NSW · Singleton Council
Glendon Brook, 2330
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Singleton, Glendon Brook keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with family life visible on every street. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice, and that is part of the charm. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Reasonable public transport access helps with commuting and getting around locally. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and transport and access against similar regional towns, even with housing affordability and parks and green space holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 368
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $2,250
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 8 of 112
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 62%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 6 / 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)
- $465
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $620
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $605
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 134
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)
- 27
- Against the person
- 9
- Against property
- 11
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 73.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 41 residents
- State safety percentile
- 51.6th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -3.3%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order101
- Domestic Violence Related Assault147
- Fraud106
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment179
- Malicious Damage To Property156
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
8 public transport stops in this suburb
- 1669 Glendonbrook Rd
- 857 Glendonbrook Rd
- 857 Glendonbrook Rd
- Glendon Brook Rd At Manresa Park Rd
- Glendon Brook Rd At Manresa Park 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).
34 planning-related records
2026· 3 proposals
June 2026
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure1226 GLENDONBROOK ROAD GLENDON BROOK 2330Determined
February 2026
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure1226 GLENDONBROOK ROAD GLENDON BROOK 2330Determined
- Subdivision1374 GLENDONBROOK ROAD GLENDON BROOK 2330Additional Information Requested
2025· 4 proposals
December 2025
- Subdivision3 HAMILTONS CROSSING ROAD GLENDON BROOK 2330Determined
November 2025
- Subdivision1316 GLENDONBROOK ROAD GLENDON BROOK 2330Determined
May 2025
- Subdivision1316 GLENDONBROOK ROAD GLENDON BROOK 2330Determined
February 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1345 GLENDONBROOK ROAD GLENDON BROOK 2330Determined
2024· 6 proposals
November 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Community facility857 GLENDONBROOK ROAD GLENDON BROOK 2330Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1316 GLENDONBROOK ROAD GLENDON BROOK 2330Determined
July 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure326 CRANKY CORNER ROAD NORTH GLENDON BROOK 2330Determined
June 2024
- Farm buildings; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure327 CRANKY CORNER ROAD NORTH GLENDON BROOK 2330Determined
February 2024
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia326 CRANKY CORNER ROAD NORTH GLENDON BROOK 2330Withdrawn
January 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home482 GLENDONBROOK ROAD GLENDON BROOK 2330Determined
2023· 7 proposals
December 2023
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (detached)910 GLENDONBROOK ROAD GLENDON BROOK 2330Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport318 CRANKY CORNER ROAD NORTH GLENDON BROOK 2330Determined
September 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure38 TANGORY RISE GLENDON BROOK 2330Determined
August 2023
- Dwelling327 CRANKY CORNER ROAD NORTH GLENDON BROOK 2330Determined
July 2023
- Dwelling38 TANGORY RISE GLENDON BROOK 2330Determined
May 2023
- Farm buildings327 CRANKY CORNER ROAD NORTH GLENDON BROOK 2330Determined
January 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing1205 GLENDONBROOK ROAD GLENDON BROOK 2330Determined
2022· 8 proposals
September 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing89 TANGORY RISE GLENDON BROOK 2330Determined
August 2022
- Shed830 GLENDONBROOK ROAD GLENDON BROOK 2330Determined
- Dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Garages, carports and car parking spaces326 CRANKY CORNER ROAD NORTH GLENDON BROOK 2330Determined
April 2022
- Shed1112 GLENDONBROOK ROAD GLENDON BROOK 2330Determined
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Shed21 HAMILTONS CROSSING ROAD GLENDON BROOK 2330Determined
March 2022
- Other1111 Glendonbrook Road, GLENDON BROOK NSW 2330Determined
February 2022
- Dwelling318 CRANKY CORNER ROAD NORTH GLENDON BROOK 2330Determined
January 2022
- Dwelling3 HAMILTONS CROSSING ROAD GLENDON BROOK 2330Determined
2021· 6 proposals
November 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development312 CRANKY CORNER ROAD NORTH GLENDON BROOK 2330Determined
September 2021
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development879 GLENDONBROOK ROAD GLENDON BROOK 2330Determined
- Dwelling3 HAMILTONS CROSSING ROAD GLENDON BROOK 2330Determined
August 2021
- DemolitionCranky Corner Road NorthDetermined
- Demolition65 Glendonbrook RoadDetermined
July 2021
- Demolition147 Glendonbrook RoadDetermined
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
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Glendon Brook Road at Manresa Park RoadBus 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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
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
- Beckers Bridge over Webbers CreekMain Road 128, West GresfordSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · 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)
- 47
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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
- 33.2/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4729th in Australia
- State rank
- 1516th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #241 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #623 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
- Glendon Brook Road at Manresa Park Roadamenitiesbus_stop
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime101
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime147
- Fraudcrime106
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime179
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime156
- 1669 Glendonbrook Rdtransport
- 857 Glendonbrook Rdtransport
- 857 Glendonbrook Rdtransport
- Glendon Brook Rd At Manresa Park Rdtransport
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)
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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