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NSW · Snowy Valleys Council

Gilmore (NSW), NSW, 2720

Desirability index

29.4/100

#665 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Gilmore (NSW) is a small locality in the Snowy Valleys area, home to around 229 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 825 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-5%), roughly 3602.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $410 (flats $370, houses $490), strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
229
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$1,771
Dwelling vacancy
9.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
8 of 84
Median monthly mortgage
$1,820
Employment rate
66.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
7 / 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

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$370
Houses (January to March 2026)
$490
All types (January to March 2026)
$410
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
53

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

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
825
Against the person
221
Against property
276
Rate per 1,000 residents
3,602.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 1 residents
State safety percentile
54.9th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-4.6%

Most common offence types

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order60
  • Breach Bail Conditions64
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault51
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment102
  • Malicious Damage To Property71

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

68 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 1005 East Gilmore Rd
  • 1098 West Gilmore Rd
  • 831 West Gilmore Rd
  • East Gilmore Rd At Quarry Trail
  • East Gilmore Rd At Sturgess Trail

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

15 planning-related records

2026· 1 proposal

  • February 2026

  • Temporary building, structure or use; Recreation facility (outdoor)
    151 EAST GILMORE ROAD GILMORE 2720Determined
2025· 3 proposals

  • September 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    127 EAST GILMORE ROAD GILMORE 2720Determined

  • March 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    5872 BATLOW ROAD GILMORE 2720Determined

  • January 2025

  • Temporary building, structure or use; Recreation facility (outdoor)
    151 EAST GILMORE ROAD GILMORE 2720Determined
2023· 2 proposals

  • May 2023

  • Farm buildings; Shed; Other
    SNUBBA ROAD GILMORE 2720Determined
  • Pools / decks / fencing
    3/389 SNOWY MOUNTAINS HWY GILMOREDetermined
2022· 6 proposals

  • November 2022

  • Other
    5872 BATLOW ROAD GILMORE 2720Withdrawn

  • October 2022

  • Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs
    777 WEST GILMORE ROAD GILMORE 2720Determined
  • Waste and resource management facilities
    SNOWY MOUNTAINS HIGHWAY GILMORE 2720Determined

  • May 2022

  • Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Shed
    4/1433 Snubba Road, Gilmore (Lot 4, DP1090356)Determined

  • April 2022

  • Shed
    SNOWY MOUNTAINS HIGHWAY GILMORE 2720Withdrawn

  • March 2022

  • Subdivision of land
    9 STURT CLOSE GILMORE 2720Determined
2021· 3 proposals

  • July 2021

  • Office premises
    SNOWY MOUNTAINS HIGHWAY GILMORE 2720Determined

  • May 2021

  • Demolition
    SNOWY MOUNTAINS HIGHWAY GILMORE 2720Determined

  • January 2021

  • Waste and resource management facilities
    6 Killarney road, GilmoreDetermined

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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)
6/10

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

Desirability index

Desirability score
29.4/100
Cohort rank
#665 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

  • 1005 East Gilmore Rdtransport
  • 1098 West Gilmore Rdtransport
  • 831 West Gilmore Rdtransport
  • East Gilmore Rd At Quarry Trailtransport
  • East Gilmore Rd At Sturgess Trailtransport
  • Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahsplanning777 WEST GILMORE ROAD GILMORE 2720Lodged 18 Oct 2022 · Determined
  • DemolitionplanningSNOWY MOUNTAINS HIGHWAY GILMORE 2720Lodged 25 May 2021 · Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureplanning127 EAST GILMORE ROAD GILMORE 2720Lodged 09 Sep 2025 · Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming poolplanning5872 BATLOW ROAD GILMORE 2720Lodged 24 Mar 2025 · Determined
  • Farm buildings; Shed; OtherplanningSNUBBA ROAD GILMORE 2720Lodged 11 May 2023 · Determined

Data sources & freshness

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