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VIC · Macedon Ranges Council

Woodend (Vic.), VIC, 3442

Current weather

8.6°CRain showers

98% humidity · 25.9 km/h wind · 10.1° / 6.9° today · 17.3 mm rain

Desirability index

86.5/100

#67 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Woodend (Vic.) is a smaller suburban community in the Macedon Ranges area, home to around 6,732 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 294 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-4%), roughly 43.7 offences per 1,000 residents, 3 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
6,732
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$2,104
Dwelling vacancy
8.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
231 of 2,681
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Employment rate
58.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
176 / 219 / 6

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)
294
Against the person
29
Against property
184
Rate per 1,000 residents
43.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 232 residents
State safety percentile
40.5th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-4.5%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage15
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle33
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store43
  • B49 Other Theft35
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order33

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
1,109
  • Braemar CollegeCombined
  • St Ambrose's SchoolPrimary
  • Woodend Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

4 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Anslow St/High St
  • Woodend Railway Station
  • Woodend Station
  • Woodend Station/Station St

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).

116 planning-related records

2021· 44 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Three (3) Lot Subdivision
    15 NOONAN GROVE WOODEND 3442Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Construction of outbuilding associated with an existing dwelling (greater than 100sqm in size)
    40 PLANTS LANE WOODEND 3442Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of Vegetation (three (3) native trees)
    1 DAVY STREET WOODEND 3442Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two (2) double storey dwellings
    16 COLLIER STREET WOODEND 3442NOD issued by a delegate
  • 2 Lot Subdivision and Use and Development of a Dwelling and Outbuilding (shed)
    211 BOUNDARY ROAD WOODEND 3442Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Removal of one (1) tree
    3 RODNEY DRIVE WOODEND 3442Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • St Ambrose Parish Primary School - Alterations and additions to the existing Primary School Administration and Learning Building.
    14-18 TEMPLETON STREET WOODEND 3442Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one (1) tree
    39 WASHINGTON LANE WOODEND 3442Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Outbuilding (Artist Studio) and External Alterations to an Existing Dwelling
    32 JASON DRIVE WOODEND 3442Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Six (6) lot subdivision in four (4) stages and removal of vegetation
    34 CORINELLA ROAD WOODEND 3442NOD issued by a delegate
  • Thirteen (13) Lot Staged Subdivision in five (5) stages in accordance with the already approved development permit
    27 CORINELLA ROAD WOODEND 3442Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Development of Land for a Dwelling
    5 CLOVER TREE CIRCUIT WOODEND 3442Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Footbridge over Five Mile Creek & consequential Removal of hazardous Trees on Wood Street Road Reserve
    WOOD STREET WOODEND 3442In progress
  • Development of an Extension to Existing Dwelling (sunroom)
    5 DICKENS STREET WOODEND 3442Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Development of an extension to the existing dwelling and existing outbuilding (barn), development of an outbuilding (workshop), Installation of seven 15,000L water tanks) and removal of vegetation.
    93 COLWELLS ROAD WOODEND 3442Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding (verandah)
    9 GLENNS COURT WOODEND 3442Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of the Land for a Dwelling, 20,000 Litres Water Tank and Removal of Four (4) Non-Native Trees
    103 BOUNDARY ROAD WOODEND 3442Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Re-subdivision of Two (2) Lots into Two (2) Lots and Removal of Non-Native Vegetation
    18 JEFFREYS STREET WOODEND 3442Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Extension to Existing Dwelling (verandah & pergola)
    64 TWEDDLE LANE WOODEND 3442Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an extension to the existing dwelling (carport and decking area)
    14 LAVENDER FARM ROAD WOODEND 3442Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the Land into (2) Two Lots
    76 EAST STREET WOODEND 3442In progress
  • Removal of Native Vegetation (2 Trees)
    554 ROMSEY ROAD WOODEND 3442Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Development of an extension to existing dwelling.
    45 Lowry DriveWithdrawn
  • Development of an extension to the existing dwelling (pergola and deck)
    8 Tributary WayNo permit required
  • Development of an outbuilding (shed) outside the building envelope.
    11 Clover Tree CircuitWithdrawn
  • Subdivision of the Land into Two (2) Lots
    13 Noonan GrovePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding (shed).
    168 SLATEY CREEK ROAD WOODEND 3442Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Varying a Restrictive Covenant
    16 Edna Walling BoulevardWithdrawn
  • Construction of a warehouse
    3-5 LIGAR STREET WOODEND 3442Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Single Dwelling and Outbuilding (Section 72 Amendment sought for changes to the dwelling design, increase in building footprint, external window changes, addition of alfresco and patio, and outbuilding location change).
    562 ROMSEY ROAD WOODEND 3442Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a replacement awning.
    96A High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Lopping of one (1) tree (non-native)
    21 SULLIVANS ROAD WOODEND 3442Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) lot subdivision
    61 BOWYERS ROAD WOODEND 3442Withdrawn

  • March 2021

  • Development of a dam (retrospective).
    100 ROMSEY ROAD WOODEND 3442Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Braemar College - Development of a Multi Purpose Hall
    241 ROMSEY ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling and garage.
    6 Dianella CourtNo permit required
  • Use and Development of dwelling and removal of native vegetation
    GARNER QUADRANT WOODEND 3442Withdrawn
  • Removal of two trees in Road Reserve
    Wood StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Development of an extension to existing dwelling and associated vegetation (exotic) removal and earthworks.
    113 Lavender Farm RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding
    37 Robert RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 72 proposals

72 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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

27 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • LiquorlandAlcohol
  • Bourkies BakehouseBakery

    Unit 1-3 115 High Street

  • Woodend CyclesBicycle
  • ParkiteerBicycle Parking
  • Woodend Station/Station StBus stop
  • Andrews CafeCafe

    77 High Street

  • K HubDepartment Store
  • Drinking water
  • Charging the RegionsEV charging
  • Parking (2)

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

  • Hanging Rock ReservePark
  • Quahlee ReservePark
  • Woodend I13 Bushland ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

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

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Heritage

4 state heritage places

  • AVENUE OF HONOUR WOODENDNH2066
  • FORMER WILLS HOUSENH1221
  • HANGING ROCKNH2339
  • WOODEND COURT HOUSENH1489

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)
22
Parks (OSM)
4

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
86.5/100
Cohort rank
#67 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

  • AVENUE OF HONOUR WOODENDheritageNH2066
  • FORMER WILLS HOUSEheritageNH1221
  • HANGING ROCKheritageNH2339
  • WOODEND COURT HOUSEheritageNH1489
  • Hanging Rock Reservegovernmentpark
  • Quahlee Reservegovernmentpark
  • Woodend I13 Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • 2 Lot Subdivision and Use and Development of a Dwelling and Outbuilding (shed)planning211 BOUNDARY ROAD WOODEND 3442Lodged 11 Aug 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Braemar College - Development of a Multi Purpose Hallplanning241 ROMSEY ROADLodged 11 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a warehouseplanning3-5 LIGAR STREET WOODEND 3442Lodged 16 Apr 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
  • 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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