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Learmonth (Vic.), VIC, 3352

Current weather

10°CRain showers

97% humidity · 33.3 km/h wind · 12.3° / 7.9° today · 9.9 mm rain

Desirability index

28/100

#349 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Learmonth (Vic.) is a small locality in the Ballarat area, home to around 396 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 8 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-33%), roughly 20.2 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. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
396
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$1,520
Dwelling vacancy
10.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
19 of 175
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Employment rate
63.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
10 / 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)
8
Against the person
3
Against property
4
Rate per 1,000 residents
20.2
Year-on-year change
-33.3%

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault1
  • A232 Non-Fv Common Assault1
  • B21 Criminal Damage1
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle2
  • Other Crimes Against The Person1

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Laidlaw St/Sunraysia Hwy
  • Learmonth General Store/Sunraysia Hwy

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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).

20 planning-related records

2021· 11 proposals

  • June 2021

  • Partial demolition, alterations and addition dwelling
    153 HIGH STREET LEARMONTH 3352In progress

  • May 2021

  • Construct an outbuilding
    76 Coghlans RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Six lot subdivision and creation of access to a Road Zone, Category 1
    301 HIGH STREET LEARMONTH 3352In progress
  • Development of an outbuilding
    317-319 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Development of an agricultural shed
    CA 12A Selwoods RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling
    101 MCKAY STREET LEARMONTH 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Partial demolition and alterations and additions to a dwelling
    329 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a replacement dwelling
    438 Weatherboard RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision, development of additional dwelling and demolition of outbuilding
    317-319 HIGH STREET LEARMONTH 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a fence
    102-104 CHURCH STREET LEARMONTH 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • We are wishing to add a shed to our owner occupied property on the right hand side at the rear as shown on plans. This will be used to house our caravan and gardening equipment.
    151 High StreetWithdrawn
2020· 9 proposals

  • November 2020

  • Two lot subdivision and create vehicle access onto Category 1 Road
    107-113 Bankin StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling, outbuilding and associated works
    93 Pattersons RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of a place of assembly (function centre) and to use land to sell and consume liquor (on premises license)
    76 Coghlans RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Development of a carport
    141 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling and outbuilding
    341 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Alteration and addition to dwelling
    382 Selwoods RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Development of a dwelling and associated works
    131 Bankin StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Development of an outbuilding
    51 Morton StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Development of farm sheds (retrospective)
    CA F Eastern Peake 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

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Public 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

Parks & reserves

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Alexander ParkPark
  • Brown Hill Scenic ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

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.

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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)
2
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
28.0/100
Cohort rank
#349 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • A231 Fv Common Assaultcrime1
  • A232 Non-Fv Common Assaultcrime1
  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime1
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime2
  • Other Crimes Against The Personcrime1
  • Alexander Parkgovernmentpark
  • Brown Hill Scenic Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Alteration and addition to dwellingplanning382 Selwoods RoadLodged 29 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct an outbuildingplanning76 Coghlans RoadLodged 27 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a carportplanning141 High StreetLodged 15 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

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