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VIC · Macedon Ranges Council

Woodend North, VIC, 3442

Current weather

9°CRain showers

98% humidity · 27 km/h wind · 10.6° / 7.2° today · 18.4 mm rain

Desirability index

83.5/100

#83 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Woodend North is a small locality in the Macedon Ranges area, home to around 315 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 12 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-20%), roughly 38.1 offences per 1,000 residents, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
315
Median age
46
Median household income / week
$2,250
Dwelling vacancy
5.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
6 of 106
Median monthly mortgage
$1,825
Employment rate
61.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
7 / 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
0
Against property
10
Rate per 1,000 residents
38.1
State safety percentile
33.7th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-20%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage1
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary1
  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary1
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle5
  • 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).

16 planning-related records

2021· 4 proposals

  • June 2021

  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling and two (2) water tanks and Alteration of Access to a Road in a Road Zone, Category 1 (Amendment Sought to alter Endorsed Plans & Remove Approval for Outbuilding (shed).
    242 AVENUE OF HONOUR WOODEND NORTH 3442Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Development of an extension to an existing dwelling (including indoor swimming pool)
    62 Kronks LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Development of a replacement dwelling
    447 Boundary RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Land used for vehicle storage
    Aberdeen CourtNo permit required
2020· 12 proposals

  • November 2020

  • Development of an agricultural building (hay shed)
    64 Boundary RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension to an existing dwelling
    132 Kronks LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of Land for Dog Breeding
    64 BOUNDARY ROAD WOODEND NORTH 3442NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Development of an outbuilding (shed).
    87 Russells RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an extension to the existing dwelling and construction of a carport
    52 Kirbys LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Development of a replacement dwelling.
    68 Old Lancefield RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Use and development of land for a dwelling.
    Boundary RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Development of an outbuilding (Pool Shelter)
    24 Kronks LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Development of an Extension to an Existing Dwelling & Associated Outbuildings
    64 Boundary RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Development of an Agricultural Building (Farm Shed) and associated works
    64 Boundary RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Development of a Gazebo
    94 Donovans RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Outbuilding (shed)
    406 Boundary 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

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
1
Parks (OSM)
0

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
83.5/100
Cohort rank
#83 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Development of a Gazeboplanning94 Donovans RoadLodged 14 Feb 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a replacement dwellingplanning447 Boundary RoadLodged 25 Jan 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a replacement dwelling.planning68 Old Lancefield RoadLodged 07 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Agricultural Building (Farm Shed) and associated worksplanning64 Boundary RoadLodged 16 Mar 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Extension to an Existing Dwelling & Associated Outbuildingsplanning64 Boundary RoadLodged 18 Jun 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an agricultural building (hay shed)planning64 Boundary RoadLodged 30 Nov 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an extension to an existing dwelling (including indoor swimming pool)planning62 Kronks LaneLodged 01 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an extension to the existing dwelling and construction of a carportplanning52 Kirbys LaneLodged 04 Nov 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding (Pool Shelter)planning24 Kronks LaneLodged 16 Jul 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding (shed).planning87 Russells RoadLodged 13 Nov 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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