NSW · Singleton Council
Glenridding, 2330
Current weather
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Updated
Desirability score
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
In Singleton, Glenridding 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. Wide horizons and a country quiet give the area a restorative, unhurried atmosphere.
The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice, and that is part of the charm. Transport options are solid enough for daily errands and regular trips further afield.
The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete. Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, with housing affordability and local dining and lifestyle amenities the main drags compared with similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 259
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $1,142
- Dwelling vacancy
- 0%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 111
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 48.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 10 / 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)
- 19
- Against the person
- 6
- Against property
- 8
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 73.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 43 residents
- State safety percentile
- 51.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -4.7%
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
14 public transport stops in this suburb
- Army Camp Rd At Carrington St (Hail And Ride)
- Army Camp Rd At Carrington St (Hail And Ride)
- Army Camp Rd At Carrington St (Hail And Ride)
- Carrington St Before Crown St
- Putty Rd Opp Heuston Lane
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).
16 planning-related records
2025· 5 proposals
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure251 PUTTY ROAD GLENRIDDING NSW 2330Determined
June 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space8 VICTORIA STREET GLENRIDDING 2330Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure251 PUTTY ROAD GLENRIDDING NSW 2330Withdrawn
- Shed; Erection of a new structure21 CARRINGTON STREET GLENRIDDING 2330Additional Information Requested
January 2025
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Erection of a new structure; Depot283A PUTTY ROAD GLENRIDDING 2330Determined
2024· 1 proposal
January 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Animal boarding or training establishment251 PUTTY ROAD GLENRIDDING 2330Determined
2023· 6 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation291 ARMY CAMP ROAD GLENRIDDING 2330Determined
October 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure283A PUTTY ROAD GLENRIDDING 2330Determined
July 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development25 CARRINGTON STREET GLENRIDDING 2330Determined
June 2023
- Shed25 CARRINGTON STREET GLENRIDDING 2330Determined
May 2023
- Shed207 PUTTY ROAD GLENRIDDING 2330Withdrawn
March 2023
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces2 VICTORIA STREET GLENRIDDING 2330Determined
2022· 2 proposals
June 2022
- Shed33 CARRINGTON STREET GLENRIDDING 2330Determined
April 2022
- Shed33 Carrington Street GlenriddingDetermined
2021· 2 proposals
September 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development8 VICTORIA STREET GLENRIDDING 2330Determined
- Dwelling; Demolition251 PUTTY ROAD GLENRIDDING 2330Determined
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)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
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
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 20.0/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6554th in Australia
- State rank
- 2046th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #354 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #986 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 60%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime101
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime147
- Fraudcrime106
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime179
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime156
- Army Camp Rd At Carrington St (Hail And Ride)transport
- Army Camp Rd At Carrington St (Hail And Ride)transport
- Army Camp Rd At Carrington St (Hail And Ride)transport
- Carrington St Before Crown Sttransport
- Putty Rd Opp Heuston Lanetransport
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)
More in Singleton Council
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.