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VIC · Greater Geelong Council

Marshall, 3216

Current weather

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Updated

Desirability score

31/100
Below average

949th in VIC

70% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Good transport
  • Green space
  • Shops
  • Metro
  • Established
What Marshall is known for: Good transport, Green space, Shops, Metro, Established

Suburb profile

Marshall is a practical smaller community in Greater Geelong, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. You get space and calm here, while the city and neighbouring suburbs are still close enough for regular outings. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.

Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel. Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play.

Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. Homes offer solid value for the lifestyle on offer.

On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and housing affordability lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in parks and green space. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
2,299
Median age
43
Median household income / week
$1,154
Dwelling vacancy
9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
95 of 1,059
Median monthly mortgage
$1,600
Employment rate
47.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
44 / 278 / 11

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)
118
Against the person
10
Against property
69
Rate per 1,000 residents
51.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 230 residents
State safety percentile
48.3th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+16.8%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage10
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft16
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle15
  • C32 Drug Possession9
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order15

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

19 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Marshall Railway Station
  • Marshall Station
  • Marshall Station/Marshalltown Rd
  • Marshall Station/Marshalltown Rd
  • Marshall Station/Marshalltown 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).

27 planning-related records

2021· 12 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Construction of a Verandah
    33 SUGARBUSH SQUARE MARSHALL 3216Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Use and development of a Retirement Village, Reduction in Visitor Parking Requirements and Removal of Native Vegetation
    77-93 BARWARRE ROAD MARSHALL 3216NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a Verandah
    5 MARIGOLD DRIVE MARSHALL 3216Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Construction of Two (2) Verandahs
    19 Clove CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Change of Use to Place of Worship together with the Construction of a Car Park associated with the use and Business Identification Signage
    20 Barwarre RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Pergola
    50 Barwarre RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building & Works for the Construction of Four (4) Verandahs Associated with a Retirement Village
    8 Sugarbush SquarePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Construction of a Verandah
    6 Cherrytree ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings & Works for the Construction of a Verandah Associated with a Retirement Village
    29 Sugarbush SquarePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Buildings & Works for the Construction of a Verandah Associated with a Retirement Village
    37 Sugarbush SquarePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and a Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    55 Barwarre RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Construction of a Pergola
    19 Cherrytree ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 15 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Construction of a Verandah in Retirement Village
    23 Thyme CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development for a Child Care Centre
    157-159 Reserve RoadWithdrawn

  • November 2020

  • Staged Multi-Lot Subdivision
    135 Barwarre RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Two (2) Patio's Associated with a Retirement Village
    8 Cherrytree ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Construction of a Verandah
    21 Marigold DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Three (3) Dwellings and a Three (3) Lot Subdivision
    20 Sutalo StreetNOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a Deck
    20 Badminton CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Development of the Land for Four (4) Dwellings and Four (4) Lot Subdivision
    81 MARSHALLTOWN ROAD MARSHALL 3216NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and Works for the Construction of a Verandah Associated with a Retirement Village
    25 Cherrytree ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and Works Associated with the Construction of a Verandah
    16 Marigold DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Building and Works for the Construction of a Verandah Associated with a Retirement Village
    4 Poppy PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and Works for the Construction of a Patio Associated with a Retirement Village
    27 Cherrytree ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and Works for a Patio Extension Associated with a Retirement Village
    13 Marigold DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Construction of Seven (7) Dwellings and a Seven (7) Lot Subdivision
    53 Marshalltown RoadNOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and Works Associated with the Construction of a Verandah
    4 Marigold DrivePermit 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

32 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench (9)
  • Bicycle Parking (2)
  • Barwarre Road/Barwon Heads RoadBus stop
  • Marshall Railway Station (Bay A)Bus stop
  • Marshall Railway Station (Bay B)Bus stop
  • Marshall Railway Station (Bay C)Bus stop
  • Marshall Railway Station (Bay D)Bus stop
  • Marshall Railway Station V/Line CoachBus stop
  • Playground
  • Public toilets

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

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Brearley ReservePark
  • Marshall ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

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

1 state heritage place

  • OVOID SEWER AQUEDUCT OVER BARWON RIVERYH0895

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.

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)
10
Parks (OSM)
3

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
5046th in Australia
State rank
949th in VIC
Peer rank
#191 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#371 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
70%

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
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime16
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime15
  • C32 Drug Possessioncrime9
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime15
  • OVOID SEWER AQUEDUCT OVER BARWON RIVERheritageYH0895
  • Brearley Reservegovernmentpark
  • Marshall Reservegovernmentpark
  • Building & Works for the Construction of Four (4) Verandahs Associated with a Retirement Villageplanning8 Sugarbush SquareLodged 05 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and Works Associated with the Construction of a Verandahplanning16 Marigold DriveLodged 12 Aug 2020 · 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
  • Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
  • 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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