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VIC · Macedon Ranges Council

Riddells Creek, VIC, 3431

Current weather

9.6°CRain showers

97% humidity · 32.9 km/h wind · 11.5° / 8.3° today · 15.5 mm rain

Desirability score

52.3/100

1460th in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Riddells Creek is a smaller suburban community in the Macedon Ranges area, home to around 4,390 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 194 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+15%), roughly 44.2 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, 6 public transport stops within the suburb, fewer mapped amenities than nearby suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
4,390
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$2,150
Dwelling vacancy
5.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
94 of 1,599
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Employment rate
64.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
115 / 80 / 7

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)
194
Against the person
36
Against property
97
Rate per 1,000 residents
44.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 122 residents
State safety percentile
41.1th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+14.8%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage19
  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary8
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle17
  • B49 Other Theft25
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order31

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,040
  • Riddells Creek Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

6 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Richardson St/Main Rd
  • Riddells Creek Railway Station
  • Riddells Creek Station
  • Riddells Creek Station/Hamilton St
  • Riddells Creek Station/Hamilton St

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).

55 planning-related records

2021· 26 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Development of a Telecommunications Facility
    1164 KILMORE ROAD RIDDELLS CREEK 3431NOD issued by a delegate
  • Six (6) lot subdivision and removal of native vegetation
    48 AMESS ROAD RIDDELLS CREEK 3431In progress

  • July 2021

  • Development of a dwelling and associated works (Amendment sought to alter setback and building materials)
    13 SIMMS COURT RIDDELLS CREEK 3431Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the Land for Replacement Dwelling
    361 MOUNT ELIZA ROAD RIDDELLS CREEK 3431Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The permit allows the construction of 10 dwellings on a lot in accordance with the endorsed plans.
    4 RICHARDSON STREET RIDDELLS CREEK 3431Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority

  • June 2021

  • Variation of covenant (ADO53574C) to allow for the development of two (2) outbuildings with no more than six (6) metres in height
    19 MOUNT CHARLIE ROAD RIDDELLS CREEK 3431Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the Land for a Single Dwelling & Outbuilding (shed) and the removal of native vegetation along the driveway area.
    240 GAP ROAD RIDDELLS CREEK 3431Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Development of Three (3) Additional Dwellings and Four (4) Lot Subdivision
    13 GAP ROAD RIDDELLS CREEK 3431NOD issued by a delegate
  • Two (2) lot subdivision (re-subdivision)
    147 YAAMBA DRIVE RIDDELLS CREEK 3431NOD issued by a delegate
  • Five (5) lot subdivision with associated common property
    66 MAIN ROAD RIDDELLS CREEK 3431Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    40 RACECOURSE ROAD RIDDELLS CREEK 3431NOD issued by a delegate

  • April 2021

  • Subdivision of the Land into Two (2) Lots
    8 MCCLUSKEY STREET RIDDELLS CREEK 3431Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Subdivision of the Land into Two (2) Lots
    4 BUTTERS CLOSE RIDDELLS CREEK 3431Refusal issued by a delegate

  • March 2021

  • Development of an outbuilding (shed) (retrospective)
    1612 RIDDELL ROAD RIDDELLS CREEK 3431Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for the purpose of horse husbandry (horse stables)
    243 GYRO CLOSE RIDDELLS CREEK 3431Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the Land into (2) Two Lots
    10 BUTTERS CLOSE RIDDELLS CREEK 3431Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Removal of Restriction for Lot 1, Lot 7 and Lot S5 on Plan of Subdivision PS604576C
    13 SUTHERLANDS ROAD RIDDELLS CREEK 3431Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • A two lot subdivision in accordance with endorsed plans
    4 MCCLUSKEY STREET RIDDELLS CREEK 3431Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Five (5) lot subdivision with common property.
    16 SOUTHBOURNE ROAD RIDDELLS CREEK 3431In progress
  • Subdivision of the Land into (2) Two Lots
    45 MELVINS ROAD RIDDELLS CREEK 3431Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    32 Bolithos RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the Land into (2) Two Lots
    2 MCCLUSKEY STREET RIDDELLS CREEK 3431Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Removal of One (1) Indigenous Tree in a Council Reserve
    Gyro CloseWithdrawn
  • Development of an outbuilding (garage)
    1603 Riddell RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Construction of five (5) dwellings
    38 Mahoneys RoadWithdrawn
  • Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots and removal of native vegetation
    42 CORNISH ROAD RIDDELLS CREEK 3431Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 14 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Two (2) lot subdivision.
    44 FROST LANE RIDDELLS CREEK 3431In progress
  • Construction of 6 additional dwellings (Amendment sought to alter dwelling plans for Lot 3)
    25 Sutton StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Development of an outbuilding (Shed)
    1009 Kilmore RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Re-subdivison and consolidate three (3) lots into two (2) lots
    19 Williams LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding (shed).
    19 David ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Development of a Replacement Dwelling
    361 Mount Eliza RoadWithdrawn
  • Development of two (2) dwellings (Amendment sought to alter the internal layout and facade of the dwelling)
    32 Bolithos RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Outbuilding (Garage)
    24 Meadow Brook WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Development of a verandah for existing supermarket
    2 Station StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) lot subdivision and development of a dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling
    16 Merrifield StreetWithdrawn

  • August 2020

  • Subdivision into five (5) lots and common property.
    45 Somerville LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    52 WILLIAMS LANE RIDDELLS CREEK 3431In progress
  • Development of an outbuilding (shed)
    17 David ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of covenant J470201
    42 Amess 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

4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • DromkeenArts centre
  • Bus stop (2)
  • Drinking water

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

  • Barrm BirrmPark
  • Conglomerate Gully Flora ReserveNature reserve
  • Mount Charlie (addition) Flora and Fauna ReserveNature reserve
  • Mount Charlie Flora ReserveNature reserve
  • Public Gardens ReservePark
  • Riddells Creek Recreation ReservePark
  • T Hill Flora ReserveNature reserve
  • Wybejong Streamside ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
2
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Doctordoctor
  • Riddells Creek Pharmacypharmacy

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

3 state heritage places

  • FORMER SMITHS NURSERYNH2060
  • RAIL BRIDGENH1437
  • ROAD OVER RAIL BRIDGE RIDDELLS CREEKNH1828

Data sources & freshness

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

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Goodstart Early Learning Riddells Creekkindergarten
  • childcarechildcare

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)
30
Parks (OSM)
4

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
52.3/100
National rank
1460th in Australia
State rank
336th in VIC
Peer rank
#40 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#68 among Country & regional 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

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime19
  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglarycrime8
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime17
  • B49 Other Theftcrime25
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime31
  • Goodstart Early Learning Riddells Creekchildcarekindergarten
  • childcarechildcarechildcare
  • FORMER SMITHS NURSERYheritageNH2060
  • RAIL BRIDGEheritageNH1437
  • ROAD OVER RAIL BRIDGE RIDDELLS CREEKheritageNH1828

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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