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NSW · Lithgow Council

Hartley, 2790

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Updated

Desirability score

35.3/100
Below average

1377th in NSW

70% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • High desirability
What Hartley is known for: Green suburb, National parks, High desirability

Suburb profile

Hartley offers a slower smaller community life in Lithgow, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. 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 families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice, and that is part of the charm. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.

Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Housing is well-priced for what you get: space, location and everyday convenience.

The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and transport and access against similar regional towns, even with parks and green space and community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
478
Median age
48
Median household income / week
$1,906
Dwelling vacancy
9.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
19 of 196
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
61.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
12 / 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)
$335
Houses (January to March 2026)
$450
All types (January to March 2026)
$450
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
114

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

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
52
Against the person
15
Against property
19
Rate per 1,000 residents
108.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 32 residents
State safety percentile
76.8th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-3.4%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order115
  • Breach Bail Conditions121
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault131
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment178
  • Malicious Damage To Property160

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

20 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Franks Pl At Mid Hartley Rd
  • Great Western Hwy Opp 3076
  • Mid Harlley Rd At Granger Pl
  • Mid Hartley Rd At Great Western Hwy
  • Mid Hartley Rd Opp Granger Pl

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).

41 planning-related records

2025· 6 proposals

  • September 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    10 GRANGER PLACE HARTLEY 2790Determined

  • June 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    11 BRUWALIN PLACE HARTLEY 2790Determined

  • April 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)
    10 BRUWALIN PLACE HARTLEY 2790Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    39A FRANKS PLACE HARTLEY 2790Determined

  • March 2025

  • Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    34 FRANKS PLACE HARTLEY 2790Determined

  • February 2025

  • Subdivision
    73 GLENROCK PLACE HARTLEY 2790Determined
2024· 2 proposals

  • September 2024

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    11 BRUWALIN PLACE HARTLEY 2790Determined

  • March 2024

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    3096 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY HARTLEY 2790Determined
2023· 9 proposals

  • November 2023

  • Subdivision
    73 GLENROCK PLACE HARTLEY 2790Determined

  • October 2023

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    157 BLACKMANS CREEK ROAD HARTLEY 2790Determined

  • September 2023

  • Other
    2430 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY HARTLEY 2790Determined

  • July 2023

  • Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing
    157 BLACKMANS CREEK ROAD HARTLEY 2790Determined

  • June 2023

  • Garages, carports and car parking spaces
    61 FRANKS PLACE HARTLEY 2790Determined

  • May 2023

  • Pools / decks / fencing
    998 BROWNS GAP ROAD HARTLEY 2790Determined

  • April 2023

  • Dwelling
    76 GLENROCK PLACE LITTLE HARTLEYDetermined

  • March 2023

  • Shed
    55 MID HARTLEY ROAD HARTLEY 2790Determined

  • January 2023

  • Dwelling
    17 Blackmans Creek Road, HartleyDetermined
2022· 13 proposals

  • November 2022

  • Dual occupancy
    5 RIVER LETT CLOSE HARTLEY 2790Determined

  • August 2022

  • Shed
    1050 BROWNS GAP ROAD HARTLEY 2790Determined
  • Shed
    119 FRANKS PLACE HARTLEY 2790Determined

  • July 2022

  • Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing
    1 18 MID HARTLEY ROAD HARTLEY 2790Determined

  • June 2022

  • Shed
    958 BROWNS GAP ROAD HARTLEY 2790Determined
  • Pools / decks / fencing
    65 MID HARTLEY ROAD HARTLEY 2790Determined
  • Secondary dwelling
    71 GLENROCK PLACE HARTLEY 2790Determined

  • May 2022

  • Pools / decks / fencing
    186 MID HARTLEY ROAD HARTLEY 2790Determined

  • April 2022

  • Shed
    65 MID HARTLEY ROAD HARTLEY 2790Determined
  • Dwelling
    1050 BROWNS GAP ROAD HARTLEY 2790Determined

  • March 2022

  • Dwelling
    119 FRANKS PLACE HARTLEY 2790Determined
  • Dwelling; Other
    982 BROWNS GAP ROAD HARTLEY 2790Determined

  • February 2022

  • Dwelling
    Lot 205 Blackmans Creek Road, Hartley NSW 2790Determined
2021· 10 proposals

  • December 2021

  • Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Shed
    123 MID HARTLEY ROAD HARTLEY 2790Determined

  • November 2021

  • Dual occupancy
    10 BRUWALIN PLACE HARTLEY 2790Determined
  • Pools / decks / fencing
    26 RIVER LETT CLOSE HARTLEY 2790Determined
  • Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development
    157 BLACKMANS CREEK ROAD HARTLEY 2790Determined

  • October 2021

  • Pools / decks / fencing
    25 RIVER LETT CLOSE HARTLEY 2790Determined

  • September 2021

  • Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs
    30 CARROLL DRIVE HARTLEY 2790Determined
  • Dwelling
    73 MID HARTLEY ROAD HARTLEY 2790Determined

  • August 2021

  • Secondary dwelling
    3124 Great Western Highway, HartleyDetermined
  • Shed
    29 FRANKS PLACE HARTLEY 2790Determined

  • June 2021

  • Dwelling
    1020 BROWNS GAP ROAD HARTLEY 2790Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

12 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Gold Rush AntiquesAntiques

    54B Old Bathurst Road

  • Talisman GalleryArt

    53 Old Great Western Highway

  • Bench (3)
  • The Postmistress Cafe & StoreCafe

    37 Old Bathurst Road

  • Parking (3)
  • Public toilets
  • Swimming pool
  • Telephone

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

4 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Hyde Park ReservePark
  • Lett Public ReservePark
  • Park or reserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
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

Heritage

4 state heritage places

  • Cox’s Road and Early Deviations – Hartley, Clarence Hilly Range / Mount BlaxlandThe Old Bathurst Road HartleySHR
  • FernhillGreat Western Highway, BowenfelsSHR
  • Hartley Historic SiteGreat Western Highway, Hartley Historic SiteSHR
  • Military Station Archaeological Site and Burial at Glenroy200 Jenolan Caves Road HartleySHR

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · 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)
129
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
35.3/100 — Below average
National rank
4329th in Australia
State rank
1377th in NSW
Peer rank
#239 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#524 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

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  • Gold Rush Antiquesamenities54B Old Bathurst Roadantiques
  • Parkingamenitiesparking
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  • Public toiletsamenitiestoilets
  • Swimming poolamenitiesswimming_pool
  • Talisman Galleryamenities53 Old Great Western Highwayart

Data sources & freshness

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