Median house price
$780k
-7.1% change
NSW · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
Araluen, 2622
Est. population · Jun 2025
217
Growth (1 yr)
+0.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.3%
Median age
53
Median income
$1,042/wk
Employment rate
53%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$780,000
Languages at home
2%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Araluen offers a slower smaller community life in Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Buses are a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Property prices run toward the upper end of the local market.
Reported crime has been falling recently. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
Desirability sits below average overall, with growth momentum the main drag compared with similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Araluen snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$460/wk
Population (ERP)
217
+0.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
35.4%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#363
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
21st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
48th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
6/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 32.0/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5226th in Australia
- State rank
- 1682nd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #363 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #701 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $483
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $780,000
- Median price change
- -7.1%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
217(June 2025)
+0.5% annual · +5.3% over 5 years · 48th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.5%
- 5-year growth
- +5.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +11
- Growth rank in NSW
- 48th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~250), extrapolated at +1.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 209
- Median age
- 53
- Median household income / week
- $1,042
- Dwelling vacancy
- 35.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 51 of 144
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,105
- Employment rate
- 53%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 89 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 9
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 41.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 104 residents
- State safety percentile
- 20.9th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -30.6%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order13
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment14
- Malicious Damage To Property17
- Other Theft17
- Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offences14
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
24 public transport stops in this suburb
- 6207 Araluen Rd
- 6322 Araluen Rd
- Araluen Rd At Dirty Butter Creek Rd
- Araluen Rd At Hospital Hill Rd
- Araluen Rd Opp 6827
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
8 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 places of worship · 1 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 1 parks mapped in suburb
- Well connected by public transport — 24 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 4.78
Community(1)
- Araluen Federal HallCommunity centre
5989 Araluen Road
Sport & outdoors(4)
- Picnic area
Araluen Road
- Araluen Recreation GroundSports field
5969 Araluen Road
- Tennis courtSports field
- Swimming pool
Other(3)
- Araluen Valley HotelHotel
5943 Araluen Road
- Araluen Catholic ChurchPlace of worship
5987 Araluen Road
- TelstraTelephone
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Araluen Creek Camping ReservePark
- Majors Creek State Conservation AreaNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Araluen Catholic Church
5987 Araluen Road
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Braidwood Multi-Purpose Service (21.9 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 4
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 18.4
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 266 mm · ~33 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 284 mm · ~36 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 175 mm · ~22 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 226 mm · ~28 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 3 proposals
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Residential Accommodation39 quong tart close Araluen 2622Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Residential Accommodation39 quong tart close Araluen 2622Rejected
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9 SALVIA LANE ARALUEN 2622Rejected
2025· 5 proposals
August 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation39 quong tart close Araluen 2622Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureHOSPITAL HILL ROAD ARALUEN 2622Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure6179/-/DP1296459Determined
May 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)8 NAUGHTONS CLOSE ARALUEN 2622Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure24 SALVIA LANE ARALUEN 2622Determined
2024· 3 proposals
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure135 CATHOLIC CEMETERY ROAD ARALUEN 2622Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation5995 ARALUEN ROAD ARALUEN 2622Determined
February 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 SALVIA LANE ARALUEN 2622Determined
2023· 3 proposals
September 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses9 SALVIA LANE ARALUEN 2622Determined
August 2023
- Dwelling811 MAJORS CREEK MOUNTAIN ROAD ARALUEN 2622Determined
May 2023
- Dwelling48 QUONG TART CLOSE ARALUEN 2622Determined
2022· 6 proposals
June 2022
- Dwelling30 NAUGHTONS CLOSE ARALUEN 2622Determined
- Demolition410 MAJORS CREEK MOUNTAIN ROAD ARALUEN 2622Withdrawn
May 2022
- Dwelling; Shed104 CATHOLIC CEMETERY ROAD ARALUEN 2622Determined
April 2022
- DwellingVICTORIA STREET ARALUEN 2622Determined
March 2022
- Home business4723 ARALUEN ROAD ARALUEN 2622Determined
- Change of use5989 Araluen Road Araluen 2622Determined
2021· 8 proposals
November 2021
- Dwelling; Shed2 KELLYS LANE ARALUEN 2622Determined
October 2021
- Shed6020 Araluen Rd AraluenDetermined
September 2021
- Dwelling135 CATHOLIC CEMETERY ROAD ARALUEN 2622Determined
August 2021
- Dwelling; Shed104 CATHOLIC CEMETERY ROAD ARALUEN 2622Determined
June 2021
- Alterations and additions to commercial development5989 Araluen Road Araluen 2622Determined
- Dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Garages, carports and car parking spaces39 Quong Tart Close AraluenDetermined
March 2021
- Dwelling; Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Shed30 Naughtons Close,BraidwoodDetermined
- DwellingHOSPITAL HILL ROAD ARALUEN 2622Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
- Member of Parliament
- Kristy McBAIN (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 121,376
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +1.1 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 42.8%Labor 57.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 54.9 km away).
Coalition 44.5%Labor 55.5%
1.7 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -12.8 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- AraluenLabor 55.3% · Coalition 44.7% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- Majors CreekLabor 64.4% · Coalition 35.6% TPP (2025)10.9 km away
- Braidwood CentralLabor 70.1% · Coalition 29.9% TPP (2025)22.0 km away
- BraidwoodLabor 59.1% · Coalition 40.9% TPP (2025)22.6 km away
- Captains FlatLabor 63.3% · Coalition 36.7% TPP (2025)34.3 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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