NSW · Weddin Council
Grenfell, 2810
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Grenfell is a quieter mid-sized suburb in Weddin, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Distance from the capital is noticeable, but the trade-off is space, calm and a community that knows its neighbours. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name. 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. Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and community and employment against similar regional towns, even with parks and green space and growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 2,600
- Median age
- 54
- Median household income / week
- $991
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 179 of 1,301
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Employment rate
- 44.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 97 / 35 / 46
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
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $350
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)
- 146
- Against the person
- 52
- Against property
- 46
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 56.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 50 residents
- State safety percentile
- 33.3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -11.3%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order14
- Domestic Violence Related Assault19
- Fraud12
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment23
- Malicious Damage To Property13
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)
- 965
- Grenfell Public SchoolPrimary
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary
- The Henry Lawson High SchoolSecondary
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
352 public transport stops in this suburb
- 335 Martins Lane
- Henry Lawson Way At Stan McCabe Dr
- Henry Lawson Way Opp Murrays Lane
- Weddin St After Camp St
- Weddin St At South 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)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- RoadworksMid Western Highway, Henry Lawson Way14 Jun 2026 – 10 Jul 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).
219 planning-related records
2026· 24 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure153 MANGANESE ROAD GRENFELL 2810On Exhibition
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureMANGANESE ROAD GRENFELL 2810Under Assessment
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure39 MEMORY STREET GRENFELL 2810Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure7 MANGANESE ROAD GRENFELL 2810Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)12 O'BRIEN STREET GRENFELL 2810Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home2034 MARY GILMORE WAY GRENFELL 2810Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space1004 ADELARGO ROAD GRENFELL 2810Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure122 SIMPSON DRIVE GRENFELL 2810Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structureBRICKFIELD ROAD GRENFELL 2810Determined
April 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Moveable dwelling3393 HENRY LAWSON WAY GRENFELL 2810Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Plant nursery; Take away food and drink; Shop; Hours of operation and trading43-49 MAIN STREET GRENFELL 2810Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure88 HOLY CAMP ROAD GRENFELL 2810Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation11 YOUNG STREET GRENFELL 2810Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Clothes hoists and clothes lines; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Hot water systems; Letterboxes; Rainwater tanksCAMPBELL STREET GRENFELL 2810Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure4990 MID WESTERN HIGHWAY GRENFELL 2810Determined
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; AgricultureDERRIBONG LANE GRENFELL 2810Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation1258 HOLY CAMP ROAD GRENFELL 2810Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Hot water systems; Letterboxes; Rainwater tanks12 FORBES STREET GRENFELL 2810Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Erection of a new structureMANGANESE ROAD GRENFELL 2810Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure144 SIMPSON DRIVE GRENFELL 2810Determined
January 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space2A YOUNG STREET GRENFELL 2810Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure44 QUONDONG ROAD GRENFELL 2810Determined
- Demolition; Shop top housing; Business premises; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure146 BURRANGONG STREET GRENFELL 2810Under Assessment
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureMANGANESE ROAD GRENFELL 2810Determined
2025· 16 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space12 HUCKEL CLOSE GRENFELL 2810Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool12 BRADLEY STREET GRENFELL 2810Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool3948 MID WESTERN HIGHWAY GRENFELL 2810Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation25 DAGMAR STREET GRENFELL 2810Determined
- Subdivision4 GERRYBANG ROAD GRENFELL 2810Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport58 BERRYS ROAD GRENFELL 2810Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure28 FORBES STREET GRENFELL 2810Determined
- Subdivision120 LYNCHS LANE GRENFELL 2810Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure84 MANGANESE ROAD GRENFELL 2810Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure287 BARRS LANE GRENFELL 2810Determined
September 2025
- Demolition11 YOUNG STREET GRENFELL 2810Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming poolDERRIBONG LANE GRENFELL 2810Determined
August 2025
- Subdivision32 MURRAYS LANE GRENFELL 2810Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation33 QUONDONG ROAD GRENFELL 2810Determined
July 2025
- Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Light industry; Artisan food and drink industry; Hours of operation and trading15 MAIN STREET GRENFELL 2810Determined
- Demolition11 YOUNG STREET GRENFELL 2810Determined
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
Parks & reserves
6 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Grenfell Lions Donation Camp GroundPark
- Lawson ParkPark
- Rotary ParkPark
- Rygate SquarePark
- Taylor ParkPark
- Vaughn ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 6
- Emergency department
- On site
- Chiropractic LifeMain Streetalternative
- DoctorMain Streetdoctor
- Grenfell Family DentistsBurrangong Streetdentist
- Grenfell Multi-Purpose ServiceCowra Roadhospital
- Grenfell PharmacyMain Streetpharmacy
- Main Street Medical ServicesMain Streetdoctor
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)
- 2/10
- 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
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Grenfell Railway StationKoorawatha-Grenfell railway, GrenfellSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
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)
- 60
- Parks (OSM)
- 8
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
- 49.0/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 31% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2045th in Australia
- State rank
- 648th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #49 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #138 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
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime14
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime19
- Fraudcrime12
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime23
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime13
- 335 Martins Lanetransport
- Henry Lawson Way At Stan McCabe Drtransport
- Henry Lawson Way Opp Murrays Lanetransport
- Weddin St After Camp Sttransport
- Weddin St At South Sttransport
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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Comparable suburbs
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