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VIC · Buloke Council

Berriwillock, 3531

Current weather

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90% humidity · 21.8 km/h wind · 14.8° / 9.6° today · 7 mm rain

Updated

  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Café precinct
  • Education hub
What Berriwillock is known for: Green suburb, National parks, Café precinct, Education hub

Suburb profile

Berriwillock is a welcoming smaller community in Buloke, with a settled community character. Distance from the capital is noticeable, but the trade-off is space, calm and a community that knows its neighbours. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.

The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.

Homes offer solid value for the lifestyle on offer. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.

Population

Population
180
Median age
47
Median household income / week
$1,093
Dwelling vacancy
22.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
21 of 92
Median monthly mortgage
$433
Employment rate
50.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
13 / 0 / 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 · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
8
Against the person
2
Against property
1
Rate per 1,000 residents
44.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 90 residents
State safety percentile
41.2th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-38.5%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • A212 Non-Fv Serious Assault1
  • A732 Non-Fv Threatening Behaviour1
  • B49 Other Theft1
  • C32 Drug Possession2
  • D35 Improper Movement On Public Or Private Space1

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Caltex Service Station/Calder Hwy
  • Caltex Service Station/Calder Hwy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

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).

3 planning-related records

2021· 1 proposal

  • February 2021

  • Construct and display a business identification sign (twin panel V-board)
    10 Calder HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 2 proposals

  • September 2020

  • Cafe
    27 Taverner StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Installation of a telecommunication facility
    Calder HighwayPermit 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 · 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.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

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

  • Angels Rest Flora ReserveNature reserve
  • Tynan ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

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

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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
14
Parks (OSM)
1

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 · Weekly refresh

Recent changes

  • A212 Non-Fv Serious Assaultcrime1
  • A732 Non-Fv Threatening Behaviourcrime1
  • B49 Other Theftcrime1
  • C32 Drug Possessioncrime2
  • D35 Improper Movement On Public Or Private Spacecrime1
  • Angels Rest Flora Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Tynan Parkgovernmentpark
  • Cafeplanning27 Taverner StreetLodged 04 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct and display a business identification sign (twin panel V-board)planning10 Calder HighwayLodged 11 Feb 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Installation of a telecommunication facilityplanningCalder HighwayLodged 21 Aug 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

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