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VIC · Greater Bendigo Council

Ladys Pass, 3523

Population

118

Median age

55

Median income

$1,300/wk

Employed

60.6%

Languages at home

2.7%non-English

Mostly English at home

2021 Census · usual residence

    What Ladys Pass is known for:

    Suburb profile

    Ladys Pass is a welcoming smaller community in Greater Bendigo, with a settled community character. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.

    Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots. Local identity runs deep. This is the kind of place people stay once they have found it.

    The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.

    Living here

    Population

    Population
    118
    Median age
    55
    Median household income / week
    $1,300
    Dwelling vacancy
    31.6%
    Unoccupied private dwellings
    24 of 76
    Median monthly mortgage
    $1,560
    Employment rate
    60.6%
    Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
    4 / 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.

    Community & culture

    2.7% speak a language other than English at home; 8.1% born overseas

    Language at home
    110 English only · 3 other
    Non-English at home
    2.7%
    Born overseas
    9 (8.1%)
    Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
    6 (5.1%)
    Australian citizens
    113

    2021 Census — languages spoken at home, birthplace, and Indigenous status (usual residence).

    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
    Against the person
    1
    Against property
    0
    Rate per 1,000 residents
    16.9
    Person-crime prevalence
    About 1 in 118 residents
    State safety percentile
    10.5th (lower crime is better)
    Decrease (daily rate)
    -71.4%

    Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

    Reported offences by period

    Most common offence types

    • A212 Non-Fv Serious Assault1
    • E13 Resist Or Hinder Officer1

    Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

    Crime rate and year-on-year trend

    Data sources & freshness

    Family & Lifestyle

    Amenities

    No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

    Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

    Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

    Data sources & freshness

    • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived from OpenStreetMap & Census) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
    • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

    Weather

    Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

    Summer (Dec–Feb)

    Usual max / min
    27° / 13°
    Rainfall
    126 mm · ~16 rainy days

    Autumn (Mar–May)

    Usual max / min
    21° / 9°
    Rainfall
    148 mm · ~18 rainy days

    Winter (Jun–Aug)

    Usual max / min
    13° / 4°
    Rainfall
    218 mm · ~27 rainy days

    Spring (Sep–Nov)

    Usual max / min
    19° / 8°
    Rainfall
    188 mm · ~24 rainy days

    Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

    Temperature and humidity comfort

    Data sources & freshness

    • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Period: seasonal · Updated on site · Static grid from WorldClim monthly averages

    Future & Planning

    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· 2 proposals

    • July 2021

    • Use and development of the land for a winery; use of the land for the sale and consumption of liquor; development of the land for a dwelling; and display advertising signage
      17 TUNNECLIFFS LANE LADYS PASS 3523Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

    • June 2021

    • Use and development of the land for a dwelling and creation of an accessway in an TRZ2
      1047 NORTHERN HIGHWAY LADYS PASS 3523Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
    2020· 7 proposals

    • December 2020

    • Retrospective development of a dwelling and approval of bushfire management statement plan
      Lot 2 Tunnecliffs LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

    • October 2020

    • Buildings and works for the construction of an agricultural building
      154 Lewis RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
    • Use and development of land for dwelling (Amended plans to allow for revised location of dwelling and changes to dwelling plans)
      Lot 11 Lewis RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
    • Use of land for a cafe and alterations to existing building
      1129 Northern HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

    • July 2020

    • Re-Subdivision of 2 lots and creation of road access to Road Zone Category 1 (Amended permit and plans to remove creation of road access)
      Northern HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
    • Use and development of a restricted recreation facility, including the construction of astronomical observatories, and parking to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority
      569 Craigs LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

    • February 2020

    • Use and construction of a dwelling and outbuilding
      Lot 7 Schoolhouse LanePermit 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

    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

    Socio-economic

    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

    Recent changes

    • A212 Non-Fv Serious Assaultcrime1
    • E13 Resist Or Hinder Officercrime1
    • Buildings and works for the construction of an agricultural buildingplanning154 Lewis RoadLodged 12 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
    • Re-Subdivision of 2 lots and creation of road access to Road Zone Category 1 (Amended permit and plans to remove creation of road access)planningNorthern HighwayLodged 29 Jul 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
    • Retrospective development of a dwelling and approval of bushfire management statement planplanningLot 2 Tunnecliffs LaneLodged 01 Dec 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
    • Use and construction of a dwelling and outbuildingplanningLot 7 Schoolhouse LaneLodged 24 Feb 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
    • Use and development of a restricted recreation facility, including the construction of astronomical observatories, and parking to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authorityplanning569 Craigs LaneLodged 09 Jul 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
    • Use and development of land for dwelling (Amended plans to allow for revised location of dwelling and changes to dwelling plans)planningLot 11 Lewis RoadLodged 12 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
    • Use and development of the land for a dwelling and creation of an accessway in an TRZ2planning1047 NORTHERN HIGHWAY LADYS PASS 3523Lodged 03 Jun 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
    • Use and development of the land for a winery; use of the land for the sale and consumption of liquor; development of the land for a dwelling; and display advertising signageplanning17 TUNNECLIFFS LANE LADYS PASS 3523Lodged 11 Jul 2021 · 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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