NSW · Mid-Western Regional Council
Spring Flat, NSW, 2850
Desirability index
#350 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Spring Flat is a small locality in the Mid-Western Regional area, home to around 345 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1,374 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+1%), roughly 3982.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $620 (flats $420, houses $630), strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 345
- Median age
- 36
- Median household income / week
- $2,974
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 6 of 116
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,540
- Employment rate
- 72%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 4 / 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)
- $420
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $630
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $620
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 210
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
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)
- 1,374
- Against the person
- 459
- Against property
- 452
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 3,982.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 1 residents
- State safety percentile
- 56.5th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +1.1%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order107
- Breach Bail Conditions86
- Domestic Violence Related Assault102
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment183
- Malicious Damage To Property142
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
37 public transport stops in this suburb
- 815 Spring Flat Rd
- 868 Spring Flat Rd
- Mudgee Holiday Park, Lions Dr
- Spring Flat Rd At Spring Flat South Lane
- Wallinga Lane At Spring Flat Rd
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
32 planning-related records
2026· 3 proposals
June 2026
- Subdivision312 CASTLEREAGH HIGHWAY SPRING FLAT 2850Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure9 DIANA DRIVE SPRING FLAT 2850Additional Information Requested
January 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Function centre345 SPRING FLAT ROAD SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
2025· 7 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development21 MERVYNS LANE SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Fences; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development170 BROADHEAD ROAD SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
October 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah174 BROADHEAD ROAD SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
August 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure235 ROBERTSON ROAD SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
July 2025
- Temporary building, structure or use; Camping ground; Function centre344 CASTLEREAGH HIGHWAY SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
June 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation220 BROADHEAD ROAD SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
March 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure8 CONSADINE GROVE SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
2024· 6 proposals
October 2024
- Dual occupancy; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)106 SPRING FLAT SOUTH LANE SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
July 2024
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure274 Spring Flat South Lane, Spring Flat NSW 2850Determined
June 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Barbecues and other outdoor cooking structures; Fences; Stairway223 ROBERTSON ROAD SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
February 2024
- Subdivision; Stormwater management system; Water reticulation system; Sewerage system209 ROBERTSON ROAD SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Manufactured home32 SPRING FLAT ROAD SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
January 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure220 BROADHEAD ROAD SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
2023· 3 proposals
September 2023
- Subdivision of land312 CASTLEREAGH HIGHWAY SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces20 STEEL DRIVE SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
April 2023
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Shed14 LOVETT COURT SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
2022· 10 proposals
November 2022
- Dwelling20 STEEL DRIVE SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
- Dual occupancy463 QUEENS PINCH ROAD SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces180 BROADHEAD ROAD SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
August 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing; Other344 CASTLEREAGH HIGHWAY SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
June 2022
- Shed11 STEEL DRIVE SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
May 2022
- Subdivision of land7 LOVETT COURT SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
April 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development3 DIANA DRIVE SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
March 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development973 SPRING FLAT ROAD SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
February 2022
- Farm buildings931 SPRING FLAT ROAD SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
January 2022
- Subdivision of land209 ROBERTSON ROAD SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
2021· 3 proposals
November 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development571 SPRING FLAT ROAD SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
October 2021
- Shed10 STEEL DRIVE SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
June 2021
- Other38 SPRING FLAT ROAD SPRING FLAT 2850Deferred Commencement
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
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
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 62.4/100
- Cohort rank
- #350 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 815 Spring Flat Rdtransport
- 868 Spring Flat Rdtransport
- Mudgee Holiday Park, Lions Drtransport
- Spring Flat Rd At Spring Flat South Lanetransport
- Wallinga Lane At Spring Flat Rdtransport
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning3 DIANA DRIVE SPRING FLAT 2850Lodged 26 Apr 2022 · Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning973 SPRING FLAT ROAD SPRING FLAT 2850Lodged 17 Mar 2022 · Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning571 SPRING FLAT ROAD SPRING FLAT 2850Lodged 12 Nov 2021 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandahplanning174 BROADHEAD ROAD SPRING FLAT 2850Lodged 14 Oct 2025 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Barbecues and other outdoor cooking structures; Fences; Stairwayplanning223 ROBERTSON ROAD SPRING FLAT 2850Lodged 24 Jun 2024 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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