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NSW · Mid-Coast Council
Stroud, 2425
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,028
Growth (1 yr)
+1.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+7.5%
Median age
48
Median income
$1,310/wk
Employment rate
52%
Languages at home
1.8%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Heritage area
- National parks
Suburb profile
In Mid-Coast Council, Stroud keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Buses are a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Homes are neither a bargain nor a premium buy against the wider market.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because schools and education lag behind, despite relative strength in growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Stroud snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
1,028
+1.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
10.9%
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
#185
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
25th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
80th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
18th
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
- 38.4/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4054th in Australia
- State rank
- 1254th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #185 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #414 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
1,028(June 2025)
+1.6% annual · +7.5% over 5 years · 80th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.6%
- 5-year growth
- +7.5%
- Change in 1 year
- +16
- Change in 5 years
- +72
- Growth rank in NSW
- 80th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,050), extrapolated at +0.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 988
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $1,310
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 44 of 403
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,560
- Employment rate
- 52%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 352 / 3 / 0 (+ 3 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)
- 46
- Against the person
- 21
- Against property
- 13
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 44.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 47 residents
- State safety percentile
- 25.2th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -13%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order6
- Break And Enter Dwelling6
- Domestic Violence Related Assault18
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment16
- Malicious Damage To Property7
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
- 931
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 18th
School list
- Stroud Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 931 · 18th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 71 students · Top SEA quarter 5%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
Public transport
87 public transport stops in this suburb
- Cowper St After Gidley St
- Cowper St Before Memorial Av
- Stroud Coach Stop
- Stroud Fuel Supplies, The Bucketts Way
- Stroud Fuel Supplies, The Bucketts Way
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
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Allen ParkPark
- Silo HillPark
- Stroud CommonPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 9
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
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
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- Bulahelah Health Campus (20.6 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Stroud PharmacyPharmacy
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)
- 29
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 28.2
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
- 28° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 372 mm · ~46 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 329 mm · ~41 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 218 mm · ~27 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· 13 proposals
August 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure105 BRITON COURT ROAD STROUD 2425Under Assessment
July 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure68 MEMORIAL AVENUE STROUD 2425Under Assessment
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure20 SIMMSVILLE ROAD STROUD 2425Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support26 SIMMSVILLE ROAD STROUD 2425Determined
- Subdivision9 MILL CREEK ROAD STROUD 2425Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Erection of a new structure20 GORTONS CROSSING ROAD STROUD 2425Determined
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation4-12 GRIFFIN STREET STROUD 2425Determined
April 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure26 LOWREY STREET STROUD 2425Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure26 SIMMSVILLE ROAD STROUD 2425Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure46 SIMMSVILLE ROAD STROUD 2425Determined
- Subdivision8 GLOUCESTER STREET STROUD 2425Determined
March 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development18 WYE STREET STROUD 2425Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure20 GORTONS CROSSING ROAD STROUD 2425Determined
2025· 21 proposals
October 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah124 BRITON COURT ROAD STROUD 2425Determined
September 2025
- Subdivision2 GLOUCESTER STREET STROUD 2425Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 LADY PARRY DRIVE STROUD 2425Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation115 BRITON COURT ROAD STROUD 2425Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Supporting Development6 SHAW STREET STROUD 2425Determined
August 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure102 BRITON COURT ROAD STROUD 2425Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14 BERKELEY STREET STROUD 2425Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure83 BRITON COURT ROAD STROUD 2425Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Manufactured home5 LADY PARRY DRIVE STROUD 2425Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space2-6 HODGSON STREET STROUD 2425Determined
July 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support3 LADY PARRY DRIVE STROUD 2425Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation41 MILL CREEK ROAD STROUD 2425Determined
- Subdivision2 URQUHARTS LANE STROUD 2425Determined
June 2025
- Demolition2 GLOUCESTER STREET STROUD 2425Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure2 JOHN STREET STROUD 2425Determined
March 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (outdoor)93 THOMPSONS LANE STROUD 2425Under Assessment
February 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Medical centre; Health Infrastructure64 COWPER STREET STROUD 2425Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)10 LAMAN STREET STROUD 2425Determined
January 2025
- Subdivision68 MEMORIAL AVENUE STROUD 2425Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation3 BROADWAY STREET STROUD 2425Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure112 BRITON COURT ROAD STROUD 2425Determined
2024· 9 proposals
November 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Information and education facility87 COWPER STREET STROUD 2425Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure120 BRITON COURT ROAD STROUD 2425Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15 DAWSON STREET STROUD 2425Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure83 BRITON COURT ROAD STROUD 2425Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure79 COWPER STREET STROUD 2425Determined
October 2024
- Subdivision1165 BOORAL-WASHPOOL ROAD STROUD 2425Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Rural industry93 THOMPSONS LANE STROUD 2425Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 LADY PARRY DRIVE STROUD 2425Determined
July 2024
- Temporary building, structure or use; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool84 BEDE STREET STROUD 2425Determined
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)
Heritage
2 heritage places
- St John the Evangelist Anglican Church GroupCowper Street, StroudSHR
- Stroud House 42 Cowper Street, StroudSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
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
- Lyne
- Member of Parliament
- Alison PENFOLD (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 129,584
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.9%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +4.0 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 59.8%Labor 40.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 33.4 km away).
Coalition 60.7%Labor 39.3%
0.9 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- StroudLabor 44.0% · Coalition 56.0% TPP (2025)6.7 km away
- Stroud RoadLabor 32.3% · Coalition 67.7% TPP (2025)7.2 km away
- BooralLabor 43.2% · Coalition 56.8% TPP (2025)13.6 km away
- BulahdelahLabor 39.4% · Coalition 60.6% TPP (2025)19.9 km away
- DungogLabor 46.9% · Coalition 53.1% TPP (2025)24.2 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)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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 Mid-Coast Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.