NSW · Blue Mountains Council
Mount Victoria, NSW, 2786
Desirability index
#523 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Mount Victoria is a small locality in the Blue Mountains area, home to around 945 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 81 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-8%), roughly 85.7 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 945
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $1,197
- Dwelling vacancy
- 24.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 144 of 580
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,625
- Employment rate
- 49.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 32 / 3 / 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.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 81
- Against the person
- 13
- Against property
- 47
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 85.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 73 residents
- State safety percentile
- 7.7th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -8%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault4
- Fraud14
- Malicious Damage To Property21
- Steal From Motor Vehicle5
- Trespass5
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 (2 schools)
- 1,007.5
- Mount Victoria Public SchoolPrimary
- OneSchool Global NSW - Mount Victoria Combined
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
29 public transport stops in this suburb
- Closeburn Dr At Mt York Rd
- Great Western Hwy At Mount Piddington Rd
- Mount Victoria Station
- Mount Victoria Station, Platform 1
- Mount Victoria Station, Platform 2
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
- RoadworksDarling Causeway, Mount Victoria Station18 Jun 2026 – 05 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).
115 planning-related records
2026· 7 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure17 MONMOUTH STREET MOUNT VICTORIA 2786Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure10-12 MATLOCK STREET MOUNT VICTORIA 2786Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Carport16 STATION STREET MOUNT VICTORIA 2786Additional Information Requested
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 HARLEY AVENUE MOUNT VICTORIA 2786Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space; Rainwater tanks; Residential Accommodation52 SALISBURY AVENUE MOUNT VICTORIA 2786Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure69 VICTORIA STREET MOUNT VICTORIA 2786Deferred Commencement
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1-5 CLOSEBURN DRIVE MOUNT VICTORIA 2786Determined
2025· 23 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation6 HARLEY AVENUE MOUNT VICTORIA 2786Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure17 MONMOUTH STREET MOUNT VICTORIA 2786Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4-6 HARLEY AVENUE MOUNT VICTORIA 2786Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure64 VICTORIA STREET MOUNT VICTORIA 2786Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure63A GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY MOUNT VICTORIA 2786Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Fences132 VICTORIA STREET MOUNT VICTORIA 2786Withdrawn
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureGREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY MOUNT VICTORIA 2786Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16 BEAUFORT AVENUE MOUNT VICTORIA 2786Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Residential Accommodation97 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY MOUNT VICTORIA 2786Determined
September 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure132 VICTORIA STREET MOUNT VICTORIA 2786Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Residential Accommodation34 SELSDON STREET MOUNT VICTORIA 2786Determined
August 2025
- Hotel or motel accommodation; Erection of a new structure5-13 villiers st & 28, 30, 32 Victoria St. GraftonDetermined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces232 VICTORIA STREET MOUNT VICTORIA 2786Withdrawn
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation127 MOUNT YORK ROAD MOUNT VICTORIA 2786Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure12-14 MOUNT PIDDINGTON ROAD MOUNT VICTORIA 2786Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation102 Victoria Street Mount Victoria NSW 2786Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 GRAND VIEW ROAD MOUNT VICTORIA 2786Determined
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah30 SYLVANIA STREET MOUNT VICTORIA 2786Determined
April 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport125 VICTORIA STREET MOUNT VICTORIA 2786Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 CLOSEBURN DRIVE MOUNT VICTORIA 2786Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure144 VICTORIA STREET MOUNT VICTORIA 2786Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16 BEAUFORT AVENUE MOUNT VICTORIA 2786Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure42 MOUNT PIDDINGTON ROAD MOUNT VICTORIA 2786Determined
2024· 15 proposals
November 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure132 VICTORIA STREET MOUNT VICTORIA 2786Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure11-15 CARRINGTON AVENUE MOUNT VICTORIA 2786Determined
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure11 ST GEORGES PARADE MOUNT VICTORIA 2786Determined
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure64 VICTORIA STREET MOUNT VICTORIA 2786Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure24 Beaufort Avenue, Mount Victoria 2786Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 MATLOCK STREET MOUNT VICTORIA 2786Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation16 STATION STREET MOUNT VICTORIA 2786Withdrawn
July 2024
- Dwelling36 KENNY STREET MOUNT VICTORIA 2786Determined
June 2024
- Demolition; Commercial development109 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY MOUNT VICTORIA 2786Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space132 VICTORIA STREET MOUNT VICTORIA 2786Determined
2023· 17 proposals
17 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 19 proposals
19 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 31 proposals
31 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 3 proposals
3 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
6 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench
- Closeburn Drive at Mount York RoadBus stop
- Mount York Road at Great Western HighwayBus stop
- Mount Victoria Eltham Park Recreation and Conference CentreConference Centre
- Public toilets
- Telephone
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
6 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Errol Barden ParkPark
- Fairy Dell ReserveNature reserve
- Mount Victoria Memorial ParkPark
- Mount Victoria ParkPark
- Mount York ReserveNature reserve
- Rotunda ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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
Heritage
2 state heritage places
- Cox’s Road and Early Deviations – Mount York , Cox’s Pass PrecinctMount York Road (off) Mount VictoriaSHR
- Mount Victoria Railway Station groupMain Western railway, Mount VictoriaSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
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)
- 33
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
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
- 44.3/100
- Cohort rank
- #523 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Closeburn Dr At Mt York Rdtransport
- Great Western Hwy At Mount Piddington Rdtransport
- Mount Victoria Stationtransport
- Mount Victoria Station, Platform 1transport
- Mount Victoria Station, Platform 2transport
- Cox’s Road and Early Deviations – Mount York , Cox’s Pass PrecinctheritageMount York Road (off) Mount VictoriaSHR
- Mount Victoria Railway Station groupheritageMain Western railway, Mount VictoriaSHR
- Errol Barden Parkgovernmentpark
- Fairy Dell Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
- Mount Victoria Memorial Parkgovernmentpark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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