NSW · Bathurst Regional Council

Raglan (NSW), NSW, 2795

Desirability index

56.3/100

#408 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Raglan (NSW) is a small locality in the Bathurst Regional area, home to around 1,272 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 4,486 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+1%), roughly 3526.7 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $540 (flats $430, houses $580), 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
1,272
Median age
38
Median household income / week
$1,785
Dwelling vacancy
2.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
9 of 433
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Employment rate
60.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
37 / 0 / 6

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian 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)
$430
Houses (January to March 2026)
$580
All types (January to March 2026)
$540
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
375

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)
4,486
Against the person
1,294
Against property
1,362
Rate per 1,000 residents
3,526.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 1 residents
State safety percentile
54.5th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+1.1%

Most common offence types

  • Breach Bail Conditions517
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault321
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment512
  • Malicious Damage To Property346
  • Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault249

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statisticsNSW 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
1
Median school ICSEA
978
  • Raglan Public SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

47 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 16 Lansdowne Dr
  • Frome St After Napolean St
  • Landseer St At Nile St
  • Napoleon St Before Frome St
  • Raglan Coach Stop

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

80 planning-related records

2026· 7 proposals
  • June 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Carport
    9 NILE STREET RAGLAN 2795Under Assessment
  • May 2026

  • Subdivision
    NAPOLEON STREET RAGLAN 2795Under Assessment
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    32 CROSS STREET RAGLAN 2795Under Assessment
  • March 2026

  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    53 NELSON STREET RAGLAN 2795Determined
  • February 2026

  • Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)
    2 LANDSEER STREET RAGLAN 2795Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Air transport facility
    15 HERCULES CLOSE RAGLAN 2795Determined
  • January 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    4A CHRISTIE STREET RAGLAN 2795Determined
2025· 18 proposals
  • December 2025

  • Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation
    10 LOCKE STREET RAGLAN 2795Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Air transport premises
    10 HERCULES CLOSE RAGLAN 2795Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)
    57 NAPOLEON STREET RAGLAN 2795Determined
  • November 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Carport
    36 EUGENIE STREET RAGLAN 2795Determined
  • September 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    18 NELSON STREET RAGLAN 2795Determined
  • August 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Residential Accommodation
    14 LANDSEER STREET RAGLAN 2795Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    14 LANDSEER STREET RAGLAN 2795Determined
  • Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    83 NILE STREET RAGLAN 2795Determined
  • July 2025

  • Subdivision
    45 LANDSEER STREET RAGLAN 2795Determined
  • Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Air transport facility
    17 WINDSOCK WAY RAGLAN 2795Determined
  • June 2025

  • Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    2 LANDSEER STREET RAGLAN 2795Withdrawn
  • Subdivision
    59 NELSON STREET RAGLAN 2795Determined
  • May 2025

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Air transport premises
    13 WINDSOCK WAY RAGLAN 2795Determined
  • Warehouse or distribution centre; Erection of a new structure
    1 ADRIENNE STREET RAGLAN 2795Determined
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    4 LEN BLACK PLACE RAGLAN 2795Determined
  • April 2025

  • Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure
    51A NELSON STREET RAGLAN 2795Determined
  • March 2025

  • Subdivision
    55 NAPOLEON STREET RAGLAN 2795Determined
  • February 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    59 LOCKE STREET RAGLAN 2795Determined
2024· 12 proposals
  • December 2024

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    14A LANDSEER STREET RAGLAN 2795Determined
  • November 2024

  • Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external); Residential Accommodation
    65 LOCKE STREET RAGLAN 2795Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Recreation/Tourist Premise; Function centre; Community facility; Other Infrastructure
    CHRISTIE STREET RAGLAN 2795Determined
  • September 2024

  • Erection of a new structure; Shipping containers
    44 CHRISTIE STREET RAGLAN 2795Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    22 CROSS STREET RAGLAN 2795Determined
  • August 2024

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport
    12 CHRISTIE STREET RAGLAN 2795Determined
  • July 2024

  • Place of public worship; Temporary building, structure or use
    1 SYDNEY ROAD RAGLAN 2795Determined
  • May 2024

  • Subdivision
    13 NELSON STREET RAGLAN 2795Determined
  • March 2024

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure
    58 LANDSEER STREET RAGLAN 2795Determined
  • February 2024

  • Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    25 NAPOLEON STREET RAGLAN 2795Determined
  • January 2024

  • Erection of a new structure; General industry
    146 CERAMIC AVENUE RAGLAN 2795Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    14 MELROSE DRIVE RAGLAN 2795Determined
2023· 8 proposals
  • December 2023

  • Place of public worship; Erection of a new structure
    1 - 3 Sydney Road, RaglanDetermined
  • November 2023

  • Warehouse or distribution centre; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    16 ADRIENNE STREET RAGLAN 2795Determined
  • August 2023

  • Subdivision of land
    45 landseer st Raglan 2795Determined
2022· 15 proposals

15 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 20 proposals

20 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

11 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Eugene St at Sydney RdBus stop
  • Eugenie St after Christie StBus stop
  • Frome St after Napoleon StBus stop
  • Landseer St at Nile StBus stop
  • Napoleon St after Sydney RdBus stop
  • Nelson St at Landseer StBus stop
  • Raglan Coach Stop, Great Western HwyBus stop
  • Raglan Public School, Nelson StBus stop
  • Ralph Cameron Park, Frome StBus stop
  • Sydney Rd at Nile StBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Elmo Lavis ParkPark
  • Ralph Cameron ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

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

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Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • Raglan Railway Station GroupMain Western railway, RaglanSHR

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage registerState heritage authority · 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.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
2
Parks (OSM)
2

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover featuresOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
56.3/100
Cohort rank
#408 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • 16 Lansdowne Drtransport
  • Frome St After Napolean Sttransport
  • Landseer St At Nile Sttransport
  • Napoleon St Before Frome Sttransport
  • Raglan Coach Stoptransport
  • Raglan Railway Station GroupheritageMain Western railway, RaglanSHR
  • Elmo Lavis Parkgovernmentpark
  • Ralph Cameron Parkgovernmentpark
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Air transport premisesplanning13 WINDSOCK WAY RAGLAN 2795Lodged 28 May 2025 · Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carportplanning12 CHRISTIE STREET RAGLAN 2795Lodged 16 Aug 2024 · Determined

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