NSW · Wollondilly Council

Cawdor (NSW), NSW, 2570

Desirability index

74.4/100

#235 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Last updated 1 July 2026 at 10:11 pm AEST

Suburb snapshot

Cawdor (NSW) is a small locality in the Wollondilly area, home to around 430 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1,742 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-3%), roughly 4051.2 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $750 (flats $500, houses $763), 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. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population: 430
Median age: 44
Median household income / week: $2,399
Dwelling vacancy: 5.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings: 7 of 136
Median monthly mortgage: $2,600
Employment rate: 59.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats): 6 / 0 / 0

Data sources & freshness

2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 8:23 pm AEST · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026): $500
Houses (January to March 2026): $763
All types (January to March 2026): $750

Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026): 503

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 1 July 2026 at 8:44 pm AEST · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025): 1,742
Against the person: 665
Against property: 709
Rate per 1,000 residents: 4,051.2
Person-crime prevalence: About 1 in 1 residents
State safety percentile: 56.7th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change: -3.2%

Most common offence types

Domestic Violence Related Assault175
Fraud168
Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment230
Malicious Damage To Property189
Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault136

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 1 July 2026 at 9:56 pm AEST · Rolling 12-month windows

Public transport

47 public transport stops in this suburb

Cawdor Rd Opp Doncaster Av
Cawdor Rd Opp Westbrook Rd
Remembrance Dr Before Cawdor Rd
Remembrance Dr Opp 391
Remembrance Dr Opp 735

Data sources & freshness

GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 10:07 pm AEST · GTFS static feed

Planning & development

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

51 planning-related records

2026· 1 proposal

April 2026
Erection of a new structure; Electricity generating facility (non-solar or wind)16 Apr 2026
275 CAWDOR ROAD CAWDOR 2570Additional Information Requested

2025· 10 proposals

December 2025
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Depot22 Dec 2025
90 WESTBROOK ROAD BICKLEY VALE 2570Determined
November 2025
Shed; Erection of a new structure; Rural industry; Agriculture10 Nov 2025
145 BIFFINS LANE CAWDOR 2570Determined
June 2025
Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support24 Jun 2025
60 DONCASTER AVENUE CAWDOR 2570Under Assessment
Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Rural supplies; Rural industry13 Jun 2025
90 WESTBROOK ROAD BICKLEY VALE 2570Determined
May 2025
Erection of a new structure; Health services facility; Health Infrastructure19 May 2025
500/DP1307224Determined
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation12 May 2025
35 DONCASTER AVENUE CAWDOR 2570Determined
April 2025
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool30 Apr 2025
225 WESTBROOK ROAD CAWDOR 2570Determined
Erection of a new structure; Recreation facility (outdoor)14 Apr 2025
186 CAWDOR ROAD CAWDOR 2570Determined
March 2025
Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 Mar 2025
60 DONCASTER AVENUE CAWDOR 2570Determined
Erection of a new structure; Telecommunications facility11 Mar 2025
60 DONCASTER AVENUE CAWDOR 2570Determined

2024· 8 proposals

December 2024
Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure05 Dec 2024
440 CAWDOR ROAD CAWDOR 2570Determined
September 2024
Shed; Erection of a new structure12 Sep 2024
187A CAWDOR ROAD CAWDOR 2570Determined
July 2024
Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure18 Jul 2024
440 CAWDOR ROAD CAWDOR 2570Rejected
June 2024
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Depot26 Jun 2024
90 WESTBROOK ROAD BICKLEY VALE 2570Determined
May 2024
Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool23 May 2024
59 FOSTERS LANE BICKLEY VALE 2570Determined
Shed; Erection of a new structure07 May 2024
7 BURRAGORANG ROAD CAWDOR 2570Determined
Shed; Erection of a new structure02 May 2024
187A CAWDOR ROAD CAWDOR 2570Determined
March 2024
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Depot15 Mar 2024
90 WESTBROOK ROAD BICKLEY VALE 2570Withdrawn

2023· 7 proposals

December 2023
Erection of a new structure; Rural worker's dwelling11 Dec 2023
215 BIFFINS LANE CAWDOR 2570Determined
November 2023
Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home29 Nov 2023
500/-/DP1299116Determined
September 2023
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Depot26 Sep 2023
90 WESTBROOK ROAD BICKLEY VALE 2570Determined
August 2023
Alterations and additions to residential development23 Aug 2023
740 CAWDOR ROAD CAWDOR 2570Determined
Shed15 Aug 2023
299 CAWDOR ROAD CAWDOR 2570Determined
May 2023
Secondary dwelling31 May 2023
119 WESTBROOK ROAD CAWDOR 2570Determined
March 2023
Subdivision of land14 Mar 2023
505 REMEMBRANCE DRIVEWAY CAWDOR 2570Rejected

2022· 12 proposals

December 2022
Secondary dwelling13 Dec 2022
70 DONCASTER AVENUE CAWDOR 2570Determined
November 2022
Alterations and additions to residential development21 Nov 2022
336 CAWDOR ROAD CAWDOR 2570Determined
Shed; Other14 Nov 2022
500 CAWDOR ROAD CAWDOR 2570Determined
Farm buildings; Shed02 Nov 2022
540 OLD RAZORBACK ROAD CAWDOR 2570Determined
October 2022
Dwelling; Secondary dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Demolition; Shed04 Oct 2022
60 DONCASTER AVENUE CAWDOR 2570Determined
July 2022
Shed21 Jul 2022
276 CAWDOR ROAD CAWDOR 2570Determined
June 2022
Alterations and additions to commercial development30 Jun 2022
290 REMEMBRANCE DRIVEWAY CAWDOR 2570Determined
May 2022
Pools / decks / fencing19 May 2022
187A CAWDOR ROAD CAWDOR 2570Determined
Alterations and additions to residential development18 May 2022
500 CAWDOR ROAD CAWDOR 2570Determined
April 2022
Entertainment facility29 Apr 2022
Equestrian Park, 30 Cawdor Road, Camden, NSW, 2570Determined
March 2022
Dwelling; Secondary dwelling18 Mar 2022
65 LAGOON FLATS PLACE CAWDOR 2570Determined
February 2022
Shed25 Feb 2022
3 BURRAGORANG ROAD CAWDOR 2570Determined

2021· 7 proposals

December 2021
Other24 Dec 2021
186 CAWDOR ROAD CAWDOR 2570Operational consent issued
October 2021
Stormwater management systems; Earthworks / change in levels; Shed; Other; Change of use26 Oct 2021
440 CAWDOR ROAD CAWDOR 2570Determined

2020· 6 proposals

6 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 9:16 pm AEST · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)

Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Bus stop

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 1 July 2026 at 8:43 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021): 10/10
IRSD decile (2021): 10/10

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 1 July 2026 at 8:24 pm AEST · 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 1 July 2026 at 9:53 pm AEST

Desirability index

Desirability score: 74.4/100
Cohort rank: #235 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 10:11 pm AEST · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

Cawdor Rd Opp Doncaster Avtransport
Cawdor Rd Opp Westbrook Rdtransport
Remembrance Dr Before Cawdor Rdtransport
Remembrance Dr Opp 391transport
Remembrance Dr Opp 735transport
Alterations and additions to commercial developmentplanning290 REMEMBRANCE DRIVEWAY CAWDOR 2570Lodged 30 Jun 2022 · Determined
Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning740 CAWDOR ROAD CAWDOR 2570Lodged 23 Aug 2023 · Determined
Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning336 CAWDOR ROAD CAWDOR 2570Lodged 21 Nov 2022 · Determined
Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning500 CAWDOR ROAD CAWDOR 2570Lodged 18 May 2022 · Determined
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Depotplanning90 WESTBROOK ROAD BICKLEY VALE 2570Lodged 22 Dec 2025 · Determined

Data sources & freshness

Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 9:16 pm AEST · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 10:07 pm AEST · GTFS static feed

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