NSW · Hawkesbury Council
Glossodia, 2756
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Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- High desirability
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Glossodia is a regional centre in Hawkesbury that balances local services with a more relaxed pace of life. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. A younger crowd gives the area energy, with family life visible on every street.
Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and schools and education against similar regional towns, even with housing affordability and transport and access holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 2,865
- Median age
- 33
- Median household income / week
- $2,119
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 38 of 953
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,067
- Employment rate
- 67.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 68 / 4 / 6
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)
- $495
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $700
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $630
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 157
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)
- 189
- Against the person
- 56
- Against property
- 66
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 66
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 51 residents
- State safety percentile
- 44.5th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -2.3%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions331
- Domestic Violence Related Assault157
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment251
- Malicious Damage To Property173
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault144
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
- 954
- Glossodia 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
57 public transport stops in this suburb
- Creek Ridge Rd After Jordan Av
- Spinks Rd After James St
- Spinks Rd Opp Golden Valley Dr
- Spinks Rd Opp Grand Pde
- Spinks Rd Opp Mitchell Dr
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).
87 planning-related records
2026· 14 proposals
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Rural worker's dwelling182 BOUNDARY ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space71 KENTUCKY DRIVE GLOSSODIA 2756Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Subdivision103 SPINKS ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure337 CREEK RIDGE ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure3 JAMES STREET GLOSSODIA 2756Additional Information Requested
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Building identification sign276 SPINKS ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Under Assessment
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Barbecues and other outdoor cooking structures; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Landscaping structures; Pathways and paving; Playground equipment; Shade structures of canvas, fabric, mesh or the like; Recreation area103 SPINKS ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Under Assessment
- Subdivision103 SPINKS ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
February 2026
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation155 BOUNDARY ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool17 CHESTNUT DRIVE GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure271 SPINKS ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
January 2026
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure163 BOUNDARY ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Under Assessment
- Subdivision88 SPINKS ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure71 KENTUCKY DRIVE GLOSSODIA 2756Withdrawn
2025· 13 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support88 WATTLE CRESCENT GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation337 CREEK RIDGE ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool19 ROSE CRESCENT GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure135 GOLDEN VALLEY DRIVE GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
October 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure15 ROSE CRESCENT GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure18 ROSE CRESCENT GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Agriculture119 BOUNDARY ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
April 2025
- Subdivision103 SPINKS ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool66 KENTUCKY DRIVE GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation155 BOUNDARY ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
February 2025
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool50 JORDAN AVENUE GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure58 MITCHELL DRIVE GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure173 OLD EAST KURRAJONG ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
2024· 13 proposals
December 2024
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure1 OLD EAST KURRAJONG ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
November 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool19 ROSE CRESCENT GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
October 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah9 BOOMERANG DRIVE GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Rural worker's dwelling182 BOUNDARY ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
September 2024
- Subdivision361 SPINKS ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure18 ROSE CRESCENT GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses4 JAMES STREET GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
- Subdivision103 SPINKS ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
July 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Rural worker's dwelling276 CREEK RIDGE ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure1 OLD EAST KURRAJONG ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
June 2024
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Temporary building, structure or use; Shipping containers; Business identification sign103 SPINKS ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
May 2024
- Advertising and signage; Business identification sign103 SPINKS ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
April 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation350 CREEK RIDGE ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
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
22 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- 34 Mitchell DrBus stop
- 47 Boomerang DrBus stop
- 64 Mitchell DrBus stop
- 71 Boomerang DrBus stop
- Boomerang Dr after Macquarie PlBus stop
- Boomerang Dr opp Macquarie PlBus stop
- Chestnut Dr after Wattle CresBus stop
- Chestnut Dr at Spinks RdBus stop
- Chestnut Dr before Spinks RdBus stop
- Chestnut Dr opp Grand PdeBus 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
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Spinks Road ReservePark
- Woodbury ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- 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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- childcarechildcare
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)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
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
- 47.8/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 30% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2034th in Australia
- State rank
- 643rd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #31 among Country & regional · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #141 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 34 Mitchell Dramenitiesbus_stop
- 47 Boomerang Dramenitiesbus_stop
- 64 Mitchell Dramenitiesbus_stop
- 71 Boomerang Dramenitiesbus_stop
- Boomerang Dr after Macquarie Plamenitiesbus_stop
- Boomerang Dr opp Macquarie Plamenitiesbus_stop
- Chestnut Dr after Wattle Cresamenitiesbus_stop
- Chestnut Dr at Spinks Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Chestnut Dr before Spinks Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Chestnut Dr opp Grand Pdeamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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