NSW · Camden Council
Bringelly, 2556
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Updated
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Bringelly is a well-connected smaller community in Camden with everyday amenities close at hand. Still within reach of the city while offering more breathing room, it suits those who want balance over bustle. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix.
Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. Homes offer solid value for the lifestyle on offer.
Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and parks and green space lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 2,433
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $1,833
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 53 of 740
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 50.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 72 / 0 / 5
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)
- 138
- Against the person
- 46
- Against property
- 63
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 56.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 53 residents
- State safety percentile
- 33.9th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -2.6%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault10
- Fraud16
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment14
- Malicious Damage To Property12
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault13
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
- 929
- Bringelly Public SchoolPrimary
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
56 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bringelly Public School, Wentworth Rd
- Bringelly Rd At Kelvin Park Dr
- Bringelly Rd Opp Kelvin Park Dr
- Greendale Rd After Wentworth Rd
- Kelvin Park Dr After Bringelly 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).
117 planning-related records
2026· 11 proposals
June 2026
- Demolition; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support106 DP 1298342; 965 & 975 The Northern RoadDetermined
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation5 FLINDERSIA CIRCUIT, BARKERDetermined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure23 Flindersia Circuit Bringelly 2556Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationLot 2133, 11 Flindersia Circuit BRINGELLY 2556Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureLot 1171, 76 Greyleaf Circuit BRINGELLY 2556Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure53 FLINDERSIA STREET BRINGELLYDetermined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Supporting Development1203/-/DP1298371; Greyleaf Circuit, Bringelly NSWAdditional Information Requested
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation15 Corymbia Avenue BRINGELLY NSW 2556Determined
- Demolition; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support106 DP 1298342; 965 & 975 The Northern RoadDetermined
February 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling; Residential Accommodation751 The Northern Road, Bringelly / 120/DP1289677Deferred Commencement
January 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Waste or resource management facility761 THE NORTHERN ROAD BRINGELLY 2556Under Assessment
2025· 29 proposals
December 2025
- Subdivision945A THE NORTHERN ROAD BRINGELLY 2556Under Assessment
- Industrial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia42 DERWENT ROAD BRADFIELD 2556Additional Information Requested
- Signage; Pub; Advertising and signage; Office Premise; Erection of a new structure; Building identification sign; Business identification sign; Recreation facility (indoor); Retail Premise; Food and drink premise; Shop; Neighbourhood supermarket; Hours of operation and trading975 THE NORTHERN ROAD BRINGELLY 2556Under Assessment
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Waterbody1582 THE NORTHERN ROAD BRADFIELD 2556Determined
- Subdivision4 Greyleaf Circuit BRINGELLYDetermined
November 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Rural industry; Composting facilities and works769 THE NORTHERN ROAD BRINGELLY 2556Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure23 FRANCIS STREET BRINGELLY 2556Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Wholesale supplies1110 THE NORTHERN ROAD BRINGELLY 2556Determined
- Farm buildings; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Temporary building, structure or use; Agriculture35 CARR ROAD BRINGELLY 2556Withdrawn
October 2025
- SubdivisionLot 106/-/DP1298342; The Northern Road, BringellyDetermined
- SubdivisionLot 106/-/DP1298342; The Northern Road, BringellyUnder Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation975 Northern Road Bringelly NSW 2556Determined
- Demolition; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support106 DP 1298342; 965 & 975 The Northern RoadDetermined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care975 THE NORTHERN ROAD BRINGELLY 2556Under Assessment
- Subdivision102/-/1298342; 975 The Northern Road, BringellyDetermined
- Attached dwelling; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure877 THE NORTHERN ROAD BRINGELLY 2556Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Carport23 ROBINSON ROAD BRINGELLY 2556Determined
August 2025
- Subdivision751 The Northern Road, BRINGELLYDetermined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Rural industry110 WENTWORTH ROAD BRINGELLY 2556Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool13 FINDLEY ROAD BRINGELLY 2556Determined
June 2025
- Subdivision877 THE NORTHERN ROAD BRINGELLY 2556Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Cemetery41 GREENDALE ROAD BRINGELLY 2556Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Business identification sign975 THE NORTHERN ROAD BRINGELLY 2556Determined
- Subdivision877 THE NORTHERN ROAD BRINGELLY 2556Determined
May 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Landscaping material supply; Hours of operation and trading41 ROBINSON ROAD BRINGELLY 2556Determined
March 2025
- Subdivision975 The Northern Road, BringellyDetermined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure23 FRANCIS STREET BRINGELLY 2556Determined
February 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Telecommunications network; Telecommunications facility289 BADGERYS CREEK ROAD BRADFIELD 2556Determined
January 2025
- Place of public worship; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia155 JERSEY ROAD BRINGELLY 2556Determined
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
16 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Marallan ParkAnimal Breeding
1037 The Northern Road
- Bringelly Public School, Wentworth RdBus stop
- Bringelly Rd at Kelvin Park DrBus stop
- Bringelly Rd opp Kelvin Park DrBus stop
- Bus stop (5)
- Kelvin Park Dr after Bringelly RdBus stop
- Wentworth Rd Bus BayBus stop
- Playground
- Bringelly Post OfficePost office
1197 The Northern Road
- Sports field
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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
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
2 state heritage places
- Kelvin30 The Retreat, BringellySHR
- Maryland 773 The Northern Road, BringellySHR
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
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 36.1/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4191st in Australia
- State rank
- 1322nd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #340 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #699 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Bringelly Post Officeamenities1197 The Northern Roadpost_office
- Bringelly Public School, Wentworth Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Bringelly Rd at Kelvin Park Dramenitiesbus_stop
- Bringelly Rd opp Kelvin Park Dramenitiesbus_stop
- Bus stopamenitiesbus_stop
- Bus stopamenitiesbus_stop
- Bus stopamenitiesbus_stop
- Bus stopamenitiesbus_stop
- Bus stopamenitiesbus_stop
- Kelvin Park Dr after Bringelly Rdamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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