NSW · Hawkesbury Council
Wilberforce (NSW), NSW, 2756
Desirability index
#222 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Wilberforce (NSW) is a smaller suburban community in the Hawkesbury area, home to around 2,957 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 2,324 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-3%), roughly 785.9 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $630 (flats $495, houses $700), 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, 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
- 2,957
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $2,259
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 37 of 1,004
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,364
- Employment rate
- 65.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 75 / 4 / 6
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)
- $495
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $700
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $630
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 157
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)
- 2,324
- Against the person
- 694
- Against property
- 816
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 785.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 4 residents
- State safety percentile
- 30.3th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -2.7%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions331
- Domestic Violence Related Assault157
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment251
- Malicious Damage To Property173
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault144
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
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 992
- Wilberforce Public SchoolPrimary
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
65 public transport stops in this suburb
- Go Carts And Butterfly Farm Wilberforce Rd
- Wilberforce Rd Opp Buttsworth Lane
- Wilberforce Rd Opp David St
- Wilberforce Rd Opp Millers Turf Farm
- Wilberforce Rd Opp The Orange Spot
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
98 planning-related records
2026· 8 proposals
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16A OLD SACKVILLE ROAD WILBERFORCE 2756Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 NARTEE PLACE WILBERFORCE 2756Additional Information Requested
- Farm buildings; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; 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; Horticulture; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Rainwater tanks; Roadside stall; Stormwater management system; Rural worker's dwelling; Hours of operation and trading108 CARRS ROAD WILBERFORCE 2756Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure29 OLD SACKVILLE ROAD WILBERFORCE 2756Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure11 MANNS ROAD WILBERFORCE 2756Determined
February 2026
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development267 SACKVILLE ROAD WILBERFORCE 2756Under Assessment
- Subdivision47 MCMAHONS ROAD WILBERFORCE 2756Determined
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure127 GRONO FARM ROAD WILBERFORCE 2756Determined
2025· 15 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16A OLD SACKVILLE ROAD WILBERFORCE 2756Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 GEORGE ROAD WILBERFORCE 2756Deferred Commencement
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool5 HEATHER PLACE WILBERFORCE 2756Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Emergency services facility; Other Infrastructure1 OLD SACKVILLE ROAD WILBERFORCE 2756Determined
September 2025
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support1 MCKENZIE CRESCENT WILBERFORCE 2756Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Supporting Development30 TURNBULL AVENUE WILBERFORCE 2756Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool64 GEORGE ROAD WILBERFORCE 2756Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool17 LOCK ROAD WILBERFORCE 2756Determined
August 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 CARRS ROAD WILBERFORCE 2756Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool53 KURMOND ROAD WILBERFORCE 2756Determined
June 2025
- Subdivision47 MCMAHONS ROAD WILBERFORCE 2756Determined
May 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure2 GEORGE ROAD WILBERFORCE 2756Determined
April 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Boat shed20 MANNS ROAD WILBERFORCE 2756Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14 POIDEVIN LANE WILBERFORCE 2756Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure214 KING ROAD WILBERFORCE 2756Determined
2024· 17 proposals
November 2024
- Erection of a new structure; General industry5 BOX AVENUE WILBERFORCE 2756Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation512 WILBERFORCE ROAD WILBERFORCE 2756Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Garage, carport or carparking space62 GEORGE ROAD WILBERFORCE 2756Determined
- Subdivision35 HADDEN RIDGE ROAD WILBERFORCE 2756Determined
- General industry; Hours of operation and trading8 TI TREE PLACE WILBERFORCE 2756Determined
October 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah88 PITT TOWN FERRY ROAD WILBERFORCE 2756Determined
September 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool53 KURMOND ROAD WILBERFORCE 2756Determined
August 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Recreation area31 CASTLEREAGH ROAD WILBERFORCE 2756Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 MANNS ROAD WILBERFORCE 2756Determined
July 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool138 KING ROAD WILBERFORCE 2756Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation37 CARRS ROAD WILBERFORCE 2756Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool138 KING ROAD WILBERFORCE 2756Determined
June 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure63 UWORRA ROAD WILBERFORCE 2756Determined
April 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10C TALLOW WOOD CLOSE WILBERFORCE 2756Determined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 MANNS ROAD WILBERFORCE 2756Withdrawn
February 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure41 GEORGE ROAD WILBERFORCE 2756Determined
January 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool138 KING ROAD WILBERFORCE 2756Determined
2023· 9 proposals
9 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 22 proposals
22 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 21 proposals
21 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 6 proposals
6 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
23 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq
- Bench (3)
- Coburg Rd after Old Sackville RdBus stop
- Coburg Rd after Turnbull AvBus stop
- Coburg Rd at Anne PlBus stop
- Coburg Rd before Old Sackville RdBus stop
- Coburg Rd opp Anne PlBus stop
- Coburg Rd opp Turnbull AvBus stop
- George Rd after Coburg RdBus stop
- George Rd before Coburg RdBus stop
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
Parks & reserves
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Geaks ReserveNature reserve
- McKenzie ParkPark
- Wilberforce ParkPark
- Woodlands ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Wilberforce Everyday ChemistKing Roadpharmacy
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
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
Heritage
6 state heritage places
- Australiana Pioneer VillageRose Street, WilberforceSHR
- Macquarie Schoolhouse/Chapel and St John's (Blacket) Church43-43A Macquarie Road WilberforceSHR
- Rose CottageRose Street, WilberforceSHR
- Stannix Park House, cattle tanks and siteStannix Park Road, WilberforceSHR
- Wilberforce CemeteryClergy Road, WilberforceSHR
- Wilberforce Park47 George Road WilberforceSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Wilberforce Early Learning Centrechildcare
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 75.8/100
- Cohort rank
- #222 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Go Carts And Butterfly Farm Wilberforce Rdtransport
- Wilberforce Rd Opp Buttsworth Lanetransport
- Wilberforce Rd Opp David Sttransport
- Wilberforce Rd Opp Millers Turf Farmtransport
- Wilberforce Rd Opp The Orange Spottransport
- Wilberforce Early Learning Centrechildcarechildcare
- Australiana Pioneer VillageheritageRose Street, WilberforceSHR
- Macquarie Schoolhouse/Chapel and St John's (Blacket) Churchheritage43-43A Macquarie Road WilberforceSHR
- Rose CottageheritageRose Street, WilberforceSHR
- Stannix Park House, cattle tanks and siteheritageStannix Park Road, WilberforceSHR
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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