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NSW · Bega Valley Council

Kingswood (Bega Valley - NSW), NSW, 2550

Suburb snapshot

Kingswood (Bega Valley - NSW) is a small locality in the Bega Valley area, home to around 4 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 783 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-10%), roughly 195750.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $550 (flats $410, houses $580), 5 school and preschool sites in the area, 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
4
Median age
31
Median household income / week
$2,499
Dwelling vacancy
0%
Unoccupied private dwellings
0 of 3
Median monthly mortgage
$0
Employment rate
100%
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)
$410
Houses (January to March 2026)
$580
All types (January to March 2026)
$550
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
83

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)
783
Against the person
229
Against property
280
Rate per 1,000 residents
195,750
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 1 residents
State safety percentile
97.9th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-10.3%

Most common offence types

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order61
  • Breach Bail Conditions45
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault54
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment78
  • Malicious Damage To Property93

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
5
Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
1,008
  • Kingswood High SchoolSecondary
  • Kingswood Public SchoolPrimary
  • Kingswood South Public SchoolPrimary
  • St Dominic's CollegeSecondary
  • St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary

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Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Princes Hwy After Candelo Bega Rd
  • Princes Hwy After Candelo Bega Rd

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Planning & development

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

248 planning-related records

2026· 17 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; General industry
    52 COX AVENUE KINGSWOOD 2747Additional Information Requested
  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise; Landscaping material supply; General industry
    19 COPELAND STREET KINGSWOOD 2747Additional Information Requested
  • Subdivision
    75 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY KINGSWOOD 2747Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure
    47 SECOND AVENUE KINGSWOOD 2747Additional Information Requested
  • Subdivision
    51 JAMISON ROAD KINGSWOOD 2747Determined
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Co-living
    25 HARGRAVE STREET KINGSWOOD 2747Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Build-to-rent; Non-standard Housing
    61-63 Great Western Highway KingswoodUnder Assessment
  • Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure
    20 GEORGE STREET KINGSWOOD 2747Additional Information Requested
  • Hotel or motel accommodation; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Camping ground; Caravan park
    2-24 SPAINS LANE KINGSWOOD 2340Under Assessment
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
    2 GARRISON COURT KINGSWOOD 2340Determined

  • April 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Highway service centre; Truck depot
    BURGMANNS LANE KINGSWOOD 2340Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Co-living
    66 BRINGELLY ROAD KINGSWOOD 2747Under Assessment
  • Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    23 KINGSCOTE PLACE KINGSWOOD 2747Additional Information Requested
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise
    60-64 COPELAND STREET KINGSWOOD 2747Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)
    2 GUNGURRU STREET KINGSWOOD 2747Under Assessment
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    51 SPAINS LANE KINGSWOOD 2340Determined

  • February 2026

  • Boarding house; Erection of a new structure
    37 BRINGELLY ROAD KINGSWOOD 2747Withdrawn
2025· 31 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    5 TELFER ROAD KINGSWOOD 2340Determined

  • November 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)
    2 GUNGURRU STREET KINGSWOOD 2747Withdrawn

  • October 2025

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Co-living
    36 FIRST STREET KINGSWOOD 2747Determined
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Medical centre; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care; Health services facility; Health Infrastructure
    70 SMITH STREET KINGSWOOD 2747Additional Information Requested
  • Erection of a new structure; Recreation facility (major)
    BURGMANNS LANE KINGSWOOD 2340Withdrawn

  • September 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Carport
    14 PAGES LANE KINGSWOOD 2340Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; School
    12 RICHMOND ROAD KINGSWOOD 2747Determined
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care
    2 George Street, Kingswood NSW 2747Determined

  • August 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    69-71 REGANS ROAD KINGSWOOD 2340Determined
  • Subdivision
    11 MACADAMIA COURT KINGSWOOD 2747Determined

  • July 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    3 ROBERTSON PLACE KINGSWOOD 2340Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport
    7 GUNGURRU STREET KINGSWOOD 2747Determined

  • June 2025

  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Co-living; Non-standard Housing
    44 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY KINGSWOOD 2747Determined

  • May 2025

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and trading
    64-68 DERBY STREET KINGSWOOD 2747Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure
    89-93 SPAINS LANE KINGSWOOD 2340Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care
    55 STAFFORD STREET KINGSWOOD 2747Determined
  • Demolition; Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure; Health consulting room; Health services facility; Hours of operation and trading
    39 HARGRAVE STREET KINGSWOOD 2747Determined

  • April 2025

  • Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)
    85 SECOND AVENUE KINGSWOOD 2747Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development
    28 HARTMANN DRIVE KINGSWOOD 2340Determined
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Co-living
    32 HARGRAVE STREET KINGSWOOD 2747Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    1 HERDEN ROAD KINGSWOOD 2340Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    6 EYRE PLACE KINGSWOOD 2340Determined
  • Subdivision
    17 STAFFORD STREET KINGSWOOD 2747Determined
2024· 41 proposals

41 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 38 proposals

38 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 44 proposals

44 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 39 proposals

39 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2020· 38 proposals

38 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Parking

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.

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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

Recent changes

  • Princes Hwy After Candelo Bega Rdtransport
  • Princes Hwy After Candelo Bega Rdtransport
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandahplanning2 GARRISON COURT KINGSWOOD 2340Lodged 04 May 2026 · Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carportplanning7 GUNGURRU STREET KINGSWOOD 2747Lodged 16 Jul 2025 · Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and tradingplanning64-68 DERBY STREET KINGSWOOD 2747Lodged 23 May 2025 · Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Co-livingplanning36 FIRST STREET KINGSWOOD 2747Lodged 17 Oct 2025 · Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premiseplanning60-64 COPELAND STREET KINGSWOOD 2747Lodged 21 Mar 2026 · Determined
  • Boarding house; Erection of a new structureplanning37 BRINGELLY ROAD KINGSWOOD 2747Lodged 09 Feb 2026 · Withdrawn
  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; General industryplanning52 COX AVENUE KINGSWOOD 2747Lodged 23 Jun 2026 · Additional Information Requested
  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise; Landscaping material supply; General industryplanning19 COPELAND STREET KINGSWOOD 2747Lodged 22 Jun 2026 · Additional Information Requested

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