NSW · Upper Lachlan Shire Council
Grabben Gullen, NSW, 2583
Desirability index
#580 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Grabben Gullen is a small locality in the Upper Lachlan Shire area, home to around 248 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 175 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-19%), roughly 705.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $453, 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. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 248
- Median age
- 52
- Median household income / week
- $1,218
- Dwelling vacancy
- 22.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 29 of 128
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,200
- Employment rate
- 53.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 10 / 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
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $463
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)
- 175
- Against the person
- 62
- Against property
- 59
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 705.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 4 residents
- State safety percentile
- 28.6th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -18.6%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order14
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment22
- Malicious Damage To Property11
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault18
- Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offences11
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
31 public transport stops in this suburb
- Brittania St At Camp St
- Brittania St At Camp St
- Brittania St Opp Camp St
- Camp St At Caledonia St
- Camp St At Caledonia 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).
11 planning-related records
2026· 2 proposals
June 2026
- Subdivision304 WHEEO ROAD GRABBEN GULLEN 2583Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Telecommunications facility3492 RANGE ROAD GRABBEN GULLEN 2583Determined
2025· 3 proposals
October 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Telecommunications facility3492 RANGE ROAD GRABBEN GULLEN 2583Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation3750 RANGE ROAD GRABBEN GULLEN 2583Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure62 DAVIS LANE GRABBEN GULLEN 2583Determined
2024· 2 proposals
December 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Telecommunications facility3492 RANGE ROAD GRABBEN GULLEN 2583Determined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia3750 RANGE ROAD GRABBEN GULLEN 2583Determined
2023· 2 proposals
April 2023
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Stormwater management systems; Earthworks / change in levels; Retaining walls, protection of trees; Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Shed; OtherWHEEO ROAD GRABBEN GULLEN 2583Determined
January 2023
- Shed86 WHEEO ROAD GRABBEN GULLEN 2583Determined
2021· 2 proposals
August 2021
- Other32 DAVIS LANE GRABBEN GULLEN 2583Determined
June 2021
- Dwelling; Earthworks / change in levelsWHEEO ROAD, GRABBEN GULLENDetermined
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2023… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Shelter
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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
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
- No overlay at centroid
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
- 38.3/100
- Cohort rank
- #580 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
- Brittania St At Camp Sttransport
- Brittania St At Camp Sttransport
- Brittania St Opp Camp Sttransport
- Camp St At Caledonia Sttransport
- Camp St At Caledonia Sttransport
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodationplanning3750 RANGE ROAD GRABBEN GULLEN 2583Lodged 30 Mar 2025 · Determined
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australiaplanning3750 RANGE ROAD GRABBEN GULLEN 2583Lodged 05 Mar 2024 · Determined
- Dwelling; Earthworks / change in levelsplanningWHEEO ROAD, GRABBEN GULLENLodged 29 Jun 2021 · Determined
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Stormwater management systems; Earthworks / change in levels; Retaining walls, protection of trees; Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Shed; OtherplanningWHEEO ROAD GRABBEN GULLEN 2583Lodged 27 Apr 2023 · Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Telecommunications facilityplanning3492 RANGE ROAD GRABBEN GULLEN 2583Lodged 17 Apr 2026 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- 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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