NSW · Blue Mountains Council
Faulconbridge, 2776
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- National parks
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Faulconbridge sits up in the Blue Mountains hills, a mid-sized suburb where elevation and tree cover define the mood. The city and surrounding suburbs are both within comfortable reach, which keeps daily life flexible. Ridge-top pockets and tree cover give the area a cooler, greener hillside feel.
Families and commuters make up much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and growth momentum, while local dining and lifestyle amenities sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 4,156
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $2,152
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 74 of 1,550
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,077
- Employment rate
- 61.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 93 / 18 / 8
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)
- $690
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)
- 86
- Against the person
- 38
- Against property
- 21
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 20.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 109 residents
- State safety percentile
- 2.2th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -29.3%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order10
- Domestic Violence Related Assault11
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment13
- Malicious Damage To Property6
- Steal From Motor Vehicle6
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
- 1,063
- Faulconbridge 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
82 public transport stops in this suburb
- CCP Railway Av
- FTB Gt West Hwy E
- FTB Sir Henrys
- Faulconbridge Station
- STR/LFT To P1/2
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
- RoadworksGreat Western Highway, Valley Heights21 Jun 2026 – 22 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).
198 planning-related records
2026· 25 proposals
June 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support37 UNCLE WATTLEBERRY CRESCENT FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation73 SHIRLOW AVENUE FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation38 HIGHLAND ROAD FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Under Assessment
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure534 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation49 CHAPMAN PARADE FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure32 MARTIN PLACE FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation567 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure41 WIGRAM ROAD FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Under Assessment
April 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure44 CHAPMAN PARADE FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation6 PARR PARADE FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure113 GROSE ROAD FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation75 SHIRLOW AVENUE FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house38 HIGHLAND ROAD FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Determined
March 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure40 COOMASSIE AVENUE FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation70 MEEKS CRESCENT FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation25 PARKES CRESCENT FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool6 CUDDLEPIE PLACE FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure63 CHAPMAN PARADE FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure18 MEEKS CRESCENT FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure114 GROSE ROAD FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation228-278 CHAPMAN PARADE FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure652 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Additional Information Requested
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14 WIGRAM ROAD FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Moveable dwelling689 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation3 ADELINE STREET FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Determined
2025· 15 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Shop2 EVERTON ROAD FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure17-29 JENNINGS ROAD FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Air-conditioning units; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Garage, carport or carparking space; Hot water systems; Pathways and paving8 NORMAN LINDSAY CRESCENT FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Additional Information Requested
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation73 SHIRLOW AVENUE FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah169A CHAPMAN PARADE FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure226 CHAPMAN PARADE FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Residential Accommodation11 PRUNELLA PLACE FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure44 MEEKS CRESCENT FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure10 BINSTEAD STREET FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Additional Information Requested
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure114 GROSE ROAD FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure53 GROSE ROAD FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool46 GROSE ROAD FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure25A ST GEORGES CRESCENT FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 CHAPMAN PARADE FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Withdrawn
February 2025
- Demolition690A GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY FAULCONBRIDGE 2776Determined
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
160 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Chambers Cellars FaulconbridgeAlcohol
- Faulconbridge Antiques & GiftwareAntiques
- Bench (2)
- Bus stop
- Faulconbridge Public School, Great Western HwyBus stop
- Faulconbridge Shops, Great Western HwyBus stop
- Great Western Hwy before Everton RdBus stop
- Great Western Hwy opp Churchill StBus stop
- Great Western Hwy opp Everton RdBus stop
- Great Western Hwy opp Faulconbridge Public SchoolBus stop
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
13 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Adeline ParkNature reserve
- Browett ParkPark
- Burgessiana ReserveNature reserve
- Chapman ParkNature reserve
- Corridor of Oaks ParkPark
- Jackson ParkPark
- Lindsay ParkPark
- Park or reserveNature reserve
- Sassafras ParkNature reserve
- Tom Chalmers Memorial ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 3
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Blue Mountains Podiatrypodiatrist
- Faulconbridge Health CentreGreat Western Highwayclinic
- Faulconbridge Pharmacypharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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
- Norman Lindsay Gallery14-20 Norman Lindsay Crescent FaulconbridgeSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Children's House Montessori FaulconbridgeSt Georges Crescentchildcare
- KU Faulconbridge Children's CentreMeeks Crescentchildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · 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)
- 84
- Parks (OSM)
- 7
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
- 65.5/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 8% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 408th in Australia
- State rank
- 157th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #66 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #113 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Australia Postamenitiespost_box
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Blue Mountains Ugg Bootsamenities2 Everton Roadshoes
- Budgetamenitiesfuel
- Bus stopamenitiesbus_stop
- Chambers Cellars Faulconbridgeamenitiesalcohol
- Drinking wateramenitiesdrinking_water
- Drinking wateramenitiesdrinking_water
- Everton Houseamenities1 Everton Roadrestaurant
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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