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NSW · Inverell Council

Elsmore, 2360

Current weather

13.2°CPartly cloudy

95% humidity · 10.7 km/h wind · 16.9° / 11.9° today · 10.7 mm rain

Updated

Desirability score

25.6/100
Below average

1868th in NSW

70% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • High desirability
  • Green suburb
What Elsmore is known for: High desirability, Green suburb

Suburb profile

Elsmore offers a slower smaller community life in Inverell, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Distance from the capital is noticeable, but the trade-off is space, calm and a community that knows its neighbours. Wide horizons and a country quiet give the area a restorative, unhurried atmosphere.

The community skews younger, with family life visible on every street. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting. Transport options are solid enough for daily errands and regular trips further afield.

Homes offer solid value for the lifestyle on offer. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.

The desirability score is below average, pulled down chiefly by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and transport and access relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
358
Median age
33
Median household income / week
$1,199
Dwelling vacancy
11.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
8 of 72
Median monthly mortgage
$964
Employment rate
27.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
8 / 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

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$345
Houses (January to March 2026)
$450
All types (January to March 2026)
$420
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
142

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)
44
Against the person
13
Against property
13
Rate per 1,000 residents
122.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 28 residents
State safety percentile
83.4th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-15.2%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order162
  • Breach Bail Conditions222
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault175
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment174
  • Malicious Damage To Property158

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

11 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Dejon Sapphire Centre, Gwydir Hwy
  • Elsmore Rd After Loves Lane
  • Elsmore Rd Before Loves Lane
  • Gwydir Hwy At Woodstock Rd
  • Gwydir Hwy Opp Shante Clare Property

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)

Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • Check signage. Exercise caution. Expect delays.Elsmore Road10 Jun 2026 – 10 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

8 planning-related records

2024· 3 proposals

  • August 2024

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    4682 GWYDIR HIGHWAY ELSMORE 2360Determined

  • May 2024

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
    643 SILVERMINES ROAD ELSMORE 2360Determined

  • January 2024

  • Temporary building, structure or use; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care
    4188 GWYDIR HIGHWAY ELSMORE 2360Determined
2023· 5 proposals

  • December 2023

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    1751 ELSMORE ROAD ELSMORE 2360Determined

  • November 2023

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    1380 ELSMORE ROAD ELSMORE 2360Determined

  • October 2023

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    4682 GWYDIR HIGHWAY ELSMORE 2360Determined

  • June 2023

  • Pools / decks / fencing
    1181 ELSMORE ROAD ELSMORE 2360Determined

  • May 2023

  • Dwelling
    643 SILVERMINES ROAD ELSMORE 2360Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

8 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Joseph Wills ParkPublic toilets
  • Shelter (7)

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

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Joseph Wills ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
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

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)
1
Parks (OSM)
1

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
25.6/100 — Below average
National rank
5987th in Australia
State rank
1868th in NSW
Peer rank
#313 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#860 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

  • Joseph Wills Parkamenitiestoilets
  • Shelteramenitiesshelter
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  • Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime162
  • Breach Bail Conditionscrime222

Data sources & freshness

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