NSW · Mid-Coast Council

Upper Lansdowne, NSW, 2430

Desirability index

15.2/100

#800 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Upper Lansdowne is a small locality in the Mid-Coast area, home to around 533 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 3,882 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-11%), roughly 7283.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $510 (flats $400, houses $550), 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
533
Median age
54
Median household income / week
$1,143
Dwelling vacancy
9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
20 of 221
Median monthly mortgage
$1,517
Employment rate
42.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
19 / 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)
$400
Houses (January to March 2026)
$550
All types (January to March 2026)
$510
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
263

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)
3,882
Against the person
1,132
Against property
1,283
Rate per 1,000 residents
7,283.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 1 residents
State safety percentile
66.6th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-10.9%

Most common offence types

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order246
  • Breach Bail Conditions547
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault317
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment396
  • Malicious Damage To Property367

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

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
979
  • Upper Lansdowne Public SchoolPrimary

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Public transport

48 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 176 Hogans Rd
  • 643 Central Lansdowne Rd
  • 7 Hogans Rd
  • Hogans Rd At Muddy Lane
  • Hogans Rd Opp 16

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Planning & development

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

16 planning-related records

2025· 3 proposals
  • April 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    107 PAYNES LANE UPPER LANSDOWNE 2430Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    990 UPPER LANSDOWNE ROAD UPPER LANSDOWNE 2430Determined
  • February 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    229 KOPPIN YARRATT ROAD UPPER LANSDOWNE 2430Determined
2024· 5 proposals
  • November 2024

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Minor building alterations (external); Swimming pool
    48 CASHMERE LANE UPPER LANSDOWNE 2430Determined
  • August 2024

  • Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (detached)
    623 UPPER LANSDOWNE ROAD UPPER LANSDOWNE 2430Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Intensive livestock agriculture; Poultry farm; Agriculture
    652 UPPER LANSDOWNE ROAD UPPER LANSDOWNE 2430Determined
  • June 2024

  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Supporting Development
    229 KOPPIN YARRATT ROAD UPPER LANSDOWNE 2430Withdrawn
  • March 2024

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    75 GUN GULLY ROAD UPPER LANSDOWNE 2430Determined
2023· 3 proposals
  • October 2023

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    675 UPPER LANSDOWNE ROAD UPPER LANSDOWNE 2430Determined
  • June 2023

  • Other
    229 HOGANS ROAD UPPER LANSDOWNE 2430Determined
  • March 2023

  • Dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Garages, carports and car parking spaces
    107 PAYNES LANE UPPER LANSDOWNE 2430Determined
2022· 2 proposals
  • August 2022

  • Dual occupancy
    67 GUN GULLY ROAD UPPER LANSDOWNE 2430Determined
  • February 2022

  • Dwelling
    205 KOPPIN YARRATT ROAD UPPER LANSDOWNE 2430Determined
2021· 3 proposals
  • August 2021

  • Alterations and additions to residential development
    67 GUN GULLY ROAD UPPER LANSDOWNE 2430Determined
  • July 2021

  • Dwelling; Other
    327 MOUNT COXCOMB ROAD UPPER LANSDOWNE 2430Determined
  • April 2021

  • Pools / decks / fencing
    813 CENTRAL LANSDOWNE ROAD UPPER LANSDOWNE 2430Determined

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Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • PayphoneTelephone

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

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

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Coxcomb Nature ReserveNature reserve

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Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

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
15.2/100
Cohort rank
#800 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

  • 176 Hogans Rdtransport
  • 643 Central Lansdowne Rdtransport
  • 7 Hogans Rdtransport
  • Hogans Rd At Muddy Lanetransport
  • Hogans Rd Opp 16transport
  • Coxcomb Nature Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning67 GUN GULLY ROAD UPPER LANSDOWNE 2430Lodged 24 Aug 2021 · Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Minor building alterations (external); Swimming poolplanning48 CASHMERE LANE UPPER LANSDOWNE 2430Lodged 22 Nov 2024 · Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Intensive livestock agriculture; Poultry farm; Agricultureplanning652 UPPER LANSDOWNE ROAD UPPER LANSDOWNE 2430Lodged 20 Aug 2024 · Determined
  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Supporting Developmentplanning229 KOPPIN YARRATT ROAD UPPER LANSDOWNE 2430Lodged 25 Jun 2024 · Withdrawn

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