NSW · Balranald Council

Euston, 2737

Est. population · Jun 2025

619

Growth (1 yr)

+0.3%

Growth (5 yr)

+1.1%

Median age

36

Median income

$1,612/wk

Employment rate

55.3%

Languages at home

17.2%non-English

Most common: Italian, Mandarin, Vietnamese

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

38.5/100
Below average

1245th in NSW

Verified 78% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • National parks
  • High desirability
What Euston is known for: Green suburb, Excellent transport, Education hub, National parks, High desirability

Suburb profile

Euston is a quieter smaller community in Balranald Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.

With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.

Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.

The overall desirability read is below average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus safety 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

Euston snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

No data available

Median rent

No data available

Population (ERP)

619

+0.3% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

6.1%

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

#82

among Country & regional · Established

Safety

78th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

44th

percentile in NSW

Advantage (IRSAD)

3/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

18th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

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
38.5/100 — Below average
National rank
4021st in Australia
State rank
1245th in NSW
Peer rank
#82 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#411 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
78%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Population

Estimated resident population

619(June 2025)

+0.3% annual · +1.1% over 5 years · 44th percentile in NSW

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.3%
5-year growth
+1.1%
Change in 1 year
+2
Change in 5 years
+7
Growth rank in NSW
44th 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 (~600), extrapolated at -0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
822
Median age
36
Median household income / week
$1,612
Dwelling vacancy
6.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
15 of 246
Median monthly mortgage
$1,083
Employment rate
55.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
214 / 0 / 7

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian 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 ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
67
Against the person
12
Against property
17
Rate per 1,000 residents
108.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 68 residents
State safety percentile
78.3th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+0.3%

Most common offence types

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order6
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment4
  • Malicious Damage To Property7
  • Possession And/Or Use Of Amphetamines5
  • Possession And/Or Use Of Cannabis9

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statisticsNSW 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

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
929
Median ICSEA percentile
18th
School list
  • Euston Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 929 · 18th percentile · LBOTE 33% · 105 students · Top SEA quarter 2%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

120 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 1133 Benanee Rd
  • 1989 Euston Prungle Rd
  • 922 Benanee Rd
  • Billara, Benanee Rd
  • Euston Public School, Murray Tce

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

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Anderson ParkPark
  • Berrett Memorial ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
148
Parks (OSM)
2

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

Health access

Nearest hospital
Robinvale District Health Services (26.9 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
14
Participants per 1,000 residents
22.6

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

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
32° / 16°
Rainfall
70 mm · ~9 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
24° / 11°
Rainfall
68 mm · ~8 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
16° / 5°
Rainfall
82 mm · ~10 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
24° / 10°
Rainfall
80 mm · ~10 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.

2026· 3 proposals
  • April 2026

  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    41 COLE STREET EUSTON 2737Under Assessment
  • March 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Environmental facility
    1667 GULTHUL ROAD EUSTON 2737Under Assessment
  • February 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Supporting Development
    22 TAYLA COURT EUSTON 2737Determined
2025· 7 proposals
  • August 2025

  • Demolition; Moveable dwelling
    50579 STURT HIGHWAY EUSTON 2737Determined
  • July 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    36 MAHER STREET EUSTON 2737Determined
  • June 2025

  • Subdivision
    50577 STURT HIGHWAY EUSTON 2737Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    27 TAYLOR ROAD EUSTON 2737Determined
  • May 2025

  • Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    35 MURRAY TERRACE EUSTON 2737Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Shade structures of canvas, fabric, mesh or the like
    9 MURRAY TERRACE EUSTON 2737Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Shade structures of canvas, fabric, mesh or the like
    5 TAYLA COURT EUSTON 2737Determined
2024· 13 proposals
  • November 2024

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    35 MURRAY TERRACE EUSTON 2737Determined
  • October 2024

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    38 NIXON STREET EUSTON 2737Determined
  • September 2024

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    248 DRY LAKE ROAD EUSTON 2737Determined
  • August 2024

  • Erection of a new structure; Environmental facility
    1667 GULTHUL ROAD EUSTON 2737Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Monitoring station
    922 BENANEE ROAD EUSTON 2737Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    5 BATES DRIVE EUSTON 2737Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Bollards; Supporting Development
    1 MURRAY VALLEY HIGHWAY EUSTON 2737Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    50577 STURT HIGHWAY EUSTON 2737Determined
  • May 2024

  • Signage; Advertising and signage
    10-16 CARY STREET EUSTON 2737Determined
  • April 2024

  • Erection of a new structure; Moveable dwelling
    5 TAYLA COURT EUSTON 2737Determined
  • March 2024

  • Subdivision
    11 GARREFFA PARADE EUSTON 2737Determined
  • Subdivision of land
    248 DRY LAKE ROAD EUSTON 2737Determined
  • January 2024

  • Other
    MEILMAN ROAD EUSTON 2737Withdrawn
2023· 13 proposals
  • December 2023

  • Recreational Uses
    9 MURRAY TERRACE EUSTON 2737Determined
  • November 2023

  • Subdivision; Horticulture
    53 LESLIE DRIVE EUSTON 2737Determined
  • October 2023

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club
    10-28 NIXON STREET EUSTON 2737Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    248 DRY LAKE ROAD EUSTON 2737Determined
  • Other
    13-17 CARY STREET EUSTON 2737Determined
  • Mixed use development
    51819 STURT HIGHWAY EUSTON 2737Determined
  • September 2023

  • Subdivision of land
    36 LESLIE DRIVE EUSTON 2737Determined
  • June 2023

  • Dwelling
    10 GARREFFA PARADE EUSTON 2737Determined
  • May 2023

  • Subdivision of land
    KILPATRICK ROAD EUSTON 2737Determined
  • April 2023

  • Garages, carports and car parking spaces
    142 DRY LAKE ROAD EUSTON 2737Determined
  • Shed
    134 DRY LAKE ROAD EUSTON 2737Determined
  • Signage; Other
    STURT HIGHWAY EUSTON 2737Under Assessment
  • January 2023

  • Other
    792 TAMMIT ROAD EUSTON 2737Determined
2022· 4 proposals
  • December 2022

  • Dwelling
    5 BATES DRIVE EUSTON 2737Determined
  • November 2022

  • Shed
    17-19 TAYLA COURT EUSTON 2737Determined
  • Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision of land
    45 SHAILER TERRACE EUSTON 2737Determined
  • October 2022

  • Shed
    114 DRY LAKE ROAD EUSTON 2737Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

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 overlaysState government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Farrer
Member of Parliament
David FARLEY (One Nation)
Results from
2026 Farrer by-election

Two-candidate preferred (2026-by-election)

David FARLEY (One Nation) 57.6%Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 42.4%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 97.1 km away).

David FARLEY (One Nation) 70.5%Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 29.5%

12.8 percentage points higher for David FARLEY than the electorate

Nearest polling places

  • EustonDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 71.9% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 28.1% TCP (2026-by-election)26.7 km away
  • BalranaldDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 73.4% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 26.6% TCP (2026-by-election)65.9 km away
  • BurongaDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 63.1% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 36.9% TCP (2026-by-election)69.7 km away
  • TooleybucDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 70.7% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 29.3% TCP (2026-by-election)81.6 km away
  • DaretonDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 69.3% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 30.6% TCP (2026-by-election)86.6 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 resultsAustralian Electoral Commission · 2026-by-election · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

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

More in Balranald Council

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Comparable suburbs

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