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VIC · Macedon Ranges Council

Bullengarook, VIC, 3437

Current weather

9.2°CRain showers

96% humidity · 32 km/h wind · 12.1° / 8.1° today · 14 mm rain

Desirability index

62/100

#197 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Bullengarook is a small locality in the Macedon Ranges area, home to around 714 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 20 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+43%), roughly 28.0 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
714
Median age
44
Median household income / week
$2,302
Dwelling vacancy
7.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
19 of 243
Median monthly mortgage
$2,210
Employment rate
59.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
16 / 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)
20
Against the person
4
Against property
14
Rate per 1,000 residents
28
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 178 residents
State safety percentile
21.5th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+42.9%

Most common offence types

  • A211 Fv Serious Assault3
  • B21 Criminal Damage3
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle4
  • B49 Other Theft3
  • Other Crimes Against The Person1

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

1 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bullengarook CFA/Bacchus Marsh 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).

22 planning-related records

2021· 10 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Development of a Horse Arena Building and a Domestic Outbuilding (Shed) and Removal of Vegetation (Two Non-Native Trees)
    959 BACCHUS MARSH ROAD BULLENGAROOK 3437Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Development of the Land for a Replacement Dwelling and Removal of Non-native Vegetation (19 Trees)
    841 BACCHUS MARSH ROAD BULLENGAROOK 3437Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the Land for Animal Husbandry.
    1136 BACCHUS MARSH ROAD BULLENGAROOK 3437No permit required

  • April 2021

  • Development of an extension to existing dwelling.
    1526 BACCHUS MARSH ROAD BULLENGAROOK 3437Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of the Land for a Dwelling and Removal of Vegetation
    95 COFFEYS ROAD BULLENGAROOK 3437Withdrawn

  • March 2021

  • Construction of a replacement dwelling (Amendment sought to allow original dwelling to be decommissioned instead of being demolished or removed and modify conditions).
    917 Bacchus Marsh RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Land use for Agriculture (propagate, cultivate and/or harvest flowers)
    67 WILLIAM ROAD BULLENGAROOK 3437Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a replacement dwelling and vegetation removal and lopping
    821 BACCHUS MARSH ROAD BULLENGAROOK 3437Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Development of the land for a replacement dwelling and two (2) 48,000L Water Tanks
    47 DOHONEY ROAD BULLENGAROOK 3437Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling, outbuilding and associated works and vegetation removal (Amendment sought to construct a verandah and additional outbuilding)
    103 Spotiswood RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 12 proposals

  • November 2020

  • Development of an outbuilding (shed).
    71 Dunne RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Development of a verandah to existing dwelling.
    292 Walsh RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Use and development of a dwelling, outbuilding and associated works.
    863 BACCHUS MARSH ROAD BULLENGAROOK 3437In progress
  • Development of an outbuilding (shed).
    24 Waterloo Flat RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding and removal of vegetation
    829 Bacchus Marsh RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Development of an outbuilding (shed).
    50 White RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Development of an outbuilding (Shed)
    1180 Bacchus Marsh RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the Land for an Extension to an Existing Dwelling and two (2) Water Tanks
    1010 Bacchus Marsh RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of three (3) outbuildings (pavilion, garden shed and studio)
    17 William RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Development of an Outbuilding (Shed) and a Water Tank
    35 Dineen RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Construct buildings and works (Agricultural shed)
    16 Carrolls LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) lot subdivision
    1 PYRETE ROAD BULLENGAROOK 3437Permit 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

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Bullengarook Recreation ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

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

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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)
10
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
62.0/100
Cohort rank
#197 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

  • Bullengarook Recreation Reservegovernmentpark
  • Construct buildings and works (Agricultural shed)planning16 Carrolls LaneLodged 21 Feb 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a replacement dwelling (Amendment sought to allow original dwelling to be decommissioned instead of being demolished or removed and modify conditions).planning917 Bacchus Marsh RoadLodged 29 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding and removal of vegetationplanning829 Bacchus Marsh RoadLodged 07 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Horse Arena Building and a Domestic Outbuilding (Shed) and Removal of Vegetation (Two Non-Native Trees)planning959 BACCHUS MARSH ROAD BULLENGAROOK 3437Lodged 23 Aug 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a verandah to existing dwelling.planning292 Walsh RoadLodged 01 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Outbuilding (Shed) and a Water Tankplanning35 Dineen RoadLodged 16 Jun 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an extension to existing dwelling.planning1526 BACCHUS MARSH ROAD BULLENGAROOK 3437Lodged 26 Apr 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding (Shed)planning1180 Bacchus Marsh RoadLodged 16 Jul 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding (shed).planning71 Dunne RoadLodged 18 Nov 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

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