NSW · Dungog Council
Glen Martin, 2321
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- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Glen Martin is a welcoming smaller community in Dungog, with a settled community character. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.
Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible.
Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose. Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.
Population
- Population
- 158
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,625
- Dwelling vacancy
- 0%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 56
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,050
- Employment rate
- 58.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 3 / 0 / 0
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 · 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)
- $520
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $680
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $650
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 293
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 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)
- 8
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 50.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 40 residents
- State safety percentile
- 27.6th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order76
- Domestic Violence Related Assault132
- Fraud62
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment151
- Malicious Damage To Property99
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 · 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
28 public transport stops in this suburb
- 969 Glen Martin Rd
- 970 Glen Martin Rd
- Glen Martin Rd At Punchs Rd
- Glen Martin Rd Before Horton Cl
- Glen Martin Rd Opp 942
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 · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
33 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation840 GLEN MARTIN ROAD GLEN MARTIN 2321Determined
2025· 3 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure842 GLEN MARTIN ROAD GLEN MARTIN 2321Withdrawn
March 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1028 GLEN MARTIN ROAD GLEN MARTIN 2321Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation840 GLEN MARTIN ROAD GLEN MARTIN 2321Determined
2024· 6 proposals
August 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool92 PUNCHS ROAD GLEN MARTIN 2321Determined
June 2024
- Temporary building, structure or use; Recreation facility (outdoor)47 HORTON CLOSE GLEN MARTIN 2321Determined
May 2024
- Dual occupancy; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation17 TANNA ROAD GLEN MARTIN 2321Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool53 PUNCHS ROAD GLEN MARTIN 2321Determined
April 2024
- Demolition; Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure52 PUNCHS ROAD GLEN MARTIN 2321Determined
March 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers184 GLEN MARTIN ROAD GLEN MARTIN 2321Determined
2023· 5 proposals
November 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Agriculture17 TANNA ROAD GLEN MARTIN 2321Determined
September 2023
- Dwelling house; Subdivision28 HORTON CLOSE GLEN MARTIN 2321Determined
June 2023
- Dual occupancy; Shed17 TANNA ROAD GLEN MARTIN 2321Determined
May 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Demolition90 PUNCHS ROAD GLEN MARTIN 2321Determined
April 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development307 GLEN MARTIN ROAD GLEN MARTIN 2321Determined
2022· 7 proposals
August 2022
- Secondary dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Stormwater management systems; Farm buildings381 GLEN MARTIN ROAD GLEN MARTIN 2321Determined
June 2022
- Signage; Home business347 GLEN MARTIN ROAD GLEN MARTIN 2321Determined
- Dwelling; Change of use310 PINE BRUSH ROAD GLEN MARTIN 2321Withdrawn
- Dwelling; Alterations and additions to residential development241 GLEN MARTIN ROAD GLEN MARTIN 2321Determined
May 2022
- Other306 BLACK CAMP CREEK ROAD GLEN MARTIN 2321Withdrawn
April 2022
- Dwelling1601 EBSWORTH ROAD GLEN MARTIN 2321Determined
February 2022
- Subdivision of land942 GLEN MARTIN ROAD GLEN MARTIN 2321Determined
2021· 11 proposals
December 2021
- Dual occupancy; Pools / decks / fencing; Farm buildings306 BLACK CAMP CREEK ROAD GLEN MARTIN 2321Withdrawn
November 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development351 GLEN MARTIN ROAD GLEN MARTIN 2321Determined
- Dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs1448 EBSWORTH ROAD GLEN MARTIN 2321Determined
October 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development112 BLACK CAMP CREEK ROAD GLEN MARTIN 2321Determined
September 2021
- Farm buildings445 GLEN MARTIN ROAD GLEN MARTIN 2321Determined
August 2021
- Farm buildings445 GLEN MARTIN ROAD GLEN MARTIN 2321Determined
- Shed347 GLEN MARTIN ROAD GLEN MARTIN 2321Determined
- Dwelling; Garages, carports and car parking spaces1601 EBSWORTH ROAD GLEN MARTIN 2321Determined
- Subdivision of land282 GLEN MARTIN ROAD GLEN MARTIN 2321Determined
July 2021
- Subdivision of land844 GLEN MARTIN ROAD GLEN MARTIN 2321Determined
March 2021
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Demolition445 GLEN MARTIN ROAD GLEN MARTIN 2321Determined
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 · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
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.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 32
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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 features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Recent changes
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime76
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime132
- Fraudcrime62
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime151
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime99
- 969 Glen Martin Rdtransport
- 970 Glen Martin Rdtransport
- Glen Martin Rd At Punchs Rdtransport
- Glen Martin Rd Before Horton Cltransport
- Glen Martin Rd Opp 942transport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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