NSW · Walgett Council
Cumborah, 2832
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- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Cumborah is a welcoming smaller community in Walgett, with a settled community character. Distance from the capital is part of the appeal, with wide open surrounds and a self-contained community rhythm. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood.
Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete.
The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
Population
- Population
- 198
- Median age
- 58
- Median household income / week
- $497
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 12 of 120
- Median monthly mortgage
- $650
- Employment rate
- 25.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 22 / 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.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 74
- Against the person
- 25
- Against property
- 20
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 373.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 8 residents
- State safety percentile
- 99.2th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -16.6%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order70
- Breach Bail Conditions106
- Domestic Violence Related Assault91
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment114
- Malicious Damage To Property53
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
24 public transport stops in this suburb
- Gingie Rd Opp Kurrajong Rd
- Grawin Opal Fields Opp Stone House
- Grawin Store, Grawin Opal Fields
- Lot 1 Grawin Opal Fields
- Stone House, Grawin Opal Fields
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).
5 planning-related records
2025· 1 proposal
February 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool6 WALGETT STREET CUMBORAH 2832Determined
2022· 2 proposals
November 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces1358 WILBY WILBY ROAD CUMBORAH 2832Determined
July 2022
- Shed18 GRAWIN STREET CUMBORAH 2832Determined
2021· 2 proposals
November 2021
- Dwelling1358 WILBY WILBY ROAD CUMBORAH 2832Determined
September 2021
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahsGRAWIN OPAL FIELDSDetermined
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
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)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
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
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
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime70
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime106
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime91
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime114
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime53
- Gingie Rd Opp Kurrajong Rdtransport
- Grawin Opal Fields Opp Stone Housetransport
- Grawin Store, Grawin Opal Fieldstransport
- Lot 1 Grawin Opal Fieldstransport
- Stone House, Grawin Opal Fieldstransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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