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VIC · Golden Plains Council

Batesford, VIC, 3213

Current weather

13°CModerate drizzle

81% humidity · 17.1 km/h wind · 17° / 9° today · 3 mm rain

Desirability index

93.5/100

#15 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Batesford is a small locality in the Golden Plains area, home to around 1,141 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 22 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-74%), roughly 19.3 offences per 1,000 residents, 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.

Population

Population
1,141
Median age
39
Median household income / week
$2,837
Dwelling vacancy
3.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
13 of 348
Median monthly mortgage
$2,268
Employment rate
69.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
19 / 0 / 3

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)
22
Against the person
6
Against property
12
Rate per 1,000 residents
19.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 190 residents
State safety percentile
12.7th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-73.8%

Most common offence types

  • A211 Fv Serious Assault2
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft3
  • B49 Other Theft4
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order3
  • Other Crimes Against The Person2

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

4 public transport stops in this suburb

  • River St/Midland Hwy
  • River St/Midland Hwy
  • River St/Midland Hwy
  • River St/Midland Hwy

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).

49 planning-related records

2021· 16 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Construction of a building (shed) under clause 42.01-2 (ESO)
    77 BILYANA ROAD BATESFORD 3221Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified under clause 32.03-4 (LDRZ) and construction of a building (shed) under clause 42.01-2 (ESO)
    81 BILYANA ROAD BATESFORD 3213Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct a building (shed) under clause 42.01-2 (ESO)
    26 MILLPOND LANE BATESFORD 3221Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works Associated with an Existing Dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    600 BALLARAT ROAD BATESFORD 3213Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Construction of a Shed
    20 RIVER STREET BATESFORD 3213Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified under clause 32.03-2 (LDRZ)
    141 TOLLOORA WAY BATESFORD 3221Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a building (dwelling) and associated works under clause 42.01-2 (ESO)
    30 SHEPHERD ROAD BATESFORD 3213Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Construct and carry out works (shade sail) under clause 42.01-2 (ESO) and construction within a specified setback under clause 43.02-2 (DDO)
    6 OXLEY RISE BATESFORD 3221Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a building (dwelling) and associated works under clause 42.01-2 (ESO)
    21 MILLPOND LANE BATESFORD 3221Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The variation of restrictive covenant V161459A by amending part(a)(i) so as to allow two dwellings to be built on the lot pursuant to Clause 52.02 of the planning scheme
    89 TOLLOORA WAY BATESFORD 3221Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • The development of the land for the purposes of a shed pursuant to the provisions of the DDO5 (Clause 43.02-2)
    135 TOLLOORA WAY BATESFORD 3221Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • construction of a building (shed) under clause 42.01-2 (ESO)
    62 Shepherd RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Dwelling
    55 Old Ballarat RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • construction of buildings (dwelling and shed) under clause 42.01-2 (ESO) and construction of a shed with dimensions greater than those specified in the schedule under clause 32.03-4 (LDRZ)
    32 MILLPOND LANE BATESFORD 3221Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Variation to Restrictive Covenant V550494D to remove the wording (i) any more than one single dwelling house under clause 52.02 and the subdivision of the land into two (2) lots under clauses 32.03-3 (LDRZ) and 43.02-3 (DDO)
    100 Tolloora WayLapsed

  • March 2021

  • Construction of buildings (dwelling and shed) and associated works pursuant to clause 42.01-2 (ESO) and construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified pursuant to clause32.03-4 (LDRZ) in accordance with endorsed plans
    25 Millpond LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 33 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Construction of a building associated with a section 2 use (Plant nursery) under clause 32.03-4 in accordance with endorsed plans
    34 Cullinan RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Construction of an outbuilding with dimensions greater than those specified in the schedule to the zone and associated works under clause 32.03-4 and construction of a building and works under clause 42.01-2 in accordance with endorsed plans
    85 Bilyana RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land into three (3) lots under clause 32.03-3 and 43.02-3 in accordance with endorsed plans
    18 Yorkshire CloseNOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Construction of buildings (dwelling and shed)and associated earthworks under clause 42.01-2 in accordance with endorsed plans
    84 Bilyana RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding greater than the minimum size specified under Clause 32.03 (LDRZ), construct a building (shed) and vegetation removal under Clause 42.01 (ESO) and the partial demolition and construction of buildings and works including an outbuilding (shed) under clause 42.01 (HO)
    101 Shepherd RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • the construction of a building (shed) and associated works under clause 41.01-2 in accordance with endorsed plans
    97 Shepherd RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for a second dwelling under clause 32.03-1 and to construct a building (second dwelling) and carry out works associated with a section 2 use under clause 32.03-3
    2 GREENSTONE LANE BATESFORD 3221Withdrawn

  • October 2020

  • Construct and building (shed) and associated works under Clause 42.01-2 (ESO2) in accordance with the endorsed plans.
    43 Cobblestone RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of buildings and carrying out works under clause 42.01-2 and construction of an outbuilding (shed) over 120sqm under clause 32-03.4 in accordance with endorsed plans
    67 Bilyana RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • To construct a building and carry out works under Clause 42.01-2 (ESO2) and to construct an outbuilding greater than 120sqm under Clause 32.03-4 (LDRZ)
    48 Cobblestone RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of restriction B from Plan of Subdivision PS814480U which restricts the burdened lots, 138, 139, 140 and 141, to a dwelling not exceeding 4 habitable rooms
    34 Cobblestone RoadNOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • The development of the land for a shed
    94 Bilyana RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for the development of a dwelling, shed and removal of vegetation
    106 Shepherd RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of buildings and to carry out works under Clause 42.01-2 (ESO2) and to construct an outbuilding greater than 120sqm under Clause 32.03-4 (LDRZ)
    44 Cobblestone RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for the construction of a shed
    22 Tarraford WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Subdivision of land into two (2) lots under clause 32.03-3 (LDRZ) and 43.02-3 (DDO)
    77 YORKSHIRE CLOSE BATESFORD 3213Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of the land for an outbuilding (shed) under clause 32.03-4
    20 Tolloora WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of the land for the purposes of a shed and retaining wall
    36 Domain DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Variation to restrictive covenant AB269860P to remove part (a)(i) wording 'any more than one single dwelling house'
    12 Honey LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of the land for the purposes of a two lot subdivision pursuant to the provisions of the LDRZ (Clause 32.03-3) and DDO5 (Clause 43.02-3)
    37 Glenora PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Construction of a Residential Building Associated with a Community Care Facility in a Farming Zone.
    341-345 Ballarat RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • The development of the land for a shed
    59 Tolloora WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Shed
    75 Old Ballarat RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works Associated with the Construction of an Outbuilding (Changeroom)
    10 Lynnburn 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

9 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench (2)
  • River St/Midland HwyBus stop
  • Drinking water
  • Parking
  • Picnic Table
  • Shelter (2)
  • Telephone

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

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Dog Rocks ReserveNature reserve
  • Moorabool River ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

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

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

5 state heritage places

  • BRIDGE OVER MOORABOOL RIVER BATESFORDNH1115
  • BRIDGE OVER MOORABOOL RIVER BATESFORDNH1115
  • FORMER TRAVELLERS REST INNNH0846
  • LAURENCE PARK HOMESTEADNH0887
  • RAILWAY VIADUCTNH1105

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

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)
4
Parks (OSM)
1

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
93.5/100
Cohort rank
#15 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

  • BRIDGE OVER MOORABOOL RIVER BATESFORDheritageNH1115
  • BRIDGE OVER MOORABOOL RIVER BATESFORDheritageNH1115
  • FORMER TRAVELLERS REST INNheritageNH0846
  • LAURENCE PARK HOMESTEADheritageNH0887
  • RAILWAY VIADUCTheritageNH1105
  • Dog Rocks Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Moorabool River Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Buildings and Works Associated with an Existing Dwelling in a Heritage Overlayplanning600 BALLARAT ROAD BATESFORD 3213Lodged 13 Sep 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works Associated with the Construction of an Outbuilding (Changeroom)planning10 Lynnburn RoadLodged 10 Jun 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for the construction of a shedplanning22 Tarraford WayLodged 02 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · 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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