NSW · Camden Council
Narellan, NSW, 2567
Desirability index
44.3/100
How this score is calculated#410 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Narellan is a smaller suburban community in the Camden area, home to around 3,358 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1,890 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-2%), roughly 562.8 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $735, 3 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 3,358
- Median age
- 36
- Median household income / week
- $1,706
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 51 of 1,248
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,037
- Employment rate
- 58.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 128 / 103 / 8
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)
- $750
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 153
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)
- 1,890
- Against the person
- 522
- Against property
- 791
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 562.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 6 residents
- State safety percentile
- 25.8th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -1.6%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions278
- Fraud238
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment165
- Malicious Damage To Property163
- Steal From Retail Store136
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
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 1,014
- Elizabeth Macarthur High SchoolSecondary
- Narellan Public SchoolPrimary
- Yandelora SchoolSpecial
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
69 public transport stops in this suburb
- Camden Valley Way After Camden View Dr
- Camden Valley Way Opp Narellan Public School
- Camden Valley Way Opp Wilson Cres
- Narellan Rd Opp Maxwell Pl
- Yandelora School, Richardson 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).
140 planning-related records
2026· 12 proposals
June 2026
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia16 PORRENDE STREET NARELLAN 2567Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club50 LODGES ROAD NARELLAN 2567Under Assessment
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle repair station303 CAMDEN VALLEY WAY NARELLAN 2567Under Assessment
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies49 DONCASTER AVENUE NARELLAN 2567Under Assessment
- Subdivision38 STEWART STREET WOLLONGONG 2500Under Assessment
- Business premises; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Crematorium; Hours of operation and trading4 5 GRAHAMS HILL ROAD NARELLAN 2567Withdrawn
April 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)8 338 CAMDEN VALLEY WAY NARELLAN 2567Determined
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care7 HUME STREET NARELLAN 2567Additional Information Requested
February 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Cemetery6 RICHARDSON ROAD NARELLAN 2567Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation6 LODGES ROAD NARELLAN 2567Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool24 VALLEY VIEW DRIVE NARELLAN 2567Determined
January 2026
- Temporary building, structure or use; Kiosk326 CAMDEN VALLEY WAY NARELLAN 2567Determined
2025· 18 proposals
December 2025
- Business premises; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and trading10 QUEEN STREET NARELLAN 2567Pending Court Appeal
November 2025
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Pathways and paving19 WOODLAND CRESCENT NARELLAN 2567Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3 HILLVIEW PLACE NARELLAN 2567Determined
September 2025
- Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure321-339 CAMDEN VALLEY WAY NARELLAN 2567Determined
- Industrial development; Warehouse or distribution centre; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure2A PORRENDE STREET NARELLAN 2567Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool3 STUDLEY COURT NARELLAN 2567Determined
- Demolition; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure; Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)1 HOVELL STREET NARELLAN 2567Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle repair station303 CAMDEN VALLEY WAY NARELLAN 2567Determined
May 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool44 SIRIUS CIRCUIT NARELLAN 2567Determined
April 2025
- Demolition; Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care10 QUEEN STREET NARELLAN 2567Determined
March 2025
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces129 QUEEN STREET NARELLAN 2567Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)2 BELLINGHAM STREET NARELLAN 2567Determined
- Home business; Advertising and signage; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia26 WILTON STREET NARELLAN 2567Withdrawn
February 2025
- Business premises; 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 Australia22 SOMERSET AVENUE NARELLAN 2567Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool14 HOVELL STREET NARELLAN 2567Determined
- Pub; Hours of operation and trading279 CAMDEN VALLEY WAY NARELLAN 2567Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support18 FAIRWAY PLACE NARELLAN 2567Determined
January 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Shop; Neighbourhood shop1 24 GRAHAMS HILL ROAD NARELLAN 2567Withdrawn
2024· 24 proposals
December 2024
- Business premises; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Business identification sign295 CAMDEN VALLEY WAY NARELLAN 2567Determined
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation42 QUEEN STREET NARELLAN 2567Determined
- Signage; Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise; Take away food and drink7 GEORGE HUNTER DRIVE NARELLAN 2567Determined
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 HILLVIEW PLACE NARELLAN 2567Determined
September 2024
- Temporary building, structure or use; Driveways and hard stand spaces40 ELYARD STREET NARELLAN 2567Withdrawn
- Attached dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure71 QUEEN STREET NARELLAN 2567Determined
- Boarding house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Non-standard Housing18 DONCASTER AVENUE NARELLAN 2567Determined
- Business premises; Commercial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Car park9 SOMERSET AVENUE NARELLAN 2567Determined
- Business premises; Erection of a new structure37 ELYARD STREET NARELLAN 2567Determined
August 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home6 WILTON STREET NARELLAN 2567Determined
2023· 23 proposals
23 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· 27 proposals
27 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 16 proposals
16 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
101 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Dan Murphy'sAlcohol
321-339 Camden Valley Way, Narellan
- The VillageBar
- Bench (16)
- Bicycle Parking (3)
- Bus stop (16)
- Camden Valley Way opp Narellan Town CentreBus stop
- Camden Valley Way opp Sharman ClBus stop
- Elyard St opp Narellan Town CentreBus stop
- Narellan Police Station, Camden Valley WayBus stop
- Narellan Public School, Camden Valley WayBus 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
10 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bishop Wilton ReservePark
- Coghill ReservePark
- Col Barratt ReservePark
- Eastlewood ReservePark
- Elyard ReservePark
- Frost ReservePark
- Kenneth Wilson ReservePark
- Queen Street ReservePark
- Rosevale ReservePark
- Valley View ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 2
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Bupa Dentaldentist
- I-MED Radiologymedical_imaging
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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
1 state heritage place
- Studley ParkCamden Valley Way, NarellanSHR
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)
- 12
- Parks (OSM)
- 12
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
- #410 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
- Camden Valley Way After Camden View Drtransport
- Camden Valley Way Opp Narellan Public Schooltransport
- Camden Valley Way Opp Wilson Crestransport
- Narellan Rd Opp Maxwell Pltransport
- Yandelora School, Richardson Rdtransport
- Studley ParkheritageCamden Valley Way, NarellanSHR
- Bupa Dentalhealthdentist
- I-MED Radiologyhealthmedical_imaging
- Bishop Wilton Reservegovernmentpark
- Coghill Reservegovernmentpark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · 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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