VIC · Surf Coast Council
Aireys Inlet, VIC, 3231
Current weather
13.9°CLight drizzle
76% humidity · 23.4 km/h wind · 17.2° / 10.2° today · 3.8 mm rain
Desirability index
70.7/100
How this score is calculated#75 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Aireys Inlet is a small locality in the Surf Coast area, home to around 979 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 15 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+15%), roughly 15.3 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, 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 and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 979
- Median age
- 57
- Median household income / week
- $1,642
- Dwelling vacancy
- 59.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 581 of 977
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,171
- Employment rate
- 52.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 31 / 5 / 8
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)
- 15
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 6
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 15.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 245 residents
- State safety percentile
- 8.6th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +15.4%
Most common offence types
- A232 Non-Fv Common Assault1
- B21 Criminal Damage2
- B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception2
- C32 Drug Possession2
- Other Crimes Against The Person2
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Year ending March release
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,112
- Aireys Inlet Primary SchoolPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
4 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bambra Rd/Great Ocean Rd
- Bambra Rd/Great Ocean Rd
- Post Office/Great Ocean Rd
- Post Office/Great Ocean Rd
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · 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).
111 planning-related records
2021· 47 proposals
August 2021
- Construct extensions to the existing dwelling6-8 HOPKINS STREET AIREYS INLET 3231Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a habitable outbuilding to the existing dwelling37 GREAT OCEAN ROAD AIREYS INLET 3231Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of carport and shed1/29 HARTLEY STREET AIREYS INLET 3231Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a Two Storey Replacement Dwelling5 PEARSE ROAD AIREYS INLET 3231Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Rectification Works to existing Decks. New Rear Deck Construction. New External Stairs to Existing Upper Deck13 ROADKNIGHT STREET AIREYS INLET 3231Withdrawn
- Construct extensions and alterations to the existing dwelling.31 PHILIP STREET AIREYS INLET 3231Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Construction of a Dwelling and Fence76 GREAT OCEAN ROAD AIREYS INLET 3231Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Single storey additions to an existing in single storey residence17 HOPKINS STREET AIREYS INLET 3231Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Addition to existing two story dwelling & vegetation removal4A ALICE ROAD AIREYS INLET 3231Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a dwelling and removal of native vegetation19 ROADKNIGHT STREET AIREYS INLET 3231NOD issued by a delegate
- Fencing 1.8mtr high to provide privacy between adjacent properties.37-39 HARTLEY STREET AIREYS INLET 3231Withdrawn
- Signage34 GREAT OCEAN ROAD AIREYS INLET 3231Lapsed
- Additions to existing dwelling & a new detached garage19 BEACH ROAD AIREYS INLET 3231Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Amend Permit76-78 GREAT OCEAN RD AIREYS INLET 3231Withdrawn
- Buildings and works to erect a Telecommunications Facility (Satellite Dish) and fencing19 BAMBRA ROAD AIREYS INLET 3231Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construct alterations and extensions to the existing dwelling2C Beach RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and Works Associated with the Construction of Alterations and Additions to an Existing Dwelling53 GREAT OCEAN ROAD AIREYS INLET 3231Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Construct alterations and extensions to the existing dwelling3 Bambra RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a Dwelling and Fence4/78 GREAT OCEAN ROAD AIREYS INLET 3231Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a Dwelling and Fence1/78 GREAT OCEAN ROAD AIREYS INLET 3231Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a Dwelling and Fence2/78 GREAT OCEAN ROAD AIREYS INLET 3231Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a carport and outbuilding ancillary to an existing dwelling1/29 Hartley StreetLapsed
- Construct extension to existing dwelling1/5-7 Hartley StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a Dwelling and fence and create access to a road in a Road Zone Category 1.43 GREAT OCEAN ROAD AIREYS INLET 3231Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construct alterations and extensions to the existing dwelling16 River RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a dwelling and a fence4B BAMBRA ROAD AIREYS INLET 3231NOD issued by a delegate
April 2021
- Construction of a Replacement Dwelling5 LIGHTHOUSE ROAD AIREYS INLET 3231NOD issued by a delegate
- Extension to existing two storey residence7 Vera CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construct a Dwelling and Swimming Pool50 Eagle Rock ParadePermit issued by the RA
- Construct an Outbuilding (Garage) and Deck84 Great Ocean RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two lot subdivision and use and construction of two dwellings73 GREAT OCEAN ROAD AIREYS INLET 3231Failure to determine
March 2021
- Construction of a Dwelling28 RIVER ROAD AIREYS INLET 3231Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a Deck30 Eagle Rock ParadeWithdrawn
- Buildings and Works Associated with Extension to Existing Dwelling3/2-4 Barton CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construct alterations and extensions to the existing dwelling55 Pearse RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Additions to the Existing Dwelling and Construction of an Outbuilding12 Hartley StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construct a Replacement Dwelling1 Boundary RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Alterations to the existing dwelling and the construction of an outbuilding9 Nancy StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Amend Permit47 EAGLE ROCK PARADENOD issued by the Resp. Authority
- Buildings and Works to an Existing Dwelling (Construction of a Lift)3 Kerrie CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 64 proposals
64 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
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
13 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (4)
- Drinking water
- Parking (3)
- Picnic Table (4)
- 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
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Aireys Inlet Bushland ReserveNature reserve
- Aireys Inlet ReservePark
- Bark Hut ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Aireys Wellbeingyes
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- SPLIT POINT LIGHTSTATIONNH2270
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
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
- 70.7/100
- Cohort rank
- #75 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- SPLIT POINT LIGHTSTATIONheritageNH2270
- Aireys Wellbeinghealthyes
- Aireys Inlet Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
- Aireys Inlet Reservegovernmentpark
- Bark Hut Reservegovernmentpark
- Addition to existing two story dwelling & vegetation removalplanning4A ALICE ROAD AIREYS INLET 3231Lodged 27 Jul 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Additions to existing dwelling & a new detached garageplanning19 BEACH ROAD AIREYS INLET 3231Lodged 08 Jul 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Additions to the Existing Dwelling and Construction of an Outbuildingplanning12 Hartley StreetLodged 17 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Alterations to the existing dwelling and the construction of an outbuildingplanning9 Nancy StreetLodged 05 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amend Permitplanning76-78 GREAT OCEAN RD AIREYS INLET 3231Lodged 25 Jun 2021 · Withdrawn
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
- 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
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