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VIC · Moyne Council

Tower Hill, VIC, 3283

Current weather

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Suburb snapshot

Tower Hill is a small locality in the Moyne area, home to around 83 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 3 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-25%), roughly 36.1 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and some planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
83
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$2,437
Dwelling vacancy
0%
Unoccupied private dwellings
0 of 32
Median monthly mortgage
$1,900
Employment rate
67.1%
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)
3
Against the person
0
Against property
2
Rate per 1,000 residents
36.1
State safety percentile
31.5th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-25%

Most common offence types

  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary1
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft1
  • C32 Drug Possession1

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

1 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Princes Hwy/Lake View Rd

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).

4 planning-related records

2021· 1 proposal

  • June 2021

  • Extensions to an agricultural building
    50 ANDERSONS ROAD TOWER HILL 3283Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 3 proposals

  • October 2020

  • Use and development of a second dwelling and two lot subdivision
    21 Bimberdong LaneWithdrawn

  • September 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    50 Andersons RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Alterations to a verandah
    920 Princes 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

5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bbq (2)
  • Bus stop
  • Parking (2)

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

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Tower Hill Wildlife ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

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

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • TOWER HILL STATE GAME RESERVENH2114

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

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)
1

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

  • TOWER HILL STATE GAME RESERVEheritageNH2114
  • Tower Hill Wildlife Reservegovernmentpark
  • Alterations to a verandahplanning920 Princes HighwayLodged 22 Jul 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwellingplanning50 Andersons RoadLodged 22 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extensions to an agricultural buildingplanning50 ANDERSONS ROAD TOWER HILL 3283Lodged 11 Jun 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a second dwelling and two lot subdivisionplanning21 Bimberdong LaneLodged 12 Oct 2020 · Withdrawn
  • Princes Hwy/Lake View Rdtransport
  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglarycrime1
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime1
  • C32 Drug Possessioncrime1

Data sources & freshness