Molesworth flood & bushfire risk
Of Molesworth’s 89 mapped properties, 33.7% are in a mapped flood area and 100% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Molesworth’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 Molesworth
Flood and bushfire areas across Molesworth. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Molesworth
Molesworth sits in the Murrindindi council area, which recorded 578 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 578 total. Figures are for the whole Murrindindi council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Molesworth
Molesworth is mostly rural. The most common zones:
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: FARMING ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
Open space / recreation — parks and sporting land; not for housing.
Zone: TRANSPORT ZONE 2 - PRINCIPAL ROAD NETWORK
Environmental management — conservation land with strong limits on development.
Zone: PUBLIC CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE ZONE
School catchments in Molesworth
Molesworth can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Molesworth
At the 2021 Census, 0% of Molesworth’s 91 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 Molesworth
Murrindindi council approved 76 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Murrindindi council area (not just Molesworth). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 106 Pig And Whistle Lane, Molesworth VIC 3718
- 38 Whites Road, Molesworth VIC 3718
- 4195 Goulburn Valley Highway, Molesworth VIC 3718
- 36 Ridds Road, Molesworth VIC 3718
- 100 Fullertons Road, Molesworth VIC 3718
- 333 Davies Track, Molesworth VIC 3718
- 104 Molesworth-Dropmore Road, Molesworth VIC 3718
- 42 Abes Lane, Molesworth VIC 3718
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.