Golden Beach flood & bushfire risk
Of Golden Beach’s 4,177 mapped properties, 35.8% are in a mapped flood area and 100% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Golden Beach’s flood exposure is above the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in Golden Beach
Flood and bushfire areas across Golden Beach. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Golden Beach
Golden Beach sits in the Wellington council area, which recorded 4,132 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 4,132 total. Figures are for the whole Wellington council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Property values in Golden Beach
Median sale price by property type, with the year-on-year change.
Indicative suburb-wide estimate only — not a valuation of any specific property. A home’s actual value depends on its size, condition and exact location. Source: Valuer-General Victoria median sale prices (CC BY 4.0).
Zoning in Golden Beach
Golden Beach is mostly rural. The most common zones:
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: RURAL CONSERVATION ZONE - SCHEDULE 2
Low density residential — mostly detached houses on standard suburban blocks.
Zone: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: RURAL CONSERVATION ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
School catchments in Golden Beach
Golden Beach can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Golden Beach
At the 2021 Census, 20.2% of Golden Beach’s 356 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Golden Beach
Wellington council approved 192 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Wellington council area (not just Golden Beach). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 11 San Paulo Pass, Golden Beach VIC 3851
- 10 Midway Drive, Golden Beach VIC 3851
- 18 Caribbean Way, Golden Beach VIC 3851
- 22-24 Banksia Avenue, Golden Beach VIC 3851
- 151 Argentina Drive, Golden Beach VIC 3851
- 8 Sandridge Avenue, Golden Beach VIC 3851
- 3 Boliva Way, Golden Beach VIC 3851
- 22 Bel-Air Avenue, Golden Beach VIC 3851
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.