Median house price
$750k
+7.1% change
NSW · Cabonne Council
Nashdale, 2800
Population
403
Growth (1 yr)
+0.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.6%
Median age
44
Median income
$2,180/wk
Employment rate
69.6%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$750,000
Languages at home
7.5%non-English
Most common: Italian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Nashdale offers a slower smaller community life in Cabonne Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with plenty of young families in the mix. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer safety and growth momentum compared with similar regional towns, though community and employment remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Nashdale snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$570/wk
Houses $600 · Units $430
Population (Census)
403
+0.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
3.5%
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
#72
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
67th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
50th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
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
- 40.0/100 — Average
- National rank
- 3753rd in Australia
- State rank
- 1144th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #72 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #348 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $430
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $600
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $570
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 461
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $750,000
- Median price change
- +7.1%
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
Population growth
+0.5% annual · +2.6% over 5 years · 50th percentile in NSW
Growth rates are from ABS Estimated Resident Population at SA2 level. Headcount uses 2021 Census when allocated ERP is too low relative to Census to display reliably.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 403
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $2,180
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 5 of 143
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,052
- Employment rate
- 69.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 142 / 0 / 0 (+ 4 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 are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 18
- Against the person
- 5
- Against property
- 7
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 92.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 81 residents
- State safety percentile
- 67.2th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order310
- Breach Bail Conditions542
- Domestic Violence Related Assault303
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment511
- Malicious Damage To Property448
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
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,063
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 73th
School list
- Nashdale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1063 · 73th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 137 students · Top SEA quarter 26% · 1.1 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
Public transport
46 public transport stops in this suburb
- 124 Mount Lofty Rd
- 191 Nancarrow Lane
- 98 Nancarrow Lane
- Lake Canobolas Reserve, Lake Canobolas Rd
- Nancarrow Lane Opp 216
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
3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 1 parks mapped in suburb
- Well connected by public transport — 46 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.48
Community(1)
- Nashdale Public SchoolSchool
Nashdale
Sport & outdoors(1)
- Lake Canobolas Mountain Bike ParkSports field
Other(1)
- Camp CanobolasCamp Site
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
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Lake Canobolas ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Ramsay Surgical Centre Orange (7.7 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
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)
- 5
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 25.8
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
- 27° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 227 mm · ~28 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 174 mm · ~22 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 12° / 2°
- Rainfall
- 225 mm · ~28 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 225 mm · ~28 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· 4 proposals
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 CHERRY LANE NASHDALE 2800Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure771 CARGO ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 CHERRY LANE NASHDALE 2800Determined
- Dual occupancy; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support279 OLD CANOBOLAS ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
2025· 5 proposals
October 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)166 BORENORE ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure434 CARGO ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 NANCARROW LANE NASHDALE 2800Determined
April 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Community facility145 LAKE CANOBOLAS ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
- Subdivision7 CHERRY LANE NASHDALE 2800Determined
2024· 3 proposals
October 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Information and education facility; Community facility145 LAKE CANOBOLAS ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
February 2024
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Agriculture209 WOODS LANE NASHDALE 2800Withdrawn
January 2024
- Hours of operation and trading; Agriculture12 AKHURST ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
2023· 7 proposals
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)347 OLD CANOBOLAS ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
August 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development156 WOODS LANE NASHDALE 2800Determined
July 2023
- Dwelling; Demolition103 BORENORE ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
June 2023
- Other145 LAKE CANOBOLAS ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
May 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development41 DARLEY ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
- Dwelling; Dual occupancy; Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs122 LAKE CANOBOLAS ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
January 2023
- Restaurant or cafe125 MOUNT LOFTY ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
2022· 7 proposals
November 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development41 DARLEY ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
October 2022
- Restaurant or cafe; Other19 LAKE CANOBOLAS ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
August 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development52 WOODS LANE NASHDALE 2800Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development156 WOODS LANE NASHDALE 2800Determined
July 2022
- Subdivision of land229 NANCARROW LANE NASHDALE 2800Determined
May 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing; Other204 BORENORE ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
January 2022
- Shed152 LAKE CANOBOLAS ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
2021· 7 proposals
December 2021
- Subdivision of land281 OLD CANOBOLAS ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
October 2021
- Dual occupancy; Other295 NANCARROW LANE NASHDALE 2800Withdrawn
- Farm buildings; Shed237 OLD CANOBOLAS ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
September 2021
- Change of use145 LAKE CANOBOLAS ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
August 2021
- Artisanal food and drink19 LAKE CANOBOLAS ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
May 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development52 WOODS LANE NASHDALE 2800Determined
March 2021
- Alterations and additions to commercial development125 NASHDALE LANE NASHDALE 2800Determined
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
- Overlay applies
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
- Calare
- Member of Parliament
- Andrew GEE (Independent)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 124,664
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.7%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.2 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 62.3%Labor 37.7%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 9.3 km away).
Coalition 60.6%Labor 39.4%
1.7 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +7.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- NashdaleLabor 39.2% · Coalition 60.8% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
- CanobolasLabor 38.7% · Coalition 61.3% TPP (2025)4.3 km away
- BorenoreLabor 31.5% · Coalition 68.5% TPP (2025)6.3 km away
- Orange CentralLabor 43.0% · Coalition 57.0% TPP (2025)7.7 km away
- Orange WestLabor 39.8% · Coalition 60.2% TPP (2025)8.5 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)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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
More in Cabonne Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.