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VIC · Ballarat Council

Mitchell Park (Vic.), VIC, 3355

Current weather

9.8°CRain showers

97% humidity · 34.3 km/h wind · 12.4° / 7.8° today · 7.7 mm rain

Desirability score

36.8/100

3835th in Australia

70% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Mitchell Park (Vic.) is a small locality in the Ballarat area, home to around 887 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 192 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+5%), roughly 216.5 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, fewer mapped amenities than nearby suburbs, 5 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
887
Median age
37
Median household income / week
$1,332
Dwelling vacancy
3.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
13 of 344
Median monthly mortgage
$1,387
Employment rate
55.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
29 / 31 / 8

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)
192
Against the person
23
Against property
132
Rate per 1,000 residents
216.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 39 residents
State safety percentile
91.8th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+4.9%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • A81 Dangerous Driving9
  • B21 Criminal Damage16
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle21
  • B49 Other Theft62
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order19

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

4 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Modestino Pl/Learmonth Rd
  • Modestino Pl/Learmouth Rd
  • Nursery Lane/Learmonth Rd
  • Waltham Dr/Learmonth Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

5 active roadworks / incidents

  • Utility Works activities occurring between 25/06/2026 and 02/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.WESTERN OUT-SUNRAYSIA RAMP OF, WESTERN FREEWAY24 Jun 2026 – 01 Oct 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 25/06/2026 and 02/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.WESTERN OUT-SUNRAYSIA RAMP OF, WESTERN FREEWAY24 Jun 2026 – 01 Oct 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 25/06/2026 and 02/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 80 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.WESTERN OUT-SUNRAYSIA RAMP OF, WESTERN FREEWAY24 Jun 2026 – 01 Oct 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 25/06/2026 and 02/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.WESTERN OUT-SUNRAYSIA RAMP OF, WESTERN FREEWAY24 Jun 2026 – 01 Oct 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 25/06/2026 and 02/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.WESTERN OUT-SUNRAYSIA RAMP OF, WESTERN FREEWAY24 Jun 2026 – 01 Oct 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

15 planning-related records

2021· 6 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Development of two sheds
    23 WIGGINS ROAD MITCHELL PARK 3355Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Display of business identification signage
    8 DAVEYDUKE DRIVE MITCHELL PARK 3355Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of two industrial buildings, two lot subdivision reduction in car parking requirements and variation to easement E-2 (sewer, drainage)
    14B NEERIM CRESCENT MITCHELL PARK 3355Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Buildings and works to an existing airport hanger
    LOT 1 AIRPORT ROAD MITCHELL PARK 3355Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Development of a carport
    415 Dowling RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Alteration and extension to existing industrial buildings and reduction in car parking requirements
    1 Bowral PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 9 proposals

  • November 2020

  • Use and development of an industrial building and an office and reduction in car parking requirements
    6 Morang CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations and additions to an industrial building, reduction in car parking and display business identification signage
    7 Neerim CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Use and development of an office and reduction in car parking requirements
    6 Morang CrescentWithdrawn
  • Two lot subdivision
    61 Airport RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Major promotional sign
    8 Neerim CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Development of an industrial building
    7 Liberator DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an aircraft hanger and display of business identification signage
    Lot 1 Airport RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Development of an aircraft hangar.
    Lot 1 Airport RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Development of a canopy
    14A Neerim CrescentPermit 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

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Playground

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

  • Caldwell Street ReservePark
  • Waltham Drive ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

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

  • FORMER BALLARAT RAAF BASENH2113

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)
7
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
36.8/100
National rank
3835th in Australia
State rank
759th in VIC
Peer rank
#171 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#330 among Country & regional 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

  • A81 Dangerous Drivingcrime9
  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime16
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime21
  • B49 Other Theftcrime62
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime19
  • FORMER BALLARAT RAAF BASEheritageNH2113
  • Caldwell Street Reservegovernmentpark
  • Waltham Drive Reservegovernmentpark
  • Alteration and extension to existing industrial buildings and reduction in car parking requirementsplanning1 Bowral PlaceLodged 24 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations and additions to an industrial building, reduction in car parking and display business identification signageplanning7 Neerim CrescentLodged 05 Nov 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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