Teesdale
VIC 3328 · Golden Plains
2,308 (2021) → 2,560 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Teesdale is a high growth suburb in Golden Plains, VIC 3328, about 83km from Melbourne CBD. Recent property sales in Teesdale are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 29km inland. Teesdale has an overall score of 24/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 87/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.03%), New Zealand (1.13%), Netherlands (0.48%), Germany (0.35%), Scotland (0.35%)
Top languages: Italian (0.3%), Japan (0.3%), Polish (0.22%), Turkish (0.22%), German (0.17%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1049 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Teesdale Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1020
Nearby (within 10km)
- Shelford Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 1101
- Inverleigh Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.6kmICSEA 1063
- Lethbridge Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.2kmICSEA 1011
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Teesdale
Is Teesdale safe?
Teesdale has a residential safety score of 87/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 997 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Teesdale from Melbourne CBD?
Teesdale is about 83.0 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Teesdale?
Teesdale has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1020 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Teesdale?
Teesdale has a transport score of 0/100.