NSW · Dubbo Regional Council
Mount Arthur, NSW, 2820
Suburb snapshot
Mount Arthur is a small locality in the Dubbo Regional area, home to around 109 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 933 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-18%), roughly 8559.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $500, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and some planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 109
- Median age
- 59
- Median household income / week
- $1,437
- Dwelling vacancy
- 0%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 42
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,134
- Employment rate
- 57.5%
- 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)
- $550
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 64
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)
- 933
- Against the person
- 294
- Against property
- 336
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 8,559.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 1 residents
- State safety percentile
- 68.8th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -17.7%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order93
- Breach Bail Conditions79
- Domestic Violence Related Assault84
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment103
- Malicious Damage To Property98
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
27 public transport stops in this suburb
- 107 Renshaw McGirr Way
- 44 Gould League Pl
- Bushrangers Creek Rd At Evans Dr
- Bushrangers Creek Rd Opp Evans Dr
- Shady Rest Rd At Evans Dr
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).
6 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure46 OXLEY AVENUE MOUNT ARTHUR 2820Determined
2025· 1 proposal
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure46 OXLEY AVENUE MOUNT ARTHUR 2820Determined
2024· 3 proposals
March 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Rainwater tanks29 BUSHRANGERS CREEK ROAD MOUNT ARTHUR 2820Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure41 GOULD LEAGUE PLACE MOUNT ARTHUR 2820Determined
January 2024
- Temporary building, structure or use; Sculptures and artworks30 BRENNANS WAY MOUNT ARTHUR 2820Determined
2023· 1 proposal
January 2023
- Recreational Uses29 BUSHRANGERS CREEK ROAD MOUNT ARTHUR 2820Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026; 2023; 2024… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (2)
- Public toilets
- Shelter
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
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Cameron ParkPark
- Pioneer ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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)
- 2
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
- 107 Renshaw McGirr Waytransport
- 44 Gould League Pltransport
- Bushrangers Creek Rd At Evans Drtransport
- Bushrangers Creek Rd Opp Evans Drtransport
- Shady Rest Rd At Evans Drtransport
- Cameron Parkgovernmentpark
- Pioneer Parkgovernmentpark
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureplanning46 OXLEY AVENUE MOUNT ARTHUR 2820Lodged 10 Apr 2026 · Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureplanning46 OXLEY AVENUE MOUNT ARTHUR 2820Lodged 22 May 2025 · Determined
- Recreational Usesplanning29 BUSHRANGERS CREEK ROAD MOUNT ARTHUR 2820Lodged 16 Jan 2023 · 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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