Median house price
$618k
+18% change
NSW · Kyogle Council
Geneva, 2474
Est. population · Jun 2025
735
Growth (1 yr)
+0.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.8%
Median age
50
Median income
$1,158/wk
Employment rate
44.4%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$618,000
Languages at home
1.9%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Kyogle Council, Geneva keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Distance from Sydney is unmistakable: this is well outside the capital's everyday orbit. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice. Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads around average on desirability, chiefly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus parks and green space trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Geneva snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$500/wk
Population (ERP)
735
+0.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.0%
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
#142
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
11th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
51st
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
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
- 40.8/100 — Average
- National rank
- 3612th in Australia
- State rank
- 1102nd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #142 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #325 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $500
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $618,000
- Median price change
- +17.6%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
735(June 2025)
+0.6% annual · +2.8% over 5 years · 51th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.6%
- 5-year growth
- +2.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +4
- Change in 5 years
- +20
- Growth rank in NSW
- 51th 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 (~750), extrapolated at +0.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 699
- Median age
- 50
- Median household income / week
- $1,158
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 18 of 301
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,365
- Employment rate
- 44.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 281 / 0 / 7 (+ 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 are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 24
- Against the person
- 7
- Against property
- 12
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 32.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 100 residents
- State safety percentile
- 11.2th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Most common offence types
- Arson18
- Domestic Violence Related Assault15
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment24
- Malicious Damage To Property24
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault22
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
75 public transport stops in this suburb
- Lakeview Dr At Mountain View Pl
- Norledge St Opp Smith St
- Pratt St Opp Norledge St
- Saville St At Daleys Lane
- Saville St Opp William St
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
2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Well connected by public transport — 75 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
- 1.43
Sport & outdoors(1)
- Harrison ParkPark
Other(1)
- Daley's Fruit Tree NurseryGarden Centre
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
- Harrison ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- 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
- Kyogle Multi-Purpose Service (2.5 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)
- 24
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 32.7
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° / 19°
- Rainfall
- 370 mm · ~46 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 330 mm · ~41 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 140 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 202 mm · ~25 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· 7 proposals
July 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure79-89 ANZAC DRIVE GENEVA 2474Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Swimming pool31 PRATT STREET GENEVA 2474Determined
April 2026
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure8 SAVILLE STREET GENEVA 2474Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation98 ANZAC DRIVE GENEVA 2474Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support27 PRATT STREET GENEVA 2474Determined
March 2026
- Subdivision222 OMAGH ROAD GENEVA 2474Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9 LILLIAN PLACE GENEVA 2474Determined
2025· 7 proposals
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support27 PRATT STREET GENEVA 2474Determined
October 2025
- Subdivision117 Anzac Drive, Geneva NSW 2474Determined
June 2025
- Subdivision36 OMAGH ROAD GENEVA 2474Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport13-15 HARRISON STREET GENEVA 2474Determined
April 2025
- Subdivision323-329 OMAGH ROAD GENEVA 2474Determined
March 2025
- Subdivision36 OMAGH ROAD GENEVA 2474Determined
January 2025
- Subdivision133 ANZAC DRIVE GENEVA 2474Determined
2024· 5 proposals
July 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure91 ANZAC DRIVE GENEVA 2474Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure10 SAVILLE STREET GENEVA 2474Determined
April 2024
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Swimming pool31 PRATT STREET GENEVA 2474Determined
March 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home21 NORLEDGE STREET GENEVA 2474Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure2 NORLEDGE STREET GENEVA 2474Determined
2023· 6 proposals
September 2023
- Subdivision of land65 WIANGAREE BACK ROAD GENEVA 2474Determined
August 2023
- Subdivision of land10 PRATT STREET GENEVA 2474Determined
March 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs1 PRATT STREET, GENEVA, NSW, 2480Determined
- Shed25 PRATT STREET GENEVA 2474Determined
January 2023
- Dwelling17A ETTRICK ROAD GENEVA 2474Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing25 PRATT STREET GENEVA 2474Determined
2022· 5 proposals
November 2022
- Subdivision of land117 Anzac Drive, Geneva NSW 2474Determined
- Dwelling107 WIANGAREE BACK ROAD GENEVA 2474Determined
- Shed17A ETTRICK ROAD GENEVA 2474Determined
May 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces109 ANZAC DRIVE GENEVA 2474Determined
January 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing13-15 HARRISON STREET GENEVA 2474Determined
2021· 10 proposals
December 2021
- Dwelling68 OMAGH ROAD GENEVA 2474Determined
November 2021
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces18 WILLIAM STREET GENEVA 2474Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing1 SMITH STREET GENEVA 2474Determined
- Dwelling17A SAVILLE STREET GENEVA 2474Determined
October 2021
- Subdivision of land; Other45 ANZAC DRIVE GENEVA 2474Determined
September 2021
- Subdivision of land23 MORGANS ROAD GENEVA 2474Determined
August 2021
- Shed8 LILLIAN PLACE GENEVA 2474Determined
July 2021
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces16 MARWICK STREET GENEVA 2474Determined
April 2021
- Subdivision of land23 Morgans Road, GenevaDetermined
February 2021
- Subdivision of land23 MORGANS ROAD GENEVA 2474Determined
2020· 1 proposal
August 2020
- Subdivision of land36 OMAGH ROAD GENEVA 2474Determined
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
- 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 overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Page
- Member of Parliament
- Kevin HOGAN (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 129,373
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +1.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 59.3%Labor 40.7%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 23.7 km away).
Coalition 63.0%Labor 37.0%
3.7 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -0.8 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- KyogleLabor 42.4% · Coalition 57.6% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
- Kyogle SouthLabor 30.3% · Coalition 69.7% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
- CawonglaLabor 71.5% · Coalition 28.5% TPP (2025)11.8 km away
- WiangareeLabor 30.1% · Coalition 69.9% TPP (2025)12.5 km away
- Fairy HillLabor 21.9% · Coalition 78.0% TPP (2025)17.3 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)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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 Kyogle Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.