NSW · Coolamon Council
Ardlethan, 2665
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Updated
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Ardlethan offers a slower smaller community life in Coolamon, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Set in the wider countryside, it offers distance from the capital and a strong sense of place. The landscape itself is part of the lifestyle: open paddocks, big skies and room to breathe.
An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life.
Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because growth momentum and local dining and lifestyle amenities lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in safety. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 472
- Median age
- 55
- Median household income / week
- $786
- Dwelling vacancy
- 19.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 51 of 265
- Median monthly mortgage
- $494
- Employment rate
- 39.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 21 / 4 / 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 · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 18
- Against the person
- 5
- Against property
- 9
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 38.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 94 residents
- State safety percentile
- 13.5th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -9.8%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Break And Enter Dwelling5
- Fraud10
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment7
- Malicious Damage To Property7
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault6
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 867
- Ardlethan Central SchoolCombined
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 · 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
34 public transport stops in this suburb
- 797 Humby Rd
- Bygoo Rd Opp Humby Rd
- Bygoo St Before Yithan St
- Newell Hwy At Pattens Rd
- Newell Hwy Opp Pattens 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 · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Avoid the area. Reduced speed limit. Check signage.Billinghams Rd25 Jun 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
24 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
February 2026
- Subdivision1462 JILLETT ROAD ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
2025· 4 proposals
September 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling; Residential Accommodation43 WARRI STREET ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structureLOT 6, MIRROOL STREET, ARDLETHANAdditional Information Requested
June 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Agriculture5871 NEWELL HIGHWAY ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
February 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure201 BYGOO ROAD ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
2024· 6 proposals
November 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure66 WARRI STREET ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
June 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure27 CASSITERITE CRESCENT ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure381 BURLEY GRIFFIN WAY ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
April 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Rainwater tanks23 PARK STREET ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
February 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space7 BYGOO STREET ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space26 CASSITERITE CRESCENT ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
2023· 5 proposals
October 2023
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure5871 NEWELL HIGHWAY ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
May 2023
- Farm buildings5871 NEWELL HIGHWAY ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
April 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahsAriah Street, ArdlethanDetermined
February 2023
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces9 BYGOO STREET ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
- Pub10-12 MIRROOL STREET ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
2022· 4 proposals
October 2022
- Other20 KAMARAH TANK ROAD ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
July 2022
- Shed23 CASSITERITE CRESCENT ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
- Shed40 WARRI STREET ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
April 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces1-9 GEMMEL STREET ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
2021· 4 proposals
August 2021
- OtherEGAN STREET, ARDLETHANDetermined
July 2021
- Other26 BYGOO STREET ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
June 2021
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces26 Cassiterite Cresent ArdlethanDetermined
- Subdivision of land640 BURLEY GRIFFIN WAY ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
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
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Lions ParkPark
- Stewart ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 2
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Ardlethan Medical and Nursing Centreyes
- Ardlethan Pharmacypharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
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
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Ardlethna Preschoolkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
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.
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)
- 4
- 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
- 27.2/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5740th in Australia
- State rank
- 1795th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #428 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #805 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Break And Enter Dwellingcrime5
- Fraudcrime10
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime7
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime7
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime6
- 797 Humby Rdtransport
- Bygoo Rd Opp Humby Rdtransport
- Bygoo St Before Yithan Sttransport
- Newell Hwy At Pattens Rdtransport
- Newell Hwy Opp Pattens Rdtransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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