NSW · Kyogle Council
Kyogle, 2474
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Desirability score
- Top transport
- Affordable
- Green space
- Schools
- Regional
Suburb profile
In Kyogle, Kyogle keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Open skies and rolling countryside set a calm backdrop to everyday routines.
The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life.
Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and community and employment lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in growth momentum and transport and access. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 2,248
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $939
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 88 of 992
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,142
- Employment rate
- 40.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 78 / 8 / 71
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
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)
- $500
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
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)
- 83
- Against the person
- 25
- Against property
- 40
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 36.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 90 residents
- State safety percentile
- 12.3th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +2.7%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Arson18
- Domestic Violence Related Assault15
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment24
- Malicious Damage To Property24
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault22
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
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
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 938
- Kyogle High SchoolSecondary
- Kyogle Public SchoolPrimary
- St Brigid's Primary SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
89 public transport stops in this suburb
- Anzac Dr At Summerland Way
- Kyogle Visitor Information Centre, Summerland Way
- St Brigids Primary School, Summerland Way
- Summerland Way At Stratheden St
- Summerland Way Opp Anzac Dr
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
159 planning-related records
2026· 18 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure58 MCDOUGALL STREET KYOGLE 2474Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13-15 Ridgeview close, Kyogle NSW 2474Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure18-20 Ridgeview Close Kyogle NSW 2474Determined
- Commercial development; 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; Shop39 SUMMERLAND WAY KYOGLE 2474On Exhibition
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure67-75 WINDARRA PLACE KYOGLE 2474Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Advertising and signage; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise42-46 SUMMERLAND WAY KYOGLE 2474Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure12-14 ROSEBERRY STREET KYOGLE 2474Determined
- Subdivision34 HOWARD COURT KYOGLE 2474Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation47 MCDOUGALL STREET KYOGLE 2474Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure228 SUMMERLAND WAY KYOGLE 2474Under Assessment
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 ETTRICK STREET KYOGLE 2474Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structureLot 5 180 Runnymede Rd, Kyogle NSW 2474Determined
- Subdivision31 HOWARD COURT KYOGLE 2474Determined
March 2026
- Advertising and signage; 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 trading4 GENEVA STREET KYOGLE 2474Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure2 WANDII COURT KYOGLE 2474Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure18-20 Ridgeview Close Kyogle NSW 2474Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Animal shelters; Animal care premisesRUNNYMEDE ROAD KYOGLE 2474Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure10-12 Ridgeview Close, Kyogle, NSW, 2474Determined
2025· 22 proposals
December 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support235-250 SUMMERLAND WAY KYOGLE 2474Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure46 LARKIN STREET KYOGLE 2474Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4C WARRAZAMBIL STREET KYOGLE 2474Determined
October 2025
- Subdivision180 RUNNYMEDE ROAD KYOGLE 2474Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space23 MERRIGAN STREET KYOGLE 2474Determined
September 2025
- Subdivision; Residential Accommodation3 WYNDHAM STREET KYOGLE 2474Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support22 HOWARD COURT KYOGLE 2474Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure6 HOWARD COURT KYOGLE 2474Determined
August 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Recreation facility (indoor)157-159 SUMMERLAND WAY KYOGLE 2474Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure39 HOWARD COURT KYOGLE 2474Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure10 YARRAMAN DRIVE KYOGLE 2474Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 GROOM STREET KYOGLE 2474Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure75 KYOGLE ROAD KYOGLE 2474Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah7 Groom St Kyogle NSW 2474 Lot 142 DP 939331Determined
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care11 SHORT STREET KYOGLE 2474Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support34 HOWARD COURT KYOGLE 2474Determined
June 2025
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure184 SUMMERLAND WAY KYOGLE 2474Determined
April 2025
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure75 KYOGLE ROAD KYOGLE 2474Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure10 YARRAMAN DRIVE KYOGLE 2474Determined
March 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support3 ANDERSON STREET KYOGLE 2474Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah9 ROUS STREET KYOGLE 2474Determined
February 2025
- Subdivision36 GARDNER LANE KYOGLE 2474Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Summerland Way after Andrew StBus stop
- Summerland Way opp Boorabee StBus stop
- Brown & HurleyCar
- Fairymount Veterinary ClinicVeterinary
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
5 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Amphitheatre ParkPark
- Anzac ParkPark
- Dr David Reid ParkPark
- Highfield ParkPark
- Memorial ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 7
- Emergency department
- On site
- Graham H.Gooleyoptometrist
- Kyogle DentistGeneva Streetdentist
- Kyogle Multi-Purpose ServiceSummerland Wayhospital
- Kyogle Physiotherapyphysiotherapist
- McKid Medicalclinic
- Niels Jack AccupunctureSummerland Wayalternative
- Soul Patterson Kyogle PharmacySummerland Waypharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Eden Creek Fairymont Preschoolkindergarten
- Kyogle Early Learningkindergarten
- Kyogle Preschoolerskindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
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.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 6
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 45.8/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 34% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2292nd in Australia
- State rank
- 721st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #66 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #172 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Arsoncrime18
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime15
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime24
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime24
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime22
- Anzac Dr At Summerland Waytransport
- Kyogle Visitor Information Centre, Summerland Waytransport
- St Brigids Primary School, Summerland Waytransport
- Summerland Way At Stratheden Sttransport
- Summerland Way Opp Anzac Drtransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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