NSW · Tamworth Regional Council
Hallsville, NSW, 2340
Desirability index
#471 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Hallsville is a small locality in the Tamworth Regional area, home to around 642 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 8,199 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-3%), roughly 12771.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $490 (flats $390, houses $525), 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
- 642
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $2,008
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 10 of 226
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Employment rate
- 67.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 13 / 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
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $390
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $525
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $490
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 551
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)
- 8,199
- Against the person
- 2,148
- Against property
- 3,242
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 12,771
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 1 residents
- State safety percentile
- 74.5th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -2.8%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order550
- Breach Bail Conditions1095
- Domestic Violence Related Assault695
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment697
- Malicious Damage To Property790
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
73 public transport stops in this suburb
- 1351 Manilla Rd
- 18 Warrah Rd
- Bournes Lane At Anchor Rd
- Manilla Rd Opp 1085
- Manilla Rd Opp 1301
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).
44 planning-related records
2026· 5 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 DUNPHY DRIVE HALLSVILLE 2340Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure7 Malligan Close Hallsville 2340On Exhibition
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure21 STRINGYBARK ROAD HALLSVILLE 2340Determined
March 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure206 MELDORN LANE HALLSVILLE 2340Under Assessment
January 2026
- Subdivision955 MANILLA ROAD HALLSVILLE 2340Determined
2025· 8 proposals
December 2025
- Subdivision1148 MANILLA ROAD HALLSVILLE 2340Under Assessment
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure19-51 MELDORN LANE HALLSVILLE 2340Determined
October 2025
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure1449 MANILLA ROAD HALLSVILLE 2340Determined
August 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Carport36 ANCHOR ROAD HALLSVILLE 2340Determined
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure1449 MANILLA ROAD HALLSVILLE 2340Determined
July 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Fences; Rainwater tanks10 ROY STREET HALLSVILLE 2340Determined
February 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Fences; Rainwater tanks10 ROY STREET HALLSVILLE 2340Determined
January 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure241 MELDORN LANE HALLSVILLE 2340Determined
2024· 7 proposals
December 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure17 ROY STREET HALLSVILLE 2340Determined
November 2024
- Subdivision348 BOURNES LANE HALLSVILLE 2340Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure16 ROY STREET HALLSVILLE 2340Determined
October 2024
- Subdivision955 MANILLA ROAD HALLSVILLE 2340Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structureMANILLA ROAD HALLSVILLE 2340Determined
September 2024
- Subdivision422 BROWNS LANE HALLSVILLE 2340Determined
April 2024
- Home business; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia100 WARRAH ROAD HALLSVILLE 2340Determined
2023· 9 proposals
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure20 ROY STREET HALLSVILLE 2340Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Home industry417 BOURNES LANE HALLSVILLE 2340Determined
August 2023
- Shed417 BOURNES LANE HALLSVILLE 2340Withdrawn
- Dual occupancy; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Demolition59-110 MELDORN LANE HALLSVILLE 2340Determined
- Shed18 WARRAH ROAD HALLSVILLE 2340Determined
March 2023
- Shed22 MEADOW BANKS DRIVE HALLSVILLE 2340Determined
- Dwelling; Garages, carports and car parking spaces967 MANILLA ROAD HALLSVILLE 2340Determined
February 2023
- Other13 ROY STREET HALLSVILLE 2340Determined
January 2023
- Dual occupancy; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Demolition59-110 MELDORN LANE HALLSVILLE 2340Determined
2022· 7 proposals
December 2022
- Shed347 BOURNES LANE HALLSVILLE 2340Determined
October 2022
- Shed9 MANINA WAY HALLSVILLE 2340Determined
September 2022
- Dwelling17 ROY STREET HALLSVILLE 2340Determined
May 2022
- Shed4 MANINA WAY HALLSVILLE 2340Determined
- Subdivision of land50 WARRAH ROAD HALLSVILLE 2340Determined
April 2022
- Dwelling23 ROY STREET HALLSVILLE 2340Determined
February 2022
- Shed11 ROY STREET HALLSVILLE 2340Determined
2021· 8 proposals
November 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing18 ROY STREET HALLSVILLE 2340Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing1147-1151 MANILLA ROAD HALLSVILLE 2340Determined
October 2021
- Shed100 WARRAH ROAD HALLSVILLE 2340Determined
- Dwelling22 ROY STREET HALLSVILLE 2340Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Manilla Rd at Meldorn LaneBus stop
- Manilla Rd opp Meldorn LaneBus stop
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)
- 8/10
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
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Lotsafun Childcarechildcare
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.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 49.7/100
- Cohort rank
- #471 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
- 1351 Manilla Rdtransport
- 18 Warrah Rdtransport
- Bournes Lane At Anchor Rdtransport
- Manilla Rd Opp 1085transport
- Manilla Rd Opp 1301transport
- Lotsafun Childcarechildcarechildcare
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Carportplanning36 ANCHOR ROAD HALLSVILLE 2340Lodged 11 Aug 2025 · Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureplanning241 MELDORN LANE HALLSVILLE 2340Lodged 20 Jan 2025 · Determined
- Dual occupancy; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Demolitionplanning59-110 MELDORN LANE HALLSVILLE 2340Lodged 14 Aug 2023 · Determined
- Dual occupancy; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Demolitionplanning59-110 MELDORN LANE HALLSVILLE 2340Lodged 23 Jan 2023 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- 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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