NSW · Kyogle Council

Kyogle, 2474

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Desirability score

45.8/100
Average

Top 34% of New South Wales' suburbs

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Top transport
  • Affordable
  • Green space
  • Schools
  • Regional
What Kyogle is known for: 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 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)
$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

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 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

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

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 structure
    58 MCDOUGALL STREET KYOGLE 2474Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    13-15 Ridgeview close, Kyogle NSW 2474Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    18-20 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; Shop
    39 SUMMERLAND WAY KYOGLE 2474On Exhibition
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    67-75 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 Premise
    42-46 SUMMERLAND WAY KYOGLE 2474Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    12-14 ROSEBERRY STREET KYOGLE 2474Determined
  • Subdivision
    34 HOWARD COURT KYOGLE 2474Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    47 MCDOUGALL STREET KYOGLE 2474Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    228 SUMMERLAND WAY KYOGLE 2474Under Assessment
  • April 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    5 ETTRICK STREET KYOGLE 2474Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    Lot 5 180 Runnymede Rd, Kyogle NSW 2474Determined
  • Subdivision
    31 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 trading
    4 GENEVA STREET KYOGLE 2474Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    2 WANDII COURT KYOGLE 2474Determined
  • February 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    18-20 Ridgeview Close Kyogle NSW 2474Determined
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Animal shelters; Animal care premises
    RUNNYMEDE ROAD KYOGLE 2474Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    10-12 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 support
    235-250 SUMMERLAND WAY KYOGLE 2474Determined
  • November 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    46 LARKIN STREET KYOGLE 2474Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    4C WARRAZAMBIL STREET KYOGLE 2474Determined
  • October 2025

  • Subdivision
    180 RUNNYMEDE ROAD KYOGLE 2474Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    23 MERRIGAN STREET KYOGLE 2474Determined
  • September 2025

  • Subdivision; Residential Accommodation
    3 WYNDHAM STREET KYOGLE 2474Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    22 HOWARD COURT KYOGLE 2474Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    6 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 structure
    39 HOWARD COURT KYOGLE 2474Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    10 YARRAMAN DRIVE KYOGLE 2474Determined
  • July 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    7 GROOM STREET KYOGLE 2474Determined
  • Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure
    75 KYOGLE ROAD KYOGLE 2474Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
    7 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 care
    11 SHORT STREET KYOGLE 2474Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    34 HOWARD COURT KYOGLE 2474Determined
  • June 2025

  • Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure
    184 SUMMERLAND WAY KYOGLE 2474Determined
  • April 2025

  • Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure
    75 KYOGLE ROAD KYOGLE 2474Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    10 YARRAMAN DRIVE KYOGLE 2474Determined
  • March 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    3 ANDERSON STREET KYOGLE 2474Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
    9 ROUS STREET KYOGLE 2474Determined
  • February 2025

  • Subdivision
    36 GARDNER LANE KYOGLE 2474Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

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 amenitiesOpenStreetMap 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

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

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

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 servicesOpenStreetMap · 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 overlaysState 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 featuresOpenStreetMap 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 indexSuburb 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

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