NSW · Clarence Valley Council
Glenreagh, 2450
Current weather
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Updated
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
In Clarence Valley, Glenreagh keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Open skies and rolling countryside set a calm backdrop to everyday routines.
Families and commuters make up much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice, and that is part of the charm. Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible.
Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and community and employment against similar regional towns, even with housing affordability and transport and access holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 1,005
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $1,384
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 18 of 326
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,509
- Employment rate
- 48.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 39 / 4 / 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)
- $500
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $680
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $620
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 433
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)
- 133
- Against the person
- 35
- Against property
- 49
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 132.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 29 residents
- State safety percentile
- 86.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -11.7%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order390
- Breach Bail Conditions817
- Domestic Violence Related Assault416
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment572
- Malicious Damage To Property460
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 938
- Glenreagh Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
103 public transport stops in this suburb
- 1782 Orara Way
- 2461 Sherwood Creek Rd
- 2509 Sherwood Creek Rd
- 2626 Sherwood Creek Rd
- Orara Way Opp 1638
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).
126 planning-related records
2026· 5 proposals
June 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool18 LOCKSLEY CLOSE GLENREAGH 2450Determined
May 2026
- Subdivision41 KANGAROO CREEK ROAD GLENREAGH 2450Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space49 GEORGE STREET GLENREAGH 2450Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Horticulture; Agriculture2467 ORARA WAY GLENREAGH 2450Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation1073 TALLAWUDJAH CREEK ROAD GLENREAGH 2450Additional Information Requested
2025· 14 proposals
November 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure7 CAMERON CLOSE GLENREAGH 2450Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure6 CAMERON CLOSE GLENREAGH 2450Determined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool6 CAMERON CLOSE GLENREAGH 2450Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space49 GEORGE STREET GLENREAGH 2450Determined
August 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure51A NOTTINGHAM DRIVE GLENREAGH 2450Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation4 CAMERON CLOSE GLENREAGH 2450Determined
June 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure3 VALERIE CLOSE GLENREAGH 2450Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Swimming pool72 KOOKABURRA DRIVE GLENREAGH 2450Determined
May 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure13 CAMERON CLOSE GLENREAGH 2450Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation1661 ORARA WAY GLENREAGH 2450Determined
- Subdivision41 KANGAROO CREEK ROAD GLENREAGH 2450Determined
February 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure49 GEORGE STREET GLENREAGH 2450Rejected
- Subdivision41 KANGAROO CREEK ROAD GLENREAGH 2450Determined
January 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure51A NOTTINGHAM DRIVE GLENREAGH 2450Determined
2024· 21 proposals
December 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Agriculture29 TALLAWUDJAH CREEK ROAD GLENREAGH 2450Determined
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation53 NOTTINGHAM DRIVE GLENREAGH 2450Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure61 CORAMBA STREET GLENREAGH 2450Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1870 ORARA WAY GLENREAGH 2450Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space21 LORIKEET PLACE GLENREAGH 2450Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1870 ORARA WAY GLENREAGH 2450Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure24 BOUNDARY STREET GLENREAGH 2450Determined
- Demolition2529 SHERWOOD CREEK ROAD GLENREAGH 2450Determined
July 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure15 CAMERON CLOSE GLENREAGH 2450Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space21 LORIKEET PLACE GLENREAGH 2450Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Camping ground54 KANGAROO CREEK ROAD GLENREAGH 2450Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure9 CAMERON CLOSE GLENREAGH 2450Withdrawn
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation1661 ORARA WAY GLENREAGH 2450Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure15 CAMERON CLOSE GLENREAGH 2450Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia45 NOTTINGHAM DRIVE GLENREAGH 2450Determined
- Subdivision72 KOOKABURRA DRIVE GLENREAGH 2450Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool5 LILLI COURT GLENREAGH 2450Determined
April 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure2 BOUNDARY STREET GLENREAGH 2450Determined
March 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure110 SHIPMANS ROAD GLENREAGH 2450Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation372 TIMBER TOP ROAD GLENREAGH 2450Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure9 CAMERON CLOSE GLENREAGH 2450Determined
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
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Shannon ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Glenreagh Community Preschoolkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
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)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
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
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 38.3/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 3759th in Australia
- State rank
- 1178th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #169 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #399 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime390
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime817
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime416
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime572
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime460
- 1782 Orara Waytransport
- 2461 Sherwood Creek Rdtransport
- 2509 Sherwood Creek Rdtransport
- 2626 Sherwood Creek Rdtransport
- Orara Way Opp 1638transport
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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