NSW · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
Araluen (NSW), NSW, 2622
Desirability index
#823 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Araluen (NSW) is a small locality in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional area, home to around 209 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 189 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-34%), roughly 904.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $460, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- 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)
- 9 / 0 / 0
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $483
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 189
- Against the person
- 42
- Against property
- 81
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 904.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 5 residents
- State safety percentile
- 32th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -34.1%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order13
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment14
- Malicious Damage To Property17
- Other Theft17
- Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offences14
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
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
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
28 planning-related records
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
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- TelstraTelephone
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 12.8/100
- Cohort rank
- #823 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 6207 Araluen Rdtransport
- 6322 Araluen Rdtransport
- Araluen Rd At Dirty Butter Creek Rdtransport
- Araluen Rd At Hospital Hill Rdtransport
- Araluen Rd Opp 6827transport
- Araluen Creek Camping Reservegovernmentpark
- Majors Creek State Conservation Areagovernmentnature_reserve
- Alterations and additions to commercial developmentplanning5989 Araluen Road Araluen 2622Lodged 30 Jun 2021 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)planning8 NAUGHTONS CLOSE ARALUEN 2622Lodged 20 May 2025 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodationplanning39 quong tart close Araluen 2622Lodged 29 Aug 2025 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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