VIC · Ballarat Council
Warrenheip, VIC, 3352
Current weather
9.5°CRain showers
96% humidity · 34.4 km/h wind · 12.2° / 7.6° today · 8.3 mm rain
Desirability index
1.5/100
How this score is calculated#479 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Warrenheip is a small locality in the Ballarat area, home to around 721 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 129 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-14%), roughly 178.9 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, 7 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 721
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $1,687
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 14 of 251
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 61.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 17 / 0 / 14
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)
- 129
- Against the person
- 20
- Against property
- 87
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 178.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 36 residents
- State safety percentile
- 89.9th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -14%
Most common offence types
- A81 Dangerous Driving6
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft7
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle17
- B49 Other Theft38
- B51 Forgery And Counterfeiting8
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Year ending March release
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 909
- Warrenheip Primary SchoolPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Warrenheip Rd/Navigators Rd
- Warrenheip Rd/Navigators Rd
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
7 active roadworks / incidents
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 27/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.WESTERN HIGHWAY, CLARKS ROAD26 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 27/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.WESTERN FREEWAY, BALLARAT-BURRUMBEET ROAD26 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
- SprayLine Road Services activities occurring between 01/01/2025 and 20/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN HIGHWAY, WESTERN FREEWAY31 Dec 2024 – 19 Aug 2026
- SprayLine Road Services activities occurring between 01/01/2025 and 20/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN HIGHWAY, OLD MELBOURNE ROAD31 Dec 2024 – 19 Aug 2026
- SprayLine Road Services activities occurring between 01/01/2025 and 20/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN HIGHWAY, OLD MELBOURNE ROAD31 Dec 2024 – 19 Aug 2026
- SprayLine Road Services activities occurring between 01/01/2025 and 20/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.OLD MELBOURNE ROAD, WESTERN HIGHWAY31 Dec 2024 – 19 Aug 2026
- SprayLine Road Services activities occurring between 01/01/2025 and 20/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.OLD MELBOURNE ROAD, WESTERN HIGHWAY31 Dec 2024 – 19 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
25 planning-related records
2022· 1 proposal
April 2022
- Use and Development of the Land for a Dwelling and Outbuilding (Shed) in Association with Use of the Land for AgricultureMahars RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2021· 8 proposals
August 2021
- Staged five lot subdivision (Re-subdivision)94-100 COULSONS ROAD WARRENHEIP 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of a shed26 MAHERS ROAD WARRENHEIP 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Two lot subdivision and development of two industrial buildings3 ZENITH DRIVE WARRENHEIP 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Use and development for industryLOT 6 OLD MELBOURNE ROAD WARRENHEIP 3352Lapsed
March 2021
- Use and development of a dwelling and associated worksCA 3 Arthur Parry RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Use and development of a warehouse6 Zenith DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
- Development of a Garage Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling503 Ti Tree RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling2 Killarney RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 16 proposals
December 2020
- Large Shed 12x18mt, retaining walls, fence and change of address.25 Mahers RoadWithdrawn
- Construct pergola9523A Western HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
- Installation of Business Identification Signage2 Zenith DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of a store8 Zenith DriveWithdrawn
September 2020
- Use and development of the land for a market and food and drink premises, including business identification signage, dispensation of car parking requirements and bicycle parking requirements, and variation of an easement E-1 PS601254S1 ZENITH DRIVE WARRENHEIP 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of a dwelling with associated outbuildings and works, and development of an agricultural shedLot 1 Mahers RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
- Development of a telecommunication facility and removal of a dead tree20 Allens RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2020
- Two Lot Subdivision (Re-Subdivision)3181 Old Melbourne RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivide the land into four lots2 Zenith DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of an outbuilding9555 Western HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of warehouses and a reduction of carparking13 Pinnacle DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2020
- Use and development of a camping and caravan park and display of externally illuminated business identification signage9362 Western HighwayWithdrawn
April 2020
- Two lot subdivision, use and development of a second dwelling, studio and farm shed, removal of native vegetation and associated works1084-1086 Eureka StreetRefusal issued by a delegate
March 2020
- Alterations and additions to dwelling10 Killarney RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
- Development of a dwelling and outbuilding42 Arthur Parry RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of an outbuilding (shed)11 Resurrection LanePermit 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
2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Evie NetworksEV charging
- BPPetrol station
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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
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)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
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
- 1.5/100
- Cohort rank
- #479 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Alterations and additions to an existing dwellingplanning2 Killarney RoadLodged 06 Jan 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Alterations and additions to dwellingplanning10 Killarney RoadLodged 14 Mar 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construct pergolaplanning9523A Western HighwayLodged 08 Dec 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of a Garage Ancillary to an Existing Dwellingplanning503 Ti Tree RoadLodged 18 Jan 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of a dwelling and outbuildingplanning42 Arthur Parry RoadLodged 14 Jan 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of a shedplanning26 MAHERS ROAD WARRENHEIP 3352Lodged 06 Aug 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of a storeplanning8 Zenith DriveLodged 23 Oct 2020 · Withdrawn
- Development of a telecommunication facility and removal of a dead treeplanning20 Allens RoadLodged 21 Jul 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of an outbuildingplanning9555 Western HighwayLodged 12 Jun 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of an outbuilding (shed)planning11 Resurrection LaneLodged 03 Jan 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access
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