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NSW · Wentworth Council

Ellerslie (Wentworth - NSW), NSW, 2648

Suburb snapshot

Ellerslie (Wentworth - NSW) is a small locality in the Wentworth area, home to around 56 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 271 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with rising year-on-year trends (+30%), roughly 4839.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $380, 1 school and preschool site in the area, limited but present public transport access, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
56
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$1,999
Dwelling vacancy
33.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
8 of 24
Median monthly mortgage
$0
Employment rate
52.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 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

All types (January to March 2026)
$380

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

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Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
271
Against the person
90
Against property
99
Rate per 1,000 residents
4,839.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 1 residents
State safety percentile
59.9th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+30.3%

Most common offence types

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order28
  • Breach Bail Conditions18
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault31
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment40
  • Malicious Damage To Property31

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
881
  • Wentworth Public SchoolPrimary

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Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Palinyewah Public School, Ellerslie Rd
  • Palinyewah Public School, Ellerslie Rd

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Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

171 planning-related records

2026· 21 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    15 WOOLSHED DRIVE WENTWORTH 2648On Exhibition
  • Residential care facility; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure
    13 BEVERLEY STREET WENTWORTH 2648Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    150B RENMARK ROAD WENTWORTH 2648Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    41 WENTWORTH STREET WENTWORTH 2648Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Other Infrastructure
    LOG BRIDGE ROAD WENTWORTH 2648Under Assessment
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    169 POONCARIE ROAD WENTWORTH 2648Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    POONCARIE ROAD WENTWORTH 2648Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    9 WOOLSHED DRIVE WENTWORTH 2648Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    45 YANKABILLY ROAD WENTWORTH 2648Determined

  • April 2026

  • Subdivision
    1476 LOW DARLING ROAD WENTWORTH 2648Under Assessment
  • Subdivision
    2335 POONCARIE ROAD WENTWORTH 2648Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    206B RENMARK ROAD WENTWORTH 2648Determined

  • March 2026

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    45 YANKABILLY ROAD WENTWORTH 2648Determined
  • Subdivision
    34 ARMSTRONG AVENUE WENTWORTH 2648Determined

  • February 2026

  • Residential care facility; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure
    13 BEVERLEY STREET WENTWORTH 2648Determined

  • January 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Other Infrastructure
    LOG BRIDGE ROAD WENTWORTH 2648Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    126 DARLING VIEW ROAD WENTWORTH 2648Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    246A Pomona Road WentworthDetermined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    13 WOOLSHED DRIVE WENTWORTH 2648Determined
  • Subdivision
    482 SILVER CITY HIGHWAY WENTWORTH 2648Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    193 POONCARIE ROAD WENTWORTH 2648Determined
2025· 37 proposals

  • October 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    WOOLSHED DRIVE WENTWORTH 2648Determined

  • September 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    22-24 SANDWYCH STREET WENTWORTH 2648Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    POONCARIE ROAD WENTWORTH 2648Determined

  • August 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    246C POMONA ROAD WENTWORTH 2648Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    218 POMONA ROAD WENTWORTH 2648Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    246C POMONA ROAD WENTWORTH 2648Determined
  • Subdivision
    LOW DARLING ROAD WENTWORTH 2648Determined

  • July 2025

  • Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    372 LOW DARLING ROAD WENTWORTH 2648Determined
  • Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    145 POONCARIE ROAD WENTWORTH 2648Determined
  • Subdivision
    53-57 WENTWORTH STREET WENTWORTH 2648Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    BEVERLEY STREET WENTWORTH 2648Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)
    6 WHARF STREET WENTWORTH 2648Determined

  • June 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    UNIT 1 72-74 ADAMS STREET WENTWORTH 2648Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    12 MURRAY COURT WENTWORTH 2648Determined
  • Temporary building, structure or use; Mooring
    130 POMONA ROAD WENTWORTH 2648Determined

  • May 2025

  • Residential care facility; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure
    13 BEVERLEY STREET WENTWORTH 2648Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    146 DARLING VIEW ROAD WENTWORTH 2648Determined
  • Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences
    33 WENTWORTH STREET WENTWORTH 2648Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    119B LAGOON ROAD WENTWORTH 2648Deferred Commencement
2024· 26 proposals

26 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 34 proposals

34 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 40 proposals

40 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 12 proposals

12 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2020· 1 proposal

1 proposal lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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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

Recent changes

  • Palinyewah Public School, Ellerslie Rdtransport
  • Palinyewah Public School, Ellerslie Rdtransport
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)planning6 WHARF STREET WENTWORTH 2648Lodged 02 Jul 2025 · Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structureplanning22-24 SANDWYCH STREET WENTWORTH 2648Lodged 24 Sep 2025 · Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structureplanningUNIT 1 72-74 ADAMS STREET WENTWORTH 2648Lodged 25 Jun 2025 · Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structureplanning12 MURRAY COURT WENTWORTH 2648Lodged 24 Jun 2025 · Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structureplanning146 DARLING VIEW ROAD WENTWORTH 2648Lodged 08 May 2025 · Determined
  • Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australiaplanning372 LOW DARLING ROAD WENTWORTH 2648Lodged 29 Jul 2025 · Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureplanning15 WOOLSHED DRIVE WENTWORTH 2648Lodged 16 Jun 2026 · On Exhibition
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureplanning41 WENTWORTH STREET WENTWORTH 2648Lodged 28 May 2026 · Determined

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