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Winter Valley, VIC, 3358

Current weather

9.9°CRain showers

96% humidity · 32.7 km/h wind · 12.7° / 7.9° today · 6.6 mm rain

Desirability index

4/100

#467 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Last updated 1 July 2026 at 10:11 pm AEST

Suburb snapshot

Winter Valley is a smaller suburban community in the Ballarat area, home to around 3,440 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 589 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+40%), roughly 171.2 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, 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: 3,440
Median age: 29
Median household income / week: $2,013
Dwelling vacancy: 4.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings: 50 of 1,229
Median monthly mortgage: $1,600
Employment rate: 73.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats): 98 / 0 / 0

Data sources & freshness

2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:05 pm AEST · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026): 589
Against the person: 97
Against property: 346
Rate per 1,000 residents: 171.2
Person-crime prevalence: About 1 in 35 residents
State safety percentile: 89.2th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change: +39.6%

Most common offence types

B21 Criminal Damage64
B41 Motor Vehicle Theft33
B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle80
B49 Other Theft99
E21 Breach Family Violence Order97

Data sources & freshness

Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 6:15 pm AEST · Year ending March release

Public transport

3 public transport stops in this suburb

Greenhalghs Rd/Wiltshire Lane
Meadow Ct/Wiltshire Lane
Tilbury St/Wiltshire Lane

Data sources & freshness

GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:20 pm AEST · GTFS static feed

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

20 planning-related records

2021· 9 proposals

July 2021
Development of two dwellings and a two lot subdivision29 Jul 2021
12 SPRINTER WAY WINTER VALLEY 3358Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of two dwellings and a two lot subdivision29 Jul 2021
2 SPRINTER WAY WINTER VALLEY 3358Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Single Dwelling & Garage27 Jul 2021
13 MORITZ DRIVE WINTER VALLEY 3358Withdrawn
Use and development of a display home centre, reduction in car parking and display of business promotional signs14 Jul 2021
155 BALLARAT - CARNGHAM ROAD WINTER VALLEY 3358Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of two dwellings and two lot subdivision05 Jul 2021
30 JUMPS STREET WINTER VALLEY 3358Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Multi-lot subdivision, development of 21 dwellings and associated native vegetation removal05 Jul 2021
520 GLENELG HIGHWAY WINTER VALLEY 3358Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
Staged multi-lot subdivision and creation of access to a Road Zone Category 125 May 2021
LOT B BALLARAT - CARNGHAM ROAD WINTER VALLEY 3358Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
Native vegetation removal05 Mar 2021
Greenhalghs RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
Two lot subdivision; and creation of access to a Road Zone, Category 1 and development of dwelling08 Feb 2021
2 WEST END WINTER VALLEY 3358Lapsed

2020· 11 proposals

December 2020
Staged multi-lot subdivision, creation of a new access to a road in a road zone and the removal of native vegetation17 Dec 2020
540 Wiltshire LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Installation of major promotional signage on shipping containers07 Dec 2020
540 Wiltshire LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
November 2020
Two lot subdivision16 Nov 2020
Lot S6 Ballarat - Carngham RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
erect verandah to existing Single Storey Residental Home09 Nov 2020
9 Anneke WayWithdrawn
October 2020
Development of two dwellings and two lot subdivision26 Oct 2020
63 SPOONBILL AVENUE WINTER VALLEY 3358Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of two dwellings and two lot subdivision26 Oct 2020
51 PRESENTATION BOULEVARD WINTER VALLEY 3358Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Use of land for a display home centre and a reduction in car parking02 Oct 2020
Lot S6 Ballarat - Carngham RoadLapsed
September 2020
Development of two dwellings and a two lot subdivision10 Sep 2020
17 Sugarloaf RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
Eight lot subdivision20 Jul 2020
20 Presentation BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2020
Alterations and additions to a dwelling16 Jun 2020
29 West EndPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2020
Staged multi-lot subdivision and creation of access to a Road Zone Category 128 May 2020
Lot S6 Ballarat - Carngham RoadPermit 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 1 July 2026 at 5:31 pm AEST · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

9 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Bbq
Bus stop
Greenhalghs Rd/Wiltshire LaneBus stop
Meadow Ct/Wiltshire LaneBus stop
Tilbury St/Wiltshire LaneBus stop
Drinking water
EG AustraliaPetrol station
Picnic Table
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 1 July 2026 at 5:15 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

3 parks and public open space in this suburb

Kensington Creek ReservePark
Lion's Gate ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:32 pm AEST

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021): 6/10
IRSD decile (2021): 7/10

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 1 July 2026 at 5:05 pm AEST · 2021 SEIFA release

Heritage

1 state heritage place

STONE MILEPOSTS - GLENELG HIGHWAYNH1701

Data sources & freshness

State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:33 pm AEST

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 1 July 2026 at 6:14 pm AEST

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM): 13
Parks (OSM): 13

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 1 July 2026 at 5:16 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score: 4.0/100
Cohort rank: #467 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 10:11 pm AEST · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

STONE MILEPOSTS - GLENELG HIGHWAYheritageNH1701
Kensington Creek Reservegovernmentpark
Kensington Creek Reservegovernmentpark
Lion's Gate Reservegovernmentpark
Alterations and additions to a dwellingplanning29 West EndLodged 16 Jun 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of two dwellings and a two lot subdivisionplanning12 SPRINTER WAY WINTER VALLEY 3358Lodged 29 Jul 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of two dwellings and a two lot subdivisionplanning2 SPRINTER WAY WINTER VALLEY 3358Lodged 29 Jul 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of two dwellings and a two lot subdivisionplanning17 Sugarloaf RoadLodged 10 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of two dwellings and two lot subdivisionplanning30 JUMPS STREET WINTER VALLEY 3358Lodged 05 Jul 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of two dwellings and two lot subdivisionplanning63 SPOONBILL AVENUE WINTER VALLEY 3358Lodged 26 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:32 pm AEST
State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:33 pm AEST
PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:31 pm AEST · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

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