NSW · The Hills Shire Council
Gables, NSW, 2765
Desirability index
#234 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Gables is a smaller suburban community in the The Hills Shire area, home to around 3,339 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 3,030 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-5%), roughly 907.5 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $800 (flats $530, houses $820), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 3,339
- Median age
- 32
- Median household income / week
- $3,219
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 46 of 993
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,200
- Employment rate
- 75%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 59 / 25 / 8
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)
- $530
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $820
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $800
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 656
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)
- 3,030
- Against the person
- 949
- Against property
- 1,269
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 907.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 4 residents
- State safety percentile
- 32.1th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -5.1%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions398
- Domestic Violence Related Assault278
- Fraud239
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment331
- Malicious Damage To Property263
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
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,091
- Santa Sophia Catholic College (Primary)Primary
- Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary)Secondary
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
76 public transport stops in this suburb
- 125 Old Pitt Town Rd
- 127 Old Pitt Town Rd
- Boundary Rd At Old Pitt Town Rd (Hail And Ride)
- Old Pitt Town Rd After Boundary Rd
- Old Pitt Town Rd Before Valletta 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).
1,085 planning-related records
2026· 60 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure14 ASHGROVE ROAD GABLES 2765Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure30 BLOOMSDALE CIRCUIT GABLES 2765Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure61 DOVE ROAD GABLES 2765Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure34 SUNBURST CIRCUIT GABLES 2765Additional Information Requested
- Signage; Advertising and signageFONTANA DRIVE GABLES 2765Under Assessment
- SubdivisionRED GABLES ROAD GABLES 2765Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool8 SATIN WAY GABLES 2765Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure11 FONTANA DRIVE GABLES 2765Additional Information Requested
- Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and tradingRed Gables Road, GablesDetermined
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation125 CHADWICK DRIVE GABLES 2765Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure17 POLWARTH STREET GABLES 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation7 WHISTLER WAY GABLES 2765Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)FONTANA DRIVE GABLES 2765Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation28 KIMBERLITE ROAD GABLES 2765Withdrawn
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation20 LUNETTE STREET GABLES 2765Under Assessment
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureFONTANA DRIVE GABLES 2765Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Supporting Development37 RAVEN ROAD GABLES 2765Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Other InfrastructureMaguires Road, Gables NSWAdditional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure65 KINGSTON AVENUE GABLES 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure14 QUARTZ ROAD GABLES 2765Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool58 KINGSTON AVENUE GABLES 2765Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure23 LACUNAR STREET GABLES 2765Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool63 KINGSTON AVENUE GABLES 2765Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 OBSIDIAN ROAD GABLES 2765Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural supportCHADWICK DRIVE GABLES 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation33 EMPIRE DRIVE GABLES 2765Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool61 KINGSTON AVENUE GABLES 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure11 ARRIS ROAD GABLES 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure2 ASHGROVE ROAD GABLES 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure103 CHADWICK DRIVE GABLES 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation48 CHADWICK DRIVE GABLES 2765Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation4 WAYFARER ROAD GABLES 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure26 LUNETTE STREET GABLES 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool6 Finch Street Gables 2765Determined
- Home business; Temporary building, structure or use30 APLITE CIRCUIT GABLES 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 CHALK STREET GABLES 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure65 DOVE ROAD GABLES 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool21 BASALT STREET GABLES 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation20 SUNBURST CIRCUIT GABLES 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool11 ASHGROVE ROAD GABLES 2765Determined
2025· 223 proposals
223 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2024· 197 proposals
197 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 108 proposals
108 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 254 proposals
254 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 186 proposals
186 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 57 proposals
57 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
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
47 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (11)
- 125 Old Pitt Town RdBus stop
- Boundary Rd at Cataract RdBus stop
- Bunyarra Pd after Valletta DrBus stop
- Bunyarra Pde at Kalinda AveBus stop
- Bunyarra Pde at Valletta DrBus stop
- Bunyarra Pde opp Kalinda AveBus stop
- Cataract Rd after Fontana DrBus stop
- Cataract Rd after Valletta DrBus stop
- Cataract Rd at Teton StBus 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
6 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Booroola Road ReservePark
- Newhaven Avenue ReservePark
- Orchard ParkPark
- Slidey ParkPark
- Stargazing ParkPark
- Wheelie ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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
- No overlay at centroid
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)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 7
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
- 67.8/100
- Cohort rank
- #234 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 125 Old Pitt Town Rdtransport
- 127 Old Pitt Town Rdtransport
- Boundary Rd At Old Pitt Town Rd (Hail And Ride)transport
- Old Pitt Town Rd After Boundary Rdtransport
- Old Pitt Town Rd Before Valletta Drtransport
- Booroola Road Reservegovernmentpark
- Newhaven Avenue Reservegovernmentpark
- Orchard Parkgovernmentpark
- Slidey Parkgovernmentpark
- Stargazing Parkgovernmentpark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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