NSW · Snowy Valleys Council
Laurel Hill, NSW, 2649
Suburb snapshot
Laurel Hill is a small locality in the Snowy Valleys area, home to around 21 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and some planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 21
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $1,024
- Dwelling vacancy
- 0%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 5
- Median monthly mortgage
- $934
- Employment rate
- 53.8%
- 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.
Public transport
3 public transport stops in this suburb
- 2241 Batlow Rd
- Batlow Rd Opp 2241
- Laurel Hill Coach Stop
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Allow extra travel time. Expect delays. Reduce your speed. Intermittent works by HumeLink WestLane closures and speed reductions where requiredTraffic control will be in place, please obey the traffic controllersMonday to Sunday 5am to 6pmThe HumeLink West delivery program is subject to change at short notice based on weather, permit requirements, and other factors.Please contact the HumeLink West Community Information Line 24/7 on 1800 317 367 if you have any enquiries.Kopsens Road, Batlow Road02 Jun 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
1 planning-related records
2025· 1 proposal
July 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Landscaping material supply2259 BATLOW ROAD LAUREL HILL 2649Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026; 2025 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
12 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Batlow Rd opp 2241Bus stop
- AsgradFarm
- Farm
- Lochinvar Forest Park (Day Use) Rest AreaParking
- Lochinvar Forest Park (Overnight) Rest AreaParking
- Parking (3)
- Lochinvar Forest Park Rest AreaPublic toilets
- Shelter (2)
- TelstraTelephone
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
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Lochinvar Forest Park Rest AreaPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
- 2241 Batlow Rdtransport
- Batlow Rd Opp 2241transport
- Laurel Hill Coach Stoptransport
- Lochinvar Forest Park Rest Areagovernmentpark
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Landscaping material supplyplanning2259 BATLOW ROAD LAUREL HILL 2649Lodged 18 Jul 2025 · Determined
- Allow extra travel time. Expect delays. Reduce your speed. Intermittent works by HumeLink WestLane closures and speed reductions where requiredTraffic control will be in place, please obey the traffic controllersMonday to Sunday 5am to 6pmThe HumeLink West delivery program is subject to change at short notice based on weather, permit requirements, and other factors.Please contact the HumeLink West Community Information Line 24/7 on 1800 317 367 if you have any enquiries.roadworksKopsens Road, Batlow Road02 Jun 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
- Asgradamenitiesfarm
- Batlow Rd opp 2241amenitiesbus_stop
- Farmamenitiesfarm
- Lochinvar Forest Park (Day Use) Rest Areaamenitiesparking
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh