Is Surf Coast Shire Council a declared termite area?
No. We found no termite risk area designation for Surf Coast Shire Council.
What this means for your build
Don’t assume no protection is needed. Until 1 May 2026, Victoria’s Building Regulations only required termite protection in designated areas. That limit has been removed, so the National Construction Code’s termite provisions can apply wherever termites are a risk, and your building surveyor decides what’s needed for your site.
Detached Class 10 buildings, such as sheds and garages, are still exempt. If you’re unsure, allow for termite management when pricing and confirm with your surveyor.
Suburbs in Surf Coast
35 suburbs and localities fall wholly or partly within Surf Coast Shire Council. Those marked * are split between councils: check which council your site is in on the rates notice or property certificate.
- Aireys Inlet 3231
- Anglesea 3230
- Bambra 3241
- Barrabool 3221
- Bellbrae 3228
- Bells Beach 3228
- Benwerrin 3235
- Big Hill (Surf Coast) 3231
- Birregurra * 3242
- Boonah 3235
- Breamlea * 3227
- Buckley 3240
- Connewarre * 3227
- Deans Marsh 3235
- Eastern View 3231
- Fairhaven 3231
- Freshwater Creek 3217
- Gherang 3240
- Gnarwarre 3221
- Inverleigh * 3321
- Jan Juc 3228
- Lorne 3232
- Modewarre 3240
- Moggs Creek 3231
- Moriac 3240
- Mount Duneed * 3217
- Mount Moriac 3240
- Ombersley * 3241
- Paraparap 3240
- Pennyroyal 3235
- Torquay 3228
- Wensleydale 3241
- Winchelsea 3241
- Winchelsea South 3241
- Wurdiboluc 3241
Source and how to confirm
Source: Termites – Surf Coast Shire, checked 28 Sep 2026.
Designations change. Before relying on this for compliance, confirm with your building surveyor or Surf Coast Shire Council.
Suburb and council boundaries: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ASGS Edition 3 (CC BY 4.0).
Building in Surf Coast?
Send us your drawings and we’ll price the termite management system your surveyor will ask for.