NSW · Kyogle Council
Geneva, NSW, 2474
Desirability index
#849 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Geneva is a small locality in the Kyogle area, home to around 699 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 240 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+3%), roughly 343.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $500, 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
- 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)
- 26 / 0 / 7
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
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $500
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)
- 240
- Against the person
- 73
- Against property
- 117
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 343.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 10 residents
- State safety percentile
- 20.6th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +2.6%
Most common offence types
- Arson18
- Domestic Violence Related Assault15
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment24
- Malicious Damage To Property24
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault22
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
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
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).
41 planning-related records
2026· 6 proposals
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· 2 proposals
August 2020
- Subdivision of land36 OMAGH ROAD GENEVA 2474Determined
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
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Daley's Fruit Tree NurseryGarden Centre
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
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Harrison ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
- 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)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
- 10.1/100
- Cohort rank
- #849 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
- Lakeview Dr At Mountain View Pltransport
- Norledge St Opp Smith Sttransport
- Pratt St Opp Norledge Sttransport
- Saville St At Daleys Lanetransport
- Saville St Opp William Sttransport
- Harrison Parkgovernmentpark
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahsplanning1 PRATT STREET, GENEVA, NSW, 2480Lodged 22 Mar 2023 · Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structureplanning8 SAVILLE STREET GENEVA 2474Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · Determined
- Dwellingplanning17A ETTRICK ROAD GENEVA 2474Lodged 31 Jan 2023 · Determined
- Dwellingplanning107 WIANGAREE BACK ROAD GENEVA 2474Lodged 15 Nov 2022 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · 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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