NSW · Wollondilly Council
Couridjah, 2571
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Updated
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Wollondilly, Couridjah keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. Open skies and rolling countryside set a calm backdrop to everyday routines.
Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name. 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. Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.
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 housing affordability. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 282
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $1,791
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 6 of 95
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,250
- Employment rate
- 62.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 14 / 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
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $740
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 77
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)
- 12
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 5
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 42.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 94 residents
- State safety percentile
- 17.5th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +20.3%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions60
- Fraud34
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment55
- Malicious Damage To Property58
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault42
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
33 public transport stops in this suburb
- East Pde At Bargo River Rd
- Tharawal Local Aboriginal Land Council, West Pde
- Tharawal Local Aboriginal Land Council, West Pde
- West Pde At Bargo River Rd
- West Pde At Bargo River 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).
29 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
March 2026
- Demolition; Farm buildings; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Pathways and paving220 WEST PARADE COURIDJAH 2571Under Assessment
2025· 5 proposals
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure123 COLO STREET COURIDJAH 2571Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah15 BILLABONG LANE COURIDJAH 2571Determined
May 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure95 SOUTH STREET COURIDJAH 2571Determined
April 2025
- Temporary building, structure or use; Function centre80 COLO STREET COURIDJAH 2571Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure40 MERYLA STREET COURIDJAH 2571Withdrawn
2024· 2 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 BANKSIA STREET COURIDJAH 2571Determined
April 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure40 MERYLA STREET COURIDJAH 2571Determined
2023· 7 proposals
August 2023
- Dwelling123 COLO STREET COURIDJAH 2571Withdrawn
July 2023
- Other39 MERYLA STREET COURIDJAH 2571Determined
June 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing15 BILLABONG LANE COURIDJAH 2571Determined
March 2023
- Secondary dwelling315 WEST PARADE COURIDJAH 2571Withdrawn
- Alterations and additions to residential development40 MERYLA STREET COURIDJAH 2571Determined
- Dwelling9 MERYLA STREET COURIDJAH 2571Determined
January 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development106 COLO STREET COURIDJAH 2571Determined
2022· 7 proposals
October 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing40 MERYLA STREET COURIDJAH 2571Determined
September 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing35 SOUTH STREET COURIDJAH 2571Determined
- Shed40 MERYLA STREET COURIDJAH 2571Determined
July 2022
- Shed85 SOUTH STREET COURIDJAH 2571Determined
May 2022
- Dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs15 BILLABONG LANE COURIDJAH 2571Determined
March 2022
- Shed254 BARGO RIVER ROAD COURIDJAH 2571Determined
February 2022
- Demolition; Shed9 MERYLA STREET COURIDJAH 2571Determined
2021· 6 proposals
November 2021
- Secondary dwelling250 WEST PARADE COURIDJAH 2571Determined
- Dwelling; Secondary dwelling35 SOUTH STREET COURIDJAH 2571Determined
October 2021
- Other15 BILLABONG LANE COURIDJAH 2571Determined
May 2021
- Other35 SOUTH STREET COURIDJAH 2571Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development109 COLO STREET COURIDJAH 2571Determined
March 2021
- Dwelling; Secondary dwelling35 SOUTH STREET COURIDJAH 2571Withdrawn
2020· 1 proposal
July 2020
- Shed15 MERYLA STREET COURIDJAH 2571Determined
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
5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Colo St after Bargo River RdBus stop
- Tharawal Local Aboriginal Land Council, West PdeBus stop
- West Pde at Bargo River RdBus stop
- West Pde opp Bargo River RdBus stop
- Tharawal Local Aboriginal Land CouncilCommunity centre
220 West Parade, Couridjah
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)
- 5/10
- 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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Couridjah Railway StationMain Southern railway, CouridjahSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- 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
- 32.6/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4845th in Australia
- State rank
- 1547th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #249 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #642 among Country & regional 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
- Colo St after Bargo River Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Tharawal Local Aboriginal Land Councilamenities220 West Parade, Couridjahcommunity_centre
- Tharawal Local Aboriginal Land Council, West Pdeamenitiesbus_stop
- West Pde at Bargo River Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- West Pde opp Bargo River Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime60
- Fraudcrime34
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime55
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime58
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime42
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
More in Wollondilly Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.