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VIC · Surf Coast Council

Lorne, 3232

Current weather

9.5°CMainly clear

90% humidity · 26.6 km/h wind · 11.9° / 8.4° today · 6.6 mm rain

Updated

Desirability score

31/100
Below average

948th in VIC

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Coastal
  • Coastal fun
  • Established
  • Residential
  • Amenities
What Lorne is known for: Coastal, Coastal fun, Established, Residential, Amenities

Suburb profile

Lorne wears its coastal identity openly, a smaller community built around sand, sea and an easy outdoor rhythm. Set on the coast at a distance from the capital, it trades city proximity for a slower, beach-led rhythm. There is a lightness to the air here, with the coast never far from mind.

Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Homes offer solid value for the lifestyle on offer.

Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.

The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and housing affordability against similar coastal suburbs, even with growth momentum and parks and green space holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
1,327
Median age
56
Median household income / week
$1,525
Dwelling vacancy
68.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
1,093 of 1,594
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
50.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
45 / 35 / 27

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)
76
Against the person
15
Against property
53
Rate per 1,000 residents
57.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 88 residents
State safety percentile
52.9th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+4.1%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage10
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle8
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store15
  • B49 Other Theft12
  • Other Crimes Against The Person5

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,038
  • Lorne P-12 CollegeCombined

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

4 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd
  • Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd
  • Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rd
  • Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

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).

127 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Construct alterations and extensions to the existing dwelling
    2/7 WILLIAM STREET LORNE 3232NOD issued by a delegate
  • Alterations and Additions to two existing Dwellings on the land and removal of a Restrictive Covenant
    196-198 MOUNTJOY PARADE LORNE 3232In progress
  • Buildings and Works Associated with the Construction of Alterations and Extensions to an Existing Dwelling, Construction of a Carport, an Outdoor Swimming Pool and Fence
    94 DORMAN STREET LORNE 3232NOD issued by a delegate
  • Retaining walls less 1 metre high on site
    8/3A RICHARDSON BOULEVARD LORNE 3232NOD issued by a delegate

  • July 2021

  • The upgrading of an existing telecommunications facility
    148-174 MOUNTJOY PARADE LORNE 3232NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a dwelling and side boundary fences
    39 DEANS MARSH ROAD LORNE 3232NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use and development of a dwelling and removal of native vegetation
    1480 GREAT OCEAN ROAD LORNE 3232In progress
  • Subdivision
    28 ERSKINE FALLS ROAD LORNE 3232Withdrawn
  • Construction of a dwelling and fence
    7 DORMAN STREET LORNE 3232NOD issued by a delegate
  • Amend Permit
    16 POLWARTH ROAD LORNE 3232Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a new dwelling
    1 TRADE WINDS AVENUE LORNE 3232Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Extension and Alterations to an existing dwelling
    1 ROACHE COURT LORNE 3232Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Three (3) Replacement Cabins within a Bushfire Management Overlay
    1 MOUNTJOY PARADE LORNE 3232Withdrawn
  • Construct an outbuilding and outdoor swimming pool associated with an existing dwelling
    41 HALL STREET LORNE 3232NOD issued by a delegate
  • Amend Permit
    25 OCEAN RDPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Dwelling, Swimming Pool and Fence
    32 WILLIAM STREET LORNE 3232NOD issued by a delegate
  • Variation of a Liquor Licence (Licenced Area) in Association with the Terrace to operate until 12am
    LORNE HOTEL, 176-178 MOUNTJOY PARADE LORNE 3232Withdrawn

  • May 2021

  • Construct a dwelling and associated building and works outside of building envelope
    4C TRADE WINDS AVENUE LORNE 3232Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations and additions to existing dwelling - Amendment to the endorsed plans Reason for Revision: Main changes; Storage deck replace by new bedroom, existing rumpus room to be retained, windows W6 & W7 added, W2 altered, rear door D2 and associated stair deleted, existing feather glazing to first floor stair deleted. Minor changes; Sunshades to balcony deck deleted, existing balcony deck pergola to be repaired and retained, sunshade to D3 to be added, door D1 details altered (glazing to be f
    47 DORMAN STREET LORNE 3232Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alteration to external cladding & window frames
    19 Belvedere TerracePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a telecommunications facility (telecommunications tower, associated panel and parabolic antennas and equipment shelter) and removal of native vegetation
    1175 ERSKINE FALLS ROAD LORNE 3232Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Extension and Alterations to existing dwelling.
    42-44 CHARLES STREET LORNE 3232Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extensions to existing dwelling
    40 Dorman StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct a dwelling and outdoor swimming pool and removal of native vegetation
    40 RICHARDSON BOULEVARD LORNE 3232Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to Façade
    102-104 MOUNTJOY PARADE LORNE 3232Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Modification to Existing Balcony
    102A/148-174 MOUNTJOY PARADE LORNE 3232Withdrawn
  • Construction of a replacement Dwelling
    61 HALL STREET LORNE 3232NOD issued by a delegate
  • Amended permit and plans for construction of a dwelling to change the plans including changes to the front setback, the garages, to propose a double garage, reduction in site coverage and changes to the materials and colours
    19 GEORGE STREET LORNE 3232Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct alterations to the existing dwelling (alter external windows and doors)
    8 Richardson BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Buildings and Works Associated with the Construction of a Dwelling
    20 OCEAN ROAD SOUTH LORNE 3232NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to alter and extend an existing Dwelling
    2A BELVEDERE TERRACE LORNE 3232Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Portico
    21 Clissold StreetWithdrawn
  • Removal of existing sheoak tree
    9 Clissold StreetWithdrawn
  • Amend Condition - Bushfire Management Plan
    20 ALBERT STPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works to Construct a Dwelling
    18-20 CLISSOLD STREET LORNE 3232NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use of the Land for a Licence Premises Reason for Revision: Lorne Hotel is seeking to make an amendment to its Liquor Licence to assist with managing schoolies week in Lorne. We have previously held our events inside the hotel past 11pm and have been able to use our existing licence to accommodate trading until past 12am. In 2019, we noticed that the internal joists holding up the area of the dance floor inside were being tested by the school leavers dancing (jumping), making it unsafe to contin
    LORNE HOTEL, 176-178 Mountjoy ParadeWithdrawn
  • Construction of a Dwelling
    7/3A RICHARDSON BOULEVARD LORNE 3232NOD issued by a delegate
  • Extension to Existing Balcony
    2/19 Fern AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of a Dwelling and Vegetation Removal
    15 Cora Lynn CourtPermit issued by the RA

  • February 2021

  • Amend Permit
    45 Smith StreetPermit 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

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

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

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Lions ParkPark
  • Queens ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
On site
  • Lorne Community HospitalAlbert Streethospital

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

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

5 state heritage places

  • ERSKINE HOUSENH1812
  • JURANH0822
  • LEIGHWOODNH0604
  • LORNE CINEMANH2230
  • PRIMARY SCHOOL NO.2162NH1716

Data sources & freshness

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

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Lorne KindergartenSmith Streetkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

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

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

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)
20
Parks (OSM)
5

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
31.0/100 — Below average
National rank
5045th in Australia
State rank
948th in VIC
Peer rank
#58 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#98 among Coastal & beach 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 Damagecrime10
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime8
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Storecrime15
  • B49 Other Theftcrime12
  • Other Crimes Against The Personcrime5
  • Lorne KindergartenchildcareSmith Streetkindergarten
  • ERSKINE HOUSEheritageNH1812
  • JURAheritageNH0822
  • LEIGHWOODheritageNH0604
  • LORNE CINEMAheritageNH2230

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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