Median house price
$460k
-23% change
VIC · Strathbogie Council
Violet Town, 3669
Est. population · Jun 2025
942
Growth (1 yr)
+0.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.5%
Median age
57
Median income
$955/wk
Employment rate
40.6%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$460,000
Languages at home
5.4%non-English
Most common: German, Malayalam
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
In Strathbogie Council, Violet Town keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.
Reported crime has been falling recently. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
Desirability sits below average overall, with local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment the main drag compared with similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Violet Town snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
—
No data available
Population (ERP)
942
+0.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
11.5%
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
#239
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
29th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
49th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
18th
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
- 32.7/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5097th in Australia
- State rank
- 981st in VIC
- Peer rank
- #239 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #492 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $460,000
- Median price change
- -22.7%
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
942(June 2025)
+0.3% annual · +1.5% over 5 years · 49th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.3%
- 5-year growth
- +1.5%
- Change in 1 year
- +3
- Change in 5 years
- +14
- Growth rank in VIC
- 49th 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 (~1,000), extrapolated at +0.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 936
- Median age
- 57
- Median household income / week
- $955
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 53 of 460
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,092
- Employment rate
- 40.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 376 / 21 / 0 (+ 12 other)
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 decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 31
- Against the person
- 7
- Against property
- 17
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 32.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 134 residents
- State safety percentile
- 29.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -22.5%
Most common offence types
- A231 Fv Common Assault2
- A232 Non-Fv Common Assault2
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle7
- B49 Other Theft3
- Other Crimes Against The Person2
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 929
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 18th
School list
- Peranbin Primary CollegePrimary · Government · ICSEA 929 · 18th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 51 students · Top SEA quarter 2%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Violet Town Railway Station
- Violet Town Station
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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
9 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Baddaginnie Nature Conservation ReserveNature reserve
- Balmattum Nature Conservation ReserveNature reserve
- Lehmann Swamp Wildlife Reserve (hunting)Nature reserve
- Lions ParkPark
- Shire Dam Swamp Wildlife Reserve (no hunting)Nature reserve
- Turnip Creek Bushland ReserveNature reserve
- Violet State ForestNature reserve
- Violet Town Bushland ReserveNature reserve
- Violet Town Sports ComplexPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- 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 — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Euroa Health (20.9 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 22
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 23.4
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
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
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
- 28° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 176 mm · ~22 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 233 mm · ~29 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 12° / 2°
- Rainfall
- 385 mm · ~48 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 295 mm · ~37 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).
19 planning-related records
2021· 9 proposals
July 2021
- Two (2) Lot Subdivision59 TULIP STREET VIOLET TOWN 3669Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Development of land for a carriageway easementKELLYS LANE VIOLET TOWN 3669Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Nineteen (19) lot subdivision and the creation of sewer and drainage easements and the removal of native vegetation12 ORCHID STREET VIOLET TOWN 3669NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
April 2021
- Use of Land for Timber Yard and Solid Timber Joinery (Retail and Wholesale); Signage; Reduction in Car Parking132 MCDIARMIDS ROAD VIOLET TOWN 3669Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two Lot Subdivision61-63 TULIP STREET VIOLET TOWN 3669Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Two Lot Subdivision (Existing Buildings)2 GRAVES STREET VIOLET TOWN 3669Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Two (2) Lot Subdivision41 PRIMROSE STREET VIOLET TOWN 3669Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of land for a dwelling (Replacement dwelling)3 BAIRD STREET VIOLET TOWN 3669Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
- Removal of existing signage and installation of new signage in the same location. Same area size as existing.33 Cowslip StreetWithdrawn
2020· 10 proposals
December 2020
- Four (4) lot subdivision43 MEAKINS AVENUE VIOLET TOWN 3669Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
- Farm shed design and location to be altered56 Kellys LaneWithdrawn
August 2020
- Use and development of land for a dwelling56 KELLYS LANE VIOLET TOWN 3669Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
- Development of land for replacement of balcony51 COWSLIP STREET VIOLET TOWN 3669Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of land for a new dwelling and shed105 KELLYS LANE VIOLET TOWN 3669Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2020
- 2 Lot subdivision85 COWSLIP STREET VIOLET TOWN 3669Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2020
- Realignment of boundary31 PRIMROSE STREET VIOLET TOWN 3669Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2020
- Dwelling & Shed and Dwelling56 KELLYS LANE VIOLET TOWN 3669Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of development of land for a Community Art Building35 COWSLIP STREET VIOLET TOWN 3669Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
- Two (2) lot Subdivision67 TULIP STREET VIOLET TOWN 3669Permit issued by 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) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
5 active roadworks / incidents
- Council Works activities occurring between 17/01/2026 and 17/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.HARRYS CREEK ROAD, LONG GULLY ROAD16 Jan 2026 – 16 Jan 2027
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2025 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.HUME FREEWAY, SYDNEY-HUME OUT RAMP ON09 Jun 2025 – 29 Jun 2027
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2025 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.HUME FREEWAY, SYDNEY-HUME OUT RAMP ON09 Jun 2025 – 29 Jun 2027
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2025 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME FREEWAY, SYDNEY-HUME OUT RAMP ON09 Jun 2025 – 29 Jun 2027
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2025 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.HUME FREEWAY, SYDNEY-HUME OUT RAMP ON09 Jun 2025 – 29 Jun 2027
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · 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
- Indi
- Member of Parliament
- Helen HAINES (Independent)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 120,774
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -1.4 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 56.7%Labor 43.3%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 43.9 km away).
Coalition 51.9%Labor 48.1%
4.8 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +0.1 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Violet TownLabor 48.4% · Coalition 51.6% TPP (2025)2.0 km away
- EuroaLabor 43.6% · Coalition 56.4% TPP (2025)19.5 km away
- BenallaLabor 43.2% · Coalition 56.8% TPP (2025)23.8 km away
- StrathbogieLabor 48.9% · Coalition 51.1% TPP (2025)25.9 km away
- SwanpoolLabor 39.5% · Coalition 60.5% TPP (2025)29.7 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
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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