NSW · Bland Council

Ungarie, 2669

Est. population · Jun 2025

376

Growth (1 yr)

-0.3%

Growth (5 yr)

-3.1%

Median age

53

Median income

$958/wk

Employment rate

48.2%

Languages at home

1.1%non-English

Mostly English at home

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

20.4/100
Below average

2106th in NSW

Verified 78% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Excellent transport
  • Green suburb
  • Education hub
  • National parks
  • High desirability
What Ungarie is known for: Excellent transport, Green suburb, Education hub, National parks, High desirability

Suburb profile

Ungarie offers a slower smaller community life in Bland Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.

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. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.

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.

The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer growth momentum relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Ungarie snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

No data available

Median rent

No data available

Population (ERP)

376

-0.3% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

42.6%

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

#581

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

49th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

6th

percentile in NSW

Advantage (IRSAD)

2/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

14th

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
20.4/100 — Below average
National rank
6676th in Australia
State rank
2106th in NSW
Peer rank
#581 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#1024 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
78%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Population

Estimated resident population

376(June 2025)

-0.3% annual · -3.1% over 5 years · 6th percentile in NSW

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
-0.3%
5-year growth
-3.1%
Change in 1 year
-1
Change in 5 years
-12
Growth rank in NSW
6th 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 (~350), extrapolated at -0.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
396
Median age
53
Median household income / week
$958
Dwelling vacancy
42.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
127 of 298
Median monthly mortgage
$542
Employment rate
48.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
163 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian 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 ProfileAustralian 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)
25
Against the person
7
Against property
7
Rate per 1,000 residents
66.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 57 residents
State safety percentile
48.6th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-16.4%

Most common offence types

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order11
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault8
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment11
  • Malicious Damage To Property9
  • Sexual Touching, Sexual Act And Other Sexual Offences6

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statisticsNSW 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
915
Median ICSEA percentile
14th
School list
  • Ungarie Central SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 915 · 14th percentile · LBOTE 1% · 88 students · Top SEA quarter 3%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

23 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 2078 Lake Rd
  • Lake Rd At Abernatheys Lane
  • Nullawil Property, Tuggerabach Rd
  • Ungarie Central School, Crown Camp Rd
  • Weja Rd At Monument Flats Rd

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 insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Wallder ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
3
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

Health access

Nearest hospital
Wyalong Hospital (46.1 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
9
Participants per 1,000 residents
23.9

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

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
31° / 16°
Rainfall
123 mm · ~15 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
24° / 11°
Rainfall
118 mm · ~15 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 4°
Rainfall
121 mm · ~15 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
22° / 9°
Rainfall
134 mm · ~17 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

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

21 planning-related records

2025· 3 proposals
  • August 2025

  • Secondary dwelling; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Garage, carport or carparking space
    40 UNGARIE STREET UNGARIE 2669Determined
  • February 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Emergency services facility; Other Infrastructure; Sewerage system
    37 ETHEL STREET UNGARIE 2669Determined
  • January 2025

  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    40 UNGARIE STREET UNGARIE 2669Determined
2024· 3 proposals
  • August 2024

  • Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Shipping containers
    48 WOLLONGOUGH STREET UNGARIE 2669Determined
  • April 2024

  • Subdivision
    ETHEL STREET UNGARIE 2669Determined
  • February 2024

  • Hotel or motel accommodation; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Tourist and visitor accommodation; Backpackers' accommodation
    48 WOLLONGOUGH STREET UNGARIE 2669Determined
2023· 6 proposals
  • October 2023

  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    22-36 WOLLONGOUGH STREET UNGARIE 2669Determined
  • Demolition
    48 wollongough st Ungerie 2669Determined
  • August 2023

  • Shed
    64 WOLLONGOUGH STREET UNGARIE 2669Determined
  • May 2023

  • Shed
    64 WOLLONGOUGH STREET UNGARIE 2669Determined
  • Alterations and additions to commercial development
    1107 FULLERS LANE UNGARIE 2669Determined
  • January 2023

  • Demolition
    KIKOIRA ROAD UNGARIE 2669Determined
2022· 6 proposals
  • November 2022

  • Other
    39 WOLLONGOUGH STREET UNGARIE 2669Determined
  • October 2022

  • Shed
    25 CAROON STREET UNGARIE 2669Determined
  • August 2022

  • Shed
    19 UNGARIE STREET UNGARIE 2669Determined
  • Shed
    11 WOODLAND STREET UNGARIE 2669Determined
  • Shed
    8 HERBERT STREET UNGARIE 2669Determined
  • April 2022

  • Dwelling
    1050 BENA ROAD UNGARIE 2669Determined
2021· 3 proposals
  • October 2021

  • Garages, carports and car parking spaces
    21 ETHEL STREET UNGARIE 2669Determined
  • Subdivision of land; Earthworks / change in levels; Change of use
    181 ROBBS LANE UNGARIE 2669Determined
  • May 2021

  • Subdivision of land; Earthworks / change in levels; Change of use
    181 ROBBS LANE UNGARIE 2669Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

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 overlaysState government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Parkes
Member of Parliament
Jamie CHAFFEY (The Nationals)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
130,841
Turnout (2025)
89.2%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+5.2 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 63.0%Labor 37.0%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 75.4 km away).

Coalition 77.8%Labor 22.2%

14.9 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -0.4 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • UngarieLabor 22.2% · Coalition 77.8% TPP (2025)8.3 km away
  • TullibigealLabor 17.2% · Coalition 82.8% TPP (2025)25.2 km away
  • WeethalleLabor 22.1% · Coalition 78.0% TPP (2025)42.5 km away
  • West WyalongLabor 28.9% · Coalition 71.1% TPP (2025)45.5 km away
  • WyalongLabor 23.4% · Coalition 76.6% TPP (2025)48.7 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

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

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

More in Bland Council

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Comparable suburbs

Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.