NSW · The Hills Shire Council
Maraylya, NSW, 2765
Desirability index
#403 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Maraylya is a small locality in the The Hills Shire area, home to around 1,281 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 3,030 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-5%), roughly 2365.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $800 (flats $530, houses $820), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 1,281
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $2,607
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 24 of 403
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,750
- Employment rate
- 68.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 18 / 0 / 3
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)
- $530
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $820
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $800
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 656
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
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)
- 3,030
- Against the person
- 949
- Against property
- 1,269
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 2,365.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 1 residents
- State safety percentile
- 47.7th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -5.1%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions398
- Domestic Violence Related Assault278
- Fraud239
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment331
- Malicious Damage To Property263
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
- 2
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,018
- Longneck Lagoon Environmental Education CentreCombined
- Maraylya Public SchoolPrimary
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
52 public transport stops in this suburb
- 48-54 Fisher Rd
- Boundary Rd At Dunns Rd
- Pitt Town Dural Rd Opp Whitmore Rd
- Reedy Rd At Fisher Rd
- Scheyville Rd Before Dunns Rd
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
111 planning-related records
2026· 6 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure55 MCCLYMONTS ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9 ZED PLACE MARAYLYA 2765Under Assessment
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Eco-tourist facility41 MCCLYMONTS ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure305 MAGUIRES ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Under Assessment
January 2026
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)245 PITT TOWN DURAL ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Eco-tourist facility41 MCCLYMONTS ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
2025· 23 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 ZED PLACE MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure322D PITT TOWN ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool426 MAGUIRES ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Subdivision190 CATTAI RIDGE ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Additional Information Requested
November 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)245 PITT TOWN DURAL ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)36 FISHER ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
September 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Garage, carport or carparking space235 MAGUIRES ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure291 PITT TOWN DURAL ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure2A ST JOHNS ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Swimming pool336 MAGUIRES ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool78 FISHER ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
August 2025
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure285 MAGUIRES ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure470-482 MAGUIRES ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure142 WHITMORE ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Home occupation; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia242 MAGUIRES ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure24 GREENFIELD PLACE MARAYLYA 2765Determined
April 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Carport; Swimming pool18A ST JOHNS ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure423 PITT TOWN DURAL ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Demolition6 SATVIC PLACE MARAYLYA 2765Determined
February 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure32 WHITMORE ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure9A ST JOHNS ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure162 FISHER ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Landscaping structures; Pathways and paving; Swimming pool322D PITT TOWN ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
2024· 20 proposals
December 2024
- Subdivision195 REEDY ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation3 ST MARYS PLACE MARAYLYA 2765Determined
September 2024
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Rural worker's dwelling440 SCHEYVILLE ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Operational consent issued
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure39 FORRESTER PLACE MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation29 FORRESTER PLACE MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space413 MAGUIRES ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure291 PITT TOWN DURAL ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision205 MAGUIRES ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure173 FISHER ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
May 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure152 FISHER ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure182 REEDY ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
2023· 14 proposals
14 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 20 proposals
20 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 20 proposals
20 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 8 proposals
8 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
20 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- 48-54 Fisher RdBus stop
- 49 Fisher RdBus stop
- Boundary Rd at Cattai Ridge Rd (Hail and Ride)Bus stop
- Boundary Rd at Dunns RdBus stop
- Boundary Rd at Pitt Town Dural Rd (Hail and Ride)Bus stop
- Boundary Rd opp Dunns RdBus stop
- Boundary Rd opp Maraylya Public SchoolBus stop
- Fisher Rd at Pitt Town Dural RdBus stop
- Maraylya Public School, Boundary RdBus stop
- Maraylya Public School, Neich RdBus stop
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
- Maraylya ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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)
- 2
- 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
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 45.2/100
- Cohort rank
- #403 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 48-54 Fisher Rdtransport
- Boundary Rd At Dunns Rdtransport
- Pitt Town Dural Rd Opp Whitmore Rdtransport
- Reedy Rd At Fisher Rdtransport
- Scheyville Rd Before Dunns Rdtransport
- Maraylya Parkgovernmentpark
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)planning245 PITT TOWN DURAL ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Lodged 25 Nov 2025 · Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Rural worker's dwellingplanning440 SCHEYVILLE ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Lodged 11 Sep 2024 · Operational consent issued
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Eco-tourist facilityplanning41 MCCLYMONTS ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Lodged 02 Jun 2026 · Additional Information Requested
- Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Eco-tourist facilityplanning41 MCCLYMONTS ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Lodged 16 Jan 2026 · Determined
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)
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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