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VIC · Macedon Ranges Council

Tylden, 3444

Current weather

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Updated

Desirability score

42.9/100
Average

Top 45% of Victoria's suburbs

78% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • High desirability
What Tylden is known for: Green suburb, High desirability

Suburb profile

Tylden is a quieter smaller community in Macedon Ranges, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.

Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.

The market sits in a sensible middle ground: not cheap, but fair value for the area. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.

The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and transport and access against similar regional towns, even with community and employment and housing affordability holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
645
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$2,098
Dwelling vacancy
8.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
20 of 242
Median monthly mortgage
$1,792
Employment rate
64.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
11 / 0 / 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 · 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
13
Against property
2
Rate per 1,000 residents
32.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 50 residents
State safety percentile
27.7th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+5%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault3
  • A81 Dangerous Driving2
  • A89 Other Dangerous Or Negligent Acts Endangering People5
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order4
  • Other Crimes Against The Person3

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,078
  • Tylden Primary SchoolPrimary

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

  • Clowes St/Trentham Rd
  • Clowes St/Trentham Rd
  • Tylden Produce Store/Tylden-Woodend Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

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).

14 planning-related records

2021· 5 proposals

  • July 2021

  • Use and development of the land for the purpose of horse husbandry (horse stables) and the development of a machinery shed.
    228 FALLOONS ROAD TYLDEN 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Two (2) lot re-subdivision
    46 TRENTHAM ROAD TYLDEN 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Extension to existing dwelling with deck and associated works (lopping of trees)
    913 Tylden Woodend RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding (shed) and removal of vegetation (8 trees)
    24 TRENTHAM ROAD TYLDEN 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Development of the land for Two (2) Outbuildings
    16 Ewing StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 9 proposals

  • November 2020

  • Use and development of a Restricted Place of Assembly (meditation retreat centre) and business identification signage
    286 CENTRAL ROAD TYLDEN 3444Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Development of an Agricultural Building (farm shed)
    1226 Trentham RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Use and development for a Bed and Breakfast associated with an existing dwelling
    3 Bloomfields LaneWithdrawn

  • June 2020

  • Development of two (2) dwellings, a two (2) lot subdivision and to create/alter access to RDZ1
    Tylden Woodend RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Buildings and Works to Reinstate Group Accommodation Cabin
    1302 Trentham RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Extension to an Existing Accommodation Use and Removal of Native Vegetation
    1302 Trentham RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • For the use and development of extensions to four existing accommodation buildings (Amendment to the permit to Allow Additional 200 person on Site in Association with the Accommodation Use)
    1302 Trentham RoadNOD issued by a delegate

  • February 2020

  • Development of a dwelling and associated outbuilding (studio) (Application to Amend Planning Permit Plans)
    Bourke LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Re-alignment of Existing Training Track and Non-Native Vegetation Removal
    53 Trentham RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Tylden General StorePetrol station
  • Playground
  • Sports field

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

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

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

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

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

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

2 state heritage places

  • COLIBAN WATER SUPPLYNH1021
  • COLIBAN WATER SUPPLYNH1021

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.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
14
Parks (OSM)
2

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

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

Desirability Index

Desirability score
42.9/100 — Average
State standing
Top 45% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
2969th in Australia
State rank
568th in VIC
Peer rank
#103 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#189 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
78%

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • Playgroundamenitiesplayground
  • Sports fieldamenitiespitch
  • Tylden General Storeamenitiesfuel
  • A231 Fv Common Assaultcrime3
  • A81 Dangerous Drivingcrime2
  • A89 Other Dangerous Or Negligent Acts Endangering Peoplecrime5
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime4
  • Other Crimes Against The Personcrime3
  • COLIBAN WATER SUPPLYheritageNH1021
  • COLIBAN WATER SUPPLYheritageNH1021

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
  • Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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