NSW · Wagga Wagga Council

Ladysmith, NSW, 2652

Desirability index

20.7/100

#748 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Ladysmith is a small locality in the Wagga Wagga area, home to around 339 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 264 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-21%), roughly 778.8 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
339
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$1,791
Dwelling vacancy
6.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
8 of 127
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Employment rate
64.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
13 / 0 / 0

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.

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
264
Against the person
64
Against property
102
Rate per 1,000 residents
778.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 5 residents
State safety percentile
30.1th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-20.7%

Most common offence types

  • Domestic Violence Related Assault14
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment29
  • Malicious Damage To Property19
  • Motor Vehicle Theft17
  • Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offences31

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
1
Median school ICSEA
987
  • Ladysmith Public SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

18 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 1252 Keajura Rd
  • 1457 Keajura Rd
  • 1915 Keajura Rd
  • Tumbarumba Rd At Gregadoo Ladysmith Rd
  • Tumbarumba Rd Opp Gregadoo-Ladysmith Rd

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

44 planning-related records

2026· 5 proposals
  • June 2026

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    10 CUNNINGDROO STREET LADYSMITH 2652Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    34 CONJURA STREET LADYSMITH 2652Under Assessment
  • April 2026

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    12 CUNNINGDROO STREET LADYSMITH 2652Withdrawn
  • March 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    22 CONJURA STREET LADYSMITH 2652Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    27 CONJURA STREET LADYSMITH 2652Determined
2025· 5 proposals
  • November 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    14 TYWONG STREET LADYSMITH 2652Determined
  • October 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    36 CONJURA STREET LADYSMITH 2652Determined
  • September 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    33 CONJURA STREET LADYSMITH 2652Determined
  • June 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    55 CUNNINGDROO STREET LADYSMITH 2652Determined
  • March 2025

  • Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development
    41 CONJURA STREET LADYSMITH 2652Determined
2024· 7 proposals
  • December 2024

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Fences; Minor building alterations (external)
    30 KYEAMBA STREET LADYSMITH 2652Determined
  • September 2024

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    TARCUTTA STREET LADYSMITH 2652Determined
  • July 2024

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    27 TYWONG STREET LADYSMITH 2652Determined
  • March 2024

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    10-12 TYWONG STREET LADYSMITH 2652Determined
  • February 2024

  • Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home
    2 CUNNINGDROO STREET LADYSMITH 2652Determined
  • January 2024

  • Subdivision
    9001/-/1254656Determined
  • Fuel tanks and gas storage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Intensive livestock agriculture; Feedlot
    123 TYWONG STREET LADYSMITH 2652Determined
2023· 12 proposals
  • December 2023

  • Feedlot; Hours of operation and trading
    123 TYWONG STREET LADYSMITH 2652Determined
  • November 2023

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    37 CONJURA STREET LADYSMITH 2652Determined
  • September 2023

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    28 CONJURA STREET LADYSMITH 2652Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    35 CONJURA STREET LADYSMITH 2652Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    30 CONJURA STREET LADYSMITH 2652Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    37 CONJURA STREET LADYSMITH 2652Determined
  • June 2023

  • Dwelling
    1975 KEAJURA ROAD LADYSMITH 2652Determined
  • Other
    123 TYWONG STREET LADYSMITH 2652Determined
  • May 2023

  • Shed
    5 HUMULA STREET LADYSMITH 2652Determined
  • March 2023

  • Shed
    TARCUTTA STREET LADYSMITH 2652Determined
  • February 2023

  • Dwelling
    1975 KEAJURA ROAD LADYSMITH 2652Determined
  • Demolition
    1975 KEAJURA ROAD LADYSMITH 2652Determined
2022· 7 proposals
  • November 2022

  • Shed
    4 Borambola St, Ladysmith NSW 2652Determined
  • September 2022

  • Other
    9081 TUMBARUMBA ROAD LADYSMITH 2652Determined
  • Other
    123 TYWONG STREET LADYSMITH 2652Determined
  • August 2022

  • Other
    123 TYWONG STREET LADYSMITH 2652Determined
  • Farm buildings; Shed
    5 HUMULA STREET LADYSMITH 2652Determined
  • June 2022

  • Pools / decks / fencing
    5 HUMULA STREET LADYSMITH 2652Determined
  • May 2022

  • Other
    123 TYWONG STREET LADYSMITH 2652Determined
2021· 8 proposals
  • December 2021

  • Dwelling; Shed
    15 TYWONG STREET LADYSMITH 2652Determined
  • November 2021

  • Pools / decks / fencing
    8 Borambola St LadysmithDetermined
  • Garages, carports and car parking spaces
    8 borambola street LadysmithDetermined
  • October 2021

  • Other
    8 BORAMBOLA STREET LADYSMITH 2652Determined

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
11
Parks (OSM)
1

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

Data sources & freshness

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

Desirability index

Desirability score
20.7/100
Cohort rank
#748 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • 1252 Keajura Rdtransport
  • 1457 Keajura Rdtransport
  • 1915 Keajura Rdtransport
  • Tumbarumba Rd At Gregadoo Ladysmith Rdtransport
  • Tumbarumba Rd Opp Gregadoo-Ladysmith Rdtransport
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Fences; Minor building alterations (external)planning30 KYEAMBA STREET LADYSMITH 2652Lodged 24 Dec 2024 · Determined
  • Demolitionplanning1975 KEAJURA ROAD LADYSMITH 2652Lodged 09 Feb 2023 · Determined
  • Dwellingplanning1975 KEAJURA ROAD LADYSMITH 2652Lodged 27 Jun 2023 · Determined
  • Dwellingplanning1975 KEAJURA ROAD LADYSMITH 2652Lodged 16 Feb 2023 · Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structureplanning14 TYWONG STREET LADYSMITH 2652Lodged 17 Nov 2025 · Determined

Data sources & freshness

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