NSW · Snowy Valleys Council
Grahamstown, 2729
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Suburb profile
Grahamstown is a welcoming smaller community in Snowy Valleys, with a settled community character. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
Reasonable public transport access helps with commuting and getting around locally. Housing is well-priced for what you get: space, location and everyday convenience.
Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
Population
- Population
- 71
- Median age
- 54
- Median household income / week
- $1,125
- Dwelling vacancy
- 0%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 29
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,272
- Employment rate
- 62.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 6 / 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.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 4
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 56.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 71 residents
- State safety percentile
- 33.5th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault8
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment9
- Malicious Damage To Property7
- Other Offences8
- Steal From Motor Vehicle9
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
11 public transport stops in this suburb
- 457 Grahamstown Rd
- 488 Grahamstown Rd
- 493 Grahamstown Rd
- Grahamstown Rd At Burnside Rd
- Grahamstown Rd Opp 457
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· 1 proposal
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space374 GRAHAMSTOWN ROAD GRAHAMSTOWN 2729Determined
2024· 5 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space374 GRAHAMSTOWN ROAD GRAHAMSTOWN 2729Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space374 GRAHAMSTOWN ROAD GRAHAMSTOWN 2729Determined
June 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah450 GRAHAMSTOWN ROAD GRAHAMSTOWN 2729Determined
February 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure120 GRAHAMSTOWN ROAD GRAHAMSTOWN 2729Determined
January 2024
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure450 GRAHAMSTOWN ROAD GRAHAMSTOWN 2729Determined
2023· 5 proposals
November 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing477 GRAHAMSTOWN ROAD GRAHAMSTOWN 2729Determined
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Carport457 GRAHAMSTOWN ROAD GRAHAMSTOWN 2729Determined
September 2023
- Dwelling120 GRAHAMSTOWN ROAD GRAHAMSTOWN 2729Determined
August 2023
- Dwelling178 EAST GRAHAMSTOWN ROAD GRAHAMSTOWN 2729Determined
July 2023
- Dwelling; Shed450 GRAHAMSTOWN ROAD GRAHAMSTOWN 2729Determined
2022· 2 proposals
November 2022
- Dwelling374 GRAHAMSTOWN ROAD GRAHAMSTOWN 2729Determined
September 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development807 EAST GRAHAMSTOWN ROAD GRAHAMSTOWN 2729Determined
2021· 3 proposals
December 2021
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces178 EAST GRAHAMSTOWN ROAD GRAHAMSTOWN 2729Determined
June 2021
- Dwelling; ShedLot 971 Grahamstown Road, GrahamstownDetermined
February 2021
- Subdivision of land429 GRAHAMSTOWN ROAD GRAHAMSTOWN 2729Determined
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)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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
Recent changes
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime8
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime9
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime7
- Other Offencescrime8
- Steal From Motor Vehiclecrime9
- 457 Grahamstown Rdtransport
- 488 Grahamstown Rdtransport
- 493 Grahamstown Rdtransport
- Grahamstown Rd At Burnside Rdtransport
- Grahamstown Rd Opp 457transport
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)
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