NSW · Lachlan Council

Derriwong, 2877

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  • Green suburb
What Derriwong is known for: Green suburb

Suburb profile

Derriwong is a welcoming smaller community in Lachlan, with a settled community character. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street.

Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state.

Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.

Population

Population
38
Median age
46
Median household income / week
$899
Dwelling vacancy
0%
Unoccupied private dwellings
0 of 20
Median monthly mortgage
$1,079
Employment rate
44.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian 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

All types (January to March 2026)
$350

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

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
7
Against the person
2
Against property
2
Rate per 1,000 residents
184.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 19 residents
State safety percentile
96.1th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+40.4%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order60
  • Breach Bail Conditions71
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault61
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment89
  • Malicious Damage To Property73

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statisticsNSW 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

6 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 7765 Henry Parkes Way
  • 7765 Henry Parkes Way
  • Derriwong Coach Stop
  • Henry Parkes Way After Goobang Creek Rd
  • Henry Parkes Way At Goobang Creek 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).

1 planning-related records

2025· 1 proposal
  • April 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    7855 HENRY PARKES WAY DERRIWONG 2877Under Assessment

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

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 amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

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

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 overlaysState government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Recent changes

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime60
  • Breach Bail Conditionscrime71
  • Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime61
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime89
  • Malicious Damage To Propertycrime73
  • 7765 Henry Parkes Waytransport
  • 7765 Henry Parkes Waytransport
  • Derriwong Coach Stoptransport
  • Henry Parkes Way After Goobang Creek Rdtransport
  • Henry Parkes Way At Goobang Creek Rdtransport

Data sources & freshness

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