NSW · Blayney Council
Carcoar, 2791
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Carcoar is a quieter smaller community in Blayney, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. Wide horizons and a country quiet give the area a restorative, unhurried atmosphere.
Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice, and that is part of the charm. Transport options are solid enough for daily errands and regular trips further afield.
Housing is well-priced for what you get: space, location and everyday convenience. Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and housing affordability against similar regional towns, even with safety holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 271
- Median age
- 55
- Median household income / week
- $1,187
- Dwelling vacancy
- 19.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 26 of 136
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Employment rate
- 53.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 11 / 4 / 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)
- 11
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 40.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 90 residents
- State safety percentile
- 15.6th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -44.8%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Malicious Damage To Property3
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault3
- Other Offences3
- Sexual Touching, Sexual Act And Other Sexual Offences1
- Trespass2
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
- 941
- Carcoar 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
16 public transport stops in this suburb
- 4829 Mid Western Hwy
- Brady Rd Opp Carcoar Rd
- Coombing St At Rodd St
- Icely St Opp Belubula St
- Mid Western Hwy Opp 4829
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).
30 planning-related records
2025· 8 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16 COLLINS STREET CARCOAR 2791Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure28 WIRRAWAY LANE CARCOAR 2791Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Shop12 NAYLOR STREET CARCOAR 2791Determined
October 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Telecommunications facility266A GAP ROAD CARCOAR 2791Determined
September 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah2 BELUBULA STREET CARCOAR 2791Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure12 NAYLOR STREET CARCOAR 2791Determined
May 2025
- Restaurant or cafe; Commercial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise; Food and drink premise11 ICELY STREET CARCOAR 2791Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation9 RODD STREET, CARCOAR 2791Determined
2024· 4 proposals
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16 COLLINS STREET CARCOAR 2791Determined
May 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure10 COLLINS STREET CARCOAR 2791Determined
January 2024
- Demolition; Bed and breakfast accommodation; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Tourist and visitor accommodation; Residential Accommodation12 NAYLOR STREET CARCOAR 2791Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16 COLLINS STREET CARCOAR 2791Determined
2023· 7 proposals
October 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure10 COLLINS STREET CARCOAR 2791Determined
September 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development23 STOKE LANE CARCOAR 2791Determined
June 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Earthworks / change in levels; Retaining walls, protection of trees15 BELUBULA STREET CARCOAR 2791Determined
April 2023
- Dwelling3 ROTHERY STREET CARCOAR 2791Determined
March 2023
- Other3 BELUBULA STREET CARCOAR 2791Determined
January 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development18 NAYLOR STREET CARCOAR 2791Determined
- Secondary dwelling9 Carcoar Street, Springhill NSW 2800Determined
2022· 8 proposals
December 2022
- Dwelling28 WIRRAWAY LANE CARCOAR 2791Determined
September 2022
- Other245 CARCOAR DAM ROAD CARCOAR 2791Withdrawn
June 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development798 NEVILLE ROAD CARCOAR 2791Determined
- Dwelling1A ROTHERY STREET CARCOAR 2791Determined
May 2022
- Dwelling16 COLLINS STREET CARCOAR 2791Determined
- Dwelling; Subdivision of land; Shed; Other48 GAP ROAD CARCOAR 2791Determined
March 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development8 STOKE LANE CARCOAR 2791Determined
January 2022
- Dwellingjohnhoxman@outlook.comDetermined
2021· 3 proposals
November 2021
- Dwelling57 HAHN ROAD CARCOAR 2791Determined
October 2021
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces7D BELUBULA STREET CARCOAR 2791Determined
July 2021
- Telecommunications and communication facilities37 ROTHERY STREET CARCOAR 2791Determined
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
14 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq
- Icely St at Belubula StBus stop
- Icely St opp Belubula StBus stop
- The Village GrocerCafe
- TomollyGift
Unit 2&3 7 Belubula Street
- The Rustic FlamingoHouseware
- Uralba Nursing HomeNursing Home
- Playground
- Public toilets
- Antica AustralisRestaurant
2 Belubula Street
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
- Kurt Fearnley ParkPark
- Pound FlatPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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
4 state heritage places
- Carcoar Railway Station groupBlayney-Harden railway, CarcoarSHR
- Carcoar School of ArtsIcely Street, CarcoarSHR
- Old RectoryBelubula Street, CarcoarSHR
- Saddlery, TheIcely Street, CarcoarSHR
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)
- 3
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
- 33.1/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4749th in Australia
- State rank
- 1525th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #305 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #628 among Country & regional 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
- Antica Australisamenities2 Belubula Streetrestaurant
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Icely St at Belubula Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Icely St opp Belubula Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Playgroundamenitiesplayground
- Public toiletsamenitiestoilets
- Shelteramenitiesshelter
- Shelteramenitiesshelter
- Showeramenitiesshower
- Sports fieldamenitiespitch
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.