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VIC · Northern Grampians Council

Halls Gap, VIC, 3381

Current weather

11.2°CThunderstorm

99% humidity · 18 km/h wind · 14° / 8.3° today · 22.8 mm rain

Desirability index

25.3/100

#392 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Halls Gap is a small locality in the Northern Grampians area, home to around 495 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 80 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+33%), roughly 161.6 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, 9 public transport stops within the suburb, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and some planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
495
Median age
44
Median household income / week
$1,196
Dwelling vacancy
55.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
230 of 417
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Employment rate
57%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
12 / 8 / 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)
80
Against the person
35
Against property
25
Rate per 1,000 residents
161.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 14 residents
State safety percentile
88.1th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+33.3%

Most common offence types

  • B19 Other Fire Related Offences5
  • B21 Criminal Damage4
  • B49 Other Theft9
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order6
  • Other Crimes Against The Person26

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,017
  • Halls Gap Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

9 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Grampians Gardens Caravan Park/Grampians Rd
  • Information Centre/Grampians Rd
  • Information Centre/Grampians Rd
  • Recreation Reserve/Grampians Rd
  • Recreation Reserve/Grampians 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).

9 planning-related records

2021· 5 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Amendment to Use and Development of a Dwelling and associated works.
    18 HEATH STREET HALLS GAP 3381Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Subdivision of land (2 Lots) and associated works
    3-4 HEMLEY COURT HALLS GAP 3381Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Subdivision of land (2 lots) and removal of covenant PS738099M
    CLEMATIS DRIVE HALLS GAP 3381Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Development of a Dwelling in Bushfire Management Overlay, Creation of access to a Road Zone Category 1 and associated works
    40 GRAMPIANS ROAD HALLS GAP 3381Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development being Building and Works (Shed) in the Bushfire Management Overlay and associated works.
    26 SCHOOL ROAD HALLS GAP 3381Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 4 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Development being Extension to existing Dwelling and associated works
    440 GRAMPIANS ROAD HALLS GAP 3381Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Development being Buildings and Works associated with existing Zoo (Wombat enclosure) and associated works
    4061 Ararat-Halls Gap RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to the Use of the land for a Hotel (Wine tasting and sales), General Liquor Licence, Advertising Signage, Reduction in Car Parking and associated works.
    2 Heath StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Use and Development of a Dwelling and associated works
    Stringybark LanePermit 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

14 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench
  • Bus stop
  • Tim's PlaceBus stop
  • NRMA Parks and ResortsEV charging
  • Kitchen
  • Budja Budja Medical CentreMedical clinic
  • Parking
  • Picnic Table (2)
  • St John's Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
  • Police

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

Parks & reserves

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Halls Gap Fitness ParkPark
  • Halls Gap Picnic ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

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)
6
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
25.3/100
Cohort rank
#392 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

  • Halls Gap Fitness Parkgovernmentpark
  • Halls Gap Picnic Reservegovernmentpark
  • Amendment to Use and Development of a Dwelling and associated works.planning18 HEATH STREET HALLS GAP 3381Lodged 05 Aug 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to the Use of the land for a Hotel (Wine tasting and sales), General Liquor Licence, Advertising Signage, Reduction in Car Parking and associated works.planning2 Heath StreetLodged 16 Nov 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development being Building and Works (Shed) in the Bushfire Management Overlay and associated works.planning26 SCHOOL ROAD HALLS GAP 3381Lodged 09 Apr 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development being Buildings and Works associated with existing Zoo (Wombat enclosure) and associated worksplanning4061 Ararat-Halls Gap RoadLodged 24 Nov 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development being Extension to existing Dwelling and associated worksplanning440 GRAMPIANS ROAD HALLS GAP 3381Lodged 07 Dec 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Dwelling in Bushfire Management Overlay, Creation of access to a Road Zone Category 1 and associated worksplanning40 GRAMPIANS ROAD HALLS GAP 3381Lodged 29 Apr 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land (2 Lots) and associated worksplanning3-4 HEMLEY COURT HALLS GAP 3381Lodged 23 Jun 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land (2 lots) and removal of covenant PS738099MplanningCLEMATIS DRIVE HALLS GAP 3381Lodged 10 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

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