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NSW · Gunnedah Council

Keepit, NSW, 2340

Suburb snapshot

Keepit is a small locality in the Gunnedah area, home to around 16 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 8,199 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-3%), roughly 512437.5 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $490 (flats $390, houses $525), limited but present public transport access, 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
16
Median age
31
Median household income / week
$1,999
Dwelling vacancy
0%
Unoccupied private dwellings
0 of 5
Median monthly mortgage
$0
Employment rate
81.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 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.

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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
512,437.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 1 residents
State safety percentile
99.2th (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

4 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Lake Keepit Caravan Park, Keepit Dam Rd
  • Lake Keepit Caravan Park, Keepit Dam Rd
  • Lake Keepit State Park, Keepit Dam Rd
  • Lake Keepit State Park, Keepit Dam Rd

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Planning & development

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

10 planning-related records

2025· 1 proposal

  • July 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Eco-tourist facility
    961 KEEPIT DAM ROAD KEEPIT 2340Determined
2024· 2 proposals

  • February 2024

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Caravan park
    234 KEEPIT DAM ROAD KEEPIT 2340Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Eco-tourist facility
    961 KEEPIT DAM ROAD KEEPIT 2340Determined
2023· 2 proposals

  • July 2023

  • Other
    961 KEEPIT DAM ROAD KEEPIT 2340Determined

  • June 2023

  • Other
    234 KEEPIT DAM ROAD KEEPIT 2340Withdrawn
2022· 4 proposals

  • September 2022

  • Recreational Uses
    961 Prairies Road, KeepitDetermined
  • Other
    234 KEEPIT DAM ROAD KEEPIT 2340Determined

  • July 2022

  • Farm buildings
    961 Keepit Dam Road lake keepitDetermined

  • June 2022

  • Shed
    961 KEEPIT DAM ROAD KEEPIT 2340Determined
2021· 1 proposal

  • September 2021

  • Other
    234 Keepit Dam road, Keepit NSW, 2340Determined

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Amenities

14 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench
  • Bus stop (2)
  • Drinking water (2)
  • NSW Government Office of SportDrinking water
  • Picnic Table (3)
  • Bathroom Block B1Public toilets
  • Bathroom Block B2Public toilets
  • Public toilets
  • Archery - Lake Keepit CampSports field
  • Sports field

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)
8/10
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 overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
6
Parks (OSM)
0

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Recent changes

  • Lake Keepit Caravan Park, Keepit Dam Rdtransport
  • Lake Keepit Caravan Park, Keepit Dam Rdtransport
  • Lake Keepit State Park, Keepit Dam Rdtransport
  • Lake Keepit State Park, Keepit Dam Rdtransport
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Caravan parkplanning234 KEEPIT DAM ROAD KEEPIT 2340Lodged 02 Feb 2024 · Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Eco-tourist facilityplanning961 KEEPIT DAM ROAD KEEPIT 2340Lodged 18 Jul 2025 · Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Eco-tourist facilityplanning961 KEEPIT DAM ROAD KEEPIT 2340Lodged 02 Feb 2024 · Determined
  • Farm buildingsplanning961 Keepit Dam Road lake keepitLodged 04 Jul 2022 · Determined
  • Otherplanning961 KEEPIT DAM ROAD KEEPIT 2340Lodged 10 Jul 2023 · Determined
  • Otherplanning234 KEEPIT DAM ROAD KEEPIT 2340Lodged 27 Jun 2023 · Withdrawn

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