NSW · Warren Council

Warren, NSW, 2824

Desirability index

27.7/100

#681 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Warren is a small locality in the Warren area, home to around 1,272 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 403 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-12%), roughly 316.8 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $328, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
1,272
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$1,267
Dwelling vacancy
18.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
116 of 636
Median monthly mortgage
$1,083
Employment rate
51.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
33 / 38 / 15

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

All types (January to March 2026)
$328

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
403
Against the person
118
Against property
141
Rate per 1,000 residents
316.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 11 residents
State safety percentile
19.8th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-12%

Most common offence types

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order36
  • Breach Bail Conditions25
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault29
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment48
  • Malicious Damage To Property34

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
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
898.5
  • St Mary's Parish SchoolPrimary
  • Warren Central SchoolCombined

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

71 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 3171 Wambianna Rd
  • 3173A Wambianna Rd
  • Burton St Before Chester St
  • Wambianna Rd Opp 3171
  • Wambianna Rd Opp 3173A

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

54 planning-related records

2026· 5 proposals
  • May 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Function centre
    156 DUBBO STREET WARREN 2824Determined
  • April 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    UDORA ROAD WARREN 2824Determined
  • February 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    18 CHESTER STREET WARREN 2824Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    2 BOSTON STREET WARREN 2824Determined
  • January 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    618 CARINDA ROAD WARREN 2824Determined
2025· 9 proposals
  • December 2025

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)
    93 GUNNEGALDRA ROAD WARREN 2824Determined
  • Signage; Advertising and signage; Business identification sign
    13-25 ZORA STREET WARREN 2824Determined
  • October 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    64 OLD SHOWGROUND ROAD WARREN 2824Determined
  • June 2025

  • Commercial development; Subdivision
    109 DUBBO STREET WARREN 2824Determined
  • April 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    3374 ELLENGERAH ROAD WARREN 2824Determined
  • Warehouse or distribution centre; Advertising and signage; Light industry; Hours of operation and trading
    12 Banks St WARRENDetermined
  • March 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    3171 WAMBIANNA ROAD WARREN 2824Determined
  • February 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    3576 ELLENGERAH ROAD WARREN 2824Determined
  • January 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    OATES AVENUE WARREN 2824Determined
2024· 8 proposals
  • December 2024

  • Erection of a new structure; Health consulting room; Garage, carport or carparking space; Landscaping structures; Health Infrastructure
    10 BURTON STREET WARREN 2824Determined
  • October 2024

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Manufactured home
    23 PITTMAN PARADE WARREN 2824Determined
  • August 2024

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    3374 ELLENGERAH ROAD WARREN 2824Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    8 Hume St WARREN NSW 2824Determined
  • June 2024

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    61 THORNTON AVENUE WARREN 2824Determined
  • April 2024

  • Subdivision; Commercial livestock grazing
    RIFLE RANGE ROAD WARREN 2824Determined
  • February 2024

  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    3540 ELLENGERAH ROAD WARREN 2824Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Infrastructure
    286 Gunnegaldra Rd Warren NSW 2824Determined
2023· 9 proposals
  • December 2023

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    565 UDORA ROAD WARREN 2824Determined
  • September 2023

  • Shed
    22 GLEN STREET WARREN 2824Determined
  • August 2023

  • Dual occupancy
    23 PITTMAN PARADE WARREN 2824Determined
  • Telecommunications and communication facilities
    MABLE STREET WARREN 2824Determined
  • June 2023

  • Recreational Uses
    115 DUBBO STREET WARREN 2824Determined
  • Dwelling
    8 HUME STREET WARREN 2824Determined
  • April 2023

  • Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs
    22 OXLEY PARADE WARREN 2824Determined
  • March 2023

  • Demolition
    DUBBO STREET WARREN 2824Determined
  • Pools / decks / fencing
    3499 WAMBIANNA ROAD WARREN 2824Determined
2022· 6 proposals
  • December 2022

  • Industrial development; Shed
    527 CARINDA ROAD WARREN 2824Determined
  • November 2022

  • Shed
    lot 1 241 Gunnegaldra rd warren 2824 nswDetermined
  • Other
    5540 Carinda Road Warren NSW 2824Determined
  • October 2022

  • Alterations and additions to commercial development
    156 DUBBO STREET WARREN 2824Determined
  • August 2022

  • Subdivision of land
    360 Rowland Street, WarrenDetermined
  • June 2022

  • Garages, carports and car parking spaces
    19 Readford Street Warren 2824Determined
2021· 17 proposals
  • December 2021

  • Shed
    42 CHESTER STREET WARREN 2824Determined
  • Change of use
    138 DUBBO STREET WARREN 2824Determined
  • November 2021

  • Pools / decks / fencing
    3531 Ellengerah Road, Warren NSW 2824Determined

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

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

Parks & reserves

4 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Bob Christensen ReservePark
  • Lions ParkPark
  • Macquarie ParkPark
  • Warren Rotary ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
3
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Warren Dentaldentist
  • Warren Family Health CentreLawson Streetclinic
  • Warren Pharmacypharmacy

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
5
Parks (OSM)
5

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover featuresOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
27.7/100
Cohort rank
#681 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

  • 3171 Wambianna Rdtransport
  • 3173A Wambianna Rdtransport
  • Burton St Before Chester Sttransport
  • Wambianna Rd Opp 3171transport
  • Wambianna Rd Opp 3173Atransport
  • Warren Dentalhealthdentist
  • Warren Family Health CentrehealthLawson Streetclinic
  • Warren Pharmacyhealthpharmacy
  • Bob Christensen Reservegovernmentpark
  • Lions Parkgovernmentpark

Data sources & freshness

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