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VIC · East Gippsland Council

Wiseleigh, VIC, 3885

Current weather

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57% humidity · 17 km/h wind · 18.2° / 9.4° today · 3.1 mm rain

Suburb snapshot

Wiseleigh is a small locality in the East Gippsland area, home to around 177 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 12 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+300%), roughly 67.8 offences per 1,000 residents, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and some planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
177
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$1,458
Dwelling vacancy
11.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
9 of 77
Median monthly mortgage
$1,400
Employment rate
55%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
4 / 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)
12
Against the person
7
Against property
1
Rate per 1,000 residents
67.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 25 residents
State safety percentile
60.5th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+300%

Most common offence types

  • A211 Fv Serious Assault2
  • A231 Fv Common Assault3
  • A81 Dangerous Driving1
  • D12 Prohibited And Controlled Weapons Offences2
  • E13 Resist Or Hinder Officer2

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).

8 planning-related records

2021· 4 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Two lot subdivision
    63 OLD FAIRY DELL ROAD WISELEIGH 3885Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works for an outbuilding
    20 PRICES ROAD WISELEIGH 3885Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for an outbuilding within minimum setback distances of the Zone
    37 DAWSON STREET WISELEIGH 3885Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Two lot subdivision
    63 OLD FAIRY DELL ROAD WISELEIGH 3885Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 4 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Buildings and Works in a Rural Living Zone
    123 Deep Creek RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Development of a replacement agricultural shed
    48 Howards RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Buildings and works for an outbuilding
    123 Deep Creek RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding
    1901 Great Alpine 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 · 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

  • Bench

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

  • Wiseleigh Bushland ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

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

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • Wiseleigh Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Buildings and Works in a Rural Living Zoneplanning123 Deep Creek RoadLodged 07 Dec 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for an outbuildingplanning20 PRICES ROAD WISELEIGH 3885Lodged 09 Jul 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for an outbuildingplanning123 Deep Creek RoadLodged 15 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for an outbuilding within minimum setback distances of the Zoneplanning37 DAWSON STREET WISELEIGH 3885Lodged 07 Jul 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a replacement agricultural shedplanning48 Howards RoadLodged 15 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuildingplanning1901 Great Alpine RoadLodged 11 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivisionplanning63 OLD FAIRY DELL ROAD WISELEIGH 3885Lodged 26 Aug 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivisionplanning63 OLD FAIRY DELL ROAD WISELEIGH 3885Lodged 19 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • A211 Fv Serious Assaultcrime2

Data sources & freshness

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