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NSW · Gilgandra Council

Armatree, 2828

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  • Green suburb
What Armatree is known for: Green suburb

Suburb profile

Armatree is a welcoming smaller community in Gilgandra, with a settled community character. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout.

The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.

Housing is well-priced for what you get: space, location and everyday convenience.

Population

Population
164
Median age
43
Median household income / week
$1,333
Dwelling vacancy
23.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
17 of 73
Median monthly mortgage
$221
Employment rate
54.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
6 / 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 · 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)
16
Against the person
6
Against property
5
Rate per 1,000 residents
97.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 27 residents
State safety percentile
67.9th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-30.2%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Breach Bail Conditions7
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault7
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment7
  • Malicious Damage To Property11
  • Sexual Touching, Sexual Act And Other Sexual Offences6

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

18 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 3297 Castlereagh Hwy
  • Armatree Rural Fire Brigade, Merrigal St
  • Bullagreen Homestead, Bullagreen Bourbah Rd
  • Bullagreen Homestead, Bullagreen Bourbah Rd
  • Castlereagh Hwy At Gular Rail 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)

Planning & development

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

4 planning-related records

2026· 1 proposal

  • March 2026

  • Pub; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise
    8 MERRIGAL STREET ARMATREE 2828Determined
2025· 2 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)
    4 WILGA STREET ARMATREE 2828Determined

  • March 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    4337 CASTLEREAGH HIGHWAY ARMATREE 2828Determined
2024· 1 proposal

  • March 2024

  • Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)
    4337 CASTLEREAGH HIGHWAY ARMATREE 2828Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

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

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.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • Corduroy Road Ruin Historic SiteEast Coonamble RoadSHR

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · 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)
3
Parks (OSM)
0

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

Recent changes

  • Breach Bail Conditionscrime7
  • Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime7
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime7
  • Malicious Damage To Propertycrime11
  • Sexual Touching, Sexual Act And Other Sexual Offencescrime6
  • 3297 Castlereagh Hwytransport
  • Armatree Rural Fire Brigade, Merrigal Sttransport
  • Bullagreen Homestead, Bullagreen Bourbah Rdtransport
  • Bullagreen Homestead, Bullagreen Bourbah Rdtransport
  • Castlereagh Hwy At Gular Rail Rdtransport

Data sources & freshness

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