Median house price
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NSW · Moree Plains Council
Pallamallawa, 2399
Population
472
Growth (1 yr)
-0.5%
Growth (5 yr)
-4.1%
Median age
45
Median income
$1,635/wk
Employment rate
49.1%
Languages at home
1.3%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Pallamallawa is a quieter smaller community in Moree Plains Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Strong connections via buses keep the wider area accessible. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.
Reported crime has been falling recently. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
Desirability sits below average overall, with local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus growth momentum the main drag compared with similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Pallamallawa snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (Census)
472
-0.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
13.5%
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
#555
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
61st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
4th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
5th
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
- 23.8/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6398th in Australia
- State rank
- 2055th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #555 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #985 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Population growth
-0.5% annual · -4.1% over 5 years · 4th 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
- 472
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,635
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 22 of 163
- Median monthly mortgage
- $953
- Employment rate
- 49.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 117 / 19 / 0 (+ 5 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 decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 16
- Against the person
- 5
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 84.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 94 residents
- State safety percentile
- 61.3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -19.8%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order2
- Domestic Violence Related Assault5
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment2
- Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offences3
- Steal From Dwelling2
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
- 857
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 5th
School list
- Pallamallawa Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 857 · 5th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 21 students · Top SEA quarter 0%View 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
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Pallamallawa Pre-Schoolkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
33 public transport stops in this suburb
- 2258 Back Pally Rd
- Mosquito Ck Rd Opp Gil Gil Ck Rd
- Pallamallawa Public School, Centre St
- Trooper St At Bingera St
- Trooper St At Bingera St
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
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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
- Pallamallawa Fishing Club Memorial ParkPark
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
- Moree Hospital (33.4 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)
- 3
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 15.9
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
- 34° / 19°
- Rainfall
- 233 mm · ~29 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 133 mm · ~17 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 107 mm · ~13 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 147 mm · ~18 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· 1 proposal
July 2026
- Subdivision365 WONGABINDIE ROAD PALLAMALLAWA 2399Under Assessment
2025· 3 proposals
June 2025
- Subdivision55 GENEROI STREET PALLAMALLAWA 2399Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure331 CALIMPA ROAD PALLAMALLAWA 2399Determined
March 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Rural worker's dwelling1507 RIVER ROAD PALLAMALLAWA 2399Determined
2024· 7 proposals
September 2024
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (detached)138 RIVER ROAD PALLAMALLAWA 2399Determined
June 2024
- Commercial development; Office Premise; Erection of a new structureBACK PALLY ROAD PALLAMALLAWA 2399Determined
May 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Shop; Neighbourhood shop68 BINGERA STREET PALLAMALLAWA 2399Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Service station70 PARAMELLOWA STREET PALLAMALLAWA 2399Withdrawn
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure137 RIVER ROAD PALLAMALLAWA 2399Determined
February 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing; Residential Accommodation1475 WONGABINDIE ROAD PALLAMALLAWA 2399Determined
- Industrial development; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; General industry; Residential Accommodation2258 BACK PALLY ROAD PALLAMALLAWA 2399Determined
2023· 6 proposals
December 2023
- Commercial development; Office Premise; Erection of a new structureBACK PALLY ROAD PALLAMALLAWA 2399Determined
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure137 RIVER ROAD PALLAMALLAWA 2399Determined
- Subdivision80 GENEROI STREET PALLAMALLAWA 2399Determined
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure67 GENEROI STREET PALLAMALLAWA 2399Determined
July 2023
- Telecommunications and communication facilitiesBLAKE STREET PALLAMALLAWA 2399Determined
April 2023
- Other1507 RIVER ROAD PALLAMALLAWA 2399Determined
2022· 3 proposals
September 2022
- Other63 BINGERA STREET PALLAMALLAWA 2399Determined
August 2022
- Dwelling331 CALIMPA ROAD PALLAMALLAWA 2399Determined
June 2022
- Other1507 RIVER ROAD PALLAMALLAWA 2399Determined
2021· 4 proposals
December 2021
- Dwelling4647 MOSQUITO CREEK ROAD PALLAMALLAWA 2399Determined
August 2021
- Other671 Kirkton Road, PallamallawaDetermined
May 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing91 WARIALDA STREET PALLAMALLAWA 2399Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing246 Stanester Road Pallamallawa 2399Determined
2020· 1 proposal
December 2020
- Signage26 CENTRE STREET PALLAMALLAWA 2399Determined
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
- Parkes
- Member of Parliament
- Jamie CHAFFEY (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 130,841
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.2 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 63.0%Labor 37.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 92.3 km away).
Coalition 73.6%Labor 26.4%
10.6 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- PallamallawaLabor 23.7% · Coalition 76.3% TPP (2025)10.0 km away
- MoreeLabor 33.8% · Coalition 66.2% TPP (2025)31.3 km away
- Moree WestLabor 30.2% · Coalition 69.8% TPP (2025)31.8 km away
- Moree EastLabor 46.4% · Coalition 53.6% TPP (2025)32.1 km away
- AshleyLabor 23.6% · Coalition 76.4% TPP (2025)34.3 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)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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 Moree Plains Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.