NSW · Blue Mountains Council
Hazelbrook, 2779
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
Suburb profile
Hazelbrook sits up in the Blue Mountains hills, a mid-sized suburb where elevation and tree cover define the mood. Connections to the wider metro area are straightforward, with neighbouring communities close at hand. Fresh country air and elevated outlooks are part of the appeal up here among the hills.
Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by growth momentum and parks and green space, while local dining and lifestyle amenities sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 5,077
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $1,794
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 127 of 2,022
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Employment rate
- 59.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 158 / 50 / 9
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
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $650
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)
- 141
- Against the person
- 47
- Against property
- 58
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 27.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 108 residents
- State safety percentile
- 5.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -1.8%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault11
- Fraud15
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment15
- Malicious Damage To Property19
- Sexual Assault9
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)
- 1,073
- Blue Mountains Steiner SchoolPrimary
- Hazelbrook Public SchoolPrimary
- Korowal SchoolCombined
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
100 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bus1 Railway Pde
- CCP Higgs Pl
- ENT Main
- Hazelbrook Station
- LFT To P1/2
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
- RoadworksGreat Western Highway, Private Ronald Field Bridge05 Jul 2026 – 09 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).
212 planning-related records
2026· 29 proposals
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Carport100 WINBOURNE ROAD HAZELBROOK 2779Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure63 FALCON STREET HAZELBROOK 2779Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure81 WINBOURNE ROAD HAZELBROOK 2779Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Landscaping structures36 Mount View Road, Hazelbrook,Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support9 WOODLAND AVENUE HAZELBROOK 2779Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation1A DERAIN CRESCENT HAZELBROOK 2779Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 SUNRIDGE AVENUE HAZELBROOK 2779Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support4A LOG BRIDGE PLACE HAZELBROOK 2779Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah9 RED GUM AVENUE HAZELBROOK 2779Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space82 RAILWAY PARADE HAZELBROOK 2779Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation16 LESTER AVENUE HAZELBROOK 2779Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure36 HILLTOP AVENUE HAZELBROOK 2779Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure5 PINE STREET HAZELBROOK 2779Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Landscaping structures36 Mount View Road, Hazelbrook,Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19 BIRDWOOD PARADE HAZELBROOK 2779Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space87 RAILWAY PARADE HAZELBROOK 2779Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah8 JOHN STREET HAZELBROOK 2779Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool8 KINGSWAY HAZELBROOK 2779Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation28 HAZELBROOK PARADE HAZELBROOK 2779Under Assessment
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Fences50 RED GUM AVENUE HAZELBROOK 2779Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development20 PINE STREET HAZELBROOK 2779Additional Information Requested
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure16 ADDINGTON ROAD HAZELBROOK 2779Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure60 CLEAR VIEW PARADE HAZELBROOK 2779Under Assessment
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure38 JOHN STREET HAZELBROOK 2779Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure132 HALL PARADE HAZELBROOK 2779Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure25 CLEAR VIEW PARADE HAZELBROOK 2779Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation1B DERAIN CRESCENT HAZELBROOK 2779Determined
January 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Swimming pool37 TALBOT ROAD HAZELBROOK 2779Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure4 VALLEY ROAD HAZELBROOK 2779Determined
2025· 11 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation97 MOUNT VIEW AVENUE HAZELBROOK 2779Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool80 TALBOT ROAD HAZELBROOK 2779Under Assessment
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19 FALCON STREET HAZELBROOK 2779Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure132 HALL PARADE HAZELBROOK 2779Determined
September 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation20 CUNNINGHAM STREET HAZELBROOK 2779Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure58 ALEXANDER AVENUE HAZELBROOK 2779Determined
August 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool8 KINGSWAY HAZELBROOK 2779Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation8 VALLEY ROAD HAZELBROOK 2779Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)140 HALL PARADE HAZELBROOK 2779Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation7 FORBES ROAD HAZELBROOK 2779Determined
May 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool54 CLEAR VIEW PARADE HAZELBROOK 2779Determined
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
114 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- The Bottle-O HazelbrookAlcohol
- Hazelbrook Cottage Antique CentreAntiques
33 Railway Parade, Hazelbrook
- Phoenix AntiquesAntiques
38 Railway Parade, Hazelbrook
- Red ATMATM
- Bread in the MountainsBakery
195 Great Western Highway, Hazelbrook
- Sincerely, CakeBakery
- Bench (12)
- Bicycle Parking
- Bike Lockers - Hazelbrook Station, Railway PdeBicycle Parking
- Great Western Hwy after Mt View AveBus 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
8 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Alston ParkPark
- Crown Reserve 55381Nature reserve
- Crown Reserve 59672Nature reserve
- Gloria ParkPark
- Golden Horizons ParkPark
- Horseshoe Falls ReserveNature reserve
- Memory ParkPark
- Terrace Falls ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 6
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Clinicclinic
- Hazelbrook Dental SurgeryRosedale Avenuedentist
- Hazelbrook General Practicedoctor
- Hazelbrook Pharmacypharmacy
- Hazelbrook Respiratory Clinicclinic
- Hazelbrook Respiratory Clinic COVID19 vaccinationclinic
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)
- 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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Bungarrabee Centrechildcare
- Hazelbrook Early Childhood Centrechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · 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)
- 70
- 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
- 64.0/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 9% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 503rd in Australia
- State rank
- 189th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #81 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #140 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
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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- Ampolamenitiesfuel
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Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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