NSW · Bega Valley Council
Bald Hills, 2549
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Desirability score
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Bald Hills is a hillside smaller community in Bega Valley, with elevated streets and a greener, quieter pace. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. Elevated streets and bushland backdrops bring a sense of fresh country air to daily life.
Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice, and that is part of the charm. Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.
Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
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 and housing affordability. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 321
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $1,487
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 11 of 129
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,745
- Employment rate
- 65%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 4 / 5 / 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.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $700
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)
- 7
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 21.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 160 residents
- State safety percentile
- 2.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -22%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order6
- Break And Enter Dwelling6
- Fraud7
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment8
- Malicious Damage To Property14
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
- 35 Bald Hills Rd
- Bald Hills Rd At Belmont Dr
- Bald Hills Rd At Cowpasture Lane
- Bald Hills Rd At Karuka Cl
- Bald Hills Rd Opp Oaklands 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).
17 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure175 BALD HILLS ROAD BALD HILLS 2549Determined
2025· 2 proposals
August 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support3 COWPASTURE LANE BALD HILLS 2549Determined
May 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure36 OMARU LANE BALD HILLS 2549Determined
2023· 2 proposals
December 2023
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool516 OAKLANDS ROAD BALD HILLS 2549Determined
June 2023
- Dual occupancy175 BALD HILLS ROAD BALD HILLS 2549Determined
2022· 8 proposals
December 2022
- Subdivision of land486 OAKLANDS ROAD BALD HILLS 2549Determined
October 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Shed3 COWPASTURE LANE BALD HILLS 2549Determined
September 2022
- Shed203 BALD HILLS ROAD BALD HILLS 2549Determined
- Dwelling; Other423 OAKLANDS ROAD BALD HILLS 2549Determined
August 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces35 BALD HILLS ROAD BALD HILLS 2549Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development; Shed160 BALD HILLS ROAD BALD HILLS 2549Determined
June 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development441 OAKLANDS ROAD BALD HILLS 2549Determined
February 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces35 BALD HILLS ROAD BALD HILLS 2549Determined
2021· 4 proposals
November 2021
- Retaining walls, protection of trees30 BELMONT DRIVE BALD HILLS 2549Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development327 BALD HILLS ROAD BALD HILLS 2549Determined
- Dwelling; Garages, carports and car parking spacesMAC HILL PLACE BALD HILLS 2549Determined
- Dwelling83 MAC HILL PLACE BALD HILLS 2549Determined
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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- 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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
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
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 36.3/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4140th in Australia
- State rank
- 1305th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #198 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #475 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 60%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime6
- Break And Enter Dwellingcrime6
- Fraudcrime7
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime8
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime14
- 35 Bald Hills Rdtransport
- Bald Hills Rd At Belmont Drtransport
- Bald Hills Rd At Cowpasture Lanetransport
- Bald Hills Rd At Karuka Cltransport
- Bald Hills Rd Opp Oaklands 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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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.