NSW · Cabonne Council

Springside (NSW), NSW, 2800

Desirability index

58.6/100

#386 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Springside (NSW) is a small locality in the Cabonne area, home to around 303 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 4,972 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-0%), roughly 16409.2 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $570 (flats $430, houses $600), 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
303
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$2,250
Dwelling vacancy
9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
10 of 111
Median monthly mortgage
$2,862
Employment rate
63.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
6 / 0 / 0

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)
$600
All types (January to March 2026)
$570
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
461

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)
4,972
Against the person
1,318
Against property
1,890
Rate per 1,000 residents
16,409.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 1 residents
State safety percentile
78th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-0.5%

Most common offence types

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order310
  • Breach Bail Conditions542
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault303
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment511
  • Malicious Damage To Property448

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

Public transport

42 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 102 Berrilee Rd
  • 46 Berrilee Rd
  • 48 Berrilee Rd
  • Cadia Rd Opp 261
  • Forest Rd Opp Failford Lane

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Planning & development

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

24 planning-related records

2026· 2 proposals
  • June 2026

  • Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    140 CADIA ROAD SPRINGSIDE 2800Determined
  • March 2026

  • Subdivision
    56 ORCHARD ROAD SPRINGSIDE 2800Determined
2025· 8 proposals
  • September 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool
    174 CADIA ROAD SPRINGSIDE 2800Withdrawn
  • July 2025

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)
    440 CADIA ROAD SPRINGSIDE 2800Determined
  • June 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    141 SELWOOD LANE SPRINGSIDE 2800Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    140 CADIA ROAD SPRINGSIDE 2800Determined
  • February 2025

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Entertainment associated with existing premises
    758 FOREST ROAD SPRINGSIDE 2800Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    65 BENNETT LANE SPRINGSIDE 2800Determined
  • January 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Electricity generating facility (solar and wind)
    140 CADIA ROAD SPRINGSIDE 2800Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool
    65 BENNETT LANE SPRINGSIDE 2800Determined
2024· 1 proposal
  • August 2024

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    ORCHARD ROAD SPRINGSIDE 2800Determined
2023· 1 proposal
  • October 2023

  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    217 BERRILEE ROAD SPRINGSIDE 2800Determined
2022· 6 proposals
  • September 2022

  • Dual occupancy; Shed
    140 CADIA ROAD SPRINGSIDE 2800Determined
  • June 2022

  • Dual occupancy; Farm buildings
    103 ORCHARD ROAD SPRINGSIDE 2800Determined
  • April 2022

  • Dual occupancy
    56 WISE ROAD SPRINGSIDE 2800Determined
  • March 2022

  • Dual occupancy; Farm buildings
    103 ORCHARD ROAD SPRINGSIDE 2800Determined
  • February 2022

  • Pools / decks / fencing
    47 BULLS LANE SPRINGSIDE 2800Determined
  • January 2022

  • Dual occupancy; Pools / decks / fencing
    56 ORCHARD ROAD SPRINGSIDE 2800Determined
2021· 6 proposals
  • December 2021

  • Secondary dwelling; Other
    291 GILES ROAD SPRINGSIDE 2800Determined
  • Shed
    460 CADIA ROAD SPRINGSIDE 2800Determined
  • Pools / decks / fencing
    71 ORCHARD ROAD SPRINGSIDE 2800Determined
  • October 2021

  • Secondary dwelling; Other
    291 GILES ROAD SPRINGSIDE 2800Withdrawn
  • September 2021

  • Pools / decks / fencing
    365 CADIA ROAD SPRINGSIDE 2800Determined
  • August 2021

  • Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs
    149 FOUR MILE CREEK ROAD SPRINGSIDE 2800Determined

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

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

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

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 overlaysState government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Desirability index

Desirability score
58.6/100
Cohort rank
#386 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

  • 102 Berrilee Rdtransport
  • 46 Berrilee Rdtransport
  • 48 Berrilee Rdtransport
  • Cadia Rd Opp 261transport
  • Forest Rd Opp Failford Lanetransport
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Entertainment associated with existing premisesplanning758 FOREST ROAD SPRINGSIDE 2800Lodged 24 Feb 2025 · Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)planning440 CADIA ROAD SPRINGSIDE 2800Lodged 07 Jul 2025 · Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming poolplanning65 BENNETT LANE SPRINGSIDE 2800Lodged 13 Jan 2025 · Determined
  • Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahsplanning149 FOUR MILE CREEK ROAD SPRINGSIDE 2800Lodged 05 Aug 2021 · Determined
  • Dual occupancyplanning56 WISE ROAD SPRINGSIDE 2800Lodged 20 Apr 2022 · Determined

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