NSW · The Hills Shire Council
North Kellyville, 2155
Current weather
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Desirability score
- Premium
- Top transport
- Growing
- Cafés
- Green space
Suburb profile
North Kellyville is a practical established suburb in The Hills Shire, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Connections to the wider metro area are straightforward, with neighbouring communities close at hand. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
Young professionals and new households shape much of the local mix, with family life visible on every street. Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
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.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates excellent overall, led by growth momentum and parks and green space, while local dining and lifestyle amenities sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 17,401
- Median age
- 33
- Median household income / week
- $3,120
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 236 of 5,312
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,250
- Employment rate
- 70.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 273 / 148 / 732
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
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $680
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $900
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $790
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 618
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)
- 477
- Against the person
- 146
- Against property
- 225
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 27.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 119 residents
- State safety percentile
- 5.3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -6%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault161
- Fraud240
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment239
- Malicious Damage To Property179
- Steal From Retail Store166
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
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 1,122
- Australian International Academy, Kellyville CampusCombined
- Hills Adventist CollegeCombined
- North Kellyville Public 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
98 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bentley Av After Paramount Cres
- Withers Rd At Bentley Av
- Withers Rd At Bentley Av
- Withers Rd Opp Hills Centenary Park
- Withers Rd Opp Hills Centenary Park
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).
1,484 planning-related records
2026· 40 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure12 LACHLAN VALLEY WAY NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation25 SALTWATER CRESCENT NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Under Assessment
- Subdivision49 ROLAND GARROS CRESCENT NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Under Assessment
- Demolition; Subdivision4-16 SALTWATER CRESCENT NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure41 HIGHBURY ROAD NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool66 MAPLETON AVENUE NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Under Assessment
May 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)66 HEZLETT ROAD NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure18 TOPAZ PLACE NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool53 MCMILLIAN CIRCUIT NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Under Assessment
- Subdivision169 FOXALL ROAD NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool7 ENCLAVE PLACE NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Swimming pool6-8 HIPWELL AVENUE NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure21 ROSS PLACE NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Subdivision4-16 SALTWATER CRESCENT NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure27 SALTWATER CRESCENT NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool12 BOUDDI CIRCUIT NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure43 HIGHBURY ROAD NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool3 BUDAWANG AVENUE NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure34 RAMORNIE DRIVE NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 BUDAWANG AVENUE NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure21 KINNICK PLACE NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support55 ROLAND GARROS CRESCENT NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Fences37 WHITSUNDAY CIRCUIT NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Determined
- Subdivision11 RAVENSBOURNE AVENUE NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Determined
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development2 FOXALL ROAD NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool3 BUDAWANG AVENUE NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Rejected
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling; Residential Accommodation4 WINNING STREET NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Determined
- Health consulting room; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia12 KUMBATINE CRESCENT NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure21 EDEN ROAD NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation25 SALTWATER CRESCENT NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool14 PALMERSTONE PLACE NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Determined
- Subdivision29 ROSS PLACE NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 BOUDDI CIRCUIT NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool23 ROLAND GARROS CRESCENT NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Determined
January 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses4 RIVERSIDE WAY NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Withdrawn
- Subdivision4-16 SALTWATER CRESCENT NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation69 ROLAND GARROS CRESCENT NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Determined
- Subdivision15-31 PRENTICE AVENUE NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation7 SUBIACO ROAD NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation11 STRINGER ROAD NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155Determined
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
70 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- BWSAlcohol
- The BakehouseBakery
- ProfessionailBeauty salon
- Bench (5)
- Bicycle Parking
- Barry Rd after Barool AvBus stop
- Barry Rd after Dorrigo RdBus stop
- Barry Rd at Serpentine AvBus stop
- Barry Rd at White Gum PlBus stop
- Barry Rd at Yengo StBus 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
7 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Barry Road ReservePark
- Bladensburg Road ReservePark
- Caddies Creek ParkPark
- Lansdowne Road ReservePark
- Springbrook Boulevard ReservePark
- Stringer Road Sports Complex ReservePark
- Twickenham Avenue ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 5
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Choice Pharmacypharmacy
- Dentistdentist
- Essential health Chiropracticalternative
- North Kellyville Medical Centreclinic
- North Village Family Practiceclinic
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Dimples Childcare CentreBarry Roadkindergarten
- North Kellyville Pre-Schoolchildcare
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)
- 17
- Parks (OSM)
- 8
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
- 70.9/100 — Excellent
- State standing
- Top 3% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 122nd in Australia
- State rank
- 44th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #10 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #31 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime161
- Fraudcrime240
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime239
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime179
- Steal From Retail Storecrime166
- Bentley Av After Paramount Crestransport
- Withers Rd At Bentley Avtransport
- Withers Rd At Bentley Avtransport
- Withers Rd Opp Hills Centenary Parktransport
- Withers Rd Opp Hills Centenary Parktransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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