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NSW · Liverpool Plains Council
Willow Tree, 2339
Est. population · Jun 2025
337
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
-0.3%
Median age
51
Median income
$961/wk
Employment rate
44.9%
Languages at home
1.1%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- Café precinct
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Away from the major hubs, Willow Tree is a smaller community in Liverpool Plains Council with its own quieter rhythm. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Food and coffee punch above the usual for regional towns, giving the suburb a lived-in social scene.
Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Buses and trains make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because community and employment, plus growth momentum trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Willow Tree snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
337
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
18.1%
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
#325
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
44th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
38th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
38th
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
- 33.3/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5002nd in Australia
- State rank
- 1603rd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #325 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #649 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
337(June 2025)
0.0% annual · -0.3% over 5 years · 38th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- -0.3%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- -1
- Growth rank in NSW
- 38th 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 -0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 327
- Median age
- 51
- Median household income / week
- $961
- Dwelling vacancy
- 18.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 26 of 144
- Median monthly mortgage
- $988
- Employment rate
- 44.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 122 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian 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 Profile — Australian 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)
- 21
- Against the person
- 7
- Against property
- 7
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 62.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 47 residents
- State safety percentile
- 44th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -12.3%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault5
- Fraud6
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment8
- Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offences4
- Trespass3
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW 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
- 982
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 38th
School list
- Willow Tree Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 982 · 38th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 51 students · Top SEA quarter 8%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
44 public transport stops in this suburb
- 248 Borambil Creek Rd
- 342 Borambil Creek Rd
- Borambil Creek Rd Opp 248
- Borambil Creek Rd Opp 342
- Willow Tree Public School, Merriwa 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
35 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 cafes · 1 pubs · 2 places of worship · 1 playgrounds · 1 sports centres
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 1 parks mapped in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 44 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 36/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 6.12
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 9.17
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 3.06
Food & drink(3)
- Cafe
- Plains Pantry Gourmet GrocerCafe
6 Cadell Street, Willow Tree
- Graze Willow Tree InnPub
Shopping(1)
- Hanna Butcher ShopButcher
Sport & outdoors(4)
- King George V Memorial ParkPark
- Playground
- Willow Tree Bowling ClubSports centre
- Sports field
Transport(2)
2 train stations
Other(24)
- Bbq
- Willow Tree Freedom CampCamp Site
- Car repair
- Random Rural Art GalleryGallery
- Plains Pantry Gourmet GrocerGeneral
- Graze Willow Tree InnHotel
- Iron & SageHouseware;Leather;Gift;Garden Centre
- Willow Tree Tourist Information CentreInformation
- Plains Pantry Gourmet GrocerNewsagent
- Parking
- Willow Tree Rest Area East SideParking
- Willow Tree Rest Area North EndParking
- Willow Tree Rest Area West SideParking
- Place of worship
- St OswaldsPlace of worship
- Willow Tree Police StationPolice
- Australia PostPost Box
- Public toilets
- Willow Tree Rest AreaPublic toilets
- Willow Tree Rest Area Information CentrePublic toilets
- Shelter (2)
- Shower
- TelstraTelephone
- Araluen Canvas GoodsYes
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- King George V Memorial ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Place of worship
- St Oswalds
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Quirindi Hospital (16.2 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 10
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 29.7
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
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
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
- 29° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 291 mm · ~36 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 200 mm · ~25 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 175 mm · ~22 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 220 mm · ~28 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 3 proposals
April 2026
- Home business; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia8456 NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY WILLOW TREE 2339Determined
- Subdivision8284 NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY WILLOW TREE 2339Determined
February 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development5 RAPHIE HOWARD DRIVE WILLOW TREE 2339Determined
2025· 1 proposal
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 RAPHIE HOWARD DRIVE WILLOW TREE 2339Determined
2024· 4 proposals
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure22 LEARMONTH STREET WILLOW TREE 2339Determined
April 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Extractive Industries (non-mining)256 MERRIWA ROAD WILLOW TREE 2339Determined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure77 KANKOOL ACCESS ROAD WILLOW TREE 2339Determined
February 2024
- Demolition; Residential flat building36 NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY WILLOW TREE 2339Determined
2023· 4 proposals
December 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home6 HALL STREET WILLOW TREE 2339Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure6 HALL STREET WILLOW TREE 2339Determined
September 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)33 NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY WILLOW TREE 2339Withdrawn
February 2023
- Waste and resource management facilities258 MERRIWA ROAD WILLOW TREE 2339Determined
2022· 6 proposals
November 2022
- Shed11 HALL STREET WILLOW TREE 2339Determined
- Dwelling28 Learmonth Street, Willow Tree, NSWDetermined
September 2022
- Other256 MERRIWA ROAD WILLOW TREE 2339Determined
March 2022
- Other256 MERRIWA ROAD WILLOW TREE 2339Determined
February 2022
- Shed17 LEARMONTH STREET WILLOW TREE 2339Withdrawn
- Secondary dwelling5 EIPPER STREET WILLOW TREE 2339Determined
2021· 4 proposals
December 2021
- Dwelling52 LEARMONTH STREET WILLOW TREE 2339Determined
- Dwelling148 WARRAH PARK LANE WILLOW TREE 2339Determined
August 2021
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces52 LEARMONTH STREET WILLOW TREE 2339Deferred Commencement
July 2021
- Business premises; Retail premises32 NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY WILLOW TREE 2339Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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 overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- New England
- Member of Parliament
- Barnaby JOYCE (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 131,238
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.6%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -1.9 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 67.1%Labor 32.9%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 41.8 km away).
Coalition 85.1%Labor 14.9%
18.0 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -7.1 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- Willow TreeLabor 14.0% · Coalition 86.0% TPP (2025)2.1 km away
- WallabadahLabor 19.9% · Coalition 80.1% TPP (2025)14.4 km away
- MurrurundiLabor 31.3% · Coalition 68.7% TPP (2025)15.0 km away
- QuirindiLabor 30.9% · Coalition 69.1% TPP (2025)17.8 km away
- WingenLabor 29.3% · Coalition 70.7% TPP (2025)29.8 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
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Liverpool Plains Council
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.