NSW · Blayney Council
Garland, 2797
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- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Garland is a welcoming smaller community in Blayney, with a settled community character. Set in the wider countryside, it offers distance from the capital and a strong sense of place. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with plenty of residents in steady employment.
Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. 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.
Population
- Population
- 75
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $2,374
- Dwelling vacancy
- 15.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 4 of 26
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,610
- Employment rate
- 71.7%
- 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 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)
- 1
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 0
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 13.3
- State safety percentile
- 0.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -66.6%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Arson1
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment1
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault1
- Other Offences1
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
23 public transport stops in this suburb
- 1380 Garland Rd
- 872 Garland Rd
- Garland Rd At Lucan Rd
- Garland Rd At Yangoora Rd
- Garland Rd Opp 629
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).
6 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
April 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Crop or fodder production411 GARLAND ROAD GARLAND 2797Determined
2025· 1 proposal
February 2025
- Farm buildings; Shed; Erection of a new structure1050 GARLAND ROAD GARLAND 2797Determined
2023· 2 proposals
March 2023
- Dwelling291 hilltop lane garland 2797Determined
February 2023
- Subdivision of land629 GARLAND ROAD GARLAND 2797Determined
2022· 2 proposals
December 2022
- Dwelling629 GARLAND ROAD GARLAND 2797Determined
January 2022
- Dwelling1050 GARLAND ROAD GARLAND 2797Determined
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)
- 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
- 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
- Arsoncrime1
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime1
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime1
- Other Offencescrime1
- 1380 Garland Rdtransport
- 872 Garland Rdtransport
- Garland Rd At Lucan Rdtransport
- Garland Rd At Yangoora Rdtransport
- Garland Rd Opp 629transport
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Crop or fodder productionplanning411 GARLAND ROAD GARLAND 2797Lodged 08 Apr 2026 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
- 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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