NSW · Hilltops Council
Bendick Murrell, 2803
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Suburb profile
Bendick Murrell is a welcoming smaller community in Hilltops, with a settled community character. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.
The market sits in a sensible middle ground: not cheap, but fair value for the area. Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.
Population
- Population
- 143
- Median age
- 56
- Median household income / week
- $1,152
- Dwelling vacancy
- 15.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 12 of 79
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,246
- Employment rate
- 51.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 4 / 10 / 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 · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 7
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 49
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 72 residents
- State safety percentile
- 26th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +251%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault2
- Fraud2
- Malicious Damage To Property2
- Other Offences2
- Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offences2
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 · 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
25 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bendick Murrell Coach Stop
- Bendick Murrell Rd After Ewens St
- Bendick Murrell Rd At Dawes Lane
- Bendick Murrell Rd At Lowe St
- Bendick Murrell Rd At Rowans Lane
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 · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
28 planning-related records
2026· 3 proposals
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Transport depotROWANS LANE BENDICK MURRELL 2803Under Assessment
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space5 CHERRY TREE CLOSE BENDICK MURRELL 2803Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured homeLOTS 423-424 DP 754605 EWENS ST BENDICK MURRELLDetermined
2025· 3 proposals
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Transport depotROWANS LANE BENDICK MURRELL 2803Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Carport52 BENDICK MURRELL ROAD BENDICK MURRELL 2803Determined
March 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Manufactured home41 WIRRIMAH ROAD BENDICK MURRELL 2803Determined
2024· 4 proposals
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureROWANS LANE BENDICK MURRELL 2803Determined
June 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure2125 OLYMPIC HIGHWAY BENDICK MURRELL 2803Determined
May 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool35 WIRRIMAH ROAD BENDICK MURRELL 2803Determined
January 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 CHERRY TREE CLOSE BENDICK MURRELL 2803Determined
2023· 8 proposals
December 2023
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home37 PHILLIPS STREET BENDICK MURRELL 2803Determined
November 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Community facilityBENDICK MURRELL ROAD BENDICK MURRELL 2803Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)62 BENDICK MURRELL ROAD BENDICK MURRELL 2803Determined
October 2023
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Community facility; Emergency services facility121 BENDICK MURRELL ROAD BENDICK MURRELL 2803Determined
August 2023
- Dwelling; Garages, carports and car parking spaces12 CHERRY TREE CLOSE BENDICK MURRELL 2803Determined
July 2023
- Dwelling; Shed9 CHERRY TREE CLOSE BENDICK MURRELL 2803Determined
June 2023
- Dwelling5 CHERRY TREE CLOSE BENDICK MURRELL 2803Determined
April 2023
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces62 BENDICK MURRELL ROAD BENDICK MURRELL 2803Determined
2022· 5 proposals
December 2022
- Dwelling2605 OLYMPIC HIGHWAY BENDICK MURRELL 2803Determined
April 2022
- Dwelling8-10 CHERRY TREE CLOSE BENDICK MURRELL 2803Determined
March 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing; Shed2009 OLYMPIC HIGHWAY BENDICK MURRELL 2803Determined
February 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces62 BENDICK MURRELL ROAD BENDICK MURRELL 2803Determined
January 2022
- Shed8-10 CHERRY TREE CLOSE BENDICK MURRELL 2803Determined
2021· 5 proposals
November 2021
- Dwelling; Garages, carports and car parking spaces3 CHERRY TREE CLOSE BENDICK MURRELL 2803Determined
September 2021
- Dwelling62 BENDICK MURRELL ROAD BENDICK MURRELL 2803Determined
August 2021
- Dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs55 BENDICK MURRELL ROAD BENDICK MURRELL 2803Determined
June 2021
- Dwelling7 CHERRY TREE CLOSE BENDICK MURRELL 2803Determined
- Dwelling9 CHERRY TREE CLOSE BENDICK MURRELL 2803Determined
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 · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bendick Murrell Park and GardenPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- 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 features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Recent changes
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime2
- Fraudcrime2
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime2
- Other Offencescrime2
- Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offencescrime2
- Bendick Murrell Coach Stoptransport
- Bendick Murrell Rd After Ewens Sttransport
- Bendick Murrell Rd At Dawes Lanetransport
- Bendick Murrell Rd At Lowe Sttransport
- Bendick Murrell Rd At Rowans Lanetransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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