NSW · Singleton Council
Gowrie, 2330
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Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Gowrie offers a slower smaller community life in Singleton, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Open skies and rolling countryside set a calm backdrop to everyday routines.
Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with family life visible on every street. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name. Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.
Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and parks and green space lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in growth momentum and community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 338
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $3,062
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 11 of 112
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 73.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 8 / 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)
- 25
- Against the person
- 8
- Against property
- 10
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 74
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 42 residents
- State safety percentile
- 52.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -3.6%
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
46 public transport stops in this suburb
- 9 Llanrian Dr
- 91 Hambledon Hill Rd
- Hambledon Hill Rd Before The Old Crossing
- Maison Dieu Rd Opp Country Acres Caravan Park
- Maison Dieu Rd Opp Country Acres Caravan Park
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)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- RoadworksMaison Dieu Road, New England Highway09 Jun 2026 – 02 Oct 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
52 planning-related records
2026· 17 proposals
June 2026
- Signage; Erection of a new structure; Barbecues and other outdoor cooking structures; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Exhibition home6 CONDOR CLOSE GOWRIE 2330Additional Information Requested
- Signage; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Exhibition home8 CONDOR CLOSE GOWRIE 2330Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure14 YARDAGE DRIVE GOWRIE 2330Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure18 CONDOR CLOSE GOWRIE 2330Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 REDGUM DRIVE GOWRIE 2330Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space15 YARDAGE DRIVE GOWRIE 2330Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure17 YARDAGE DRIVE GOWRIE 2330Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation18 YARDAGE DRIVE GOWRIE 2330Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space19 YARDAGE DRIVE GOWRIE 2330Determined
- Subdivision3A MAISON DIEU ROAD GOWRIE 2330Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool18 CONDOR CLOSE GOWRIE 2330Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 REDGUM DRIVE GOWRIE 2330Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure12 CONDOR CLOSE GOWRIE 2330Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space16 YARDAGE DRIVE GOWRIE 2330Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure21 YARDAGE DRIVE GOWRIE 2330Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space20 YARDAGE DRIVE GOWRIE 2330Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure14 CONDOR CLOSE GOWRIE 2330Determined
2025· 11 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 YARDAGE DRIVE GOWRIE 2330Determined
- Subdivision2 YARDAGE DRIVE GOWRIE 2330Determined
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool138D HAMBLEDON HILL ROAD GOWRIE 2330Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation16 CONDOR CLOSE GOWRIE 2330Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation18 CONDOR CLOSE GOWRIE 2330Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 REDGUM DRIVE GOWRIE 2330Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development11 YARDAGE DRIVE GOWRIE 2330Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation13 YARDAGE DRIVE GOWRIE 2330Determined
August 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure31C LOOKOUT ROAD GOWRIE 2330Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure13 HAMBLEDON HILL ROAD GOWRIE 2330Determined
February 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah26 LLANRIAN DRIVE GOWRIE 2330Determined
2024· 6 proposals
November 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure6 ST DAVIDS CLOSE GOWRIE 2330Determined
October 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool26 LLANRIAN DRIVE GOWRIE 2330Determined
- Subdivision3 MAISON DIEU ROAD GOWRIE 2330Determined
September 2024
- Subdivision3 MAISON DIEU ROAD GOWRIE 2330Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure6 ST DAVIDS CLOSE GOWRIE 2330Determined
July 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure24 THE GLADE GOWRIE 2330Determined
2023· 5 proposals
December 2023
- SubdivisionLLANRIAN DRIVE GOWRIE 2330Determined
October 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation25 LLANRIAN DRIVE GOWRIE 2330Determined
March 2023
- Dwelling31C LOOKOUT ROAD GOWRIE 2330Determined
February 2023
- Dwelling15 CARORA LANE GOWRIE 2340Determined
January 2023
- Dwelling138D HAMBLEDON HILL ROAD GOWRIE 2330Determined
2022· 1 proposal
October 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing5 ST DAVIDS CLOSE GOWRIE 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
4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Maison Dieu Road opposite Country Acres Caravan ParkBus stop
- Playground (2)
- Public toilets
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
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- PJ Heuston Lookout ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
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
- 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
- 41.8/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 47% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 3164th in Australia
- State rank
- 1004th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #127 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #295 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
- Maison Dieu Road opposite Country Acres Caravan Parkamenitiesbus_stop
- Playgroundamenitiesplayground
- Playgroundamenitiesplayground
- Public toiletsamenitiestoilets
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime101
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime147
- Fraudcrime106
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime179
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime156
- 9 Llanrian Drtransport
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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