High desirability
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
What Timboon is known for: Green suburb, Cycling, High desirability, Excellent transport, Education hub

Suburb profile

Timboon sits in Corangamite Council as a regional smaller community that feels self-contained and a long way from big-city bustle. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street. Food and coffee punch above the usual for regional towns, giving the suburb a lived-in social scene.

Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, and buses help with longer trips. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.

Local crime has been trending higher of late. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because schools and education, plus community and employment lag behind, despite relative strength in growth momentum.

At a glance

Timboon snapshot

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

Median house price

$490k

+17% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

1,220

-0.3% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

13.7%

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

#20

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

35th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

3rd

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

4/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

50th

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
54.6/100 — Average
State standing
Top 30% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
1606th in Australia
State rank
377th in VIC
Peer rank
#20 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#71 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)
$490,000
Median price change
+16.7%

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

1,220(June 2025)

-0.3% annual · -1.5% over 5 years · 3th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
-0.3%
5-year growth
-1.5%
Change in 1 year
-4
Change in 5 years
-19
Growth rank in VIC
3th 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 (~1,200), extrapolated at -0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
1,250
Median age
47
Median household income / week
$1,237
Dwelling vacancy
13.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
77 of 562
Median monthly mortgage
$1,200
Employment rate
56.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
473 / 11 / 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)
46
Against the person
6
Against property
18
Rate per 1,000 residents
37.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 208 residents
State safety percentile
34.6th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+48.4%

Most common offence types

  • A211 Fv Serious Assault3
  • B49 Other Theft6
  • D12 Prohibited And Controlled Weapons Offences4
  • D13 Explosives Offences5
  • E23 Breach Bail Conditions5

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
1,006
Median ICSEA percentile
50th
School list
  • Timboon P-12 SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 1006 · 50th percentile · LBOTE 13% · 504 students · Top SEA quarter 12% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

3 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Curdies River Rd/Neal St
  • Timboon Masonic Park/Bond St
  • Timboon-Nullawarre Rd/Bailey St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

124 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

2 restaurants · 3 cafes · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 1 fast food · 1 bakeries · 2 places of worship · 2 sports centres

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
  • Great for outdoor family life — 3 parks mapped in suburb
Walkability proxy
59/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
2.4
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
5.6
Parks per 1,000 residents
2.4
Food & drink(7)
  • Timboon BakeryBakery
  • D'Main CafeCafe
  • The Corner Store TimboonCafe

    12 Main Street

  • Timboon ProvedoreCafe

    37 Main Street

  • Timboon TakeawayFast food
  • Fat Cow Food CoRestaurant

    8-10 Main Street

  • Railway Shed Distillery RestaurantRestaurant

    1 Bailey Street

Shopping(2)
  • Ritchie's IGASupermarket

    27 Main Street

Health & services(4)
  • Timboon District Healthcare ServiceHospital
  • Medical clinic
  • Timboon PharmacyPharmacy

    15 Main Street

  • The Vet GroupVeterinary

    Timboon - Nullawarre Road

Sport & outdoors(7)
  • Park
  • Power Creek ReservePark
  • Timboon Masonic ParkPark
  • Sports centre
  • Timboon Sporting CentreSports centre

    11 Hamilton Street

  • Sports field
  • Timboon Outdoor Swimming PoolSwimming pool
Transport(3)

3 bus stops

Other(45)
  • NABBank
  • Bbq
  • Bench (11)
  • Bicycle Parking (2)
  • crater to coast bicycle hireBicycle rental
  • Ride With UsBicycle rental
  • Timboon MotorsCar
  • WashdockCar wash

    65 Bailey Street

  • Little Bit SweetConfectionery
  • Drinking water
  • Timboon CFA StationFire station
  • Milk & Honey LifestyleGift

    39 Main Street

  • Miller and Mane Hair coHairdresser
  • Timboon HairatageHairdresser

    7 Timboon-Curdievale Road

  • Timboon Plumbing & Pumps P/LHardware

    68 Bailey Street

  • The TimboonHotel
  • Timboon Hotel MotelHotel
  • Timboon Fine Ice CreamIce Cream

    1A Barrett Street

  • Information
  • Timboon RailwayInformation
  • Timboon LaundretteLaundry
  • Newsagent
  • Parking (30)
  • St Joseph's Church Car ParkParking
  • Parking Space
  • BPPetrol station

    Bailey Street

  • ShellPetrol station
  • Picnic Table (10)
  • St Joseph's Catholic ChurchPlace of worship
  • Timboon Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
  • Timboon Police StationPolice

    74 Bailey Street, Timboon

  • Australia postPost Box
  • Timboon Post OfficePost Box
  • TimboonPublic toilets
  • Recycling (2)
  • Shelter (2)
  • sound stageStager
  • Telephone
  • TelstraTelephone
  • Timboon ToyboxToys
  • Vacant

    4 Main Street

  • WyldesVariety Store
  • Waste Basket (7)
  • Bullens NurseryYes

    109 Bailey Street

  • TOPs Timboon Op ShopYes

    17 Timboon-Curdievale Road

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

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Power Creek ReservePark
  • Timboon Masonic ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
326
Parks (OSM)
3

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

  • St Joseph's Catholic Church
  • Timboon Uniting Church

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
3
Nearest hospital
Timboon District Healthcare Service (0.3 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
On site
  • DoctorDoctor
  • Timboon District Healthcare ServiceHospital
  • Timboon PharmacyMain StreetPharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
35
Participants per 1,000 residents
28.7

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).

41 planning-related records

2021· 15 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and Works Associated with Outdoor Public Recreation (Timboon Golf Club Machinery Shed)
    29 EGAN STREET TIMBOON 3268Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works for a Second Dwelling (Garage Conversion)
    37 BAXTER STREET TIMBOON 3268Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of Land for Accommodation
    BERRY WORLD TIMBOON 3268Lapsed

  • August 2021

  • Alterations and additions to an outbuilding (Garage conversion)
    37 BAXTER STREET TIMBOON 3268No permit required

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works for construction of a dwelling and associated outbuildings (studio and shed)
    23 POWER STREET TIMBOON 3268Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works Associated with Agriculture (Replacement Farm Machinery Shed)
    395 TIMBOON-NULLAWARRE ROAD TIMBOON 3268Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Buildings and works associated with the construction of ten dwellings, ten lot subdivision with common property and removal of native vegetation (one tree)
    NEAL STREET TIMBOON 3268NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Amend Permit issued for Two Lot Subdivision and Use and Development of Land for a Dwelling by amending condition 1, 8 and 10 to allow access to dwelling via Lot 1 TP389265 (declared road)
    270 N ROBILLIARDS ROAD TIMBOON 3268Withdrawn
  • Buildings and Works for Construction of Outbuilding
    425 Digneys Bridge RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Two Lot Subdivision and the Creation of a Carriageway Easement
    FAHEY STREET TIMBOON 3268Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • External Alterations to Building Facade (Removal of Signage and Reinstatement of Window)
    31 Main StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of native vegetation associated with creation of access from Digneys Bridge Road
    32 BOND STREET TIMBOON 3268Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Buildings and works associated with a dwelling (detached relocatable to be used as additional bedroom)
    104 N Robilliards RoadNo permit required

  • January 2021

  • Buildings and Works Associated with Food Premises (Construction of Deck for Outdoor Dining)
    37 Main StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three Lot Subdivision
    27 Leahys LaneNOD issued by the Resp. Authority
2020· 25 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Buildings and works for construction of single dwelling
    133 Timboon-Curdievale RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works for Construction of Pedestrian Footbridge
    1 Barrett StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of Easement (E-2 and E-3 for way shown on Lot 1 PS604937V)
    126 Timboon-Curdievale RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Subdivision (Realignment of Boundaries)
    101 Bailey StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Variation of Liquor Licence (increase red line area)
    29 Egan StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    77 CURDIES RIVER ROAD TIMBOON 3268Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works for Extension to Existing Shed
    105 Browns RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for construction of an outbuilding
    11-15 Tognis AccessPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Subdivision (Boundary Realignment), Use and Development of Land for a Dwelling and Upgrade of Access to a Road in Road Zone Category 1 (Timboon-Port Campbell Road)
    30 Tognis AccessPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Display of business identification signage
    41 Main StreetNo permit required
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    113 Bailey StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of Land for Group Accommodation (Three Self Contained Units)
    1 Barrett StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for a Store
    6-22 Tognis AccessPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for a dwelling
    171 Timboon-Port Campbell RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display of Business Identification Signage
    13 Main StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for construction of outbuilding
    440 Digneys Bridge RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Use and development of land for Primary Produce Sales and Display of Business Identification Signage
    Berry WorldPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Buildings and works associated with alterations and additions to a Dwelling
    425 Digneys Bridge RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for construction of single dwelling and outbuilding
    38-52 Rands RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Two Lot Subdivision and Use and Development of Land for a Dwelling
    270 N Robilliards RoadNOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Buildings and works for an extension to building associated with motor repairs
    27-31 Curdievale RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Subdivision
    11-15 Tognis AccessPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Building and Works to Construct a Dwelling and Creation of Access to a Road Zone Category 1 (Barrett Street)
    65 Barrett StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Two Lot Subdivision
    23 Ford and Fells RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Two Lot Subdivision and Creation of Access to Land Adjoining Road Zone Category 1
    113 Bailey StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 heritage place

  • RAIL BRIDGE (CURDIES SIDING)NH1442

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 21.4 km away).

Coalition 66.8%Labor 33.2%

5.9 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +33.2 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • TimboonLabor 33.5% · Coalition 66.5% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
  • Scotts CreekLabor 21.7% · Coalition 78.3% TPP (2025)8.5 km away
  • Ecklin SouthLabor 13.1% · Coalition 86.9% TPP (2025)12.4 km away
  • Port CampbellLabor 44.7% · Coalition 55.3% TPP (2025)15.2 km away
  • PeterboroughLabor 36.6% · Coalition 63.4% TPP (2025)15.6 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)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

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

More in Corangamite Council

Other suburbs in the same local government area.

Comparable suburbs

Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.