NSW · Wollondilly Council
Tahmoor, 2573
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Dog friendly
Suburb profile
Set among the hills of Wollondilly, Tahmoor is a mid-sized suburb with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. Fresh country air and elevated outlooks are part of the appeal up here among the hills.
Families and commuters make up much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by growth momentum and housing affordability, while local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar regional towns.
Population
- Population
- 5,777
- Median age
- 34
- Median household income / week
- $1,739
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 123 of 2,146
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 60%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 203 / 156 / 17
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
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $430
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $650
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $600
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 84
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
- 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)
- 382
- Against the person
- 123
- Against property
- 130
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 66.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 47 residents
- State safety percentile
- 44.6th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +15.7%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault40
- Fraud32
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment38
- Malicious Damage To Property38
- Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offences24
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
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 990.5
- Tahmoor Public SchoolPrimary
- Wollondilly Anglican CollegeCombined
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 · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
300 public transport stops in this suburb
- Acc To P1
- ENT George St
- ENT Pitt St
- Level Crossing
- Tahmoor 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).
1,270 planning-related records
2026· 40 proposals
June 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure23 BANGALAY ROAD TAHMOOR 2573Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support5 KENWOOD STREET TAHMOOR 2573Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure37 HILTON PARK ROAD TAHMOOR 2573Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure20 WALLACE STREET TAHMOOR 2573Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 BASIL STREET TAHMOOR 2573Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure15 BYRON ROAD TAHMOOR 2573Under Assessment
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support7 ABELIA STREET TAHMOOR 2573Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure81 TAHMOOR ROAD TAHMOOR 2573Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Non-standard Housing39 WATERSON CIRCUIT TAHMOOR 2573Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation27 SAWMILL ROAD TAHMOOR 2573Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Residential Accommodation6 HOSKIN STREET TAHMOOR 2573Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation232 23 ALMA DEN WAY TAHMOOR 2573Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation37 BANGALAY ROAD TAHMOOR 2573Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support30 BANGALAY ROAD TAHMOOR 2573Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (external)41 HILTON PARK ROAD TAHMOOR 2573Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure31 LEIGHAM HOLME WAY TAHMOOR 2573Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure27 LEIGHAM HOLME WAY TAHMOOR 2573Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure15 CRISPE STREET TAHMOOR 2573Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation30 DULCIMERE STREET TAHMOOR 2573Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation11 BASIL STREET TAHMOOR 2573Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation27 BANGALAY ROAD TAHMOOR 2573Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 SAWMILL ROAD TAHMOOR 2573Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support11 MYRTLE CREEK AVENUE TAHMOOR 2573Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure18 KLENSENDORLFFE STREET TAHMOOR 2573Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure20 KLENSENDORLFFE STREET TAHMOOR 2573Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure6 SAWMILL ROAD TAHMOOR 2573Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure17 FRENCH STREET TAHMOOR 2573Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure104 MYRTLE CREEK AVENUE TAHMOOR 2573Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation16 KLENSENDORLFFE STREET TAHMOOR 2573Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care17 WATERSON CIRCUIT TAHMOOR 2573Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool31 PARK STREET TAHMOOR 2573Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure100 MYRTLE CREEK AVENUE TAHMOOR 2573Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation3 BASIL STREET TAHMOOR 2573Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure40 WATERSON CIRCUIT TAHMOOR 2573Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation9 TRAVELLERS WAY TAHMOOR 2573Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support92 MYRTLE CREEK AVENUE TAHMOOR 2573Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure86 GREENACRE DRIVE TAHMOOR 2573Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport18 STRUAN STREET TAHMOOR 2573Additional Information Requested
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure62 WATERSON CIRCUIT TAHMOOR 2573Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool14 BELFORD CIRCUIT TAHMOOR 2573Determined
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 · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
78 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Redi ATMATM
- Tahmoor Centre BakehouseBakery
- Bbq
- Hair There & EverywhereBeauty salon
90 York Street
- Bench (5)
- Charlies Liquor BarnBeverages
- Bus stop
- Emmett St at Remembrance DrwyBus stop
- Milne St at Park StBus stop
- Milne St at Thirlmere WayBus stop
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
9 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bargo River ReserveNature reserve
- Crown ReservePark
- Emmett ParkPark
- Hall's ReservePark
- Ibbotson Street ReservePark
- Lions ParkPark
- Progress Street ReservePark
- Tahmoor ParkPark
- York Street ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 4
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Gentle Dental Caredentist
- Pharmacy 4 Lesspharmacy
- Priceline PharmacyRemembrance Drivewaypharmacy
- Tahmoor Medical Centredoctor
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
2 state heritage places
- Bargo Railway ViaductMain Southern railway 96 265 kms, BargoSHR
- Tahmoor Railway Station GroupMain Southern RailwaySHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Next Step ChildcareBronzewing Streetchildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · 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.
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)
- 28
- Parks (OSM)
- 8
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
- 66.3/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 7% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 355th in Australia
- State rank
- 137th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #6 among Country & regional · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #15 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Australia Postamenitiespost_box
- BPamenitiesfuel
- BP Shopamenitiesconvenience
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Bus stopamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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