NSW · Upper Lachlan Shire Council

Grabben Gullen, NSW, 2583

Desirability index

38.3/100

#580 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

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 ProfileAustralian 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.

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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 statisticsNSW 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

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Planning & development

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

11 planning-related records

2026· 2 proposals
  • June 2026

  • Subdivision
    304 WHEEO ROAD GRABBEN GULLEN 2583Additional Information Requested
  • April 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Telecommunications facility
    3492 RANGE ROAD GRABBEN GULLEN 2583Determined
2025· 3 proposals
  • October 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Telecommunications facility
    3492 RANGE ROAD GRABBEN GULLEN 2583Determined
  • March 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    3750 RANGE ROAD GRABBEN GULLEN 2583Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    62 DAVIS LANE GRABBEN GULLEN 2583Determined
2024· 2 proposals
  • December 2024

  • Erection of a new structure; Telecommunications facility
    3492 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 Australia
    3750 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; Other
    WHEEO ROAD GRABBEN GULLEN 2583Determined
  • January 2023

  • Shed
    86 WHEEO ROAD GRABBEN GULLEN 2583Determined
2021· 2 proposals
  • August 2021

  • Other
    32 DAVIS LANE GRABBEN GULLEN 2583Determined
  • June 2021

  • Dwelling; Earthworks / change in levels
    WHEEO ROAD, GRABBEN GULLENDetermined

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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 amenitiesOpenStreetMap 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.

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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 overlaysState 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 indexSuburb 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

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