NSW · Wentworth Council
Trentham Cliffs, NSW, 2738
Suburb snapshot
Trentham Cliffs is a small locality in the Wentworth area, home to around 85 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 102 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-24%), roughly 1200.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $560, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 85
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $1,625
- Dwelling vacancy
- 29.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 12 of 41
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,467
- Employment rate
- 69%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 0 / 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
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $590
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)
- 102
- Against the person
- 36
- Against property
- 26
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 1,200
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 2 residents
- State safety percentile
- 36.2th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -23.9%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order7
- Domestic Violence Related Assault16
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment10
- Malicious Damage To Property8
- Possession And/Or Use Of Cannabis7
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
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
32 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
January 2026
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureSTURT HIGHWAY TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Under Assessment
2025· 4 proposals
October 2025
- Subdivision6325 STURT HIGHWAY TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Determined
September 2025
- Restaurant or cafe; Small bar; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Outdoor dining - general; Access ramp; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Pathways and paving; Food and drink premise6531A STURT HIGHWAY TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure6401B STURT HIGHWAY TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Determined
January 2025
- Temporary building, structure or use; Function centre6731 STURT HIGHWAY TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Withdrawn
2024· 6 proposals
July 2024
- Erection of a new structure; MooringSTURT HIGHWAY TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6525 STURT HIGHWAY TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Determined
April 2024
- SubdivisionSTURT HIGHWAY TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Determined
- Subdivision6731 STURT HIGHWAY TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Deferred Commencement
February 2024
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation6361 STURT HIGHWAY TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Determined
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6701B STURT HIGHWAY TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Determined
2023· 10 proposals
November 2023
- Subdivision6731 STURT HIGHWAY TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Deferred Commencement
- Subdivision6175 STURT HIGHWAY TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation6361 STURT HIGHWAY TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Determined
September 2023
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external); Swimming pool6481 STURT HIGHWAY TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Determined
August 2023
- OtherSTURT HIGHWAY TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Determined
April 2023
- Dwelling; Demolition6753 STURT HIGHWAY TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Determined
- ShedALFRED ELMS ROAD TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Determined
March 2023
- Dwelling; Demolition6525 STURT HIGHWAY TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Determined
January 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing6783B STURT HIGHWAY TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Determined
- OtherSTURT HIGHWAY TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Determined
2022· 9 proposals
December 2022
- Other6389 STURT HIGHWAY TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Determined
November 2022
- Dwelling6783A STURT HIGHWAY TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Deferred Commencement
- Pools / decks / fencing6783B STURT HIGHWAY TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Determined
September 2022
- Shed; Office premisesALFRED ELMS ROAD TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Determined
- Dwelling; Demolition6753 STURT HIGHWAY TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Determined
July 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs6783B STURT HIGHWAY TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Determined
- Subdivision of land6753 STURT HIGHWAY TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Determined
June 2022
- Farm buildingsALFRED ELMS ROAD TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Determined
May 2022
- OtherSTURT HIGHWAY TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Determined
2021· 2 proposals
November 2021
- Other6603 STURT HIGHWAY TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Determined
August 2021
- Dwelling; Demolition6525 Sturt Highway, Trentham Cliffs NSW 2738Determined
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
4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Ampol Trentham CliffsPetrol station
6603 Sturt Highway, Trentham Cliffs
- Public toilets
- Trentham Waters ResortResort
- The Cliffs RoadhouseRestaurant
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap 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.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
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 overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Recent changes
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external); Swimming poolplanning6481 STURT HIGHWAY TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Lodged 22 Sep 2023 · Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahsplanning6783B STURT HIGHWAY TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Lodged 29 Jul 2022 · Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodationplanning6361 STURT HIGHWAY TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Lodged 27 Feb 2024 · Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodationplanning6361 STURT HIGHWAY TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Lodged 15 Nov 2023 · Determined
- Dwellingplanning6783A STURT HIGHWAY TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Lodged 15 Nov 2022 · Deferred Commencement
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structureplanning6525 STURT HIGHWAY TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Lodged 08 Jul 2024 · Determined
- Dwelling; Demolitionplanning6753 STURT HIGHWAY TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Lodged 19 Apr 2023 · Determined
- Dwelling; Demolitionplanning6525 STURT HIGHWAY TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Lodged 02 Mar 2023 · Determined
- Dwelling; Demolitionplanning6753 STURT HIGHWAY TRENTHAM CLIFFS 2738Lodged 06 Sep 2022 · Determined
- Dwelling; Demolitionplanning6525 Sturt Highway, Trentham Cliffs NSW 2738Lodged 13 Aug 2021 · 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)