Median house price
$2.09M
-0.5% change
NSW · Georges River Council
Mortdale, 2223
Est. population · Jun 2025
11,857
Growth (1 yr)
+0.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.9%
Median age
38
Median income
$1,995/wk
Employment rate
60.9%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$2,090,000
Languages at home
42.4%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Cantonese, Nepali
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
- Cycling
Suburb profile
Mortdale is a lively inner established suburb with dining, shopping and leisure options right on the doorstep. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. This is a strongly multicultural suburb: overseas-born and multilingual households make up much of the community.
School and preschool provision is plentiful within the local area. Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses and trains cover longer journeys across the metro area.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Reported crime has been rising recently.
Community and employment push the suburb to a good desirability read, even as growth momentum look more ordinary among similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Mortdale snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$695/wk
Houses $890 · Units $630
Population (ERP)
11,857
+0.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#89
among Metro Sydney · Established
Safety
9th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
52nd
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
73rd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 62.4/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 10% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 780th in Australia
- State rank
- 210th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #89 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #154 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $630
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $890
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $695
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 173
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $2,090,000
- Median price change
- -0.5%
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
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
11,857(June 2025)
+0.6% annual · +1.9% over 5 years · 52th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.6%
- 5-year growth
- +1.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +67
- Change in 5 years
- +218
- Growth rank in NSW
- 52th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~12,250), extrapolated at +0.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 10,745
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $1,995
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 279 of 4,231
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,286
- Employment rate
- 60.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,689 / 640 / 1,609 (+ 9 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 351
- Against the person
- 105
- Against property
- 148
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 29.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 102 residents
- State safety percentile
- 9th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +17.3%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault41
- Fraud43
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment69
- Malicious Damage To Property75
- Transport Regulatory Offences53
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 16
- Median school ICSEA (16 schools)
- 1,064
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 73th
School list
- Penshurst West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1047 · 67th percentile · LBOTE 58% · 220 students · Top SEA quarter 23% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Mortdale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1096 · 83th percentile · LBOTE 58% · 350 students · Top SEA quarter 36% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Carinya SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 975 · 35th percentile · LBOTE 29% · 55 students · Top SEA quarter 12% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Marist Catholic College PenshurstSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1090 · 81th percentile · LBOTE 70% · 1,343 students · Top SEA quarter 34% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Georges River College Oatley Senior CampusSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1022 · 56th percentile · LBOTE 72% · 741 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Oatley West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1132 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 52% · 519 students · Top SEA quarter 53% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Georges River College Penshurst CampusSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1038 · 63th percentile · LBOTE 76% · 488 students · Top SEA quarter 19% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Aspect South East Sydney SchoolSpecial · Independent · ICSEA 1067 · 74th percentile · LBOTE 40% · 209 students · Top SEA quarter 26% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Georges River College Peakhurst CampusSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1008 · 50th percentile · LBOTE 60% · 758 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Peakhurst South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1061 · 72th percentile · LBOTE 46% · 313 students · Top SEA quarter 26% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Jubilee Childcare Centrechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
74 public transport stops in this suburb
- FTB Morts Rd
- FTB Railway Pde
- FTB To P1/2
- Mortdale Station
- STR Morts Rd
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 · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
349 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
9 restaurants · 11 cafes · 1 pubs · 2 supermarkets · 2 pharmacies · 6 fast food · 2 bakeries · 3 places of worship
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Good local dining options — 29 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 18 parks mapped in suburb, 14 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 74 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 7 shops and services
- Strong local sport and recreation — 23 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 1.02
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 2.7
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.68
Food & drink(29)
- Bake & BunsBakery
- French Hot Bread & CakesBakery
- Filter Cade MortdaleCafe
3A Morts Road
- Fuel Espresso & JuiceCafe
54D Roberts Avenue, Mortdale
- Gloria Jean'sCafe
- Grind CafeCafe
- Lankan Railway CafeCafe
- Luke's BarCafe
- Silver Fox CafeCafe
- St Kai CafeCafe
38 Balmoral Road, Mortdale
- Sugar Salt EspressoCafe
- The BarraCafe
- The BuzzbarCafe
- Broaster Chicken and KebabFast food
8 Morts Road
- Mortdale Charcoal ChickenFast food
- Mortdale Hot BreadFast food
- Mortdale Wishbone ChickensFast food
- Otaru SushiFast food
- SubwayFast food
- Mortdale HotelPub
- Bombay GrillRestaurant
14 Morts Road
- Eddie's Lebanese EateryRestaurant
- Firehouse GrillRestaurant
- Lin's Garden Chinese RestaurantRestaurant
- Mamma BaroneRestaurant
- Non Finito Pizzeria RistoranteRestaurant
- Pizza HutRestaurant
- Sunny Seafood RestaurantRestaurant
- Thai on Sky RestaurantRestaurant
Shopping(9)
- Bresnahan's Butchers & Fine FoodsButcher
- Mandala GroceriesConvenience store
- Sagun Grocery StoresConvenience store
- Mortdale Fruit Box Market & DeliGreengrocer
- Mortdale Tropics Fresh ProduceGreengrocer
- IGA Romeo's Food HallSupermarket
42-44 Morts Road, Mortdale
- WoolworthsSupermarket
84D Roberts Avenue, Mortdale
Community(7)
- Jubilee Childcare CentreChildcare
- Mortdale Community CentreCommunity centre
- Mortdale Men's ShedCommunity centre
- Mortdale Village HallCommunity centre
113 Victoria Avenue
- Carinya SchoolSchool
Mortdale
- Marist Catholic College PenshurstSchool
65 Victoria Avenue, Mortdale
- Mortdale Public SchoolSchool
Mortdale
Health & services(10)
- Bupa Dental MortdaleDentist
- Dentistry with careDentist
- Lee Family DentistryDentist
- Family Medical PracticeMedical clinic
- Mortdale Heritage Medical CentreMedical clinic
- Mortdale Medical PracticeMedical clinic
- Victoria Avenue General PracticeMedical clinic
118 Victoria Avenue
- Mortdale PharmacyPharmacy
4A Morts Road
- The Heritage PharmacyPharmacy
- Greencross VetsVeterinary
Sport & outdoors(41)
- Hurstville Golf CourseGolf course
- Crunch FitnessGym
84D Roberts Avenue, Mortdale
- Refresh Well-Being Yoga & Wellness CentreGym
- Beatty ReservePark
- Colebourne Avenue ReservePark
- Ellen Subway Gardens (Rosemont Avenue Reserve)Park
- Jubilee ParkPark
- Lesley Crescent ReservePark
- Mick Downes ReservePark
- Milsop Place ReservePark
- Mortdale Memorial ParkPark
- Nicol Murray ReservePark
- Paddy Tyler ReservePark
- Park (4)
- Ruby Wing ReservePark
- Sunlea Avenue ReservePark
- Treloar Avenue ReservePark
- Walter Street ReservePark
- Playground (14)
- Ken Rosewall Tennis CentreSports field
112 Roberts Avenue, Mortdale
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (4)
Entertainment(1)
- Viewpoint
Transport(36)
35 bus stops · 1 train stations
Other(88)
- Adult Gaming Centre (2)
- BWSAlcohol
- Macquarie Place Chiropractic CentreAlternative
- Commonwealth BankATM
- WestpacATM
- ANZBank
- Commonwealth BankBank
40 Morts Road
- WestpacBank
- Georges River CouncilBbq
- Fashion NailBeauty salon
- Glamour & BeautyBeauty salon
Unit Shop 19 60
- Lynlee NailBeauty salon
- RB Hair and Beauty LoungeBeauty salon
- Rose Water Day SpaBeauty salon
- Bench (22)
- TBSM Bicycle EmporiumBicycle
- Bicycle Parking (4)
- Mortdale Automotive ServiceCar repair
- Esther Holt Memorial CentreCharity
- St Vincent de PaulCharity
15 Cook Street
- Pulse StudiosDance
14 Depot Road, Mortdale
- Deli
- Fresh Cut DeliDeli
- Drinking water (3)
- Georges River CouncilDrinking water
- The Red BoxDry Cleaning
- Arcus Cloud CoE-Cigarette
- JoltEV charging
- Mortdale Fire StationFire station
- Sun's FloristFlorist
- Garden (20)
- The Houseplant ShopGarden Centre
25 Pitt Street, Mortdale
- Mortdale Wholesalers Discount GiftwareGift
- Awen Hair DesignHairdresser
- BarbercodeHairdresser
- Hair by DamanaHairdresser
- Martino's Unisex SalonHairdresser
- Pitt Street Hair CareHairdresser
- Salon WhiteHairdresser
- The Salon EditHairdresser
- Mortdale Gifts & HomewareHouseware
- My Big DayHouseware
- Ollie & Me Home DecorHouseware
- Information (2)
- DNS JewellersJewelry
- LaunderMeLaundry
- Loading Dock
- Mortdale PlazaMall
84D Roberts Avenue, Mortdale
- Alice Massage & AcupunctureMassage
- Mortdale Massage ClinicMassage
- Relax at MortdaleMassage
Shop 1 118 Railway Parade, Mortdale
- SabaideeMassage
- YY MassageMassage
- Western UnionMoney Transfer
- Motorcycle Parking
- Mortdale NewsagencyNewsagent
- Mortdale EyecareOptometrist
- Outdoor Seating
- Parking (22)
- Parking Entrance (3)
- Parking Space (35)
- Patisserie New YorkPastry
- Mortdale PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapist
- Picnic Table (5)
- Christ Church MortdalePlace of worship
- Mortdale Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
- Place of worship
- Malcolm Armstrong PodiatryPodiatrist
- Australia PostPost Box
- Mortdale Post OfficePost office
- Infinity TutoringPrep School
- Public toilets
- 1-World Charity ShopsRecycling
- Douglass Hanly MoirSample Collection
- Mortdale SeafoodSeafood
- Shelter (12)
- Ferndale GardensSocial Facility
33 Jersey Avenue
- Southern Sydney Speech, Language and Learning ClinicSpeech Therapist
- Tailor
- TelstraTelephone
- OpalTicket Validator
- CignallTobacco
- CTCTobacco
- Bargain Base Super Variety StoreVariety Store
- Return and EarnVending machine
- Transport for NSWVending machine
- Vending machine (2)
- Waste Basket (11)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
14 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Beatty ReservePark
- Colebourne Avenue ReservePark
- Ellen Subway Gardens (Rosemont Avenue Reserve)Park
- Jubilee ParkPark
- Lesley Crescent ReservePark
- Mick Downes ReservePark
- Milsop Place ReservePark
- Mortdale Memorial ParkPark
- Nicol Murray ReservePark
- Paddy Tyler ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 24
- Parks (OSM)
- 18
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 — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
3 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Christ Church Mortdale
- Mortdale Uniting Church
- Place of worship
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 17
- Nearest hospital
- Hurstville Private Hospital (2.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Alice Massage & AcupunctureAlternative
- Bupa Dental MortdaleDentist
- Dentistry with careDentist
- Douglass Hanly MoirSample_Collection
- Family Medical PracticeDoctor
- Lee Family DentistryDentist
- Macquarie Place Chiropractic CentreAlternative
- Malcolm Armstrong PodiatryPodiatrist
- Mortdale EyecareOptometrist
- Mortdale Heritage Medical CentreDoctor
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 231
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 19.5
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 17 proposals
August 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Pathways and paving5 BARINGA ROAD MORTDALE 2223Additional Information Requested
July 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5A KEMP STREET MORTDALE 2223Determined
- Demolition1 7 MUTUAL ROAD MORTDALE 2223Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure25 PRINCES STREET MORTDALE 2223Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Garage, carport or carparking space; Minor building alterations (external)37 MUTUAL ROAD MORTDALE 2223Additional Information Requested
June 2026
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club86 ROBERTS AVENUE MORTDALE 2223Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)25A NEWMAN STREET MORTDALE 2223Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)40 COLEBORNE AVENUE MORTDALE 2223Determined
May 2026
- Seniors housing; Residential care facility; Hours of operation and trading31-45 JERSEY AVENUE MORTDALE 2223Determined
March 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)2 BLACKSHAW AVENUE MORTDALE 2223Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Light industry84D ROBERTS AVENUE MORTDALE 2223Determined
- Ancillary commercial development; Hours of operation and trading84D ROBERTS AVENUE MORTDALE 2223Determined
February 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences22 MORTS ROAD MORTDALE 2223Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure83 JUDD STREET MORTDALE 2223Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling; Garage, carport or carparking space; Residential Accommodation48 UNIVERSAL STREET MORTDALE 2223Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling; Garage, carport or carparking space; Residential Accommodation48 UNIVERSAL STREET MORTDALE 2223Withdrawn
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club86 ROBERTS AVENUE MORTDALE 2223Determined
2025· 28 proposals
November 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure25 PRINCES STREET MORTDALE 2223Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Swimming pool8 BLACKSHAW AVENUE MORTDALE 2223Withdrawn
October 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5A KEMP STREET MORTDALE 2223Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)11A NEWMAN STREET MORTDALE 2223Withdrawn
September 2025
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club86 ROBERTS AVENUE MORTDALE 2223Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Dwelling house; Dual occupancy (detached)2 DARDANELLES STREET MORTDALE 2223Determined
August 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Light industry84D ROBERTS AVENUE MORTDALE 2223Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure26A NEWMAN STREET MORTDALE 2223Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences; Swimming pool22 BALTIMORE ROAD MORTDALE 2223Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure25 BARINGA ROAD MORTDALE 2223Determined
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure64 JERSEY AVENUE MORTDALE 2223Determined
- Centre-based child care; Hours of operation and trading5 BARWON ROAD MORTDALE 2223Withdrawn
June 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)12 ROBERTS AVENUE MORTDALE 2223Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure28 BARWON ROAD MORTDALE 2223Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure47 KEMP STREET MORTDALE 2223Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation67 WALTER STREET MORTDALE 2223Determined
May 2025
- Advertising and signage; Retail Premise22 MORTS ROAD MORTDALE 2223Determined
- Subdivision4 BLACKSHAW AVENUE MORTDALE 2223Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure2 SCOTT STREET MORTDALE 2223Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure86 BALMORAL ROAD MORTDALE 2223Determined
April 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Swimming pool42 MUTUAL ROAD MORTDALE 2223Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences; Swimming pool22 BALTIMORE ROAD MORTDALE 2223Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure28 BARWON ROAD MORTDALE 2223Withdrawn
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 JUNCTION STREET MORTDALE 2223Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3 SUNLEA AVENUE MORTDALE 2223Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure55 PITT STREET MORTDALE 2223Withdrawn
- 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; Animal boarding or training establishment84D ROBERTS AVENUE MORTDALE 2223Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure33 PRINCES STREET MORTDALE 2223Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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 overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Banks
- Member of Parliament
- Zhi SOON (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 119,323
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.1%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.0 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 47.6%Labor 52.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 1.7 km away).
Coalition 43.5%Labor 56.5%
4.1 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +8.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Mortdale WestLabor 54.3% · Coalition 45.7% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
- Mortdale CentralLabor 56.5% · Coalition 43.5% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
- Mortdale EastLabor 65.7% · Coalition 34.3% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
- Oatley WestLabor 49.5% · Coalition 50.5% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- Penshurst CentralLabor 58.7% · Coalition 41.3% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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