NSW · Maitland Council
Aberglasslyn, 2320
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Aberglasslyn is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Maitland with everyday amenities close at hand. The city and surrounding suburbs are both within comfortable reach, which keeps daily life flexible. Young professionals and new households shape much of the local mix, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach.
Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and schools and education lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in growth momentum and housing affordability.
Population
- Population
- 6,552
- Median age
- 32
- Median household income / week
- $2,147
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 95 of 2,235
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Employment rate
- 68.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 194 / 153 / 10
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 · 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)
- $485
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $620
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $600
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 357
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
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)
- 696
- Against the person
- 191
- Against property
- 253
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 106.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 34 residents
- State safety percentile
- 74.9th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -5.2%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions609
- Domestic Violence Related Assault329
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment381
- Malicious Damage To Property307
- Steal From Motor Vehicle237
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 · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
75 public transport stops in this suburb
- Budgeree Dr After Appletree Av
- Budgeree Dr After Weblands St
- Denton Park Dr After Weblands St
- Denton Park Dr Opp Weblands St
- Weblands St Opp Budgeree Dr
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 · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
218 planning-related records
2026· 17 proposals
June 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support6 CORREA CLOSE ABERGLASSLYN 2320Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support20 ARROWGRASS STREET ABERGLASSLYN 2320Determined
- Subdivision15 GOLDEN ASH DRIVE ABERGLASSLYN 2320Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Erection of a new structure6 CYPRESS GROVE ABERGLASSLYN 2320Determined
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool9 HIBISCUS CRESCENT ABERGLASSLYN 2320Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool45 AVOCET STREET ABERGLASSLYN 2320Determined
April 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure257 DENTON PARK DRIVE ABERGLASSLYN 2320Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure257 ABERGLASSLYN ROAD ABERGLASSLYN 2320Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure18 TEAL STREET ABERGLASSLYN 2320Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure11 SPOONBILL CLOSE ABERGLASSLYN 2320Determined
March 2026
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support29 CEDAR WATTLE CLOSE ABERGLASSLYN 2320Determined
February 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah58 SANDPIPER CIRCUIT ABERGLASSLYN 2320Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure6 CYPRESS GROVE ABERGLASSLYN 2320Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport; Shade structures of canvas, fabric, mesh or the like24 NARDOO AVENUE ABERGLASSLYN 2320Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool36 LAPWING STREET ABERGLASSLYN 2320Determined
January 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Supporting Development9 WATTLEBIRD CLOSE ABERGLASSLYN 2320Determined
- Farm buildings; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Commercial livestock grazing; Poultry farm; Horticulture; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport328 ABERGLASSLYN ROAD ABERGLASSLYN 2320Determined
2025· 23 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Minor building alterations (external)6 SILKY OAK DRIVE ABERGLASSLYN 2320Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure535 OAKHAMPTON ROAD ABERGLASSLYN 2320Determined
- 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)97 ABERGLASSLYN LANE ABERGLASSLYN 2320Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space25 TEA TREE AVENUE ABERGLASSLYN 2320Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure32 TEAL STREET ABERGLASSLYN 2320Determined
October 2025
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support29 CEDAR WATTLE CLOSE ABERGLASSLYN 2320Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool11 ARROWGRASS STREET ABERGLASSLYN 2320Determined
- Demolition4 WARATAH CLOSE ABERGLASSLYN 2320Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool17 TEAL STREET ABERGLASSLYN 2320Determined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool5 DOVE STREET ABERGLASSLYN 2320Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure21 DOVE STREET ABERGLASSLYN 2320Determined
August 2025
- Demolition; Landscaping structures7 SILKY OAK DRIVE ABERGLASSLYN 2320Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure42 PLOVER CIRCUIT ABERGLASSLYN 2320Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool61 MCKEACHIE DRIVE ABERGLASSLYN 2320Determined
July 2025
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation46 SHORTLAND DRIVE ABERGLASSLYN 2320Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support6 KODA CLOSE ABERGLASSLYN 2320Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)43 SHORTLAND DRIVE ABERGLASSLYN 2320Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport63 BUDGEREE DRIVE ABERGLASSLYN 2320Withdrawn
June 2025
- Demolition; Horticulture147 WEBLANDS STREET ABERGLASSLYN 2320Determined
March 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool38 ARROWGRASS STREET ABERGLASSLYN 2320Determined
February 2025
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structureREDGUM CIRCUIT ABERGLASSLYN 2320Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah2 WARBLER AVENUE ABERGLASSLYN 2320Determined
January 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah47 SANDPIPER CIRCUIT ABERGLASSLYN 2320Determined
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 · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
254 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Aberglasslyn Rd opp Avery StBus stop
- Budgeree Dr after Appletree AvBus stop
- Budgeree Dr after Blueberry PlBus stop
- Budgeree Dr after Pyalla AvBus stop
- Budgeree Dr after Weblands StBus stop
- Budgeree Dr at Peppertree CctBus stop
- Denton Park Dr after Weblands StBus stop
- Denton Park Dr at Birch GrBus stop
- Denton Park Dr opp Birch GrBus stop
- Denton Park Dr opp Weblands StBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
5 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Golden Whistler ParkPark
- McKeachies Sports and Recreational ParkPark
- Park or reserveNature reserve
- Peppertree ParkPark
- Spotted Gum ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- AberglasslynAberglasslyn Road, AberglasslynSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Alphabet Academychildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
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 overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 9
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
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 features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 50.4/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 28% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1872nd in Australia
- State rank
- 597th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #166 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #413 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 76%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Aberglasslyn Rd opp Avery Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Alphabet Academyamenitieschildcare
- Budgeree Dr after Appletree Avamenitiesbus_stop
- Budgeree Dr after Blueberry Plamenitiesbus_stop
- Budgeree Dr after Pyalla Avamenitiesbus_stop
- Budgeree Dr after Weblands Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Budgeree Dr at Peppertree Cctamenitiesbus_stop
- Denton Park Dr after Weblands Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Denton Park Dr at Birch Gramenitiesbus_stop
- Denton Park Dr opp Birch Gramenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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