NSW · Blacktown Council
Hassall Grove, 2761
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Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Hassall Grove is a practical mid-sized suburb in Blacktown, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. The metro area remains accessible without feeling caught up in the inner-city rush. A younger crowd gives the area energy, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.
Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and growth momentum against similar metro suburbs, even with housing affordability and parks and green space holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 4,401
- Median age
- 32
- Median household income / week
- $2,018
- Dwelling vacancy
- 2.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 37 of 1,303
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 59.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 125 / 40 / 17
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)
- $520
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $670
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $650
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 171
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)
- 191
- Against the person
- 64
- Against property
- 95
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 43.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 69 residents
- State safety percentile
- 19.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -0.8%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault152
- Fraud203
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment187
- Malicious Damage To Property118
- Steal From Retail Store170
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
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 961
- Hassall Grove Public SchoolPrimary
- St Clare's Catholic 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
42 public transport stops in this suburb
- Buckwell Dr After Dermont St
- Buckwell Dr After Luxford Rd
- Buckwell Dr At Stockholm Av
- Buckwell Dr Before Colebee Cres
- Buckwell Dr Opp Aminta Cres
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).
37 planning-related records
2026· 4 proposals
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool8 HELGA PLACE HASSALL GROVE 2761Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3 AVELINE PLACE HASSALL GROVE 2761Determined
- Commercial development; Hours of operation and trading795 LUXFORD ROAD HASSALL GROVE 2761Determined
February 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure14 CALIDA CRESCENT HASSALL GROVE 2761Withdrawn
2025· 4 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3 AVELINE PLACE HASSALL GROVE 2761Withdrawn
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure62 KIRSTY CRESCENT HASSALL GROVE 2761Withdrawn
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation12 LEONIE PLACE HASSALL GROVE 2761Determined
February 2025
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation41 ATHENS AVENUE HASSALL GROVE 2761Withdrawn
2024· 1 proposal
November 2024
- Commercial development; Hours of operation and trading795 LUXFORD ROAD HASSALL GROVE 2761Determined
2023· 10 proposals
November 2023
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure16 ALROY CRESCENT HASSALL GROVE 2761Determined
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure124 BUCKWELL DRIVE HASSALL GROVE 2761Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure137 COLEBEE CRESCENT HASSALL GROVE 2761Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure26 MONICA AVENUE HASSALL GROVE 2761Determined
August 2023
- Dwelling7 ATHENS AVENUE HASSALL GROVE 2761Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development6 LYDIA PLACE HASSALL GROVE 2761Determined
July 2023
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision of land90 COLEBEE CRESCENT HASSALL GROVE 2761Determined
May 2023
- Secondary dwelling43 STOCKHOLM AVENUE HASSALL GROVE 2761Determined
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces20 MATHESON GROVE HASSALL GROVE 2761Determined
March 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development8 helga place hassall groveDetermined
2022· 10 proposals
October 2022
- Dwelling129 STOCKHOLM AVENUE HASSALL GROVE 2761Withdrawn
September 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Retaining walls, protection of trees; Garages, carports and car parking spaces11 AVELINE PLACE HASSALL GROVE 2761Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development26 THALIA STREET HASSALL GROVE 2761Determined
August 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs42 STOCKHOLM AVENUE HASSALL GROVE 2761Determined
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces165 BUCKWELL DRIVE HASSALL GROVE 2761Determined
July 2022
- Home business8 HELGA PLACE HASSALL GROVE 2761Determined
June 2022
- Dwelling90 COLEBEE CRESCENT HASSALL GROVE 2761Determined
April 2022
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision of land100 COLEBEE CRESCENT HASSALL GROVE 2761Determined
January 2022
- Secondary dwelling22 TRENT PLACE HASSALL GROVE 2761Determined
- Other83 STOCKHOLM AVENUE HASSALL GROVE 2761Determined
2021· 8 proposals
September 2021
- Secondary dwelling17 AMINTA CRESCENT HASSALL GROVE 2761Determined
August 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development19 ALROY CRESCENT HASSALL GROVE 2761Determined
July 2021
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces119 STOCKHOLM AVENUE HASSALL GROVE 2761Determined
April 2021
- Dwelling; Attached dwelling; Semi-attached dwelling; Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces54 MONICA AVENUE HASSALL GROVE 2761Determined
March 2021
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces4 MCHATTON PLACE HASSALL GROVE 2761Determined
- Dwelling; Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development9 CLIMUS STREET, HASSALL GROVEDetermined
- Dwelling62 BUCKWELL DRIVE HASSALL GROVE 2761Determined
February 2021
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces29 ALROY CRESCENT HASSALL GROVE 2761Withdrawn
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
26 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Buckwell Dr after Dermont StBus stop
- Buckwell Dr after Luxford RdBus stop
- Buckwell Dr at Aminta CresBus stop
- Buckwell Dr at Climus StBus stop
- Buckwell Dr at Melanie StBus stop
- Buckwell Dr at Stockholm AvBus stop
- Buckwell Dr before Colebee CresBus stop
- Buckwell Dr before Luxford RdBus stop
- Buckwell Dr opp Aminta CresBus stop
- Buckwell Dr opp Climus 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
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Mittigar ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 6
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
- 46.8/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 34% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2337th in Australia
- State rank
- 726th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #200 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #486 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Buckwell Dr after Dermont Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Buckwell Dr after Luxford Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Buckwell Dr at Aminta Cresamenitiesbus_stop
- Buckwell Dr at Climus Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Buckwell Dr at Melanie Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Buckwell Dr at Stockholm Avamenitiesbus_stop
- Buckwell Dr before Colebee Cresamenitiesbus_stop
- Buckwell Dr before Luxford Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Buckwell Dr opp Aminta Cresamenitiesbus_stop
- Buckwell Dr opp Climus Stamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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