NSW · Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
Crosslands, NSW, 2446
Desirability index
#445 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Crosslands is a small locality in the Port Macquarie-Hastings area, home to around 626 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 911 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-6%), roughly 1455.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $595 (flats $410, houses $610), limited but present public transport access, 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
- 626
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $1,389
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 14 of 220
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,863
- Employment rate
- 55.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 13 / 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
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $410
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $610
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $595
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 57
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)
- 911
- Against the person
- 311
- Against property
- 350
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 1,455.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 2 residents
- State safety percentile
- 39.4th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -6%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order67
- Domestic Violence Related Assault107
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment102
- Malicious Damage To Property110
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault50
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
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Yippenvale Cct At Riverbreeze Dr
- Yippenvale Cct At Riverbreeze Dr
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).
29 planning-related records
2026· 3 proposals
March 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)16 RIVERBREEZE DRIVE CROSSLANDS 2446Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16 Brenchley Circuit Crosslands 2446Withdrawn
January 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah9 LANK PLACE CROSSLANDS 2446Determined
2025· 4 proposals
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure104 RIVERBREEZE DRIVE CROSSLANDS 2446Determined
October 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport9 LANK PLACE CROSSLANDS 2446Determined
July 2025
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 BINDI CLOSE CROSSLANDS 2446Determined
May 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool15 BRENCHLEY CIRCUIT CROSSLANDS 2446Determined
2024· 6 proposals
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation23 BRENCHLEY CIRCUIT CROSSLANDS 2446Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure12 RIVERBREEZE DRIVE CROSSLANDS 2446Withdrawn
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 BINDI CLOSE CROSSLANDS 2446Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Manufactured home; Residential Accommodation39 BRENCHLEY CIRCUIT CROSSLANDS 2446Determined
May 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation15 RIVERBREEZE DRIVE CROSSLANDS 2446Determined
February 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space1 BINDI CLOSE CROSSLANDS 2446Determined
2023· 6 proposals
November 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool14 YIPPENVALE CIRCUIT CROSSLANDS 2446Determined
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15 BRENCHLEY CIRCUIT CROSSLANDS 2446Determined
October 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool30 YIPPENVALE CIRCUIT CROSSLANDS 2446Determined
July 2023
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces77 RIVERBREEZE DRIVE CROSSLANDS 2446Determined
February 2023
- Shed31 BRENCHLEY CIRCUIT CROSSLANDS 2446Determined
- Dwelling338 BEECHWOOD ROAD CROSSLANDS 2446Determined
2022· 6 proposals
November 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing; Earthworks / change in levels; Shed1 BRENCHLEY CIRCUIT CROSSLANDS 2446Withdrawn
September 2022
- Dwelling39 BRENCHLEY CIRCUIT CROSSLANDS 2446Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing20 BRENCHLEY CIRCUIT CROSSLANDS 2446Determined
August 2022
- Dwelling; Stormwater management systems338 BEECHWOOD ROAD CROSSLANDS 2446Under Assessment
May 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs42 RIVERBREEZE DRIVE CROSSLANDS 2446Determined
- Dwelling31 BRENCHLEY CIRCUIT CROSSLANDS 2446Determined
2021· 4 proposals
November 2021
- Shed39 BRENCHLEY CIRCUIT CROSSLANDS 2446Pending Lodgement
October 2021
- Dwelling10 BRENCHLEY CIRCUIT CROSSLANDS 2446Determined
August 2021
- Shed7 BINDI CLOSE CROSSLANDS 2446Determined
April 2021
- Dwelling; Garages, carports and car parking spaces43 BRENCHLEY CIRCUIT CROSSLANDS 2446Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Yippenvale Cct at Riverbreeze DrBus 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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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
- 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
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 4.0/100
- Cohort rank
- #445 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Yippenvale Cct At Riverbreeze Drtransport
- Yippenvale Cct At Riverbreeze Drtransport
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandahplanning9 LANK PLACE CROSSLANDS 2446Lodged 19 Jan 2026 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)planning16 RIVERBREEZE DRIVE CROSSLANDS 2446Lodged 30 Mar 2026 · Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahsplanning42 RIVERBREEZE DRIVE CROSSLANDS 2446Lodged 16 May 2022 · Determined
- Dwellingplanning338 BEECHWOOD ROAD CROSSLANDS 2446Lodged 07 Feb 2023 · Determined
- Dwellingplanning39 BRENCHLEY CIRCUIT CROSSLANDS 2446Lodged 14 Sep 2022 · Determined
- Dwellingplanning31 BRENCHLEY CIRCUIT CROSSLANDS 2446Lodged 06 May 2022 · Determined
- Dwellingplanning10 BRENCHLEY CIRCUIT CROSSLANDS 2446Lodged 22 Oct 2021 · Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structureplanning16 Brenchley Circuit Crosslands 2446Lodged 16 Mar 2026 · Withdrawn
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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