NSW · Campbelltown (NSW) Council
Claymore, NSW, 2559
Desirability index
#693 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Claymore is a smaller suburban community in the Campbelltown (NSW) area, home to around 2,579 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 243 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025, roughly 94.2 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $520, 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 2,579
- Median age
- 28
- Median household income / week
- $1,020
- Dwelling vacancy
- 12%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 96 of 801
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Employment rate
- 35.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 84 / 349 / 32
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
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $520
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)
- 243
- Against the person
- 106
- Against property
- 96
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 94.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 24 residents
- State safety percentile
- 8.5th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +0.4%
Most common offence types
- Break And Enter Dwelling19
- Domestic Violence Related Assault26
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment32
- Malicious Damage To Property37
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault22
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 903
- Claymore Public SchoolPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
36 public transport stops in this suburb
- Dobell Rd At Colquhoun Way
- Glenroy Dr After Arkley Av
- Glenroy Dr After Molvig St
- Glenroy Dr Opp Gould Rd
- Glenroy Dr Opp Julian Way
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).
95 planning-related records
2026· 7 proposals
June 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure45 GOULD ROAD CLAYMORE 2559Under Assessment
May 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure21 Minns Street Claymore 2559Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure24 PRESTON STREET CLAYMORE 2559Determined
March 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure61 GOULD ROAD CLAYMORE 2559Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure21 Minns Street Claymore 2559Determined
February 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure46 NORMAN STREET CLAYMORE 2559Determined
- Attached dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation15 MINNS STREET CLAYMORE 2559Determined
2025· 28 proposals
December 2025
- Subdivision17 MARTENS WAY CLAYMORE 2559Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation30 MEESON STREET CLAYMORE 2559Rejected
November 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation15 MEESON STREET CLAYMORE 2559Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation26 BRYANT AVENUE CLAYMORE 2559Determined
- SubdivisionDOBELL ROAD CLAYMORE 2559Determined
October 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure31 PRESTON STREET CLAYMORE 2559Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation13 MEESON STREET CLAYMORE 2559Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure35 BRYANT AVENUE CLAYMORE 2559Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Residential Accommodation28 BRYANT AVENUE CLAYMORE 2559Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure52 BRYANT AVENUE CLAYMORE 2559Withdrawn
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16 MEESON STREET CLAYMORE 2559Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation12 DARYL STREET CLAYMORE 2559Withdrawn
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure50 Abrahams Street Claymore 2559Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure17 MINNS STREET CLAYMORE 2559Determined
August 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation4 BRYANT WAY CLAYMORE 2559Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 MINNS STREET CLAYMORE 2559Determined
July 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Residential Accommodation21 PRESTON STREET CLAYMORE 2559Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)39 ABRAHAMS STREET CLAYMORE 2559Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation25 ABRAHAMS STREET CLAYMORE 2559Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure54 Norman Street CLAYMOREDetermined
June 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Playground equipment; Public Reserve; Recreation areaNORMAN CRESCENT CLAYMORE 2559Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation37 ABRAHAMS STREET CLAYMORE 2559Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure59 GOULD ROAD CLAYMORE 2559Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation65 GOULD ROAD CLAYMORE 2559Determined
February 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure59 GOULD ROAD CLAYMORE 2559Determined
- SubdivisionBOYD STREET CLAYMORE 2559Determined
January 2025
- Independent living units; Erection of a new structure9 GOULD ROAD CLAYMORE 2559Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Residential Accommodation33 ABRAHAMS STREET CLAYMORE 2559Determined
2024· 18 proposals
December 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Residential Accommodation19 PRESTON STREET CLAYMORE 2559Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure18 PRESTON STREET CLAYMORE 2559Withdrawn
November 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Landscaping structures; Pathways and paving; Playground equipment; Shade structures of canvas, fabric, mesh or the likeDOBELL ROAD CLAYMORE 2559Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure14 PRESTON STREET CLAYMORE 2559Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Residential Accommodation6 DORRINGTON STREET CLAYMORE 2559Withdrawn
2023· 10 proposals
10 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 16 proposals
16 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 4 proposals
4 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 12 proposals
12 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 · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
26 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Badgally Rd opp Thomas Burke ReserveBus stop
- Bus stop
- Claymore Centre, Dobell RdBus stop
- Claymore Public School, Dobell RdBus stop
- Dobell Rd after Carter PlBus stop
- Dobell Rd after Drysdale StBus stop
- Dobell Rd at Colquhoun WayBus stop
- Dobell Rd opp Carter PlBus stop
- Dobell Reserve, Dobell RdBus stop
- Glenroy Dr after Arkley AvBus 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 · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
5 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Badgally ReservePark
- Brady ParkPark
- Davis ParkPark
- Dimeny ParkPark
- Glenroy ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
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
- No overlay at centroid
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)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 6
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
- 6.5/100
- Cohort rank
- #693 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Dobell Rd At Colquhoun Waytransport
- Glenroy Dr After Arkley Avtransport
- Glenroy Dr After Molvig Sttransport
- Glenroy Dr Opp Gould Rdtransport
- Glenroy Dr Opp Julian Waytransport
- Badgally Reservegovernmentpark
- Brady Parkgovernmentpark
- Davis Parkgovernmentpark
- Dimeny Parkgovernmentpark
- Glenroy Parkgovernmentpark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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