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NSW · Lachlan Council

Kiacatoo, 2877

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  • Green suburb
What Kiacatoo is known for: Green suburb

Suburb profile

Kiacatoo is a residential smaller community in Lachlan with a familiar suburban feel. Distance from the capital is part of the appeal, with wide open surrounds and a self-contained community rhythm. The community skews younger, with plenty of young families in the mix.

Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Community life feels grounded and local, with residents who tend to know their neighbourhood well.

Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.

Population

Population
77
Median age
31
Median household income / week
$1,812
Dwelling vacancy
43.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
10 of 23
Median monthly mortgage
$2,325
Employment rate
56.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 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

All types (January to March 2026)
$350

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)
15
Against the person
4
Against property
5
Rate per 1,000 residents
194.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 19 residents
State safety percentile
96.5th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+36.7%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order60
  • Breach Bail Conditions71
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault61
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment89
  • Malicious Damage To Property73

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

26 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 3217 Kiacatoo Rd
  • Bimbella Rd At Traquair Lane
  • Kiacatoo Rd Opp 3217
  • Lachlan Valley Way At North River Rd
  • Lachlan Valley Way Opp North River 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).

2 planning-related records

2025· 1 proposal

  • April 2025

  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Cemetery
    844 BOLO ROAD KIACATOO 2877Determined
2024· 1 proposal

  • May 2024

  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Supporting Development
    844 BOLO ROAD KIACATOO 2877Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Sports field

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

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

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

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)
1
Parks (OSM)
1

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

  • Sports fieldamenitiespitch
  • Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime60
  • Breach Bail Conditionscrime71
  • Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime61
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime89
  • Malicious Damage To Propertycrime73
  • 3217 Kiacatoo Rdtransport
  • Bimbella Rd At Traquair Lanetransport
  • Kiacatoo Rd Opp 3217transport
  • Lachlan Valley Way At North River Rdtransport

Data sources & freshness

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