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VIC · Bass Coast Council

Ventnor (Vic.), VIC, 3922

Current weather

14.9°CLight drizzle

70% humidity · 30.3 km/h wind · 16.3° / 11.7° today · 6.3 mm rain

Desirability index

56.7/100

#112 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Ventnor (Vic.) is a small locality in the Bass Coast area, home to around 982 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 32 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-50%), roughly 32.6 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, 6 public transport stops within the suburb, 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
982
Median age
58
Median household income / week
$1,292
Dwelling vacancy
61%
Unoccupied private dwellings
631 of 1,035
Median monthly mortgage
$1,657
Employment rate
49.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
20 / 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)
32
Against the person
15
Against property
14
Rate per 1,000 residents
32.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 65 residents
State safety percentile
27.2th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-50%

Most common offence types

  • A211 Fv Serious Assault3
  • A722 Non-Fv Harassment And Private Nuisance4
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle4
  • B49 Other Theft6
  • Other Crimes Against The Person3

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,071
  • Phillip Island Village SchoolPrimary

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Public transport

6 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Glyndon Ave/Lyall St
  • Heyley Ave/Anchorage Rd
  • Ventnor Beach Rd/Harris Rd
  • Ventnor Beach Rd/Lyall St
  • Ventnor Rd/Anchorage 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).

32 planning-related records

2021· 15 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Retrospective use and development of the land for temporary accommodation and associated earthworks, construction of an outbuilding (shipping container) and propagation centre in the SLO2 and FZ
    3 VICTORIA ROAD VENTNOR 3922Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding associated with a dwelling
    1 VICTORIA ROAD VENTNOR 3922Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for Group Accommodation (Eco-tourism retreat) and associated buildings and works in a FZ and RDZ1; creation and alteration of access to a road in a RDZ1 and removal of native vegetation pursuant to Clause 52.17.
    KITTY MILLERS BAY ROAD VENTNOR 3922In progress
  • Buildings and works associated with a special purpose zone
    BACK BEACH ROAD VENTNOR 3922Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Building and works on land affected by the Bushfire Management Overlay and removal of vegetation in the Vegetation Protection Overlay, Schedule 2 - Application to Amend Plans & Conditions
    74 MCHAFFIE STREET VENTNOR 3922Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Building and works in the PCRZ associated with a public toilet
    PYRAMID ROCK ROAD VENTNOR 3922Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land into 2 lots and removal of vegetation in the VPO2
    9 SHALFLEET AVENUE VENTNOR 3922Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Building and works associated with a dwelling with ESO and SLO
    151 WATTS ROAD VENTNOR 3922Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for a single dwelling and buildings and works associated with a section 2 use and within a prescribed setback (100 metres from a dwelling not in the same ownership)
    87 GRAYDENS ROAD VENTNOR 3922Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Subdivision of land into 2 lots in LDRZ
    2 HILARY CLOSE VENTNOR 3922Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling in the DDO1 and removal of trees in the VPO2
    22 GROSSARD POINT ROAD VENTNOR 3922Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Removal of a tree in the VPO2
    42 GROSSARD POINT ROAD VENTNOR 3922Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Removal of one tree
    11 Mountainview AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one tree
    11 Mountainview AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Subdivision of land into 2 lots
    6 Hilary ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 17 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Development of land for dwelling in BMO
    27 Tyro StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension to existing dwelling in DDO1
    41 Pall MallPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land into 2 lots in GRZ1 and DDO1 and removal of vegetation in VPO2
    35 LYMINGTON AVENUE VENTNOR 3922Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of solar energy system in association with existing dwelling in HO128
    79-83 Lyall StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Subdivision of land into two lots
    445 Ventnor RoadNOD issued by a delegate
  • Use of the land for a place of assembly (events including function centre, music festivals, food truck and food related festivals) and associated car parking - Amendment to Conditions & Plans
    414 Berrys Beach RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of a tree in VPO2
    41 & 43 Pall MallPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Removal of one tree in ESO1 and SLO2
    Kennon Head, 303 Watts RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one tree in VPO2
    41 & 43 Pall MallPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works for existing dwelling in FZ
    443 Ventnor RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for dwelling in DDO1
    13 Ventnor BoulevardNOD issued by a delegate

  • July 2020

  • Development of the land for an outbuilding in association with an existing dwelling in the FZ, ESO1, SLO2
    Kennon Head, 303 Watts RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Development of land for external toilet building in FZ
    414 Berrys Beach RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for a dwelling in excess of 7 metres in DDO1
    20 Fisher StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Use and development of Land for function centre (Place of assembly) in a Farming Zone
    46 McHaffies LaneNOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Building and Works for visitor centre in SUZ
    381 Back Beach RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Development of land for second dwelling
    11 Fisher StreetRefusal issued by the Resp. Authority

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

  • Public toilets

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

  • Bingley ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
65
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

Desirability index

Desirability score
56.7/100
Cohort rank
#112 among Coastal & beach suburbs

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • Bingley Reservegovernmentpark
  • Building and Works for visitor centre in SUZplanning381 Back Beach RoadLodged 07 Apr 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works associated with a dwelling with ESO and SLOplanning151 WATTS ROAD VENTNOR 3922Lodged 28 Jun 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works for existing dwelling in FZplanning443 Ventnor RoadLodged 28 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works in the PCRZ associated with a public toiletplanningPYRAMID ROCK ROAD VENTNOR 3922Lodged 26 Jul 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works on land affected by the Bushfire Management Overlay and removal of vegetation in the Vegetation Protection Overlay, Schedule 2 - Application to Amend Plans & Conditionsplanning74 MCHAFFIE STREET VENTNOR 3922Lodged 30 Aug 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with a special purpose zoneplanningBACK BEACH ROAD VENTNOR 3922Lodged 09 Sep 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling in the DDO1 and removal of trees in the VPO2planning22 GROSSARD POINT ROAD VENTNOR 3922Lodged 13 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding associated with a dwellingplanning1 VICTORIA ROAD VENTNOR 3922Lodged 29 Sep 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of solar energy system in association with existing dwelling in HO128planning79-83 Lyall StreetLodged 02 Dec 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

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