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VIC · Surf Coast Council

Mount Duneed, 3217

Current weather

10°CMainly clear

84% humidity · 24.7 km/h wind · 13.6° / 9.5° today · 9.7 mm rain

Updated

Desirability score

40.8/100
Average

634th in VIC

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • High desirability
What Mount Duneed is known for: Green suburb, National parks, High desirability

Suburb profile

Mount Duneed sits up in the Surf Coast hills, a mid-sized suburb where elevation and tree cover define the mood. The metro area remains accessible without feeling caught up in the inner-city rush. Fresh country air and elevated outlooks are part of the appeal up here among the hills.

A younger crowd gives the area energy, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.

Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.

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

Population

Population
6,182
Median age
32
Median household income / week
$2,274
Dwelling vacancy
7.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
172 of 2,280
Median monthly mortgage
$1,983
Employment rate
73.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
156 / 27 / 0

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)
527
Against the person
150
Against property
266
Rate per 1,000 residents
85.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 41 residents
State safety percentile
70.1th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+55.9%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • A732 Non-Fv Threatening Behaviour40
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle83
  • B49 Other Theft52
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order56
  • Other Crimes Against The Person45

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,051.5
  • Mirripoa Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Mount Duneed Regional Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

26 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Coastside Dr/Warralily Bvd
  • Compass Way/Unity Dr
  • Lance Dr/Coastside Dr
  • Oasis Dr/Unity Dr
  • Waurn Ponds Station

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

4 active roadworks / incidents

  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 02/04/2026 and 28/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 80 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.GHAZEEPORE ROAD, BAANIP BOULEVARD01 Apr 2026 – 27 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 02/04/2026 and 28/08/2026 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 both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 80 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.GHAZEEPORE ROAD, BAANIP BOULEVARD01 Apr 2026 – 27 Aug 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 01/04/2026 and 30/09/2026 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 exit ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.GEELONG RING ROAD, UNNAMED31 Mar 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Metro Capital Delivery activities occurring between 12/09/2025 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.TORQUAY ROAD, BAANIP BOULEVARD11 Sep 2025 – 29 Sep 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).

22 planning-related records

2021· 11 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Construction of a replacement Dwelling within a Farming Zone
    WATERSLADE, 145 MCCANNS ROAD MOUNT DUNEED 3217Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Staged Multi Lot Subdivision Adjacent to a Road Zone and Removal of Restrictive Covenant PS414353H and Creation of Access to a Road Zone
    369 TORQUAY ROAD MOUNT DUNEED 3217Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Multi Lot Subdivision
    121 Unity DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works Associated with a Food And Drink Premises
    39 Sovereign DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works
    105 DICKINS ROAD MOUNT DUNEED 3217Lapsed
  • Display of Business Identification Signage
    260 BOUNDARY ROAD MOUNT DUNEED 3217Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Five Lot Subdivision
    17-21 PASCAL CRESCENT MOUNT DUNEED 3217Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Use and Construction of a Medical and Community Centre
    110-122 UNITY DRIVE MOUNT DUNEED 3217Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Staged Multi Lot Subdivision and Removal of an Easement
    596 Horseshoe Bend RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Staged Multi Lot Subdivision, Associated works, Creation of Easements and Removal of Native Vegetation
    1 Yering StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Creation of Access to a Road in a Road Zone Category 1
    130 Lower Duneed RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 11 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Multi Lot Subdivision
    110 WHITES ROAD MOUNT DUNEED 3217Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Staged Construction of Multi Dwellings
    PARENT - 40A GREVILLEA DRIVE MOUNT DUNEED 3217Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Change of Use - Boat and Caravan Storage with Associated Works
    250 Whites RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Lodged in error
    250 WHITES ROAD MOUNT DUNEED 3217In progress

  • August 2020

  • Use of the Land for Display Homes and Signage
    23 Unity DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Amendment to Operational Hours and Signage
    1133 SURF COAST HIGHWAYPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Multi Lot Subdivision
    10 FEEHANS ROAD MOUNT DUNEED 3217Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Lot Subdivision
    30 FEEHANS ROAD MOUNT DUNEED 3217Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Multi Lot Subdivision
    465-585 Torquay RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Construction of farming sheds
    515 GHAZEEPORE ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi-Lot Subdivision
    260 Boundary RoadPermit 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

5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Playground
  • Mount Duneed Pony ClubSports centre
  • Mount Duneed Cricket ClubSports field
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool

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

8 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Armstrong GreenwayPark
  • Bunjils NestPark
  • Kalkarra ParkPark
  • Kalkarra Park Horse Riding AreaPark
  • McCubbin Drive ReservePark
  • Mount Duneed Hall ReservePark
  • Nova ParkPark
  • Rice Nature ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
2
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Chemist WarehouseUnity Drivepharmacy
  • Orbit Medical Mount DuneedUnity Drivedoctor

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

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

  • SUMMERHILL (PREFABRICATED IRON COTTAGE)NH1131

Data sources & freshness

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

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Busy Bees at Armstrong Creekkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · 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)
44
Parks (OSM)
20

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
40.8/100 — Average
National rank
3346th in Australia
State rank
634th in VIC
Peer rank
#174 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#330 among Metro Melbourne 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

  • Mount Duneed Cricket Clubamenitiespitch
  • Mount Duneed Pony Clubamenitiessports_centre
  • Playgroundamenitiesplayground
  • Sports fieldamenitiespitch
  • Swimming poolamenitiesswimming_pool
  • A732 Non-Fv Threatening Behaviourcrime40
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime83
  • B49 Other Theftcrime52
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime56
  • Other Crimes Against The Personcrime45

Data sources & freshness

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