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VIC · Golden Plains Council

Scarsdale, VIC, 3351

Current weather

10.4°CRain showers

92% humidity · 32.3 km/h wind · 13.7° / 8.1° today · 3.5 mm rain

Desirability index

55.6/100

#115 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Scarsdale is a small locality in the Golden Plains area, home to around 855 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 18 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-50%), roughly 21.1 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
855
Median age
39
Median household income / week
$1,548
Dwelling vacancy
14.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
45 of 318
Median monthly mortgage
$1,473
Employment rate
54.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
28 / 0 / 0

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)
18
Against the person
6
Against property
10
Rate per 1,000 residents
21.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 142 residents
State safety percentile
14.5th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-50%

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault5
  • A89 Other Dangerous Or Negligent Acts Endangering People1
  • B11 Cause Damage By Fire3
  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary2
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order2

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Drummond St/Glenelg Hwy
  • Drummond St/Glenelg Hwy

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).

29 planning-related records

2021· 12 proposals

  • September 2021

  • The use and development of the land for the purposes of a dwelling and shed pursuant to the provisions of the RLZ (Clauses 35.03-1 & 35.03-4) and DDO7 (Clause 43.02-2)
    LOT 1 GLENELG HIGHWAY SCARSDALE 3351Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into 2 lots (boundary realignment) under clauses 32.03-3 (LDRZ) and 43.02-3 (DDO5)
    75 CAREYS ROAD SCARSDALE 3351Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land (dwelling) under clause 35.03-1 (RLZ) and buildings and works associated with a section 2 use and within a designated setback under clause 35.03-4 (RLZ)
    . JUDDS ROAD SCARSDALE 3351Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction and carrying out works associated with accommodation (dwelling) and building and works for a building over 100sqm ancillary to a dwelling under clause 44.06-2 (BMO) and construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified under clause 32.03-4 (LDRZ) and within a specified setback under clause 43.02-2 (DDO)
    67 PRE-EMPTIVE DRIVE SCARSDALE 3351Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Use of the land and construction of a building (dwelling) under clauses 35.03-1 and 35.03-4 (RLZ) and construction of a building (dwelling) under clause 44.06-2 (BMO)
    62 JUDDS ROAD SCARSDALE 3351Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of the land for the purposes of a shed pursuant to the provisions of the RLZ (Clause 35.03-4), DDO7 (Clause 43.02-2) & BMO (Clause 44.06-2)
    148 JUDDS ROAD SCARSDALE 3351Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Use of the land (dwelling), construction of buildings associated with a section 2 use under clause 35.03-4 (RLZ), construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified under clause 43.02-2 (DDO7) and construction of buildings and associated works under clause 42.01-2 (ESO2)
    31 YOUNGS ROAD SCARSDALE 3351Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • construction of a building (dwelling) under clause 44.06-2 (BMO)
    21 CASEY ROAD SCARSDALE 3351Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Buildings and works (including partial demolition) associated with an existing dwelling under clause 43.01-1 (HO) and buildings and works associated with a section 2 use under clause 35.03-4 (RLZ)
    1920 Glenelg HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a building (shed) greater than 120sqm under clause 32.03-4 (LDRZ), 44.06-2 (BMO) and within a minimum setback under Clause 43.02-2 (DDO5)
    109 LEMAJICS ROAD SCARSDALE 3351Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • The development of the land for the purposes of a dwelling and shed pursuant to the provisions of the RLZ (Clause 35.03-4) and the creation of a carriageway easement pursuant to Clause 52.02 of the planning scheme
    181A Tannery RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified in the schedule pursuant to clause 32.03-4 (LDRZ) and construction of a building (shed) pursuant to clause 44.06-2 (BMO) in accordance with endorsed plans
    68 Lemajics RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 17 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Subdivision of land into two (2) lots under clauses 32.03-3 (LDRZ), 44.06-2 (BMO) 44.02-3 (SMO) and 43.02-3 (DDO5) and removal of native vegetation under clause 52.17
    39 GORMAN COURT SCARSDALE 3351NOD issued by a delegate

  • November 2020

  • The construction of a building (dwelling) under clause 44.02-2
    118 Careys RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Construction of a building and carry out works (dwelling) under clause 44.06-2 and removal of native vegetation under clause 52.17
    35 Woodland DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of the land for the purposes of a dwelling pursuant to the provisions of the BMO (Clause 44.06-2) in accordance with endorsed plans
    74 Lemajics RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for a dwelling under clause 35.03-1 (RLZ), buildings and works associated with a section 2 use under clause 35.03-4 (RLZ), to construct or carry our works under clause 42.01-2 (ESO) and construction of a building (dwelling) under clause 44.06-2 (BMO) in accordance with endorsed pans
    50 Porters RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Development of the land for a dwelling under Clause 35.03 and development of an outbuilding under Clause 43.02 greater than 120sqm in accordance with endorsed plans
    118 Browns RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works under clause 35.03-4 (outbuilding) and construct or carry out works under Clause 43.01 (Heritage Overlay).
    1920 Glenelg HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of the land for a two (2) lot subdivision
    Lot 2 PS117395 Pre-Emptive DriveWithdrawn
  • Construction of a building (dwelling) under Clause 44.06-2 (BMO) in accordance with endorsed plans
    7 Basin RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works including partial demolition associated with existing dwelling
    12 Carlyle StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • The use and development of the land for the purposes of domestic animal husbandry (keeping and breeding of 5 dogs) pursuant to the provisions of the LDRZ (Clauses 32.03-1 & 32.03-4)
    163 Browns-Scarsdale RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • The development of the land for a two lot subdivision (boundary re-alignment)
    2025 Glenelg HighwayPermit issued by the RA
  • The development of the land for the purposes of a dwelling and associated outbuildings (studio, garage and wc/shower) pursuant to the provisions of the BMO (clause 44.06-2)
    15 McCallum RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • The development of the land for a dwelling
    LOT 18 LEMAJICS ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • The development of the land for a dependent persons unit
    139 TANNERY ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The use and development of the land for a dwelling
    171 TILLIGS ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • The development of the land for buildings and works associated with an existing dwelling
    229 SCARSDALE-PITFIELD ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

8 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bbq
  • Bicycle Repair Station
  • Picnic Table
  • Place of worship
  • Playground
  • Public toilets
  • Shelter (2)

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

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

  • Scarsdale Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Watsons Hill Crown ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Woady Yaloak KindergartenPitfield-Scarsdale Roadkindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
1
Parks (OSM)
0

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
55.6/100
Cohort rank
#115 among Coastal & beach suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Woady Yaloak KindergartenchildcarePitfield-Scarsdale Roadkindergarten
  • Scarsdale Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Watsons Hill Crown Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Buildings and works (including partial demolition) associated with an existing dwelling under clause 43.01-1 (HO) and buildings and works associated with a section 2 use under clause 35.03-4 (RLZ)planning1920 Glenelg HighwayLodged 20 Apr 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works including partial demolition associated with existing dwellingplanning12 Carlyle StreetLodged 03 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works under clause 35.03-4 (outbuilding) and construct or carry out works under Clause 43.01 (Heritage Overlay).planning1920 Glenelg HighwayLodged 18 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction and carrying out works associated with accommodation (dwelling) and building and works for a building over 100sqm ancillary to a dwelling under clause 44.06-2 (BMO) and construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified under clause 32.03-4 (LDRZ) and within a specified setback under clause 43.02-2 (DDO)planning67 PRE-EMPTIVE DRIVE SCARSDALE 3351Lodged 07 Sep 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a building (dwelling) under Clause 44.06-2 (BMO) in accordance with endorsed plansplanning7 Basin RoadLodged 17 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a building (shed) greater than 120sqm under clause 32.03-4 (LDRZ), 44.06-2 (BMO) and within a minimum setback under Clause 43.02-2 (DDO5)planning109 LEMAJICS ROAD SCARSDALE 3351Lodged 17 Apr 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a building and carry out works (dwelling) under clause 44.06-2 and removal of native vegetation under clause 52.17planning35 Woodland DriveLodged 28 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

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