VIC · Golden Plains Council
Teesdale (Vic.), VIC, 3328
Current weather
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Desirability index
#18 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Teesdale (Vic.) is a smaller suburban community in the Golden Plains area, home to around 2,308 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 21 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-28%), roughly 9.1 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, 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
- 2,308
- Median age
- 37
- Median household income / week
- $2,171
- Dwelling vacancy
- 1.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 11 of 732
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Employment rate
- 65.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 39 / 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)
- 21
- Against the person
- 7
- Against property
- 8
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 9.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 330 residents
- State safety percentile
- 2.8th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -27.6%
Most common offence types
- A231 Fv Common Assault2
- B21 Criminal Damage3
- B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary2
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order4
- Other Crimes Against The Person2
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Year ending March release
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,019
- Teesdale Primary SchoolPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
70 planning-related records
2021· 20 proposals
September 2021
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified under clause 32.03-4 (LDRZ)117 BAKERS LANE TEESDALE 3328Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- The development of the land for the purposes of a 12 lot subdivision pursuant to the provisions of the LDRZ (Clause 32.03-3) & DDO5 (Clause 43.02-3) and associated native vegetation removal pursuant to Clause 52.17-1 of the planning scheme70 TEESDALE-LETHBRIDGE ROAD TEESDALE 3328Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
- The development of the land for the purposes of a two lot subdivision pursuant to the provisions of the LDRZ (Clause 32.03-1) and DDO5 (Clause 43.02-3)116 TULLA DRIVE TEESDALE 3328Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of the land into four (4) lots under clause 32.03-3 (LDRZ) and 43.02-3 (DDO)55 RIVER DRIVE TEESDALE 3328In progress
- construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified under clause 32.03-4 (LDRZ)127A EAGLE COURT TEESDALE 3328Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- The development of the land for the purposes of a 6 lot subdivision pursuant to the provisions of the LDRZ (Clause 32.03-3) and DDO5 (Clause 43.02-1) and the creation of drainage easements pursuant to Clause 52.02 of the planning scheme129 RED GUM DRIVE TEESDALE 3328Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of an outbuilding within a specified setback under clause 43.02-2 (DDO)8 ROCKLEA ROAD TEESDALE 3328Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- The development of the land for the purposes of a shed extension pursuant to the provisions of the LDRZ (Clause 32.03-4) & DDO5 (Clause 43.02-2)26 MARRABAH CRESCENT TEESDALE 3328Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of land into two (2) lots under clause 32.03-3 (LDRZ) and 43.02-3 (DDO) and creation of access to a road in a Road Zone Category 1 under clause 52.29-2 (Land adjacent to a road zone)1005 BANNOCKBURN-SHELFORD ROAD TEESDALE 3328NOD issued by a delegate
June 2021
- Construction of a building (dwelling) and associated works under clause 42.01-2 (ESO) and clause 44.04-2 (LSIO)89 SUTHERLAND STREET TEESDALE 3328NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified under clause 32.03-4 (LDRZ)7 ACACIA COURT TEESDALE 3328Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a building (shed) under clause 42.01-2 (ESO)140 Shaws RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified under clause 32.03-4 (LDRZ)10 Merino DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Construction of a building (shed) and works associated with a section 2 use under clause 36.01-2 (PUZ)1109A Bannockburn-Shelford RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a building (dwelling) under clause 42.01-2 (ESO) and within the specified setbacks under clause 43.02-2 (DDO)39 Squires RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified under clause 32.03-4 (LDRZ) and within a minimum setback under Clause 43.02-2 (DDO)7 Melaleuca CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified in the schedule under clause 32.0304 (LDRZ)29 Tawarri DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Development of the land for an outbuilding (shed) under clause 42.01-2 (ESO)66 Native Hut DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified under clause 32.03-45 (LDRZ)1044 Bannockburn-Shelford RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Development of the land for the purposes of a two lot subdivision82 Shaws RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 50 proposals
December 2020
- Subdivision of land into two (2) lots under clauses 32.03-3 (LDRZ) and 43.02-3 (DDO)26 Tulla DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than those specified in the schedule under clause 32.03-4 in accordance with endorsed plans26 Yellow Gum RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a building (outbuilding) with dimensions greater than those specified in the schedule pursuant to clause 32.03-4 and construction of a building under clause 42.01-2 in accordance with endorsed plans43 Squires RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
November 2020
- The development of the land for the purposes of a two lot subdivision85 Eagle CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a building (dwelling) and associated works under clause 42.01-1 (ESO2), in accordance with endorsed plans1070 Bannockburn-Shelford RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construct a building (dwelling) within the 5m setback of any other boundary under clause 43.02-245 Fairway CrescentLapsed
- The development of the land for a dwelling pursuant to the provisions of the ESO2 (Clause 42.01-2), DDO5 (Clause 43.02-2) & LSIO (Clause 44.04-2)852 Teesdale-Inverleigh RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
- Subdivision of land (into 3 lots) under clause 32.03-3 and clause 43.02-3 in accordance with endorsed plans7 KESTREL PLACE TEESDALE 3328Refusal issued by a delegate
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified under clause 32.03-4 (LRDZ) and within a specified setback under clause 43.02-5 (DDO5)40 Rocklea RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a building (dwelling) and carry out buildings and works associated with Section 2 use under Clause 32.03 (LDRZ) and buildings or works associated with accommodation under clause 44.06-2 (BMO)24 Tooliroopah RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- the subdivision of land into two (2) lots under clause 32.03-3 (LDRZ) and clause 43.02-3 (DDO) and creation of (drainage) easement under clause 52.02 (Easements, restrictions and reserves)3 KESTREL PLACE TEESDALE 3328Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- The development of an outbuilding greater than 120sqm under Clause 32.03125A Eagle CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- The development of the land for a shed under clause 32.03-4 in accordance with endorsed plans15 Kings CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
- development of an outbuilding (shed) greater than 120sqm under Clause 32.03-4 in accordance with endorsed plans42 Bakers LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- development of the land for a two (2) lot subdivision under clause 35.03-3 (LDRZ) and 43.02-3 (DDO) undertake works under Clause 44.04-2 (LSIO) and creation of (drainage) easement under Clause 52.0234 & 39 KINGS COURT TEESDALE 3328Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for a shed28 Tawarri DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for a two (2) lot subdivision37 Fairway CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amended plansTawarri Estate Bannocburn-Shelford RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works associated with the development of the land for the purposes of a dwelling (replacement dwelling)1150 Bannockburn-Shelford RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of the land into two lots under Clause 32.03 (LDRZ), Clause 42.01 (ESO2), Clause 44.03 (FO) and Clause 44.04 (LSIO), in accordance with endorsed plans36 Russell StreetPermit 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
2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Public toilets
- Shelter
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
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Teesdale Recreation ReservePark
- Teesdale Sheoak Nature Conservation ReserveNature reserve
- Turtle Bend ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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 · 2021 SEIFA release
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 4
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
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
- 92.4/100
- Cohort rank
- #18 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
- Teesdale Recreation Reservegovernmentpark
- Teesdale Sheoak Nature Conservation Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
- Turtle Bend Parkgovernmentpark
- Amended plansplanningTawarri Estate Bannocburn-Shelford RoadLodged 11 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works associated with the development of the land for the purposes of a dwelling (replacement dwelling)planning1150 Bannockburn-Shelford RoadLodged 10 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construct a building (dwelling) within the 5m setback of any other boundary under clause 43.02-2planning45 Fairway CrescentLodged 10 Nov 2020 · Lapsed
- Construction of a building (dwelling) and associated works under clause 42.01-1 (ESO2), in accordance with endorsed plansplanning1070 Bannockburn-Shelford RoadLodged 16 Nov 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a building (dwelling) and associated works under clause 42.01-2 (ESO) and clause 44.04-2 (LSIO)planning89 SUTHERLAND STREET TEESDALE 3328Lodged 29 Jun 2021 · NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of a building (dwelling) and carry out buildings and works associated with Section 2 use under Clause 32.03 (LDRZ) and buildings or works associated with accommodation under clause 44.06-2 (BMO)planning24 Tooliroopah RoadLodged 23 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a building (dwelling) under clause 42.01-2 (ESO) and within the specified setbacks under clause 43.02-2 (DDO)planning39 Squires RoadLodged 20 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access
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