NSW · Hawkesbury Council
Ebenezer (NSW), NSW, 2756
Desirability index
#481 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Ebenezer (NSW) is a small locality in the Hawkesbury area, home to around 1,081 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 2,324 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-3%), roughly 2149.9 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $630 (flats $495, houses $700), 1 school and preschool site in the area, 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. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 1,081
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $2,261
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 18 of 324
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Employment rate
- 64.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 18 / 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)
- $495
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $700
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $630
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 157
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)
- 2,324
- Against the person
- 694
- Against property
- 816
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 2,149.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 2 residents
- State safety percentile
- 46.3th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -2.7%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions331
- Domestic Violence Related Assault157
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment251
- Malicious Damage To Property173
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault144
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
- 995
- Ebenezer 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
15 public transport stops in this suburb
- 780 Sackville Rd
- 783 Sackville Rd
- Ebenezer Public School, Sackville Rd
- Sackville Rd Opp Ebenezer Wharf Rd
- Tizzana Rd At Prentis Lane (Hail And Ride)
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).
27 planning-related records
2026· 5 proposals
June 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure591 TIZZANA ROAD EBENEZER 2756Under Assessment
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support100A TIZZANA ROAD EBENEZER 2756Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool28 SIRIUS CRESCENT EBENEZER 2756Determined
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia171 COROMANDEL ROAD EBENEZER 2756Determined
January 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool452 TIZZANA ROAD EBENEZER 2756Determined
2025· 3 proposals
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure239 PORTLAND HEAD ROAD EBENEZER 2756Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool768 SACKVILLE ROAD EBENEZER 2756Determined
April 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure12 POST OFFICE ROAD EBENEZER 2756Determined
2024· 6 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure508 SACKVILLE ROAD EBENEZER 2756Determined
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure239 PORTLAND HEAD ROAD EBENEZER 2756Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation465 TIZZANA ROAD EBENEZER 2756Determined
August 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure12 POST OFFICE ROAD EBENEZER 2756Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Rural industry; Composting facilities and works355 STANNIX PARK ROAD EBENEZER 2756Determined
February 2024
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure1 PORT ERRINGHI ROAD EBENEZER 2756Determined
2023· 3 proposals
June 2023
- Dwelling44 PRENTIS LANE EBENEZER 2756Determined
March 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs768 SACKVILLE ROAD EBENEZER 2756Determined
February 2023
- Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Shed1 PORT ERRINGHI ROAD EBENEZER 2756Determined
2022· 5 proposals
November 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development486 SACKVILLE ROAD EBENEZER 2756Determined
July 2022
- Shed768 SACKVILLE ROAD EBENEZER 2756Determined
May 2022
- Dwelling167 GRONO FARM ROAD EBENEZER 2756Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs15 SWALLOW REACH PLACE EBENEZER 2756Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development411 STANNIX PARK ROAD EBENEZER 2756Determined
2021· 3 proposals
December 2021
- Shed157 COROMANDEL ROAD EBENEZER 2756Determined
November 2021
- Dwelling58 PORTLAND HEAD ROAD EBENEZER 2756Determined
June 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development161 EBENEZER WHARF ROAD EBENEZER 2756Determined
2020· 2 proposals
October 2020
- Dwelling58 PORTLAND HEAD ROAD EBENEZER 2756Determined
September 2020
- Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Shed738 SACKVILLE ROAD EBENEZER 2756Determined
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
6 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- 780 Sackville RdBus stop
- 783 Sackville RdBus stop
- Ebenezer Public School, Sackville RdBus stop
- Port Erringhi Rd at Sirius CresBus stop
- Tizzana Rd at Prentis Lane (Hail and Ride)Bus stop
- Tizzana Rd opp Prentis LaneBus 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
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Argyle Bailey Memorial ReservePark
- Chain of Ponds ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
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
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Ebenezer Church (Uniting), Old Schoolhouse, Cemetery & TreeCoromandel Road, EbenezerSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 4
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
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
- 48.7/100
- Cohort rank
- #481 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 780 Sackville Rdtransport
- 783 Sackville Rdtransport
- Ebenezer Public School, Sackville Rdtransport
- Sackville Rd Opp Ebenezer Wharf Rdtransport
- Tizzana Rd At Prentis Lane (Hail And Ride)transport
- Ebenezer Church (Uniting), Old Schoolhouse, Cemetery & TreeheritageCoromandel Road, EbenezerSHR
- Argyle Bailey Memorial Reservegovernmentpark
- Chain of Ponds Reservegovernmentpark
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning486 SACKVILLE ROAD EBENEZER 2756Lodged 30 Nov 2022 · Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning411 STANNIX PARK ROAD EBENEZER 2756Lodged 09 May 2022 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
- 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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