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VIC · Golden Plains Council

Enfield (Vic.), VIC, 3352

Current weather

9.9°CRain showers

93% humidity · 32.6 km/h wind · 13.5° / 7.8° today · 3.5 mm rain

Desirability index

42.7/100

#149 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Enfield (Vic.) is a small locality in the Golden Plains area, home to around 574 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 17 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+143%), roughly 29.6 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, fewer mapped amenities than nearby suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.

Population

Population
574
Median age
39
Median household income / week
$1,882
Dwelling vacancy
7.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
16 of 213
Median monthly mortgage
$1,335
Employment rate
62.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
5 / 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)
17
Against the person
2
Against property
12
Rate per 1,000 residents
29.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 287 residents
State safety percentile
23.8th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+142.9%

Most common offence types

  • A731 Fv Threatening Behaviour1
  • B21 Criminal Damage2
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft2
  • B49 Other Theft4
  • D11 Firearms Offences2

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Community Hall/Wattledale Ave
  • Little Hard Hills Hotel/Colac Rd

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).

17 planning-related records

2021· 7 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Development of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified under clause 32.03-4 (LDRZ) and within a specified setback under clause 43.02-2 (DDO2 and DDO5)
    12 WOODLANDS ROAD ENFIELD 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land for an undefined use (Equine assisted learning for personal and professional training) under clause 35.01-3 (RLZ)
    110 CLARKES ROAD ENFIELD 3352NOD issued by a delegate

  • July 2021

  • Construct or carry out works (alterations to existing dwelling) under clause 43.02-2 (DDO)
    175 GREVILLEA DRIVE ENFIELD 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • alterations and extension to a building (dwelling) under clause 44.06-2 (BMO) and construction and carry out works under clause 43.02-2 (DDO)
    71 GREVILLEA DRIVE ENFIELD 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed) under Clause 43.02 (DDO2) and within a specified setback under clause 43.02-2 (DDO5)
    168 GREVILLEA DRIVE ENFIELD 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for domestic animal husbandry (Keeping of 5 cats) under clause 32.03-1 (LDRZ), buildings and works associated with a section 2 use under clause 32.03-4 (LDRZ) and construction of a building under clause 43.02-2 (DDO)
    14 BLACKWOOD COURT ENFIELD 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified under clause 32.03-4 (LDRZ), construction of a building under clause 43.02-2 (DDO2) and under clause 44.06-2 (BMO)
    151 GREVILLEA DRIVE ENFIELD 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 10 proposals

  • October 2020

  • To construct or carry out works associated with accommodation (a dwelling) under clause 44.06-2 of the BMO and construct building and works under clause 43.02-2 (DDO2) in accordance with endorsed plans
    158 Grevillea DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Construction of buildings (dwelling and shed) under Clause 43.02 (DDO2) and associated native vegetation removal under Clause 52.17
    67 Briardale AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a building (dwelling) and associated works under clause 43.02-2 (DDO2) in accordance with endorsed plans
    57 Briardale AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of the land for a shed in association with a dwelling
    28 Lantana RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • The building and works associated with the extension to an existing dwelling
    46 Melaleuca RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • The development of the land for a dwelling and a shed
    146 Grevillea DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Buildings and works associated with an extension to an existing dwelling
    14 Melaleuca RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • The use and development of the land for a shed
    7 CAMPBELL CRESCENTPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of the land for buildings and works associated with an existing dwelling
    170 GREVILLEA DRIVEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • The development of the land for a dependant persons unit
    62 GREVILLEA DRIVEPermit 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

4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Little Hard Hills HotelBus stop
  • Parking
  • Little Hard Hills HotelPub

    3701 Colac-Ballarat Road

  • Enfield Tennis Club ToiletsPublic toilets

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

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

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

Data sources & freshness

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)
2
Parks (OSM)
0

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
42.7/100
Cohort rank
#149 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

  • A731 Fv Threatening Behaviourcrime1
  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime2
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime2
  • B49 Other Theftcrime4
  • D11 Firearms Offencescrime2
  • Buildings and works associated with an extension to an existing dwellingplanning14 Melaleuca RoadLodged 24 Jun 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct or carry out works (alterations to existing dwelling) under clause 43.02-2 (DDO)planning175 GREVILLEA DRIVE ENFIELD 3352Lodged 16 Jul 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a building (dwelling) and associated works under clause 43.02-2 (DDO2) in accordance with endorsed plansplanning57 Briardale AvenueLodged 14 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed) under Clause 43.02 (DDO2) and within a specified setback under clause 43.02-2 (DDO5)planning168 GREVILLEA DRIVE ENFIELD 3352Lodged 18 Jun 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of buildings (dwelling and shed) under Clause 43.02 (DDO2) and associated native vegetation removal under Clause 52.17planning67 Briardale AvenueLodged 21 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
  • 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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