VIC · Ballarat Council

Warrenheip, 3352

Current weather

6.5°CLight drizzle

96% humidity · 31.4 km/h wind · 8.1° / 5.3° today · 15.2 mm rain

Desirability score

31.6/100

Below average

923rd in VIC

78% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Regional
Established
Amenities
Open space
Suburban

Suburb profile

In Ballarat, Warrenheip keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. Wide horizons and a country quiet give the area a restorative, unhurried atmosphere.

Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with family life visible on every street. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting. Housing is well-priced for what you get: space, location and everyday convenience.

Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.

On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and growth momentum lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in housing affordability. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population: 721
Median age: 41
Median household income / week: $1,687
Dwelling vacancy: 5.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings: 14 of 251
Median monthly mortgage: $1,733
Employment rate: 61.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats): 17 / 0 / 14

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 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): 129
Against the person: 20
Against property: 87
Rate per 1,000 residents: 178.9
Person-crime prevalence: About 1 in 36 residents
State safety percentile: 89.3th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate): -14%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

A81 Dangerous Driving6
B41 Motor Vehicle Theft7
B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle17
B49 Other Theft38
B51 Forgery And Counterfeiting8

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 2 July 2026 at 12:14 pm AEST · Year ending March release

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools: 1
Median school ICSEA: 909

Warrenheip Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:19 pm AEST · Annual ACARA release
School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:19 pm AEST · Annual ACARA release

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

Warrenheip Rd/Navigators Rd
Warrenheip Rd/Navigators Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:20 pm AEST · GTFS static feed

Roadworks & transport

7 active roadworks / incidents

Maintenance Works activities occurring between 27/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.WESTERN HIGHWAY, CLARKS ROAD26 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
Maintenance Works activities occurring between 27/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.WESTERN FREEWAY, BALLARAT-BURRUMBEET ROAD26 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
SprayLine Road Services activities occurring between 01/01/2025 and 20/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN HIGHWAY, WESTERN FREEWAY31 Dec 2024 – 19 Aug 2026
SprayLine Road Services activities occurring between 01/01/2025 and 20/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN HIGHWAY, OLD MELBOURNE ROAD31 Dec 2024 – 19 Aug 2026
SprayLine Road Services activities occurring between 01/01/2025 and 20/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN HIGHWAY, OLD MELBOURNE ROAD31 Dec 2024 – 19 Aug 2026
SprayLine Road Services activities occurring between 01/01/2025 and 20/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.OLD MELBOURNE ROAD, WESTERN HIGHWAY31 Dec 2024 – 19 Aug 2026
SprayLine Road Services activities occurring between 01/01/2025 and 20/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.OLD MELBOURNE ROAD, WESTERN HIGHWAY31 Dec 2024 – 19 Aug 2026

Data sources & freshness

Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:21 pm AEST · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

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

25 planning-related records

2022· 1 proposal

April 2022
Use and Development of the Land for a Dwelling and Outbuilding (Shed) in Association with Use of the Land for Agriculture06 Apr 2022
Mahars RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

2021· 8 proposals

August 2021
Staged five lot subdivision (Re-subdivision)30 Aug 2021
94-100 COULSONS ROAD WARRENHEIP 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of a shed06 Aug 2021
26 MAHERS ROAD WARRENHEIP 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
Two lot subdivision and development of two industrial buildings02 Jul 2021
3 ZENITH DRIVE WARRENHEIP 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
Use and development for industry08 Jun 2021
LOT 6 OLD MELBOURNE ROAD WARRENHEIP 3352Lapsed
March 2021
Use and development of a dwelling and associated works02 Mar 2021
CA 3 Arthur Parry RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
Use and development of a warehouse18 Feb 2021
6 Zenith DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
Development of a Garage Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling18 Jan 2021
503 Ti Tree RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling06 Jan 2021
2 Killarney RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

2020· 16 proposals

December 2020
Large Shed 12x18mt, retaining walls, fence and change of address.14 Dec 2020
25 Mahers RoadWithdrawn
Construct pergola08 Dec 2020
9523A Western HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
Installation of Business Identification Signage30 Oct 2020
2 Zenith DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of a store23 Oct 2020
8 Zenith DriveWithdrawn
September 2020
Use and development of the land for a market and food and drink premises, including business identification signage, dispensation of car parking requirements and bicycle parking requirements, and variation of an easement E-1 PS601254S29 Sep 2020
1 ZENITH DRIVE WARRENHEIP 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Use and development of a dwelling with associated outbuildings and works, and development of an agricultural shed22 Sep 2020
Lot 1 Mahers RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
Development of a telecommunication facility and removal of a dead tree21 Jul 2020
20 Allens RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2020
Two Lot Subdivision (Re-Subdivision)25 Jun 2020
3181 Old Melbourne RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Subdivide the land into four lots19 Jun 2020
2 Zenith DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of an outbuilding12 Jun 2020
9555 Western HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Use and development of warehouses and a reduction of carparking01 Jun 2020
13 Pinnacle DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2020
Use and development of a camping and caravan park and display of externally illuminated business identification signage26 May 2020
9362 Western HighwayWithdrawn
April 2020
Two lot subdivision, use and development of a second dwelling, studio and farm shed, removal of native vegetation and associated works22 Apr 2020
1084-1086 Eureka StreetRefusal issued by a delegate
March 2020
Alterations and additions to dwelling14 Mar 2020
10 Killarney RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
Development of a dwelling and outbuilding14 Jan 2020
42 Arthur Parry RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of an outbuilding (shed)03 Jan 2020
11 Resurrection LanePermit 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 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

2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Evie NetworksEV charging
BPPetrol station

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 1 July 2026 at 5:15 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021): 5/10
IRSD decile (2021): 6/10

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

SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:05 pm AEST · 2021 SEIFA release

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 1 July 2026 at 6:14 pm AEST

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM): 3
Parks (OSM): 2

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 1 July 2026 at 5:16 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score: 31.6/100 — Below average
National rank: 4924th in Australia
State rank: 923rd in VIC
Peer rank: #221 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank: #458 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence: 78%

Data sources & freshness

Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site 3 July 2026 at 3:14 pm AEST · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

A81 Dangerous Drivingcrime6
B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime7
B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime17
B49 Other Theftcrime38
B51 Forgery And Counterfeitingcrime8
Alterations and additions to an existing dwellingplanning2 Killarney RoadLodged 06 Jan 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Alterations and additions to dwellingplanning10 Killarney RoadLodged 14 Mar 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construct pergolaplanning9523A Western HighwayLodged 08 Dec 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of a Garage Ancillary to an Existing Dwellingplanning503 Ti Tree RoadLodged 18 Jan 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of a dwelling and outbuildingplanning42 Arthur Parry RoadLodged 14 Jan 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site 2 July 2026 at 12:13 pm AEST · Year ending March release
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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