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NSW · Cowra Council

Billimari, 2804

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  • Green suburb
What Billimari is known for: Green suburb

Suburb profile

Billimari is a residential smaller community in Cowra with a familiar suburban feel. Distance from the capital is noticeable, but the trade-off is space, calm and a community that knows its neighbours. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.

Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Homes offer solid value for the lifestyle on offer.

Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.

Population

Population
117
Median age
50
Median household income / week
$1,375
Dwelling vacancy
30.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
21 of 69
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Employment rate
54.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 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.

Housing

All types (January to March 2026)
$450

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

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
7
Against the person
3
Against property
3
Rate per 1,000 residents
59.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 39 residents
State safety percentile
37.2th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-12.3%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Break And Enter Non-Dwelling16
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault22
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment20
  • Malicious Damage To Property26
  • Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault9

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

25 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 2573 Canowindra Rd
  • 669 Merriganowry Rd
  • Merriganowry Rd After Smith Rd
  • Merriganowry Rd At Windowrie Rd
  • North Logan Rd After Logan St

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).

8 planning-related records

2026· 1 proposal

  • April 2026

  • Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development
    RILEYS ROAD BILLIMARI 2804Determined
2025· 2 proposals

  • September 2025

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool
    669 MERRIGANOWRY ROAD BILLIMARI 2804Determined

  • June 2025

  • Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure
    129 WINDOWRIE ROAD BILLIMARI 2804Determined
2024· 2 proposals

  • August 2024

  • Subdivision; Agriculture
    557 HARDINGS LANE BILLIMARI 2804Determined

  • February 2024

  • Subdivision; Agriculture
    557 HARDINGS LANE BILLIMARI 2804Determined
2022· 3 proposals

  • November 2022

  • Garages, carports and car parking spaces
    2 BELUBULA STREET BILLIMARI 2804Determined

  • June 2022

  • Dwelling
    122 YURUGA ROAD BILLIMARI 2804Determined

  • January 2022

  • Dwelling
    122 YURUGA ROAD BILLIMARI 2804Determined

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)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

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

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

Recent changes

  • Break And Enter Non-Dwellingcrime16
  • Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime22
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime20
  • Malicious Damage To Propertycrime26
  • Non-Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime9
  • 2573 Canowindra Rdtransport
  • 669 Merriganowry Rdtransport
  • Merriganowry Rd After Smith Rdtransport
  • Merriganowry Rd At Windowrie Rdtransport
  • North Logan Rd After Logan Sttransport

Data sources & freshness

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