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VIC · Macedon Ranges Council

Malmsbury, VIC, 3446

Current weather

9.9°CRain showers

98% humidity · 27.8 km/h wind · 11.8° / 8.1° today · 20 mm rain

Desirability index

65.2/100

#180 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Malmsbury is a small locality in the Macedon Ranges area, home to around 905 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 39 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-33%), roughly 43.1 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, 5 public transport stops within the suburb, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
905
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$1,636
Dwelling vacancy
11.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
44 of 396
Median monthly mortgage
$1,324
Employment rate
58.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
24 / 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)
39
Against the person
10
Against property
21
Rate per 1,000 residents
43.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 90 residents
State safety percentile
39.9th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-32.8%

Most common offence types

  • A89 Other Dangerous Or Negligent Acts Endangering People3
  • B21 Criminal Damage9
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle4
  • B49 Other Theft4
  • D35 Improper Movement On Public Or Private Space3

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,074
  • Malmsbury Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

5 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Campbell St/Mollison St
  • Malmsbury Railway Station
  • Malmsbury Station
  • Malmsbury Station/Campbell St
  • Police Station/Mollison St

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).

72 planning-related records

2021· 29 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Use and development of a dwelling, associated works and lopping of vegetation
    35 ROSS STREET MALMSBURY 3446Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a replacement dwelling (Amendment sought to modify exisiting dwelling to a B & B) and provide a carport
    391 YOUNGS ROAD MALMSBURY 3446In progress
  • Development of outdoor shower & pavilion
    21 WALSH STREET MALMSBURY 3446Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a dwelling
    UNIT 2/7 TUCKER STREET MALMSBURY 3446Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Dwelling, Outbuilding (Shed) and Crossover.
    31 CLOWES STREET MALMSBURY 3446Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Development of a Dwelling, Removal of two (2) trees (non-native) and Alteration of Access to a Road Zone, Category 1
    126 MOLLISON STREET MALMSBURY 3446Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an extension to an existing dwelling and associated vegetation removal (Amendment sought to modify building)
    152 MOLLISON STREET MALMSBURY 3446Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the Land for a Dwelling
    915 MALMSBURY METCALFE ROAD MALMSBURY 3446Withdrawn

  • June 2021

  • Development of the Land for a Dwelling & Outbuilding (shed)
    11 CLOWES STREET MALMSBURY 3446Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling, outbuilding, swimming pool and fence, associated works and vegetation removal (Amendment Sought to alter Endorsed Plans (Double storey Dwelling) and Development of an Outbuilding (shed) & Pool.
    115 MOLLISON STREET MALMSBURY 3446NOD issued by a delegate

  • May 2021

  • Development of an extension to the existing dwelling and removal of non-native vegetation (8 trees)
    3-5 ROSS STREET MALMSBURY 3446Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of Existing Changing Rooms and Toilets.
    ELLESMERE PLACE MALMSBURY 3446Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    14-18 WALSH STREET MALMSBURY 3446Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a single dwelling, outbuilding (carport) and crossover.
    4 BRODIE STREET MALMSBURY 3446Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of the land for a dwelling.
    37 ROSS STREET MALMSBURY 3446Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a single dwelling
    20 URQUHART STREET MALMSBURY 3446Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Development of an outbuilding (garage).
    154 Mollison StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a single dwelling
    11 URQUHART STREET MALMSBURY 3446Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling and outbuilding.
    35 URQUHART STREET MALMSBURY 3446Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a single dwelling.
    12 ROSS STREET MALMSBURY 3446Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Dwelling and Outbuilding (Garage) and Post and Wire Fence
    9-25 MOLLISON STREET MALMSBURY 3446Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Development of the land for a dwelling with 1m high front boundary fence, two outbuildings (carport and shed) and removal of vegetation (Amendment sought for changes to trees, deletion of retaining wall and water tank, addition of solar panels, and reduction of deck.)
    6 Brodie StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding (shed).
    53 URQUHART STREET MALMSBURY 3446Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding (shed).
    4 ADAMSON STREET MALMSBURY 3446Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling and removal of vegetation.
    43 CLOWES STREET MALMSBURY 3446Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of multiple outbuildings
    55 MITCHELL STREET MALMSBURY 3446NOD issued by a delegate

  • February 2021

  • Building and works associated with installation of four (4) shade sails
    30 Mollison StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding.
    8 FLEMING STREET MALMSBURY 3446Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • In accordance with the endorsed plans: Change of Use of an Agricultural Building to a Dwelling with Associated Buildings and Works (Amendment sought to change the use of a farm shed to a dwelling with associated works)
    386 YOUNGS ROAD MALMSBURY 3446Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
2020· 43 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    Daylesford RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Retrospective Use and Development of the Land for a Dwelling
    386 Youngs RoadWithdrawn
  • Re-subdivision of twenty-nine (29) lots into twenty-nine (29) lots in three (3) stages, alter access to a Road Zone Category 1 and removal of native vegetation
    BOWEN STREET MALMSBURY 3446NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Development of an extension to and partial demolition of an existing dwelling and removal of vegetation
    31 RALEIGH STREET MALMSBURY 3446Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an extension to the existing dwelling (deck) and an outbuilding (carport)
    31 Patterson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Development of a dwelling, creation of vehicle crossover and removal of vegetation
    31 Clowes StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a replacement pergola
    44 Ross StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Installation of fourteen (14) Solar Panels on roof of an existing dwelling
    19B Ross StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of outbuilding (shed)
    8 Ross StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling and associated outbuilding
    34 CLOWES STREET MALMSBURY 3446NOD issued by a delegate

  • October 2020

  • Development of a business identification sign.
    81 Mollison StreetPermit 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

2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Prison
  • Parkville College Malmsbury CampusSchool

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

  • Malmsbury Botanical GardensPark
  • Malmsbury Reservoir Recreation ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

8 state heritage places

  • COLIBAN WATER SUPPLYNH1021
  • COLIBAN WATER SUPPLYNH1021
  • COLIBAN WATER SUPPLYNH1021
  • COLIBAN WATER SUPPLYNH1021
  • COLIBAN WATER SUPPLYNH1021
  • MALMSBURY BOTANIC GARDENSNH1993
  • MALMSBURY RAILWAY BRIDGENH1434
  • MALMSBURY RAILWAY STATIONNH1574

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · 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.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
7
Parks (OSM)
3

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
65.2/100
Cohort rank
#180 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

  • COLIBAN WATER SUPPLYheritageNH1021
  • COLIBAN WATER SUPPLYheritageNH1021
  • COLIBAN WATER SUPPLYheritageNH1021
  • COLIBAN WATER SUPPLYheritageNH1021
  • COLIBAN WATER SUPPLYheritageNH1021
  • MALMSBURY BOTANIC GARDENSheritageNH1993
  • MALMSBURY RAILWAY BRIDGEheritageNH1434
  • MALMSBURY RAILWAY STATIONheritageNH1574
  • Malmsbury Botanical Gardensgovernmentpark
  • Malmsbury Reservoir Recreation Reservegovernmentpark

Data sources & freshness

  • Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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