VIC · Pyrenees Council

Avoca, 3467

Current weather

9.1°CLight drizzle

93% humidity · 24.6 km/h wind · 11.3° / 7.8° today · 11.4 mm rain

Desirability score

37.7/100

3681st in Australia

78% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Last updated 2 July 2026 at 6:15 pm AEST

Suburb snapshot

Avoca (Vic.) is a small locality in the Pyrenees area, home to around 1,356 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 106 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+36%), roughly 78.2 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, limited but present public transport access, fewer mapped amenities than nearby suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population: 1,356
Median age: 51
Median household income / week: $923
Dwelling vacancy: 10.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings: 66 of 625
Median monthly mortgage: $1,056
Employment rate: 41.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats): 41 / 19 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

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): 106
Against the person: 15
Against property: 51
Rate per 1,000 residents: 78.2
Person-crime prevalence: About 1 in 90 residents
State safety percentile: 66.4th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate): +35.9%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

A231 Fv Common Assault5
B21 Criminal Damage13
B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle6
B49 Other Theft13
E21 Breach Family Violence Order28

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 2 July 2026 at 12:14 pm AEST · Year ending March release

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools: 1
Median school ICSEA: 965

Avoca Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:19 pm AEST · Annual ACARA release
School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:19 pm AEST · Annual ACARA release

Public transport

3 public transport stops in this suburb

199 High St
Avoca Hotel/Sunraysia Hwy
Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

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).

33 planning-related records

2021· 17 proposals

September 2021
Development of a domestic outbuilding21 Sep 2021
77 ORME AVOCA 3467Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
Development of two (2) dwellings on a lot11 Aug 2021
69 PASCOE STREET AVOCA 3472Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
Development of an associated outbuilding (domestic storage shed)28 Jul 2021
40 VINOCA ROAD AVOCA 3467Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of an associated outbuilding14 Jul 2021
41 BOUNDARY ROAD AVOCA 3467Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of a storage shed02 Jul 2021
PORCUPINE LANE AVOCA 3467Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
Development of a shed (retrospective)23 Jun 2021
14 AVOCA-GREENHILL CREEK ROAD AVOCA 3467Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Two (2) lot subdivision08 Jun 2021
90 Dawsons RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Use of land for a utility installation (telecommunications facility) and development of an telecommunications antenna and associated works03 Jun 2021
6 BLACKNEY DRIVE AVOCA 3467NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
April 2021
Installation of solar panels28 Apr 2021
132 RUTHERFORD STREET AVOCA 3467Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
Development of a rural store (retrospective)29 Mar 2021
102 AVOCA-BEALIBA ROAD AVOCA 3467Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of an extension to existing compactor shed25 Mar 2021
94 AVOCA-BEALIBA ROAD AVOCA 3467Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
Development of a rural store (retrospective)23 Feb 2021
102 AVOCA-BEALIBA ROAD AVOCA 3467Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of a single dwelling18 Feb 2021
High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
Two (2) Lot Subdivision18 Jan 2021
194 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
TWO (2) LOT SUBDIVISON - Subdivide land into lots each containing an existing building or car parking space10 Jan 2021
110 HIGH STREET AVOCA 3467Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of a dwelling08 Jan 2021
77 ORME STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
DEVELOPMENT OF A FARM SHED01 Jan 2021
12 PORCUPINE LANE AVOCA 3467Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

2020· 16 proposals

October 2020
Construction of a shed28 Oct 2020
169 HIGH STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
CONSTRUCTION OF A SHED27 Oct 2020
36 HIGH STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
CONSTRUCTION OF A FARM SHED15 Oct 2020
34 POUND LANEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
Use and development of a single dwelling06 Sep 2020
15 Pound LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2020
Change of Use to Scout Hall and Construction of Toilets11 Aug 2020
90 RUTHERFORD STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of a shop, gallery and dwelling11 Aug 2020
108 HIGH STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of a habitable outbuilding and shed in association with an existing dwelling03 Aug 2020
102 Rutherford StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
CONSTRUCTION OF A STORAGE SHED08 Jul 2020
18 ARARAT ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2020
REMOVAL OF AN EXISTING SHED AND CONSTRUCTION OF A COLOURBOND SHED30 Jun 2020
11 WARDLAWS LANEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
CONSTRUCTION OF A DWELLING17 Jun 2020
34 DAVY STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE AVOCA VINTAGE MARKET15 Jun 2020
2 STATION STREET AVOCA 3467Lapsed
April 2020
Land used for Sand and Stone Extraction (in association with existing gold extraction)22 Apr 2020
BLACKNEY LANENOD issued by the Resp. Authority
The use and development of Alluvial Gold Mine (Mining) and the use of land for an extractive industry (stone)22 Apr 2020
BLACKNEY LANELapsed
THREE (3) LOT SUBDIVISION14 Apr 2020
28 PASCOE STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
SECOND DWELLING - COLOURBOND UNIT06 Apr 2020
61 HOMEBUSH ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2020
CONSTRUCTION OF A DOMESTIC STORAGE SHED03 Mar 2020
8 RUTHERFORD STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · 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

10 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Victoria HotelBar
Evie NetworksEV charging
Garden
Park (2)
Gollops GaragePetrol station
Playground
Avoca HotelPub
Public toilets
IGASupermarket

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

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

Avoca Lions ParkPark
Glenmona State ForestNature reserve
Porcupine Bushland ReserveNature reserve

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): 2/10
IRSD decile (2021): 2/10

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

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

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

7 state heritage places

AVOCA PRIMARY SCHOOLNH1622
AVOCA RAILWAY STATIONNH1721
FORMER AVOCA COURT HOUSENH1460
FORMER POLICE RESIDENCENH1661
LOCK-UPNH1660
POWDER MAGAZINENH1548
WATFORD COTTAGENH2199

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.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

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): 16
Parks (OSM): 3

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

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: 37.7/100
National rank: 3681st in Australia
State rank: 732nd in VIC
Peer rank: #125 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank: #305 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence: 78%

Data sources & freshness

Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site 2 July 2026 at 6:10 pm AEST · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

A231 Fv Common Assaultcrime5
B21 Criminal Damagecrime13
B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime6
B49 Other Theftcrime13
E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime28
AVOCA PRIMARY SCHOOLheritageNH1622
AVOCA RAILWAY STATIONheritageNH1721
FORMER AVOCA COURT HOUSEheritageNH1460
FORMER POLICE RESIDENCEheritageNH1661
LOCK-UPheritageNH1660

Data sources & freshness

Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site 2 July 2026 at 12:13 pm AEST · Year ending March release
State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:33 pm AEST

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