Median house price
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NSW · Dungog Council
East Gresford, 2311
Est. population · Jun 2025
353
Growth (1 yr)
+2.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+7.0%
Median age
43
Median income
$1,375/wk
Employment rate
55.9%
Languages at home
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
East Gresford offers a slower smaller community life in Dungog Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with family life visible on every street. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Buses are a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.
Reported crime has been falling recently. The suburb still has an emerging character, as newer residents settle in and local identity forms.
The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer community and employment compared with similar regional towns, though growth momentum remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
East Gresford snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
353
+2.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
11.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#42
among Country & regional · Emerging
Safety
10th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
87th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 46.8/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 37% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2603rd in Australia
- State rank
- 791st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #42 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #164 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
353(June 2025)
+2.0% annual · +7.0% over 5 years · 87th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +2.0%
- 5-year growth
- +7.0%
- Change in 1 year
- +7
- Change in 5 years
- +23
- Growth rank in NSW
- 87th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~400), extrapolated at +1.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 338
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $1,375
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 17 of 146
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Employment rate
- 55.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 117 / 0 / 3 (+ 5 other)
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 · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 11
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 5
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 31.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 84 residents
- State safety percentile
- 9.8th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -31.1%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault5
- Fraud4
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment4
- Malicious Damage To Property3
- Other Theft4
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 · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
54 public transport stops in this suburb
- 49 Durham Rd
- 49 Durham Rd
- Durham Rd After Park St
- East Gresford Police Station, Durham Rd
- East Gresford Police Station, Durham Rd
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 · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 1 parks mapped in suburb
- Well connected by public transport — 54 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.96
Other(1)
- Parking
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Gresford ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 13
- 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 — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Dungog Hospital (17.4 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 11
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 31.2
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 28° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 372 mm · ~46 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 329 mm · ~41 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 218 mm · ~27 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 4 proposals
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool138 DOG TRAP CREEK ROAD EAST GRESFORD 2311Determined
April 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure11 BURRAWANG CLOSE EAST GRESFORD 2311Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure28 BAERAMI CLOSE EAST GRESFORD 2311Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure47 Baerami Close, East Gresford NSW 2311Determined
2025· 13 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation29 PARK STREET EAST GRESFORD 2311Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support70 BAERAMI CLOSE EAST GRESFORD 2311Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure10 BAERAMI CLOSE EAST GRESFORD 2311Withdrawn
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure31 BURRAWANG CLOSE EAST GRESFORD 2311Determined
October 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise; Shop; Neighbourhood shop44 PARK STREET EAST GRESFORD 2311Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah44 BAERAMI CLOSE EAST GRESFORD 2311Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure36 DURHAM ROAD EAST GRESFORD 2311Determined
- Dual occupancy; Shed; Erection of a new structure101 CLEMENTS ROAD EAST GRESFORD 2311Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure69 DURHAM ROAD EAST GRESFORD 2311Determined
April 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Other Infrastructure29 PARK STREET EAST GRESFORD 2311Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure3 DOG TRAP CREEK ROAD EAST GRESFORD 2311Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure49 DOG TRAP CREEK ROAD EAST GRESFORD 2311Withdrawn
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure41 PARK STREET EAST GRESFORD 2311Determined
2024· 9 proposals
December 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Recreation facility (major)29 PARK STREET EAST GRESFORD 2311Determined
November 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Car park; Camping ground29 PARK STREET EAST GRESFORD 2311Determined
October 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure44 BAERAMI CLOSE EAST GRESFORD 2311Determined
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure346 ALLYN RIVER ROAD EAST GRESFORD 2311Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space53 BAERAMI CLOSE EAST GRESFORD 2311Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure36 BAERAMI CLOSE EAST GRESFORD 2311Determined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure36 BAERAMI CLOSE EAST GRESFORD 2311Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Rainwater tanks16 BAERAMI CLOSE EAST GRESFORD 2311Determined
January 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure68 DURHAM ROAD EAST GRESFORD 2311Determined
2023· 14 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation1923 Glendonbrook Road Gresford - Lot 18 DP 650770Determined
September 2023
- Subdivision65 DURHAM ROAD EAST GRESFORD 2311Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure138 DOG TRAP CREEK ROAD EAST GRESFORD 2311Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space4 BAERAMI CLOSE EAST GRESFORD 2311Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure27 BURRAWANG CLOSE EAST GRESFORD 2311Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 BURRAWANG CLOSE EAST GRESFORD 2311Determined
August 2023
- Shed71 ALLYN RIVER ROAD EAST GRESFORD 2311Determined
July 2023
- Shed35 BAERAMI CLOSE EAST GRESFORD 2311Determined
- Subdivision of land65 DURHAM ROAD EAST GRESFORD 2311Determined
- Shed16 BAERAMI CLOSE EAST GRESFORD 2311Determined
May 2023
- Shed27 BURRAWANG CLOSE EAST GRESFORD 2311Determined
- Dual occupancy3 DOG TRAP CREEK ROAD EAST GRESFORD 2311Determined
April 2023
- Dwelling; Garages, carports and car parking spaces11 BURRAWANG CLOSE EAST GRESFORD 2311Determined
- Shed22 BAERAMI CLOSE EAST GRESFORD 2311Determined
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 · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
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 · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
- Member of Parliament
- Alison PENFOLD (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 129,584
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.9%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +4.0 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 59.8%Labor 40.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 31.9 km away).
Coalition 61.0%Labor 39.0%
1.2 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- GresfordLabor 38.9% · Coalition 61.1% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
- VacyLabor 38.1% · Coalition 61.9% TPP (2025)14.4 km away
- WallarobbaLabor 35.0% · Coalition 65.0% TPP (2025)16.0 km away
- DungogLabor 46.9% · Coalition 53.1% TPP (2025)18.8 km away
- Paterson CentralLabor 49.1% · Coalition 50.9% TPP (2025)21.6 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Dungog Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.