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NSW · Wentworth Council

Monak, NSW, 2738

Suburb snapshot

Monak is a small locality in the Wentworth area, home to around 60 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 102 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-24%), roughly 1700.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $560, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
60
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$1,625
Dwelling vacancy
53.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
22 of 41
Median monthly mortgage
$1,520
Employment rate
62.2%
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.

Housing

Houses (January to March 2026)
$590

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

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Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
102
Against the person
36
Against property
26
Rate per 1,000 residents
1,700
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 2 residents
State safety percentile
42.2th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-23.9%

Most common offence types

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order7
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault16
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment10
  • Malicious Damage To Property8
  • Possession And/Or Use Of Cannabis7

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

Public transport

4 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bonnie Doon Rd At Keens Rd
  • Bonnie Doon Rd At Keens Rd
  • Sturt Hwy Opp 5690
  • Sturt Hwy Opp 5690

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Planning & development

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

19 planning-related records

2026· 3 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    BONNIE DOON ROAD MONAK 2738Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    BONNIE DOON ROAD MONAK 2738Determined

  • February 2026

  • Subdivision
    5690 STURT HIGHWAY MONAK 2738Additional Information Requested
2025· 4 proposals

  • August 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    STURT HIGHWAY MONAK 2738Determined
  • Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure
    5758 STURT HIGHWAY MONAK 2738Determined
  • Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure
    114 BONNIE DOON ROAD MONAK 2738Determined

  • February 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    38 KEENS ROAD MONAK 2738Determined
2024· 3 proposals

  • October 2024

  • Erection of a new structure; Water recreation structure
    34 BONNIE DOON ROAD MONAK 2738Determined

  • September 2024

  • Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    BONNIE DOON ROAD MONAK 2738Determined

  • January 2024

  • Erection of a new structure; Water reticulation system; Water storage facility
    5690 STURT HIGHWAY MONAK 2738Determined
2023· 2 proposals

  • August 2023

  • Port, wharf, boating facilities
    STURT HIGHWAY MONAK 2738Determined

  • January 2023

  • Demolition; Farm buildings
    5758 STURT HIGHWAY MONAK 2738Determined
2022· 6 proposals

  • August 2022

  • Shed
    5721E STURT HIGHWAY MONAK 2738Determined

  • July 2022

  • Shed
    5721E STURT HIGHWAY MONAK 2738Determined

  • June 2022

  • Subdivision of land
    STURT HIGHWAY MONAK 2738Determined

  • May 2022

  • Shed
    5721E STURT HIGHWAY MONAK 2738Determined

  • April 2022

  • Dwelling
    STURT HIGHWAY MONAK 2738Determined

  • January 2022

  • Other
    STURT HIGHWAY MONAK 2738Determined
2021· 1 proposal

  • November 2021

  • Dwelling
    STURT HIGHWAY MONAK 2738Deferred Commencement

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Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Monak Wine TastingWine

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

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

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

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

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

Recent changes

  • Bonnie Doon Rd At Keens Rdtransport
  • Bonnie Doon Rd At Keens Rdtransport
  • Sturt Hwy Opp 5690transport
  • Sturt Hwy Opp 5690transport
  • Demolition; Farm buildingsplanning5758 STURT HIGHWAY MONAK 2738Lodged 12 Jan 2023 · Determined
  • DwellingplanningSTURT HIGHWAY MONAK 2738Lodged 08 Apr 2022 · Determined
  • DwellingplanningSTURT HIGHWAY MONAK 2738Lodged 16 Nov 2021 · Deferred Commencement
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureplanning38 KEENS ROAD MONAK 2738Lodged 10 Feb 2025 · Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Water recreation structureplanning34 BONNIE DOON ROAD MONAK 2738Lodged 22 Oct 2024 · Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Water reticulation system; Water storage facilityplanning5690 STURT HIGHWAY MONAK 2738Lodged 31 Jan 2024 · Determined

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