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VIC · Greater Bendigo Council

Whipstick, VIC, 3556

Current weather

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Suburb snapshot

Whipstick is a small locality in the Greater Bendigo area, home to around 18 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 7 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+133%), roughly 388.9 offences per 1,000 residents, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and some planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
18
Median age
43
Median household income / week
$1,562
Dwelling vacancy
0%
Unoccupied private dwellings
0 of 4
Median monthly mortgage
$988
Employment rate
20%
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)
7
Against the person
1
Against property
6
Rate per 1,000 residents
388.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 18 residents
State safety percentile
96.9th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+133.3%

Most common offence types

  • A81 Dangerous Driving1
  • B11 Cause Damage By Fire3
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft1
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle2

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).

1 planning-related records

2021· 1 proposal

  • June 2021

  • Use and development of land for a dwelling and outbuilding
    LOT 1 MILLERS FLAT ROAD WHIPSTICK 3556Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 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

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

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

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • OLD TOM REEF GOLD PUDDLING SITENH1251

Data sources & freshness

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

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

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

Recent changes

  • OLD TOM REEF GOLD PUDDLING SITEheritageNH1251
  • Use and development of land for a dwelling and outbuildingplanningLOT 1 MILLERS FLAT ROAD WHIPSTICK 3556Lodged 18 Jun 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • A81 Dangerous Drivingcrime1
  • B11 Cause Damage By Firecrime3
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime1
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime2
  • Public toiletsamenitiestoilets

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
  • 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