NSW · Canada Bay Council
Concord West, 2138
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
Suburb profile
Concord West is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Canada Bay with everyday amenities close at hand. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.
Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with plenty of young families in the mix. Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by schools and education and community and employment, while safety and local dining and lifestyle amenities sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 6,178
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $2,354
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 130 of 2,184
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,000
- Employment rate
- 56.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 134 / 162 / 244
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.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $920
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $850
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $920
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 538
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
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)
- 272
- Against the person
- 58
- Against property
- 156
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 44
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 107 residents
- State safety percentile
- 19.9th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +22.3%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Break And Enter Dwelling76
- Fraud84
- Other Theft82
- Steal From Dwelling56
- Steal From Retail Store72
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 4
- Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
- 1,094
- Concord West Public SchoolPrimary
- Rivendell SchoolSpecial
- St Ambrose Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary
- Victoria Avenue Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
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
58 public transport stops in this suburb
- Concord Rd At Colane St
- Concord Rd At Currawang St
- Concord Rd At Merville St
- Concord Rd At Nirranda St
- Concord Rd At Phoenix Av
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).
253 planning-related records
2026· 16 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation35 MOALA STREET CONCORD WEST 2138Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure295 CONCORD ROAD CONCORD WEST 2138Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure32 CAVENDISH STREET CONCORD WEST 2138Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space33 THE DRIVE CONCORD WEST 2138Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)38 WILGA STREET CONCORD WEST 2138Under Assessment
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)27 MERVILLE STREET CONCORD WEST 2138Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house16 CUMMING AVENUE CONCORD WEST 2138Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure68 IANDRA STREET CONCORD WEST 2138Additional Information Requested
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure176-184 GEORGE STREET CONCORD WEST 2138Under Assessment
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation35 KING STREET CONCORD WEST 2138Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure297 CONCORD ROAD CONCORD WEST 2138Under Assessment
March 2026
- Subdivision10 MOALA STREET CONCORD WEST 2138Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool102 QUEEN STREET CONCORD WEST 2138Determined
February 2026
- Subdivision74 CONSETT STREET CONCORD WEST 2138Determined
- Subdivision13 QUANDONG PLACE CONCORD WEST 2138Determined
January 2026
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)20 NULLAWARRA AVENUE CONCORD WEST 2138Under Assessment
2025· 24 proposals
December 2025
- Advertising and signage; Shop391 CONCORD ROAD CONCORD WEST 2138Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation6 YARALLA STREET CONCORD WEST 2138Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation35 MOALA STREET CONCORD WEST 2138Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Telecommunications facility1H HOSPITAL ROAD CONCORD WEST 2138Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure192 GEORGE STREET CONCORD WEST 2138Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure28 MYALL STREET CONCORD WEST 2138Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure353 QUEEN STREET CONCORD WEST 2138Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)36 CURRAWANG STREET CONCORD WEST 2138Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation10 NULLAWARRA AVENUE CONCORD WEST 2138Determined
August 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)15 MERVILLE STREET CONCORD WEST 2138Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation46 IANDRA STREET CONCORD WEST 2138Determined
July 2025
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Business identification sign387 CONCORD ROAD CONCORD WEST 2138Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces3 VICTORIA AVENUE CONCORD WEST 2138Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure173 QUEEN STREET CONCORD WEST 2138Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure49 MEPUNGA STREET CONCORD WEST 2138Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)34 HOSPITAL ROAD CONCORD WEST 2138Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure28 MYALL STREET CONCORD WEST 2138Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Agriculture76 MYALL STREET CONCORD WEST 2138Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)13 HOSPITAL ROAD CONCORD WEST 2138Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)21 MYALL STREET CONCORD WEST 2138Determined
May 2025
- Demolition63 WILGA STREET CONCORD WEST 2138Determined
- Attached dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation232 CONCORD ROAD CONCORD WEST 2138Determined
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure2 ROTHWELL AVENUE CONCORD WEST 2138Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure45 MOALA STREET CONCORD WEST 2138Determined
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
164 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- BottlemartAlcohol
- First ChoiceAlcohol
- Bbq
- Bench (16)
- Bicycle Parking (4)
- Bike Lockers - Concord West Station, King StBicycle Parking
- Bike Lockers - Concord West Station, Queen StBicycle Parking
- Concord HospitalBus stop
- Concord Hospital Gate 1, Hospital Rd, Stand ABus stop
- Concord Hospital Gate 1, Hospital Rd, Stand BBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
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
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Lovedale PlacePark
- Rhodes ParkPark
- Yaralla EstatePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 3
- Emergency department
- On site
- Concord HospitalHospital Roadhospital
- Pharmacypharmacy
- Thomas Walker Hospitalhospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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
Heritage
2 state heritage places
- Dame Eadith Walker Convalescent HospitalThe Drive, Concord WestSHR
- Thomas Walker Convalescent HospitalHospital Road, Concord WestSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
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)
- 10
- Parks (OSM)
- 8
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
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 67.8/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 6% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 284th in Australia
- State rank
- 114th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #48 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #82 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
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Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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