VIC · Macedon Ranges Council
Tylden, VIC, 3444
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Desirability index
#153 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Tylden is a small locality in the Macedon Ranges area, home to around 645 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 21 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+5%), roughly 32.6 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 645
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $2,098
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 20 of 242
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,792
- Employment rate
- 64.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 11 / 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
- 13
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 32.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 50 residents
- State safety percentile
- 27.1th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +5%
Most common offence types
- A231 Fv Common Assault3
- A81 Dangerous Driving2
- A89 Other Dangerous Or Negligent Acts Endangering People5
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order4
- Other Crimes Against The Person3
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
- 1,078
- Tylden 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
Public transport
3 public transport stops in this suburb
- Clowes St/Trentham Rd
- Clowes St/Trentham Rd
- Tylden Produce Store/Tylden-Woodend Rd
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
14 planning-related records
2021· 5 proposals
July 2021
- Use and development of the land for the purpose of horse husbandry (horse stables) and the development of a machinery shed.228 FALLOONS ROAD TYLDEN 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Two (2) lot re-subdivision46 TRENTHAM ROAD TYLDEN 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Extension to existing dwelling with deck and associated works (lopping of trees)913 Tylden Woodend RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of an outbuilding (shed) and removal of vegetation (8 trees)24 TRENTHAM ROAD TYLDEN 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
- Development of the land for Two (2) Outbuildings16 Ewing StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 9 proposals
November 2020
- Use and development of a Restricted Place of Assembly (meditation retreat centre) and business identification signage286 CENTRAL ROAD TYLDEN 3444Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
- Development of an Agricultural Building (farm shed)1226 Trentham RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
- Use and development for a Bed and Breakfast associated with an existing dwelling3 Bloomfields LaneWithdrawn
June 2020
- Development of two (2) dwellings, a two (2) lot subdivision and to create/alter access to RDZ1Tylden Woodend RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2020
- Buildings and Works to Reinstate Group Accommodation Cabin1302 Trentham RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of an Extension to an Existing Accommodation Use and Removal of Native Vegetation1302 Trentham RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- For the use and development of extensions to four existing accommodation buildings (Amendment to the permit to Allow Additional 200 person on Site in Association with the Accommodation Use)1302 Trentham RoadNOD issued by a delegate
February 2020
- Development of a dwelling and associated outbuilding (studio) (Application to Amend Planning Permit Plans)Bourke LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
- Re-alignment of Existing Training Track and Non-Native Vegetation Removal53 Trentham 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
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Tylden General StorePetrol station
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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
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
Heritage
2 state heritage places
- COLIBAN WATER SUPPLYNH1021
- COLIBAN WATER SUPPLYNH1021
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.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 14
- 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
- 70.3/100
- Cohort rank
- #153 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- COLIBAN WATER SUPPLYheritageNH1021
- COLIBAN WATER SUPPLYheritageNH1021
- Buildings and Works to Reinstate Group Accommodation Cabinplanning1302 Trentham RoadLodged 25 Mar 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of a dwelling and associated outbuilding (studio) (Application to Amend Planning Permit Plans)planningBourke LaneLodged 05 Feb 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of an Agricultural Building (farm shed)planning1226 Trentham RoadLodged 20 Nov 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of an Extension to an Existing Accommodation Use and Removal of Native Vegetationplanning1302 Trentham RoadLodged 05 Mar 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of an outbuilding (shed) and removal of vegetation (8 trees)planning24 TRENTHAM ROAD TYLDEN 3444Lodged 14 Apr 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for Two (2) Outbuildingsplanning16 Ewing StreetLodged 29 Jan 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of two (2) dwellings, a two (2) lot subdivision and to create/alter access to RDZ1planningTylden Woodend RoadLodged 11 Jun 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Extension to existing dwelling with deck and associated works (lopping of trees)planning913 Tylden Woodend RoadLodged 19 Apr 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · 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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