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VIC · Moorabool Council

Yendon, VIC, 3352

Current weather

9.3°CModerate rain showers

95% humidity · 35.2 km/h wind · 12.7° / 7.6° today · 7.4 mm rain

Desirability index

55.2/100

#232 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Yendon is a small locality in the Moorabool area, home to around 320 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 9 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+29%), roughly 28.1 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, 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
320
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$1,981
Dwelling vacancy
3.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
4 of 105
Median monthly mortgage
$1,517
Employment rate
59.4%
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)
9
Against the person
2
Against property
7
Rate per 1,000 residents
28.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 160 residents
State safety percentile
21.6th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+28.6%

Most common offence types

  • A711 Fv Stalking1
  • B21 Criminal Damage1
  • B311 Residential Aggravated Burglary1
  • B49 Other Theft3
  • Other Crimes Against The Person1

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Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Yendon Rd/Harbours Rd
  • Yendon Rd/Harbours Rd

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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· 1 proposal

  • July 2021

  • Development and Use of a Dwelling
    9 KEAMS LANE YENDON 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 7 proposals

  • October 2020

  • Development of Two (2) Sheds over Two (2) Crown Allotments Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling
    13 Yendon-Egerton RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Development of Additions Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling
    69 Ballantyne LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Removal of Native Vegetation (2 Trees)
    Dunnstown-Yendon RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Development of a Shed Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling
    Ballantyne LaneNOD issued by a delegate

  • March 2020

  • Use and Development of a Contractor's Depot (Arborsit Machinery)
    Ballantyne LaneNOD issued by a delegate
  • Development and Use of a Dwelling and Shed
    Keams LaneNOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of Additions Ancillary to an Existing Fire Station
    Harbours RoadNOD issued by a delegate

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

  • Mount Buninyoing RFSFire 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.

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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
55.2/100
Cohort rank
#232 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 and Use of a Dwellingplanning9 KEAMS LANE YENDON 3352Lodged 26 Jul 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development and Use of a Dwelling and ShedplanningKeams LaneLodged 26 Mar 2020 · NOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of Additions Ancillary to an Existing Dwellingplanning69 Ballantyne LaneLodged 17 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Additions Ancillary to an Existing Fire StationplanningHarbours RoadLodged 03 Mar 2020 · NOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of Two (2) Sheds over Two (2) Crown Allotments Ancillary to an Existing Dwellingplanning13 Yendon-Egerton RoadLodged 15 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Shed Ancillary to an Existing DwellingplanningBallantyne LaneLodged 19 May 2020 · NOD issued by a delegate
  • Removal of Native Vegetation (2 Trees)planningDunnstown-Yendon RoadLodged 09 Jul 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of a Contractor's Depot (Arborsit Machinery)planningBallantyne LaneLodged 31 Mar 2020 · NOD issued by a delegate
  • Yendon Rd/Harbours Rdtransport
  • Yendon Rd/Harbours Rdtransport

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