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NSW · Liverpool Plains Council

Quirindi, 2343

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Updated

Desirability score

37.8/100
Below average

1218th in NSW

82% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
What Quirindi is known for: Green suburb, Excellent transport, High desirability

Suburb profile

Quirindi offers a slower mid-sized suburb life in Liverpool Plains, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Set in the wider countryside, it offers distance from the capital and a strong sense of place. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.

The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice, and that is part of the charm. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.

Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state.

The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety against similar regional towns, even with parks and green space and transport and access holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
3,355
Median age
46
Median household income / week
$1,198
Dwelling vacancy
11.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
165 of 1,427
Median monthly mortgage
$1,127
Employment rate
48.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
125 / 52 / 25

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)
$440
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
33

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

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
234
Against the person
79
Against property
92
Rate per 1,000 residents
69.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 42 residents
State safety percentile
48.3th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+14.5%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Breach Bail Conditions28
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault35
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment35
  • Malicious Damage To Property43
  • Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault26

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)
904
  • Quirindi High SchoolSecondary
  • Quirindi Public SchoolPrimary
  • St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

289 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Church St Before Fitzroy St
  • Duke St At Robey Av
  • Fitzroy St At Underwood St
  • Loder St Before Russell St
  • Quirindi Station

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).

144 planning-related records

2026· 10 proposals

  • May 2026

  • Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure
    66 PRYOR STREET QUIRINDI 2343Determined
  • Educational establishment; Erection of a new structure; School
    18 THOMAS STREET QUIRINDI 2343Determined
  • Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    189 CALLAGHANS LANE QUIRINDI 2343Determined

  • April 2026

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    10 MORNING VIEW CLOSE QUIRINDI 2343Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Electricity generating facility (solar and wind)
    1415 BUNDELLA ROAD QUIRINDI 2343Additional Information Requested
  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Intensive livestock agriculture; Feedlot
    293 BUNDELLA ROAD QUIRINDI 2343Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    35 MORNING VIEW CLOSE QUIRINDI 2343Determined

  • March 2026

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    352 SPAINS LANE QUIRINDI 2343Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    25 RAY CARTER DRIVE QUIRINDI 2343Determined

  • January 2026

  • Business premises; Erection of a new structure; Storage premises; Self storage units
    8 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE QUIRINDI 2343Determined
2025· 15 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Dual occupancy; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)
    13 GREEN CRESCENT QUIRINDI 2343Determined

  • November 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Feedlot
    293 BUNDELLA ROAD QUIRINDI 2343Determined

  • October 2025

  • Commercial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise; Shop
    40 STATION STREET QUIRINDI 2343Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
    16 RAY CARTER DRIVE QUIRINDI 2343Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Residential Accommodation
    60 STATION STREET QUIRINDI 2343Withdrawn
  • Erection of a new structure; Agriculture
    293 BUNDELLA ROAD QUIRINDI 2343Withdrawn

  • September 2025

  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home
    91 HILL STREET QUIRINDI 2343Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    25 RAY CARTER DRIVE QUIRINDI 2343Determined

  • July 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)
    36 DUKE STREET QUIRINDI 2343Determined

  • April 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    17 GREEN CRESCENT QUIRINDI 2343Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    30 UREN STREET QUIRINDI 2343Determined
  • Business premises; Erection of a new structure; Storage premises; Self storage units
    5 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE QUIRINDI 2343Determined

  • March 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    17 FITZROY STREET QUIRINDI 2343Withdrawn
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Rainwater tanks
    17 PRICE STREET QUIRINDI 2343Determined

  • January 2025

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club
    86 Station Street QuirindiDetermined
2024· 15 proposals

  • December 2024

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
    2 Nicholl Avenue Quirindi NSW 2343Determined

  • November 2024

  • Business premises; Erection of a new structure; Storage premises; Self storage units
    5 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE QUIRINDI 2343Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Barbecues and other outdoor cooking structures; Entertainment associated with existing premises; Minor building alterations (external)
    3 SNAPE STREET QUIRINDI 2343Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    5 GREENTREES DRIVE QUIRINDI 2343Determined

  • September 2024

  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    178 HAWKER STREET QUIRINDI 2343Determined

  • August 2024

  • Erection of a new structure; Storage premises; Self storage units
    8 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE QUIRINDI 2343Withdrawn
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    1672 KAMILAROI HIGHWAY QUIRINDI 2343Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    178 HAWKER STREET QUIRINDI 2343Withdrawn

  • July 2024

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    24 BOLAH VALLEY ROAD QUIRINDI 2343Determined
  • Industrial development; Erection of a new structure
    8 DRAGON STREET QUIRINDI 2343Determined
  • Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Access ramp; Minor building alterations (internal); Public administration building
    60 STATION STREET QUIRINDI 2343Determined
  • Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    11 Gurton street Quirindi NSW 2343Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    60 STATION STREET QUIRINDI 2343Withdrawn
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    60 STATION STREET QUIRINDI 2343Withdrawn

  • June 2024

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    6 GRANDVIEW PLACE QUIRINDI 2343Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Five Mile Truck Stopping Bay SouthboundParking

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

10 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Bell ParkPark
  • Bill McNamara ParkPark
  • Colleen Green ParkPark
  • Harold Golland Sports FieldPark
  • Longfield ParkPark
  • Quirindi Village Miniature RailwayPark
  • Rose Lea ParkPark
  • RSL ParkPark
  • Taylor ParkPark
  • Who'd A Thought It LookoutPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
9
Emergency department
On site
  • Gosonics Ultrasoundyes
  • Laverty Pathologysample_collection
  • Laverty Pathologysample_collection
  • Paul Harveyoptometrist
  • Quirindi Dental Caredentist
  • Quirindi Health Centreyes
  • Quirindi Hospitalhospital
  • Quirindi Pharmacypharmacy
  • Total Care PhysiotherapyGeorge Streetphysiotherapist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

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

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • Quirindi Railway Station GroupMain Northern railway, QuirindiSHR

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

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 · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
10
Parks (OSM)
10

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
37.8/100 — Below average
National rank
3853rd in Australia
State rank
1218th in NSW
Peer rank
#179 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#423 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
82%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Five Mile Truck Stopping Bay Southboundamenitiesparking
  • Breach Bail Conditionscrime28
  • Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime35
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime35
  • Malicious Damage To Propertycrime43
  • Non-Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime26
  • Church St Before Fitzroy Sttransport
  • Duke St At Robey Avtransport
  • Fitzroy St At Underwood Sttransport
  • Loder St Before Russell Sttransport

Data sources & freshness

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