Median house price
$852k
+15% change
NSW · Dungog Council
Glen Martin, 2321
Est. population · Jun 2025
165
Growth (1 yr)
+1.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+7.1%
Median age
45
Median income
$1,625/wk
Employment rate
58.9%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$852,000
Languages at home
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
In Dungog Council, Glen Martin keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Strong connections via buses keep the wider area accessible. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.
Reported crime has been rising recently. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
At a glance
Glen Martin snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$650/wk
Houses $680 · Units $520
Population (ERP)
165
+1.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
0.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
29th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
85th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
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
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 house price (October to December 2025)
- $852,000
- Median price change
- +15.1%
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
165(June 2025)
+1.9% annual · +7.1% over 5 years · 85th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.9%
- 5-year growth
- +7.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +3
- Change in 5 years
- +11
- Growth rank in NSW
- 85th 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 (~200), extrapolated at +1.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- 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)
- 56 / 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 · 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 increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 8
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 48.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 53 residents
- State safety percentile
- 29.1th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +14.6%
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 · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
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 · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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
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 — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Dungog Hospital (17.4 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)
- 5
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 30.3
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° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 372 mm · ~46 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 329 mm · ~41 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 218 mm · ~27 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· 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 · 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
- Lyne
- Member of Parliament
- Alison PENFOLD (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 129,584
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.9%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +4.0 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 59.8%Labor 40.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 22.2 km away).
Coalition 57.9%Labor 42.1%
1.8 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Clarence TownLabor 40.6% · Coalition 59.4% TPP (2025)9.0 km away
- BooralLabor 43.2% · Coalition 56.8% TPP (2025)12.7 km away
- WallarobbaLabor 35.0% · Coalition 65.0% TPP (2025)14.6 km away
- DungogLabor 46.9% · Coalition 53.1% TPP (2025)16.5 km away
- KaruahLabor 49.5% · Coalition 50.5% TPP (2025)17.4 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)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
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 Dungog Council
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.