VIC · Corangamite Council

Port Campbell, 3269

Current weather

13.8°CDense drizzle

75% humidity · 30.1 km/h wind · 16° / 10.7° today · 15 mm rain

Desirability score

20.4/100

6458th in Australia

70% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Last updated 2 July 2026 at 5:36 pm AEST

Suburb snapshot

Port Campbell is a small locality in the Corangamite area, home to around 440 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 51 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+76%), roughly 115.9 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.

Population

Population: 440
Median age: 40
Median household income / week: $1,852
Dwelling vacancy: 42.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings: 121 of 285
Median monthly mortgage: $1,712
Employment rate: 68.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats): 19 / 4 / 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 1 July 2026 at 5:05 pm AEST · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026): 51
Against the person: 10
Against property: 33
Rate per 1,000 residents: 115.9
Person-crime prevalence: About 1 in 44 residents
State safety percentile: 79.3th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate): +75.9%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

A231 Fv Common Assault5
B21 Criminal Damage7
B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary4
B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle13
E21 Breach Family Violence Order5

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 2 July 2026 at 12:14 pm AEST · Year ending March release

Public transport

3 public transport stops in this suburb

Loch Ard Gorge/Great Ocean Rd
Surf Club/Tregea St
Surf Club/Tregea St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:20 pm AEST · GTFS static feed

Planning & development

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

24 planning-related records

2021· 11 proposals

September 2021
Display of Flood-lit Business Identification Signage30 Sep 2021
18 TREGEA STREET PORT CAMPBELL 3269Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
Removal of Native Vegetation (2 trees) for Creation of Second Access13 Aug 2021
CURRELLS ROAD PORT CAMPBELL 3269Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Illumination of Business Identification Signage09 Aug 2021
18 TREGEA STREET PORT CAMPBELL 3269Withdrawn
July 2021
Works to install playground equipment associated with the Port Campbell Recreation Reserve camping facility23 Jul 2021
24 DESAILLY STREET PORT CAMPBELL 3269Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
Buildings and Works for Alterations and Extension of Dwelling12 Apr 2021
45 McRae StreetNo permit required
March 2021
Removal of Native Vegetation (Unmade Road Reserves - Port Campbell Walking Track)29 Mar 2021
Un-made road reserves at McCue-McRae Streets and Pitcher-Hennessy StreetsPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Two Lot Subdivision12 Mar 2021
75 Hennessy StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Two Lot Subdivision (Realignment of Boundaries)11 Mar 2021
49 McRae StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
Buildings and Works Associated with Agriculture (Calf Shed)05 Feb 2021
148 Curdievale-Port Campbell RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
Buildings and Works for Construction of an Outbuilding25 Jan 2021
52 Cairns RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Buildings and Works for Construction of a Farm Shed07 Jan 2021
150 Sharps RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

2020· 13 proposals

December 2020
Multi-lot Subdivision and Removal of Native Vegetation15 Dec 2020
MCRAE STREET PORT CAMPBELL 3269Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
November 2020
Display of Business Identification Signage16 Nov 2020
Service Station & SeafoodsNo permit required
Buildings and Works for a Second Dwelling06 Nov 2020
20 Cairns StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
Buildings and Works to construct an Outbuilding28 Oct 2020
146 Currells RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Use and development of land for accommodation (garage conversion)16 Oct 2020
59-61 Hennessy StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
Buildings and works for alterations and additions to existing outbuilding associated with single dwelling02 Sep 2020
69 Hennessy StreetNo permit required
August 2020
Display of Business Identification Signage13 Aug 2020
Shop 2/26 Lord StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Buildings and Works for Construction of a Dwelling and Creation of Access to a Road Zone Category 1 (amended to allow for two storey dwelling)06 Aug 2020
22 Pitcher StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
Develop the Land for Two Double Storey Dwellings, Two Lot Subdivision, Creation of Carriageway Easement and Construction of a Fence07 Jul 2020
2 Cairns StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2020
Buildings and works for the construction of a second dwelling above garage25 May 2020
38-40 Pitcher StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Display of Business Identification Signage12 May 2020
Shop 1/26 Lord StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2020
Use and development of land for dwelling and group accommodation02 Mar 2020
73 Pascoes RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
Buildings and Works to Extend an Existing Dwelling07 Jan 2020
30 Langleys 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 1 July 2026 at 5:31 pm AEST · 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 1 July 2026 at 5:15 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021): 7/10
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

SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:05 pm AEST · 2021 SEIFA release

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 1 July 2026 at 6:14 pm AEST

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM): 12
Parks (OSM): 2

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 1 July 2026 at 5:16 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score: 20.4/100
National rank: 6458th in Australia
State rank: 1210th in VIC
Peer rank: #43 among Coastal & beach · Established suburbs
Cohort rank: #127 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence: 70%

Data sources & freshness

Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site 2 July 2026 at 5:36 pm AEST · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

A231 Fv Common Assaultcrime5
B21 Criminal Damagecrime7
B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglarycrime4
B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime13
E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime5
Buildings and Works Associated with Agriculture (Calf Shed)planning148 Curdievale-Port Campbell RoadLodged 05 Feb 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Buildings and Works for Alterations and Extension of Dwellingplanning45 McRae StreetLodged 12 Apr 2021 · No permit required
Buildings and Works for Construction of a Dwelling and Creation of Access to a Road Zone Category 1 (amended to allow for two storey dwelling)planning22 Pitcher StreetLodged 06 Aug 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Buildings and Works for Construction of a Farm Shedplanning150 Sharps RoadLodged 07 Jan 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Buildings and Works for Construction of an Outbuildingplanning52 Cairns RoadLodged 25 Jan 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site 2 July 2026 at 12:13 pm AEST · Year ending March release
PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:31 pm AEST · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

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