Suburb · VIC · 2026 data

Caldermeade, VIC

In 2026, police recorded 33 offences in Caldermeade, or 182.3 per 1,000 residents. That is 2.05× the VIC rate.

181 residents · estimated 41.6 km² -48.4% vs 2025
Not ranked

Caldermeade has about 181 residents. Below 300, a few incidents swing the per-person rate wildly, so we show counts but don't rank it.

All offences
33
2026 · ▼ -48.4%
Crimes / 1,000
182.3
VIC avg 89.1
Violent / 1,000
33.1
6 offences · avg 13.7
Property / 1,000
143.6
26 offences · avg 51.3
Harm-focused / 1,000
182.3
excl. justice & regulatory · avg 70.0
Violent crime, roughly
1 in 30residents per year
VIC: 1 in 73
Property crime, roughly
1 in 7residents per year
VIC: 1 in 19

By crime type, 2026

Caldermeade VIC average Line = 2021–2026

Rates per 1,000 residents. ×-values compare with the state rate for the same offence type.

Crimes against the person

33.2 / 1,000 VIC 13.7 · National 17.5
Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour
16.57
7.7×
Assault and related offences
5.52
0.7×
Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people
5.52
5.9×
Other crimes against the person
5.52
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Property & deception

143.7 / 1,000 VIC 51.3 · National 49.7
Theft
110.50
3.3×
Deception
22.10
4.8×
Property damage
5.52
0.8×
Burglary/Break and enter
5.52
1.0×

Drug offences

5.5 / 1,000 VIC 5.0 · National 5.9
Drug dealing and trafficking
5.52
10.8×
View as table
GroupOffence typeCountPer 1,000VIC per 1,000
Crimes against the personStalking, harassment and threatening behaviour316.572.15
Crimes against the personAssault and related offences15.527.48
Crimes against the personDangerous and negligent acts endangering people15.520.94
Crimes against the personOther crimes against the person15.520.00
Property & deceptionTheft20110.5033.72
Property & deceptionDeception422.104.61
Property & deceptionProperty damage15.526.74
Property & deceptionBurglary/Break and enter15.525.73
Drug offencesDrug dealing and trafficking15.520.51

Trend

TotalViolentPropertydashed = projection
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Recorded offences per year. Projection is a simple linear trend, not a forecast of individual risk.

Vs state & national

per 1,000 residents
CaldermeadeState
All offences
Caldermeade
182.3
State
89.1
Violent
Caldermeade
33.1
State
13.7
Property
Caldermeade
143.6
State
51.3

Nearby suburbs

  1. Adams Estate0.0 km not ranked compare
  2. Corinella0.0 km 33 compare
  3. Coronet Bay0.0 km 73 compare
  4. Grantville0.0 km 84 compare
  5. Jam Jerrup0.0 km not ranked compare
  6. Lang Lang0.0 km 51 compare
  7. Pioneer Bay0.0 km 32 compare
  8. Tenby Point0.0 km not ranked compare

Housing, rent and growth

Housing & rent

ABS Census 2021

Median rent is 13% of median household income. Below the 30% stress benchmark

MeasureValuevs other VIC suburbs
Median rent$269/week higher than 52%
Median household income$2,111/week higher than 82%
Rent as a share of income13% higher than 23%
Median mortgage repayment$2,139/month higher than 83%
Homes that are rented16% higher than 63%
Owned outright44% higher than 49%
Social housing0% higher than 35%
Average household size2.9 people higher than 87%

2021 Census figures: rents and incomes have risen since, so compare suburbs rather than reading today's prices. The rent share uses the median rent and the median income of all households (owners included), so it is a guide, not the share any one renter pays. The 30% benchmark is a common convention.

Growth & new homes

ABS Regional Population · Building Approvals
MeasureValuevs other VIC areas
Population growth, 5 years
2020–2025
+14.2% higher than 88%
Population growth, last year
2024–2025
+2.1% higher than 83%
New homes approved, 12 months
12 months to Aug 2026
329 higher than 93%
New homes approved per 1,000 residents
12 months to Aug 2026
11.2 higher than 85%

ABS publishes these for larger areas: figures are for “Wonthaggi - Inverloch”, which contains this suburb. Approvals are dwellings approved, not yet built. Growth and new supply are change indicators, not a price forecast.

Common questions about Caldermeade

What is the crime rate in Caldermeade?

In 2026, 33 offences were recorded in Caldermeade, or 182.3 per 1,000 residents. That is 2.0× the VIC rate of 89.1.

What are the chances of being a victim of crime in Caldermeade?

Based on 2026 recorded offences per resident, roughly 1 in 30 for violent crime and 1 in 7 for property crime. Recorded crime includes offences against visitors and businesses, so this overstates risk for residents.

Where does this data come from?

Official recorded-crime statistics published by state police and crime statistics agencies, divided by 2021 Census or ABS population estimates. See the methodology page for details.

Data notes

  • Population is estimated (medium confidence) from the ABS 2021 Census.
  • Recorded crime counts offences reported to or detected by police where they occurred. That includes offences against visitors and businesses, so busy centres score higher than their resident risk.
  • States classify offences differently, so ranks compare areas within the same state.