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NSW · Dungog Council

Bandon Grove, NSW, 2420

Suburb snapshot

Bandon Grove is a small locality in the Dungog area, home to around 135 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 169 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+2%), roughly 1251.9 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $480, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
135
Median age
51
Median household income / week
$1,624
Dwelling vacancy
45.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
38 of 83
Median monthly mortgage
$2,275
Employment rate
58.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
3 / 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)
$490

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

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Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
169
Against the person
56
Against property
81
Rate per 1,000 residents
1,251.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 2 residents
State safety percentile
36.8th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+1.8%

Most common offence types

  • Domestic Violence Related Assault17
  • Fraud15
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment19
  • Malicious Damage To Property16
  • Steal From Retail Store12

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

18 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 1681 Chichester Dam Rd
  • 1940 Chichester Dam Rd
  • Bandon Grove School Of Arts, Chichester Dam Rd
  • Chichester Dam Rd At Nelsons Rd
  • Chichester Dam Rd At Wangat Trig Rd

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Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

16 planning-related records

2026· 3 proposals

  • May 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Intensive livestock agriculture
    137 DOWLINGS ROAD BANDON GROVE 2420Additional Information Requested

  • April 2026

  • Subdivision
    139 MULCONDA LANE BANDON GROVE 2420Under Assessment

  • February 2026

  • Temporary building, structure or use; Recreation area
    1680 CHICHESTER DAM ROAD BANDON GROVE 2420Determined
2025· 1 proposal

  • September 2025

  • Subdivision
    139 MULCONDA LANE BANDON GROVE 2420Determined
2024· 1 proposal

  • September 2024

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    139 MULCONDA LANE BANDON GROVE 2420Determined
2023· 9 proposals

  • October 2023

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    139 MULCONDA LANE BANDON GROVE 2420Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Tourist and visitor accommodation; Farm stay accommodation
    24 SHELTONS ROAD BANDON GROVE 2420Determined

  • June 2023

  • Change of use
    1953 CHICHESTER DAM ROAD BANDON GROVE 2420Determined
  • Change of use
    CHICHESTER DAM ROAD BANDON GROVE 2420Determined
  • Change of use
    CHICHESTER DAM ROAD BANDON GROVE 2420Determined
  • Change of use
    CHICHESTER DAM ROAD BANDON GROVE 2420Determined
  • Other
    1680 CHICHESTER DAM ROAD BANDON GROVE 2420Determined

  • March 2023

  • Shed
    139 MULCONDA LANE BANDON GROVE 2420Determined

  • February 2023

  • Dual occupancy
    198 WANGAT TRIG ROAD BANDON GROVE 2420Withdrawn
2022· 1 proposal

  • June 2022

  • Pools / decks / fencing; Other
    8 NELSONS ROAD BANDON GROVE 2420Determined
2021· 1 proposal

  • September 2021

  • Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development
    8 NELSONS ROAD BANDON GROVE 2420Determined

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Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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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)
13
Parks (OSM)
0

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

Recent changes

  • 1681 Chichester Dam Rdtransport
  • 1940 Chichester Dam Rdtransport
  • Bandon Grove School Of Arts, Chichester Dam Rdtransport
  • Chichester Dam Rd At Nelsons Rdtransport
  • Chichester Dam Rd At Wangat Trig Rdtransport
  • Change of useplanning1953 CHICHESTER DAM ROAD BANDON GROVE 2420Lodged 30 Jun 2023 · Determined
  • Change of useplanningCHICHESTER DAM ROAD BANDON GROVE 2420Lodged 30 Jun 2023 · Determined
  • Change of useplanningCHICHESTER DAM ROAD BANDON GROVE 2420Lodged 28 Jun 2023 · Determined
  • Change of useplanningCHICHESTER DAM ROAD BANDON GROVE 2420Lodged 28 Jun 2023 · Determined
  • Dual occupancyplanning198 WANGAT TRIG ROAD BANDON GROVE 2420Lodged 16 Feb 2023 · Withdrawn

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