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VIC · Golden Plains Council

Haddon, VIC, 3351

Current weather

10.2°CDense drizzle

95% humidity · 32.6 km/h wind · 12.7° / 8° today · 6.2 mm rain

Desirability index

57.1/100

#111 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Haddon is a small locality in the Golden Plains area, home to around 1,276 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 33 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+6%), roughly 25.9 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, 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
1,276
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$1,945
Dwelling vacancy
4.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
20 of 460
Median monthly mortgage
$1,636
Employment rate
65.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
19 / 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)
33
Against the person
14
Against property
17
Rate per 1,000 residents
25.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 91 residents
State safety percentile
19.5th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+6.5%

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault7
  • A232 Non-Fv Common Assault2
  • B21 Criminal Damage5
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft3
  • B49 Other Theft3

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Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,019
  • Haddon Primary SchoolPrimary

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Public transport

4 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Memorial Dr/Sago Hill Rd
  • Memorial Dr/Sago Hill Rd
  • Memorial Dr/Sago Hill Rd
  • Memorial Dr/Sago Hill 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).

21 planning-related records

2021· 8 proposals

  • September 2021

  • The use and development of the land for a dwelling pursuant to the provisions of the RAZ1 (Clauses 35.08-1 & 35.08-4), LSIO (Clause 44.04-2) and to create or alter access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1 (RDZ1) in accordance with Clause 52.29-2 of the planning scheme
    . BALLARAT-CARNGHAM ROAD HADDON 3351Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified under clause 35.03-4 (RLZ) and 43.02-2 (DDO)
    84 THOMAS ROAD HADDON 3351Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • The development of the land for the purposes of a shed pursuant to the provisions of the RAZ1 (Clause 35.08-4) and SMO (Clause 44.02-2)
    110 HADDON SCHOOL ROAD HADDON 3351Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified under clauses 35.03-4 (RLZ), 43.02-2 (DDO) and 44.06-2 (BMO)
    29 TAYLORS ROAD HADDON 3351Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed) associated with a section 2 use under clause 35.08-4 (RAZ)
    324 Wilsons RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Buildings and works associated with a section 2 use under clause 32.05-2 (TZ)
    41 Kopkes RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a building (shed) associated with a section 2 use and greater than 100 sqm under clause 35.03-4 (RLZ) , construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified in the schedule under clause 43.02-2 (DDO) and construction of a building (shed) under clause 44.06-2 (BMO)
    10 Kent DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Construction of a building (shed) with dimensions greater than specified in the schedule pursuant to clause 43.02-2 and a building (shed) greater than 100sqm and within a specified setback under clause 35.03-4 (RLZ) in accordance with endorsed plans
    117 Kent DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 13 proposals

  • December 2020

  • The development of the land for the purposes of a two (2) lot subdivision pursuant to the provisions of the RLZ (Clause 35.03-3), DDO (Clause 43.02-3) & BMO (Clause 44.06-2) and associated native vegetation removal pursuant to Clause 52.17-1 of the planning scheme
    35 HADDON COMMON ROAD HADDON 3351Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • construction or carry out works associated with a section 2 use (dwelling) under clause 35.03-4 and to construct or carry out works under clause 42.01-2 in accordance with the endorsed plans
    434 Ross Creek-Haddon RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • The use and development of the land for the purposes of racing dog husbandry (60 dogs) pursuant to the provisions of the RAZ1 (Clauses 35.08-1 and 35.08-4)
    410 HADDON SCHOOL ROAD HADDON 3351NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use of the land for a dwelling under clause 35.08-1 and buildings and works associated with a dwelling under clause 35.08-4 in accordance with endorsed plans
    474 Racecourse RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified in the schedule pursuant to clause 43.02-2 (DDO) and construction of a building (shed) and associated works greater than specified size and within specified setback pursuant to clause 35.03-4 (RLZ)
    73 Kent DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Earthworks associated with an existing dam under clause 35.03-4 (RLZ)
    58 HADDON-PRESTON HILL ROAD HADDON 3351Refusal issued by a delegate

  • August 2020

  • Two (2) lot subdivision in accordance with endorsed plans
    749 Bells RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • The development of the land for a two lot subdivision (boundary re-alignment) and use and development of a dwelling
    120 HADDON SCHOOL ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • The development of the land for a shed
    277 RACECOURSE ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Two (2) lot subdivision under clause 32.05-5
    89 Racecourse RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • The development of the land for a shed
    80 KENT DRIVEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • The use and development of the land for a dwelling
    532 LIGHTWOOD PARK ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The use of the land for dog breeding
    265 HADDON-PRESTON HILL 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

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

  • Haddon Common Bushland ReserveNature reserve

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Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

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

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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)
3
Parks (OSM)
2

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
57.1/100
Cohort rank
#111 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

  • Haddon Common Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Buildings and works associated with a section 2 use under clause 32.05-2 (TZ)planning41 Kopkes RoadLodged 29 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a building (shed) associated with a section 2 use and greater than 100 sqm under clause 35.03-4 (RLZ) , construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified in the schedule under clause 43.02-2 (DDO) and construction of a building (shed) under clause 44.06-2 (BMO)planning10 Kent DriveLodged 03 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a building (shed) with dimensions greater than specified in the schedule pursuant to clause 43.02-2 and a building (shed) greater than 100sqm and within a specified setback under clause 35.03-4 (RLZ) in accordance with endorsed plansplanning117 Kent DriveLodged 25 Feb 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed) associated with a section 2 use under clause 35.08-4 (RAZ)planning324 Wilsons RoadLodged 11 Jun 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified in the schedule pursuant to clause 43.02-2 (DDO) and construction of a building (shed) and associated works greater than specified size and within specified setback pursuant to clause 35.03-4 (RLZ)planning73 Kent DriveLodged 29 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified under clause 35.03-4 (RLZ) and 43.02-2 (DDO)planning84 THOMAS ROAD HADDON 3351Lodged 07 Sep 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Earthworks associated with an existing dam under clause 35.03-4 (RLZ)planning58 HADDON-PRESTON HILL ROAD HADDON 3351Lodged 13 Sep 2020 · Refusal issued by a delegate
  • The development of the land for a shedplanning277 RACECOURSE ROADLodged 30 Apr 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of the land for a shedplanning80 KENT DRIVELodged 07 Feb 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

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