NSW · Maitland Council
Bolwarra Heights, 2320
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Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Bolwarra Heights sits up in the Maitland hills, a mid-sized suburb where elevation and tree cover define the mood. The metro area remains accessible without feeling caught up in the inner-city rush. Ridge-top pockets and tree cover give the area a cooler, greener hillside feel.
Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street. Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play.
Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and transport and access against similar metro suburbs, even with community and employment and growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 3,436
- Median age
- 36
- Median household income / week
- $2,546
- Dwelling vacancy
- 2.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 33 of 1,131
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 68.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 70 / 25 / 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
- 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)
- 365
- Against the person
- 100
- Against property
- 133
- 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
28 public transport stops in this suburb
- Corina Av At Dalveen Rd
- Paterson Rd After Tocal Rd
- Paterson Rd Before Dalveen Rd
- Paterson Rd Before Tocal Rd
- Paterson Rd Opp Corina Av
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
- Exercise caution. Use an alternative route. Reduce your speed.Paterson Road, Lang Drive14 May 2026 – 12 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).
176 planning-related records
2026· 16 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure182 BOLWARRA PARK DRIVE BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 2320Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool58 RADIANT AVENUE BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 2320Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Fences234 PATERSON ROAD BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 2320Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure79 LANG DRIVE BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 2320Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support24 APRIL CIRCUIT BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 2320Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure29 ALYCE CLOSE BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 2320Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool13 BENSHULLA DRIVE BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 2320Determined
April 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure31 HILLDALE DRIVE BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 2320Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces11 GARDENIA CLOSE BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 2320Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport9 PEARSE CRESCENT BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 2320Under Assessment
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool186 BOLWARRA PARK DRIVE BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 2320Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure30 TOCAL ROAD BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 2320Determined
January 2026
- Subdivision186 TOCAL ROAD BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 2320Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure8 AMBER GROVE BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 2320Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure4 MARGOT CLOSE BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 2320Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Swimming pool37 MAITLAND VALE ROAD BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 2320Determined
2025· 24 proposals
December 2025
- Temporary building, structure or use; Temporary structure557 PATERSON ROAD BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 2320Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure28 HILLDALE DRIVE BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 2320Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure180 BOLWARRA PARK DRIVE BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 2320Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation179 BOLWARRA PARK DRIVE BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 2320Determined
November 2025
- Subdivision27 LANG DRIVE BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 2320Determined
October 2025
- Demolition6 ARCADIA CLOSE BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 2320Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure44 TOCAL ROAD BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 2320Determined
September 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure42 HILLDALE DRIVE BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 2320Determined
August 2025
- Demolition15 DALVEEN ROAD BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 2320Determined
July 2025
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Minor building alterations (internal)24 RIVERVIEW ROAD BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 2320Determined
- Subdivision186 TOCAL ROAD BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 2320Determined
- Demolition; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support26 TOCAL ROAD BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 2320Withdrawn
June 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure7 WILLOVALE DRIVE BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 2320Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Landscaping structures; Swimming pool29 STANLEY CLOSE BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 2320Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation61 MAITLAND VALE ROAD BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 2320Determined
May 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development24 WILLOVALE DRIVE BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 2320Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure44 STAYARD DRIVE BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 2320Determined
- Subdivision22 WESLEY STREET BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 2320Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure23 RIVERVIEW ROAD BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 2320Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure22 HILLDALE DRIVE BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 2320Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure30A DALVEEN ROAD BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 2320Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation95 BOLWARRA PARK DRIVE BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 2320Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure248 TOCAL ROAD BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 2320Determined
March 2025
- Demolition16 CAPITAL TERRACE BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 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
19 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bolwarra Park Dr before Maitland Vale Rd (Hail And Ride)Bus stop
- Bolwarra Park Dr opp Robinson Lane (Hail And Ride)Bus stop
- Corina Av after Dalveen RdBus stop
- Corina Av at Dalveen RdBus stop
- Hunterglen Dr at Bolwarra Park DrBus stop
- James St at Patterson RdBus stop
- Paterson opp Bolwarra LookoutBus stop
- Paterson Rd after Tocal RdBus stop
- Paterson Rd before Dalveen RdBus stop
- Paterson Rd before Tocal RdBus 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
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Benshulla Drive ParkPark
- Hunterglen ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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
- Dunmore House557 Paterson Road Bolwarra HeightsSHR
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)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
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
- 43.2/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 43% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2907th in Australia
- State rank
- 923rd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #236 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #573 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- BPamenitiesfuel
- Bolwarra Park Dr before Maitland Vale Rd (Hail And Ride)amenitiesbus_stop
- Bolwarra Park Dr opp Robinson Lane (Hail And Ride)amenitiesbus_stop
- Corina Av after Dalveen Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Corina Av at Dalveen Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Hunterglen Dr at Bolwarra Park Dramenitiesbus_stop
- James St at Patterson Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Maitland City Councilamenitiesplayground
- Paterson Rd after Tocal Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Paterson Rd before Dalveen Rdamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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