VIC · Greater Bendigo Council

Sedgwick, VIC, 3551

Current weather

10.3°CRain showers

98% humidity · 24.6 km/h wind · 12.9° / 8.4° today · 18.5 mm rain

Desirability index

94.4/100

#25 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Last updated 1 July 2026 at 10:11 pm AEST

Suburb snapshot

Sedgwick is a small locality in the Greater Bendigo area, home to around 614 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 7 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-22%), roughly 11.4 offences per 1,000 residents, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population: 614
Median age: 47
Median household income / week: $2,391
Dwelling vacancy: 13%
Unoccupied private dwellings: 32 of 246
Median monthly mortgage: $2,167
Employment rate: 69.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats): 3 / 0 / 0

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): 7
Against the person: 3
Against property: 2
Rate per 1,000 residents: 11.4
Person-crime prevalence: About 1 in 205 residents
State safety percentile: 4.7th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change: -22.2%

Most common offence types

A231 Fv Common Assault1
A722 Non-Fv Harassment And Private Nuisance1
B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle1
B44 Theft Of A Bicycle1
Other Crimes Against The Person1

Data sources & freshness

Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 6:15 pm AEST · Year ending March release

Planning & development

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

38 planning-related records

2021· 17 proposals

August 2021
Construction of 2 dams25 Aug 2021
758 NORTH HARCOURT ROAD SEDGWICK 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Use and development of land for a dwelling and associated earthworks24 Aug 2021
LOT 2 YOUNGS LANE SEDGWICK 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
Construction of a dwelling30 Jul 2021
LOT 1 SUTTON GRANGE ROAD SEDGWICK 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of a carport20 Jul 2021
1130 AXE CREEK ROAD SEDGWICK 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Six lot subdivision, use and development of land for a dwelling on lots 2, 5 and 6 and removal of native vegetation13 Jul 2021
CA 6 SEDGWICK ROAD SEDGWICK 3551NOD issued by a delegate
Construction of a shed02 Jul 2021
187 SUTTON GRANGE ROAD SEDGWICK 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
Construction of a dwelling, outbuilding, domestic swimming pool and associated works01 Jun 2021
23 Wilkinsons RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
Construction of a dwelling03 May 2021
LOT 1 HERITAGE DRIVE SEDGWICK 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
Construction of an outbuilding20 Apr 2021
269 Wilkinsons RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of the land for a dwelling12 Apr 2021
Lot 1 Springs RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Extension to existing dwelling and construction of an outbuilding (Shed rotation)08 Apr 2021
761 Sedgwick RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
Alterations and additions to dwelling (amended plans to include additional storage area)22 Mar 2021
42 CAVAGNA ROAD SEDGWICK 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Two lot subdivision; removal of native vegetation; and creation of a carriageway easement11 Mar 2021
19 BLOSSETT DRIVE SEDGWICK 3551Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
Construction and use of dwelling and associated outbuilding, and removal of native vegetation (Amended plans for changes to suit alternative locations for on site waste water disposal)04 Mar 2021
19 Everode DriveWithdrawn
February 2021
Development of the land for an agricultural structure (hay shed)08 Feb 2021
Lot 1 Springs RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
The staged subdivision of the land into 8 lots (Amendment to Lot 5 building envelope)27 Jan 2021
Lot 5 Wilkinsons RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Re-subdivision of land into 3 lots21 Jan 2021
676 North Harcourt RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

2020· 21 proposals

December 2020
Construction of a dwelling and outbuildings21 Dec 2020
Lot 5 Wilkinsons RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Extension to existing dwelling and construction of an outbuilding03 Dec 2020
761 Sedgwick RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of a dwelling, outbuildings, and domestic swimming pool01 Dec 2020
CA 4 Wilkinsons RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
November 2020
Use and development of land for a dwelling and shed02 Nov 2020
1218 Axe Creek RoadNo permit required
October 2020
Use and development of the land for a dwelling, outbuilding and associated works (Amended plans for size change to shed)29 Oct 2020
40 Heritage DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Use and development of two dwellings (one being temporary), the construction of an outbuilding, and associated works (earthworks) (Amended permit and plans for design of shed and temporary dwelling)13 Oct 2020
Lot 1 Wilkinsons RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2020
Construction of an outbuilding11 Aug 2020
40 Edenvale DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Use and development of dwelling, outbuilding, swimming pool and associated works11 Aug 2020
Lot CM1 Wilkinsons RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Use and development of dwelling, outbuilding, associated infrastructure and removal of native vegetation04 Aug 2020
Lot 6 Sedgwick RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
Construction of an outbuilding14 Jul 2020
1306 Axe Creek RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of shed10 Jul 2020
Lot 6 Sedgwick RoadWithdrawn
June 2020
Construction and use of dwelling and associated outbuilding, and removal of native vegetation. Amendment to permit (Condition 7)22 Jun 2020
19 Everode DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2020
Construction of a dwelling (Amended plans for design changes)22 May 2020
302 Wilkinsons RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Use and development of dwelling and carport07 May 2020
84 Glen Clare DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2020
Construction of an outbuilding25 Mar 2020
696 Sedgwick RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Alterations and additions to dwelling19 Mar 2020
42 Cavagna RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of an outbuilding10 Mar 2020
200 Wilkinsons RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of a swimming pool05 Mar 2020
137 Wilkinsons RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2020
Works to enlarge existing dam12 Feb 2020
200 Wilkinsons RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
Use and development for extension to existing shed15 Jan 2020
398 Sedgwick RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Re-subdivision of land into 2 lots08 Jan 2020
259 Sutton Grange 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 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.

Data sources & freshness

OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:15 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

Sedgwick Bushland ReserveNature reserve
Sedgwick State ForestNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:32 pm AEST

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

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

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

Heritage

6 state heritage places

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Data sources & freshness

State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:33 pm AEST

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone: No overlay at centroid

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 1 July 2026 at 6:14 pm AEST

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM): 3
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 1 July 2026 at 5:16 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score: 94.4/100
Cohort rank: #25 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 10:11 pm AEST · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

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Sedgwick Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
Sedgwick State Forestgovernmentnature_reserve
Alterations and additions to dwellingplanning42 Cavagna RoadLodged 19 Mar 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Alterations and additions to dwelling (amended plans to include additional storage area)planning42 CAVAGNA ROAD SEDGWICK 3551Lodged 22 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:32 pm AEST
State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:33 pm AEST
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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