NSW · Armidale Regional Council
Hillgrove, 2350
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- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Hillgrove is a residential smaller community in Armidale Regional with a familiar suburban feel. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
Weekends tend to revolve around local favourites: a café, a market run, a walk through town. Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Homes offer solid value for the lifestyle on offer.
Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.
Population
- Population
- 174
- Median age
- 51
- Median household income / week
- $1,021
- Dwelling vacancy
- 16.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 12 of 73
- Median monthly mortgage
- $818
- Employment rate
- 48%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 3 / 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)
- $370
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $510
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $480
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 351
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)
- 22
- Against the person
- 6
- Against property
- 8
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 126.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 29 residents
- State safety percentile
- 85.6th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -4.1%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions398
- Break And Enter Dwelling240
- Domestic Violence Related Assault244
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment295
- Malicious Damage To Property280
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
22 public transport stops in this suburb
- Grafton Rd At Achill Rd
- Grafton Rd At Wollomombi Falls Rd
- Grafton Rd Opp Achill Rd
- Grafton Rd Opp St Helena Property
- Grafton Rd Opp Wollomombi Falls Rd
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).
23 planning-related records
2026· 3 proposals
April 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure12 SCOULER STREET HILLGROVE 2350Determined
February 2026
- Attached dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation80 BRACKIN STREET HILLGROVE 2350Determined
January 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure33 HARGRAVE STREET HILLGROVE 2350Determined
2025· 5 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Carport33 HARGRAVE STREET HILLGROVE 2350Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure33 HARGRAVE STREET HILLGROVE 2350Determined
March 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure66 BRACKIN STREET HILLGROVE 2350Determined
February 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Moveable dwelling; Residential Accommodation66 BRACKIN STREET HILLGROVE 2350Withdrawn
January 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Community facility3 SCOULER STREET HILLGROVE 2350Determined
2024· 3 proposals
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation67 LONG POINT ROAD HILLGROVE 2350Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure66 BRACKIN STREET HILLGROVE 2350Determined
February 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure33 HARGRAVE STREET HILLGROVE 2350Determined
2023· 4 proposals
August 2023
- Dwelling122 BRACKIN STREET HILLGROVE 2350Determined
April 2023
- Shed2 Wood St Hillgrove. NSW. 2350Determined
February 2023
- Dwelling; Garages, carports and car parking spaces67 LONG POINT ROAD HILLGROVE 2350Determined
January 2023
- Dwelling4 ELLESMERE STREET HILLGROVE 2350Determined
2022· 4 proposals
December 2022
- Dwelling97 BRACKIN STREET HILLGROVE 2350Determined
July 2022
- Dwelling97 BRACKIN STREET HILLGROVE 2350Rejected
February 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces8 ISABELLA STREET HILLGROVE 2350Determined
- Dwelling97 BRACKIN STREET HILLGROVE 2350Determined
2021· 4 proposals
December 2021
- Dwelling367 LONG POINT ROAD HILLGROVE 2350Determined
October 2021
- Dwelling39 HARGRAVE STREET HILLGROVE 2350Determined
April 2021
- Dwelling367 LONG POINT ROAD HILLGROVE 2350Rejected
February 2021
- Dwelling83 BRACKIN STREET HILLGROVE 2350Determined
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
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bakers Creek ReservePark
- Hillgrove Recreation GroundPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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
- 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)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
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
Recent changes
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime398
- Break And Enter Dwellingcrime240
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime244
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime295
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime280
- Grafton Rd At Achill Rdtransport
- Grafton Rd At Wollomombi Falls Rdtransport
- Grafton Rd Opp Achill Rdtransport
- Grafton Rd Opp St Helena Propertytransport
- Grafton Rd Opp Wollomombi Falls Rdtransport
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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