NSW · Camden Council
Narellan Vale, 2567
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Narellan Vale is a practical mid-sized suburb in Camden, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities against similar metro suburbs, even with parks and green space and housing affordability holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 6,931
- Median age
- 35
- Median household income / week
- $2,248
- Dwelling vacancy
- 2.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 57 of 2,277
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 67.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 200 / 57 / 3
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 · 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.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
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)
- 320
- Against the person
- 88
- Against property
- 134
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 46.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 79 residents
- State safety percentile
- 23.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -1.3%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions278
- Fraud238
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment165
- Malicious Damage To Property163
- Steal From Retail Store136
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 · 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)
- 1,029
- Narellan Vale Public SchoolPrimary
- St Clare's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary
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 · 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
73 public transport stops in this suburb
- Elizabeth Park, Waterworth Dr
- Holdsowrth Dr Before Yate Pl
- Holdsworth Dr At Plantree Dr
- Holdsworth Dr Opp Liquidamber Dr
- Holdsworth Dr Opp Melaleuca 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 · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
95 planning-related records
2026· 12 proposals
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space5 PLANE TREE DRIVE NARELLAN VALE 2567Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 PEARCE PLACE NARELLAN VALE 2567Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4 VIDA CLOSE NARELLAN VALE 2567Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation10 MELALEUCA ROAD NARELLAN VALE 2567Determined
April 2026
- 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; Residential Accommodation20 PIN OAK PLACE NARELLAN VALE 2567Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure10 VIDA CLOSE NARELLAN VALE 2567Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure80 PLANE TREE DRIVE NARELLAN VALE 2567Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure6 VIDA CLOSE NARELLAN VALE 2567Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation95 HOLDSWORTH DRIVE NARELLAN VALE 2567Determined
March 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Food and drink premise8 61 HOLDSWORTH DRIVE NARELLAN VALE 2567Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool19 VIDA CLOSE NARELLAN VALE 2567Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space5 PLANE TREE DRIVE NARELLAN VALE 2567Determined
2025· 9 proposals
December 2025
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces48 HOLDSWORTH DRIVE NARELLAN VALE 2567Determined
- 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; Residential Accommodation20 PIN OAK PLACE NARELLAN VALE 2567Determined
October 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure19 MANNA GUM ROAD NARELLAN VALE 2567Determined
September 2025
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility173 RICHARDSON ROAD NARELLAN VALE 2567Withdrawn
August 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah25 PLANE TREE DRIVE NARELLAN VALE 2567Determined
April 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool46 PLANE TREE DRIVE NARELLAN VALE 2567Determined
February 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool47 HOLDSWORTH DRIVE NARELLAN VALE 2567Determined
January 2025
- Business premises; Hours of operation and tradingSHOP 5, 61 HOLDSWORTH DRIVE, NARELLAN VALEDetermined
- Subdivision93A HOLDSWORTH DRIVE NARELLAN VALE 2567Determined
2024· 18 proposals
November 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences8 CORNUTA CLOSE NARELLAN VALE 2567Withdrawn
October 2024
- Demolition; 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; Centre-based child care9 PLANE TREE DRIVE NARELLAN VALE 2567Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility173 RICHARDSON ROAD NARELLAN VALE 2567Withdrawn
September 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure12 ELM PLACE NARELLAN VALE 2567Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure19 MANNA GUM ROAD NARELLAN VALE 2567Determined
August 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure30 VERONICA PLACE NARELLAN VALE 2567Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure27 WATERWORTH DRIVE NARELLAN VALE 2567Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool16 HENRIETTA DRIVE NARELLAN VALE 2567Determined
June 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure3 EPHRAIM HOWE PLACE NARELLAN VALE 2567Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool71 MONTGOMERY CIRCUIT NARELLAN VALE 2567Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool12 CORNUTA CLOSE NARELLAN VALE 2567Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 GLENLEE COURT NARELLAN VALE 2567Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses11 GLEDITSIA CLOSE NARELLAN VALE 2567Determined
March 2024
- Subdivision93A HOLDSWORTH DRIVE NARELLAN VALE 2567Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool2 BLUEBERRY COURT NARELLAN VALE 2567Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool10 APPS PLACE NARELLAN VALE 2567Determined
February 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure36 PLANE TREE DRIVE NARELLAN VALE 2567Determined
- Place of public worship; Erection of a new structure59 HOLDSWORTH DRIVE NARELLAN VALE 2567Determined
2023· 1 proposal
December 2023
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)6 BLACK WATTLE GROVE NARELLAN VALE 2567Determined
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 · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
62 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (5)
- Bus stop (6)
- Elizabeth Macarthur High School, Waterworth DrBus stop
- Elizabeth Park, Waterworth DrBus stop
- Glenlee Reserve, Richardson RdBus stop
- Narellan Rd before Alamein AvBus stop
- Narellan Vale Public School, Waterworth DrBus stop
- Richardson Rd after Antoinette AveBus stop
- Richardson Rd before Welling DrBus stop
- Richardson Rd opp Glenlee ReserveBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
19 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Atlas ReservePark
- Ayrshire ReservePark
- Churchill ReservePark
- Ephraim Howe ReservePark
- Glenlee ReservePark
- Henry ReservePark
- Holdsworth ReservePark
- Ironbark Ridge ReservePark
- Liquidamber ReservePark
- Manna Gum ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- childcarechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 23
- Parks (OSM)
- 23
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 features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 54.7/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 22% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1409th in Australia
- State rank
- 456th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #130 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #317 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
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Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.