VIC · Mitchell Council
Clonbinane, VIC, 3658
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Clonbinane is a small locality in the Mitchell area, home to around 347 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 32 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-26%), roughly 92.2 offences per 1,000 residents, 15 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 347
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $1,902
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 14 of 137
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 55.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 10 / 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)
- 32
- Against the person
- 6
- Against property
- 17
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 92.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 58 residents
- State safety percentile
- 73.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -25.6%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage3
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft3
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle5
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order5
- Other Crimes Against The Person2
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 · Year ending March release
Roadworks & transport
15 active roadworks / incidents
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/04/2026 and 15/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME FREEWAY, HUME IN-BROADFORD-WANDONG RAMP OF09 Apr 2026 – 14 Jul 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/04/2026 and 15/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME IN-BROADFORD-WANDONG RAMP OF, HUME FREEWAY09 Apr 2026 – 14 Jul 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 23/03/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be entry ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.HUME FREEWAY, BROADFORD-WANDONG-HUME IN RAMP ON22 Mar 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 23/03/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be entry ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.BROADFORD-WANDONG-HUME IN RAMP ON, BROADFORD-WANDONG ROAD22 Mar 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 23/03/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.BROADFORD-WANDONG-HUME IN RAMP ON, BROADFORD-WANDONG ROAD22 Mar 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 23/03/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.HUME FREEWAY, BROADFORD-WANDONG-HUME IN RAMP ON22 Mar 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 23/03/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:00 PM to 9:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be entry ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.BROADFORD-WANDONG-HUME IN RAMP ON, BROADFORD-WANDONG ROAD22 Mar 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 23/03/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:00 PM to 9:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be entry ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.HUME FREEWAY, BROADFORD-WANDONG-HUME IN RAMP ON22 Mar 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 24/03/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.HUME FREEWAY, BROADFORD-WANDONG-HUME IN RAMP ON23 Mar 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 24/03/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.BROADFORD-WANDONG-HUME IN RAMP ON, BROADFORD-WANDONG ROAD23 Mar 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
11 planning-related records
2021· 3 proposals
September 2021
- Development of the land for an agricultural building95 SMEDLEYS LANE CLONBINANE 3658Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Use and Development of the Land for a Dwelling85 SMEDLEYS LANE CLONBINANE 3658Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Development of the land for an agricultural building85 Ryans RisePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 8 proposals
December 2020
- Development of the land for an extension to an existing dwelling655 Spur RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
- Use and development of the land for a dwelling and associated agricultural building95 Smedleys LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- VicSmart - Construction of a carport45 Shiralee RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 2 Lot Subdivision and the change of use of a dependant persons unit to a dwelling.45 Spur RoadWithdrawn
September 2020
- Use and development of the land for a dwelling45 Hibberds LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2020
- Construction of a dwelling and agricultural shed355 Spur RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of the land for a dwelling225 Doctors Creek RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2020
- Use and development of land for a dwelling and agricultural building and associated works135 Clonbinane RoadPermit 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
- Clonbinane Bushland ReserveNature reserve
- Stony Creek (Kinglake) Reference AreaNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
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 · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
2 state heritage places
- COMET MILLNH1816
- YAN YEAN WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMNH2333
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.
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)
- 8
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 38.0/100
- National rank
- 3623rd in Australia
- State rank
- 721st in VIC
- Peer rank
- #156 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #301 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 62%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- B21 Criminal Damagecrime3
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime3
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime5
- E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime5
- Other Crimes Against The Personcrime2
- COMET MILLheritageNH1816
- YAN YEAN WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMheritageNH2333
- Clonbinane Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
- Stony Creek (Kinglake) Reference Areagovernmentnature_reserve
- 2 Lot Subdivision and the change of use of a dependant persons unit to a dwelling.planning45 Spur RoadLodged 05 Oct 2020 · Withdrawn
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
- 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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