NSW · Inverell Council
Inverell, 2360
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- National parks
Suburb profile
Inverell anchors everyday life in Inverell, a regional established suburb with its own identity and rhythm. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.
Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. Food and coffee are a real part of local identity, with plenty of places to meet and linger. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by growth momentum and parks and green space, while community and employment sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar regional towns.
Population
- Population
- 12,057
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $1,187
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 408 of 5,037
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,250
- Employment rate
- 49.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 382 / 465 / 57
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)
- $345
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $450
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $420
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 142
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)
- 1,473
- Against the person
- 434
- Against property
- 453
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 122.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 28 residents
- State safety percentile
- 83.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -15%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order162
- Breach Bail Conditions222
- Domestic Violence Related Assault175
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment174
- Malicious Damage To Property158
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
- 5
- Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
- 899
- Holy Trinity SchoolCombined
- Inverell High SchoolSecondary
- Inverell Public SchoolPrimary
- Macintyre High SchoolSecondary
- Ross Hill Public SchoolPrimary
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
191 public transport stops in this suburb
- 7 Orchard Pl
- George St At Hatcher St
- Old Bundarra Rd Opp Schwenkes Lane
- Oswald St Opp Wade St
- Vernon St At Urabatta 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)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
683 planning-related records
2026· 40 proposals
June 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space267 FERNHILL ROAD INVERELL 2360Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise66 OTHO STREET INVERELL 2360Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure15 HAMPTON COURT INVERELL 2360Under Assessment
- Subdivision348 FERNHILL ROAD INVERELL 2360Under Assessment
- Subdivision1 SWAN STREET INVERELL 2360Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure53 GEORGE STREET INVERELL 2360Under Assessment
- Signage; Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Hours of operation and trading118A BYRON STREET INVERELL 2360Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure49 ROSS STREET INVERELL 2360Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure232 OLD BUNDARRA ROAD INVERELL 2360Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure52A KOOKABURRA LANE INVERELL 2360Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision4067 BUNDARRA ROAD INVERELL 2360Under Assessment
May 2026
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool11 SUNNYSIDE PLACE INVERELL 2360Under Assessment
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool16 SYLVAN DRIVE INVERELL 2360Under Assessment
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Supporting Development605 OLD BUNDARRA ROAD INVERELL 2360Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development69 WARIALDA ROAD INVERELL 2360Determined
- Subdivision394 YETMAN ROAD INVERELL 2360Under Assessment
April 2026
- Subdivision65 HAMPTON COURT INVERELL 2360Under Assessment
- Subdivision11 SUNNYSIDE PLACE INVERELL 2360Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure32 DALEY CLOSE INVERELL 2360Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)13 HATCHER STREET INVERELL 2360Determined
- Subdivision; Dual occupancy (attached)13 HATCHER STREET INVERELL 2360Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure34 MASONS LANE INVERELL 2360Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure38 SYLVAN DRIVE INVERELL 2360Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure17 OAKLAND LANE INVERELL 2360Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16 FLORA PLACE INVERELL 2360Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureBROSNANS LANE INVERELL 2360Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure30 CHISHOLM STREET INVERELL 2360Determined
- Subdivision375 YETMAN ROAD INVERELL 2360Determined
- Industrial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; General industry12 SWANBROOK ROAD INVERELL 2360Determined
- SubdivisionANGEL AVENUE INVERELL 2360Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool97 ORCHARD PLACE INVERELL 2360Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool6 AUBURN VALE ROAD INVERELL 2360Determined
January 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure63 CALOOLA DRIVE INVERELL 2360Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Multi-dwelling housing (terraces); Residential Accommodation26 HENDERSON STREET INVERELL 2360Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club100 ROSS STREET INVERELL 2360Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision19 MULLIGAN STREET INVERELL 2360Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural supportLAKE INVERELL DRIVE INVERELL 2360Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Recreation facility (outdoor)13 CAMERON STREET INVERELL 2360Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)81 ROSCRAE LANE INVERELL 2360Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage43 MOORE STREET INVERELL 2360Determined
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
160 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Kenway and ClarkAgrarian
- BottlemartAlcohol
- CellarbrationsAlcohol
- LiquorlandAlcohol
- MacIntyre Hot Bread ShopBakery
20 Lawrence Street, Inverell
- The Baker's Loaf InverellBakery
- ANZBank
114 Byron Street, Inverell
- NABBank
50 Byron Street, Inverell
- Regional Australia BankBank
- Absolute BeautyBeauty salon
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
15 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bellevue ParkPark
- Brooks ParkPark
- Cameron ParkPark
- Campbell ParkPark
- Kamilaroi ParkPark
- Lions ParkPark
- May Street LookoutPark
- Northey ParkPark
- Oliver Street ReservePark
- Pat Naughton Memorial ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 10
- Emergency department
- On site
- Amplifonaudiologist
- Be HealthByron Streetalternative
- Dittons Pharmacypharmacy
- Hadana Surgerydoctor
- Inverell HospitalSwanbrook Roadhospital
- Inverell Medical CentreSwanbrook Roaddoctor
- Inverell Pharmacypharmacy
- Key OTByron Streetoccupational_therapist
- New England Chiropracticalternative
- St Elmos Medical PracticeOliver Streetyes
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
2 state heritage places
- Inverell Post Office97 Otho InverellSHR
- Inverell Shire Council Building (former)56 Byron Street InverellSHR
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)
- 23
- Parks (OSM)
- 21
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
- 66.7/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 6% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 337th in Australia
- State rank
- 126th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #6 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #13 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
- ANZamenities114 Byron Street, Inverellbank
- Absolute Beautyamenitiesbeauty
- Andersonsamenitiesflooring
- Arnold's Spray Painting & Panel Beatingamenitiescar_repair
- Australia Cafeamenities96 Otho Street, Inverellcafe
- Australia Postamenitiespost_box
- Australian Hotelamenities81-87 Byron Street, Inverellpub
- Australian Unity Homecare Serviceamenitiessocial_facility
- Baker's Barn Saddleryamenities45 Vivian Street, Inverellclothes
- Bamboo Yogaamenitiesfitness_centre
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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