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NSW · Bellingen Council

Gleniffer, 2454

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Updated

Desirability score

30/100
Below average

1684th in NSW

70% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
  • Green suburb
What Gleniffer is known for: Excellent transport, High desirability, Green suburb

Suburb profile

Gleniffer is a quieter smaller community in Bellingen, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Open skies and rolling countryside set a calm backdrop to everyday routines.

An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice, and that is part of the charm. Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.

Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers. Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.

On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and housing affordability lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in transport and access. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
414
Median age
53
Median household income / week
$1,478
Dwelling vacancy
20.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
40 of 199
Median monthly mortgage
$1,938
Employment rate
54.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
16 / 3 / 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

Houses (January to March 2026)
$630
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
39

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)
25
Against the person
9
Against property
10
Rate per 1,000 residents
60.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 46 residents
State safety percentile
37.9th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-7.2%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Domestic Violence Related Assault39
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment53
  • Malicious Damage To Property66
  • Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault42
  • Other Offences62

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

77 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 115 Promised Land Rd
  • 130 Summervilles Rd
  • 229 Roses Rd
  • 250 Roses Rd
  • 420 Gordonville 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).

25 planning-related records

2026· 4 proposals

  • April 2026

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space; Rainwater tanks
    102 ADAMS ROAD GLENIFFER 2454Under Assessment
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    284 GORDONVILLE ROAD GLENIFFER 2454Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    1101 PROMISED LAND ROAD GLENIFFER 2454Under Assessment

  • February 2026

  • Subdivision
    607 ROSES ROAD GLENIFFER 2454Determined
2025· 3 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    961 PROMISED LAND ROAD GLENIFFER 2454Determined

  • October 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    284 GORDONVILLE ROAD GLENIFFER 2454Determined

  • July 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    49 PROMISED LAND ROAD GLENIFFER 2454Determined
2024· 5 proposals

  • October 2024

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool
    160 ROSES ROAD GLENIFFER 2454Determined

  • September 2024

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Minor building alterations (internal); Supporting Development
    51 JOHN LOCKE PLACE GLENIFFER 2454Determined

  • July 2024

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    1090 PROMISED LAND ROAD GLENIFFER 2454Determined

  • May 2024

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    445 ROSES ROAD GLENIFFER 2454Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    959 PROMISED LAND ROAD GLENIFFER 2454Determined
2023· 6 proposals

  • November 2023

  • Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    283 ROSES ROAD GLENIFFER 2454Determined

  • September 2023

  • Home business; Home occupation; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    51 JOHN LOCKE PLACE GLENIFFER 2454Determined

  • July 2023

  • Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing
    71 GORDONVILLE ROAD GLENIFFER 2454Determined

  • April 2023

  • Alterations and additions to residential development
    607 ROSES ROAD GLENIFFER 2454Determined

  • March 2023

  • Farm buildings
    115 PROMISED LAND ROAD GLENIFFER 2454Determined

  • January 2023

  • Other
    12 SUMMERVILLES ROAD GLENIFFER 2454Determined
2022· 3 proposals

  • December 2022

  • Dwelling; Secondary dwelling
    370 ROSES ROAD GLENIFFER 2454Determined
  • Dwelling
    605 ROSES ROAD GLENIFFER 2454Under Assessment

  • September 2022

  • Dwelling
    118 GORDONVILLE ROAD GLENIFFER 2454Determined
2021· 4 proposals

  • November 2021

  • Dwelling; Demolition; Change of use
    991 PROMISED LAND ROAD GLENIFFER 2454Determined

  • October 2021

  • Dual occupancy
    759 GLENIFFER ROAD GLENIFFER 2454Determined

  • July 2021

  • Alterations and additions to residential development
    607 ROSES ROAD GLENIFFER 2454Withdrawn
  • Pools / decks / fencing
    935 PROMISED LAND ROAD GLENIFFER 2454Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bbq
  • Parking
  • Public toilets
  • Swimming HoleSwimming

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

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Angel Gabriel Capararo ReservePark
  • Arthur Keough ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

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 overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
2
Parks (OSM)
2

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
30.0/100 — Below average
National rank
5312th in Australia
State rank
1684th in NSW
Peer rank
#376 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#729 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

  • Bbqamenitiesbbq
  • Parkingamenitiesparking
  • Public toiletsamenitiestoilets
  • Swimming Holeamenitiesswimming
  • Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime39
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime53
  • Malicious Damage To Propertycrime66
  • Non-Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime42
  • Other Offencescrime62
  • 115 Promised Land Rdtransport

Data sources & freshness

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