NSW · Mid-Coast Council
Gloucester, 2422
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Updated
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Gloucester is a regional centre in Mid-Coast that balances local services with a more relaxed pace of life. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.
Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by safety and growth momentum, while community and employment sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar regional towns.
Population
- Population
- 3,133
- Median age
- 55
- Median household income / week
- $985
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 135 of 1,498
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 41.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 115 / 75 / 29
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)
- $520
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)
- 112
- Against the person
- 46
- Against property
- 46
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 35.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 68 residents
- State safety percentile
- 11.8th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -9.4%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault22
- Fraud24
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment25
- Malicious Damage To Property28
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault17
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
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 955
- Gloucester High SchoolSecondary
- Gloucester Public SchoolPrimary
- St Joseph's Primary 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
155 public transport stops in this suburb
- Denison St Before Billabong Lane
- Denison St Before Ravenshaw St
- Gloucester High School, Ravenshaw St
- Gloucester Public School, Elliot St
- St Joseph's Primary School, Denison St
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).
247 planning-related records
2026· 15 proposals
June 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure3 FRANCES STREET GLOUCESTER 2422Under Assessment
- Subdivision5 IRRAWANG ROAD GLOUCESTER 2422On Exhibition
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; General industry17 BRITTEN STREET GLOUCESTER 2422Under Assessment
- Subdivision5 PIGNA BARNEY LANE GLOUCESTER 2422Under Assessment
May 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; General industry2 BRITTEN STREET GLOUCESTER 2422Under Assessment
April 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure193 WAUKIVORY ROAD GLOUCESTER 2422Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport; Swimming pool4 LEMANS CLOSE GLOUCESTER 2422Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure128 CHURCH STREET GLOUCESTER 2422Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure137 THUNDERBOLTS WAY GLOUCESTER 2422Under Assessment
March 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)171 JACKS ROAD GLOUCESTER 2422Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure35 MOONLIGHT CIRCUIT GLOUCESTER 2422Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure23A IRONBARK CLOSE GLOUCESTER 2422Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation21 QUEEN STREET GLOUCESTER 2422Under Assessment
January 2026
- Erection of a new structure; General industry20 JOHNSON STREET GLOUCESTER 2422Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)109 CHURCH STREET GLOUCESTER 2422Determined
2025· 25 proposals
December 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 MOONLIGHT CIRCUIT GLOUCESTER 2422Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport6 MOONLIGHT CIRCUIT GLOUCESTER 2422Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 TYRELL STREET GLOUCESTER 2422Determined
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool24 TYRELL STREET GLOUCESTER 2422Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure4 LEMANS CLOSE GLOUCESTER 2422Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool23 MOONLIGHT CIRCUIT GLOUCESTER 2422Determined
October 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure9 MAHOGANY DRIVE GLOUCESTER 2422Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure8 MAHOGANY DRIVE GLOUCESTER 2422Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure23A IRONBARK CLOSE GLOUCESTER 2422Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club32-34 DENISON STREET GLOUCESTER 2422Determined
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure11 BRITTEN STREET GLOUCESTER 2422Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool24 TYRELL STREET GLOUCESTER 2422Determined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Agriculture231 CHURCH STREET GLOUCESTER 2422Determined
August 2025
- Erection of a new structure; General industry31 TATE STREET GLOUCESTER 2422Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation2 BABBLER WALK GLOUCESTER 2422Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation21 QUEEN STREET GLOUCESTER 2422Determined
June 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah132 CHURCH STREET GLOUCESTER 2422Determined
May 2025
- Subdivision4534 THE BUCKETTS WAY GLOUCESTER 2422Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure23 CRAVEN CLOSE GLOUCESTER 2422Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation2 LEMANS CLOSE GLOUCESTER 2422Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)109 CHURCH STREET GLOUCESTER 2422Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 MOPPY CLOSE GLOUCESTER 2422Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation79 WAUKIVORY ROAD GLOUCESTER 2422Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation12 COWPER STREET GLOUCESTER 2422Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure23B IRONBARK CLOSE GLOUCESTER 2422Determined
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
71 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- BWSAlcohol
- IGA LiquorAlcohol
Church Street
- Hebby's Bakery & CafeBakery
Church Street
- Commonwealth BankBank
- NABBank
Church Street
- Regional Australia BankBank
- Denison St before Billabong LaneBus stop
- Gloucester High School, Ravenshaw StBus stop
- Gloucester Public School, Elliot StBus stop
- Philip St after Ravenshaw StBus 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
9 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bill Sansom Memorial ParkPark
- Billabong Native GardensPark
- Captain Cook ParkPark
- Gloucester District ParkPark
- King George V ParkPark
- Lions ParkPark
- Memorial ParkPark
- Rotary ParkPark
- Saint Clements Historic ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 2
- Emergency department
- On site
- Gloucester PharmacyChurch Streetpharmacy
- Gloucester Soldiers Memorial HospitalChurch Streethospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 9
- Parks (OSM)
- 9
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
- 63.6/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 10% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 533rd in Australia
- State rank
- 199th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #8 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #26 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 3 blind miceamenitiescafe
- Ampol Woolworthsamenitiesfuel
- Australia Postamenitiespost_box
- Avon Valley Innamenitiespub
- BPamenitiesfuel
- BWSamenitiesalcohol
- Batter and Dough Patisserieamenitiespastry
- Bi-Riteamenitieselectrical
- Burt Gallagher Memorial Ovalamenitiespitch
- Butcheramenitiesbutcher
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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