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VIC · Horsham Council

Horsham, 3400

Current weather

8.6°CLight drizzle

92% humidity · 20.1 km/h wind · 11.7° / 7.5° today · 10.3 mm rain

Desirability score

56.7/100

1025th in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Horsham is a mid-sized suburb in the Horsham area, home to around 15,134 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 2,547 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+15%), roughly 168.3 offences per 1,000 residents, 6 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, 13 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 and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
15,134
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$1,294
Dwelling vacancy
8.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
601 of 6,935
Median monthly mortgage
$1,187
Employment rate
56.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
457 / 345 / 366

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)
2,547
Against the person
581
Against property
851
Rate per 1,000 residents
168.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 26 residents
State safety percentile
88.4th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+15.1%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage218
  • C32 Drug Possession134
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order406
  • E23 Breach Bail Conditions151
  • Other Crimes Against The Person136

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
6
Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
975.5
  • Horsham CollegeSecondary
  • Horsham Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Horsham Special SchoolSpecial
  • Horsham West and Haven Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St Brigid's CollegeSecondary
  • St Michael and John's Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

119 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave
  • Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave
  • Horsham Railway Station
  • Horsham Station
  • Horsham Station/Railway Ave

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

13 active roadworks / incidents

  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 27/06/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.DIMBOOLA ROAD, BAILLIE STREET26 Jun 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 27/06/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.DIMBOOLA ROAD, WAWUNNA ROAD26 Jun 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 27/06/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.DIMBOOLA ROAD, WAWUNNA ROAD26 Jun 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 27/06/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.DIMBOOLA ROAD, BAILLIE STREET26 Jun 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 27/06/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.DIMBOOLA ROAD, BAILLIE STREET26 Jun 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 27/06/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.DIMBOOLA ROAD, WAWUNNA ROAD26 Jun 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 10/06/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.DARLOT STREET, ROBERTS AVENUE09 Jun 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 10/06/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WILSON STREET, DARLOT STREET09 Jun 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 10/06/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WILSON STREET, DARLOT STREET09 Jun 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 10/06/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WILSON STREET, DARLOT STREET09 Jun 2026 – 29 Sep 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).

150 planning-related records

2022· 1 proposal

  • January 2022

  • 56 lot staged subdivision
    0 STOCKTON DRIVE HORSHAM 3400Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2021· 39 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Building and Works (Storage Shed)
    36 KENNY ROAD HORSHAM 3400Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to an existing Restricted Place of Assembly (Horsham Racing Centre), extension to the redline area (liquor licence) and green line area (gaming machines)
    1F BENNETT ROAD HORSHAM 3400Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Carport
    10 DARLOT STREET HORSHAM 3400Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Warehouse (Storage of vehicles & goods)
    145 PLUMPTON ROAD HORSHAM 3400Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 Lot Subdivision
    11 DELLAR CRESCENT HORSHAM 3400Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Shed
    7 SAWYER COURT HORSHAM 3400Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Shed and carport
    95 MCPHERSON STREET HORSHAM 3400Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • 2 Lot Subdivision
    50 HAMILTON ROAD HORSHAM 3400Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Shed to store aggregate material
    20 BRACKEN STREET HORSHAM 3400Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Subdivision
    47 ARTHUR DRIVE HORSHAM 3400Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development and use of pergola & shed
    1C PLANT AVENUE HORSHAM 3400Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development and Use of Two Warehouses
    81 PLUMPTON ROAD HORSHAM 3400Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Warehouse and Office Complex
    6 JERVIS STREET HORSHAM 3400Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Alteration to Existing Plant Breeding Centre
    110 NATIMUK ROAD HORSHAM 3400Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Dwelling Extension
    30 ROSE STREET HORSHAM 3400Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Storage Units and Native Vegetation Removal
    5 TURNBULL DRIVE HORSHAM 3400Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • External Signage including 3 LED Signs and other non illuminated signs
    21 WILSON STREET HORSHAM 3400Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Subdivsion
    22 BALLINGER STREET HORSHAM 3400Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Dwelling
    24 BENNETT ROAD HORSHAM 3400Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Shade shelters
    10 PARK DRIVE HORSHAM 3400Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Dwelling
    2 BRIGID COURT HORSHAM 3400Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Four dwellings
    14 DELVILLE STREET HORSHAM 3400Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Glasshouses
    110 Natimuk RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 3no. new unit residential development
    4 Sinclair PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of two dwellings
    26 Murray StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for four (4) dwellings and creation of a road (laneway)
    1 James StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Home based training facility
    1 MACINNES COURT HORSHAM 3400In progress

  • April 2021

  • Shed extension
    8 Bracken StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two dwellings
    17 Elizabeth StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Service Centre (Installation of above ground diesel and AdBlue tanks and the erection of new canopy)
    129-137 Baillie StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Caravan Park Upgrades
    190 FIREBRACE STREET HORSHAM 3400Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of additions to existing education buildings to form additional classrooms, staff space and store rooms
    25 Trinity DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Carport
    7 Golf Course RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Shed
    15 Palm AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Storage shed
    2 Gilbert CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Office/Warehouse
    36 Golf Course RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Pool and fencing
    149 Barnes BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of restrictive covenant (Transfer of Land AE848017W)
    56 Mardon DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Replacing old illuminated signage with new illuminated signage
    50a DarlotPermit 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

242 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BWSAlcohol
  • Pre-Mix KingAlcohol
  • Horsham Regional Art GalleryArts centre
  • Horsham Regional Art GalleryArts centre

    80 Wilson Street

  • Bakers DelightBakery
  • ANZBank
  • Bendigo BankBank
  • Commonwealth BankBank

    61 Firebrace Street

  • Westpac/BOMBank
  • West Side HorshamBar

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

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

10 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Apex IslandPark
  • Dudley W Cornell ParkPark
  • Elbourne ParkPark
  • Horsham Botanical GardensPark
  • Horsham RacecoursePark
  • Jardwa ParkPark
  • May ParkPark
  • Southbank WetlandsPark
  • Weir ParkPark
  • Wimmera River Water FrontagePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
10
Emergency department
On site
  • AmcalFirebrace Streetpharmacy
  • Dorevitch PathologyBaillie Streetdoctor
  • Dorevitch Pathologydoctor
  • Grampians Community Health Clinicclinic
  • Horsham Dental Groupdentist
  • Lister House Medical ClinicBaillie Streetclinic
  • Noah's Ark Inc.Baillie Streetpsychotherapist
  • TerryWhite Chemmartpharmacy
  • Tristar Medical Centredoctor
  • Wimmera Base HospitalBaillie Streethospital

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

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

Heritage

4 state heritage places

  • FORMER HORSHAM TOWN HALLNH2279
  • HORSHAM THEATRENH2225
  • ST MICHAELS AND ST JOHNS CATHOLIC CHURCHNH2301
  • WIMMERA STOCK BAZAARNH1985

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

4 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Casuarina Kindergartenkindergarten
  • Community Kids Horsham Early Education CentreBaillie Streetchildcare
  • Goodstart Early Learningkindergarten
  • Roberts Avenue KindergartenRoberts Avenuekindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

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)
27
Parks (OSM)
27

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
56.7/100
National rank
1025th in Australia
State rank
263rd in VIC
Peer rank
#21 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#34 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime218
  • C32 Drug Possessioncrime134
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime406
  • E23 Breach Bail Conditionscrime151
  • Other Crimes Against The Personcrime136
  • Casuarina Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • Community Kids Horsham Early Education CentrechildcareBaillie Streetchildcare
  • Goodstart Early Learningchildcarekindergarten
  • Roberts Avenue KindergartenchildcareRoberts Avenuekindergarten
  • FORMER HORSHAM TOWN HALLheritageNH2279

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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