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VIC · Corangamite Council

Timboon, 3268

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Desirability score

47.5/100
Average

Top 34% of Victoria's suburbs

82% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • River access
  • Cycling
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
What Timboon is known for: Green suburb, River access, Cycling, Education hub, High desirability

Suburb profile

As a regional hub in Corangamite, Timboon combines local convenience with the appeal of a smaller community that feels genuinely its own. Set in the wider countryside, it offers distance from the capital and a strong sense of place. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.

The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.

Homes offer solid value for the lifestyle on offer. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and housing affordability lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in parks and green space and growth momentum.

Population

Population
1,250
Median age
47
Median household income / week
$1,237
Dwelling vacancy
13.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
77 of 562
Median monthly mortgage
$1,200
Employment rate
56.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
32 / 11 / 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 · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
46
Against the person
6
Against property
18
Rate per 1,000 residents
36.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 208 residents
State safety percentile
32.5th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+48.4%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • A211 Fv Serious Assault3
  • B49 Other Theft6
  • D12 Prohibited And Controlled Weapons Offences4
  • D13 Explosives Offences5
  • E23 Breach Bail Conditions5

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,006
  • Timboon P-12 SchoolCombined

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

3 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Curdies River Rd/Neal St
  • Timboon Masonic Park/Bond St
  • Timboon-Nullawarre Rd/Bailey 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).

41 planning-related records

2021· 15 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and Works Associated with Outdoor Public Recreation (Timboon Golf Club Machinery Shed)
    29 EGAN STREET TIMBOON 3268Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works for a Second Dwelling (Garage Conversion)
    37 BAXTER STREET TIMBOON 3268Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of Land for Accommodation
    BERRY WORLD TIMBOON 3268Lapsed

  • August 2021

  • Alterations and additions to an outbuilding (Garage conversion)
    37 BAXTER STREET TIMBOON 3268No permit required

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works for construction of a dwelling and associated outbuildings (studio and shed)
    23 POWER STREET TIMBOON 3268Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works Associated with Agriculture (Replacement Farm Machinery Shed)
    395 TIMBOON-NULLAWARRE ROAD TIMBOON 3268Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Buildings and works associated with the construction of ten dwellings, ten lot subdivision with common property and removal of native vegetation (one tree)
    NEAL STREET TIMBOON 3268NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Amend Permit issued for Two Lot Subdivision and Use and Development of Land for a Dwelling by amending condition 1, 8 and 10 to allow access to dwelling via Lot 1 TP389265 (declared road)
    270 N ROBILLIARDS ROAD TIMBOON 3268Withdrawn
  • Buildings and Works for Construction of Outbuilding
    425 Digneys Bridge RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Two Lot Subdivision and the Creation of a Carriageway Easement
    FAHEY STREET TIMBOON 3268Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • External Alterations to Building Facade (Removal of Signage and Reinstatement of Window)
    31 Main StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of native vegetation associated with creation of access from Digneys Bridge Road
    32 BOND STREET TIMBOON 3268Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Buildings and works associated with a dwelling (detached relocatable to be used as additional bedroom)
    104 N Robilliards RoadNo permit required

  • January 2021

  • Buildings and Works Associated with Food Premises (Construction of Deck for Outdoor Dining)
    37 Main StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three Lot Subdivision
    27 Leahys LaneNOD issued by the Resp. Authority
2020· 25 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Buildings and works for construction of single dwelling
    133 Timboon-Curdievale RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works for Construction of Pedestrian Footbridge
    1 Barrett StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of Easement (E-2 and E-3 for way shown on Lot 1 PS604937V)
    126 Timboon-Curdievale RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Subdivision (Realignment of Boundaries)
    101 Bailey StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Variation of Liquor Licence (increase red line area)
    29 Egan StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    77 CURDIES RIVER ROAD TIMBOON 3268Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works for Extension to Existing Shed
    105 Browns RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for construction of an outbuilding
    11-15 Tognis AccessPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Subdivision (Boundary Realignment), Use and Development of Land for a Dwelling and Upgrade of Access to a Road in Road Zone Category 1 (Timboon-Port Campbell Road)
    30 Tognis AccessPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Display of business identification signage
    41 Main StreetNo permit required
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    113 Bailey StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of Land for Group Accommodation (Three Self Contained Units)
    1 Barrett StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for a Store
    6-22 Tognis AccessPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for a dwelling
    171 Timboon-Port Campbell RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display of Business Identification Signage
    13 Main StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for construction of outbuilding
    440 Digneys Bridge RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Use and development of land for Primary Produce Sales and Display of Business Identification Signage
    Berry WorldPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Buildings and works associated with alterations and additions to a Dwelling
    425 Digneys Bridge RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for construction of single dwelling and outbuilding
    38-52 Rands RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Two Lot Subdivision and Use and Development of Land for a Dwelling
    270 N Robilliards RoadNOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Buildings and works for an extension to building associated with motor repairs
    27-31 Curdievale RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Subdivision
    11-15 Tognis AccessPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Building and Works to Construct a Dwelling and Creation of Access to a Road Zone Category 1 (Barrett Street)
    65 Barrett StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Two Lot Subdivision
    23 Ford and Fells RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Two Lot Subdivision and Creation of Access to Land Adjoining Road Zone Category 1
    113 Bailey StreetPermit 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

78 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Timboon BakeryBakery
  • NABBank
  • Bbq
  • Bench (11)
  • Bicycle Parking (2)
  • Ride With UsBicycle rental
  • Curdies River Rd/Neal StBus stop
  • Timboon Masonic Park/Bond StBus stop
  • Timboon-Nullawarre Rd/Bailey StBus stop
  • D'Main CafeCafe

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

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Power Creek ReservePark
  • Timboon Masonic ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
3
Emergency department
On site
  • Doctordoctor
  • Timboon District Healthcare Servicehospital
  • Timboon PharmacyMain Streetpharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

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

1 state heritage place

  • RAIL BRIDGE (CURDIES SIDING)NH1442

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · 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)
326
Parks (OSM)
3

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
47.5/100 — Average
State standing
Top 34% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
2083rd in Australia
State rank
422nd in VIC
Peer rank
#35 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#108 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
82%

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • A211 Fv Serious Assaultcrime3
  • B49 Other Theftcrime6
  • D12 Prohibited And Controlled Weapons Offencescrime4
  • D13 Explosives Offencescrime5
  • E23 Breach Bail Conditionscrime5
  • RAIL BRIDGE (CURDIES SIDING)heritageNH1442
  • Doctorhealthdoctor
  • Timboon District Healthcare Servicehealthhospital
  • Timboon PharmacyhealthMain Streetpharmacy
  • Power Creek Reservegovernmentpark

Data sources & freshness

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