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NSW · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council

Oallen, NSW, 2580

Suburb snapshot

Oallen is a small locality in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional area, home to around 145 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 2,808 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+2%), roughly 19365.5 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $500 (flats $390, houses $525), limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
145
Median age
56
Median household income / week
$1,125
Dwelling vacancy
63.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
106 of 167
Median monthly mortgage
$1,571
Employment rate
41.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
8 / 0 / 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.

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$390
Houses (January to March 2026)
$525
All types (January to March 2026)
$500
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
230

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

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Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
2,808
Against the person
695
Against property
932
Rate per 1,000 residents
19,365.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 1 residents
State safety percentile
79.9th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+1.6%

Most common offence types

  • Breach Bail Conditions290
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault160
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment230
  • Malicious Damage To Property237
  • Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault183

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

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Oallen Ford Rd At Wolgon Rd
  • Oallen Ford Rd At Wolgon Rd

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

11 planning-related records

2026· 1 proposal

  • February 2026

  • Subdivision
    1766 OALLEN FORD ROAD OALLEN 2622Under Assessment
2025· 1 proposal

  • March 2025

  • Subdivision
    1766 OALLEN FORD ROAD OALLEN 2622Determined
2024· 1 proposal

  • January 2024

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    543 JERRALONG ROAD OALLEN 2622Determined
2023· 2 proposals

  • July 2023

  • Dwelling; Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development; Stormwater management systems; Earthworks / change in levels; Garages, carports and car parking spaces
    543 JERRALONG ROAD OALLEN 2622Determined

  • February 2023

  • Attached dwelling; Shed
    72 BURDEN DRIVE OALLEN 2622Determined
2022· 3 proposals

  • September 2022

  • Dwelling; Shed
    29 MOGO ROAD OALLEN 2622Determined

  • May 2022

  • Dwelling
    2059 OALLEN FORD ROAD OALLEN 2622Determined

  • March 2022

  • Bed and breakfast accommodation; Change of use
    1211 OALLEN ROAD OALLEN 2622Determined
2021· 2 proposals

  • December 2021

  • Subdivision of land
    1766 OALLEN FORD ROAD OALLEN 2622Withdrawn

  • November 2021

  • Dwelling
    209-211 MOGO ROAD OALLEN 2622Determined
2020· 1 proposal

  • November 2020

  • Dwelling
    1022 OALLEN ROAD OALLEN 2622Determined

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Parking

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

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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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)
4
Parks (OSM)
0

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

Recent changes

  • Oallen Ford Rd At Wolgon Rdtransport
  • Oallen Ford Rd At Wolgon Rdtransport
  • Attached dwelling; Shedplanning72 BURDEN DRIVE OALLEN 2622Lodged 27 Feb 2023 · Determined
  • Bed and breakfast accommodation; Change of useplanning1211 OALLEN ROAD OALLEN 2622Lodged 21 Mar 2022 · Determined
  • Dwellingplanning2059 OALLEN FORD ROAD OALLEN 2622Lodged 30 May 2022 · Determined
  • Dwellingplanning209-211 MOGO ROAD OALLEN 2622Lodged 16 Nov 2021 · Determined
  • Dwellingplanning1022 OALLEN ROAD OALLEN 2622Lodged 20 Nov 2020 · Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structureplanning543 JERRALONG ROAD OALLEN 2622Lodged 10 Jan 2024 · Determined
  • Dwelling; Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development; Stormwater management systems; Earthworks / change in levels; Garages, carports and car parking spacesplanning543 JERRALONG ROAD OALLEN 2622Lodged 05 Jul 2023 · Determined
  • Dwelling; Shedplanning29 MOGO ROAD OALLEN 2622Lodged 29 Sep 2022 · Determined

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