Deep Lead flood & bushfire risk
Of Deep Lead’s 120 mapped properties, 1.7% are in a mapped flood area and 100% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Deep Lead’s flood exposure is below the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in Deep Lead
Flood and bushfire areas across Deep Lead. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Deep Lead
Deep Lead sits in the Northern Grampians council area, which recorded 1,273 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 1,273 total. Figures are for the whole Northern Grampians council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Deep Lead
Deep Lead is mostly rural residential. The most common zones:
Rural residential — acreage-style homes on large lots; semi-rural living.
Zone: RURAL LIVING ZONE - SCHEDULE 5
Rural residential — acreage-style homes on large lots; semi-rural living.
Zone: RURAL LIVING ZONE - SCHEDULE 2
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: FARMING ZONE
School catchments in Deep Lead
Deep Lead can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Deep Lead
At the 2021 Census, 6.2% of Deep Lead’s 210 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Deep Lead
Northern Grampians council approved 31 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Northern Grampians council area (not just Deep Lead). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.