NSW · Griffith Council
Lake Wyangan, 2680
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Desirability score
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Lake Wyangan offers a slower smaller community life in Griffith, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. Wide horizons and a country quiet give the area a restorative, unhurried atmosphere.
The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name. Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.
Housing is well-priced for what you get: space, location and everyday convenience. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and schools and education against similar regional towns, even with housing affordability and growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 877
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $2,210
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 10 of 295
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,800
- Employment rate
- 69.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 16 / 9 / 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)
- $420
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $525
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $500
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 173
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)
- 100
- Against the person
- 24
- Against property
- 33
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 114
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 37 residents
- State safety percentile
- 79.8th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -4.5%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order263
- Breach Bail Conditions576
- Domestic Violence Related Assault204
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment262
- Malicious Damage To Property254
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
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 926
- Lake Wyangan 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
106 public transport stops in this suburb
- 70 Lakes Rd
- Lake Wyangan Public School
- Lakes Rd Opp 76
- Mallinson Rd After Bella Vista Dr
- Mallinson Rd Before Lakes 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)
Roadworks & transport
3 active roadworks / incidents
- Use an alternative route. Use diversions. Allow extra travel time. Access will be provided to residents of Mallinson Road from Lakes Road only.Mallinson Road, Lakes Road05 Feb 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Use an alternative route. Use diversions. Follow directions on site.Druitt Rd, Todd Rd20 Feb 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
- Use diversions. Use an alternative route. Check signage.Smeeth Road, Jones Rd23 Dec 2025 – 31 Aug 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).
111 planning-related records
2026· 20 proposals
June 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure9 DYILBAL DRIVE LAKE WYANGAN 2680Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure236 MALLINSON ROAD LAKE WYANGAN 2680Under Assessment
May 2026
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Truck depot68 DRUITT ROAD LAKE WYANGAN 2680Determined
- SubdivisionBOORGA ROAD LAKE WYANGAN 2680Under Assessment
- Subdivision2 TODD ROAD LAKE WYANGAN 2680Under Assessment
- Subdivision38 MALLINSON ROAD LAKE WYANGAN 2680Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (external)2 RESTAGNO DRIVE LAKE WYANGAN 2680Additional Information Requested
- SubdivisionMALLINSON ROAD LAKE WYANGAN 2680Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Subdivision101 MALLINSON ROAD LAKE WYANGAN 2680Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool9 RESTAGNO DRIVE LAKE WYANGAN 2680Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 MAEGRAITH PLACE LAKE WYANGAN 2680Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space9 RESTAGNO DRIVE LAKE WYANGAN 2680Withdrawn
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Carport18 FAWCETT DRIVE LAKE WYANGAN 2680Determined
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Entertainment associated with existing premises12 SOUTH LAKE DRIVE LAKE WYANGAN 2680Under Assessment
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure124 BOORGA ROAD LAKE WYANGAN 2680Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Shed; Erection of a new structure2 FAWCETT DRIVE LAKE WYANGAN 2680Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Air-conditioning units; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Carport; Clothes hoists and clothes lines; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space; Hot water systems; Pathways and paving; Skylights, roof windows and ventilators; Swimming pool52 BOORGA ROAD LAKE WYANGAN 2680Determined
February 2026
- SubdivisionMCCARTHY ROAD LAKE WYANGAN 2680Determined
January 2026
- Subdivision115 MALLINSON ROAD LAKE WYANGAN 2680Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Truck depot68 DRUITT ROAD LAKE WYANGAN 2680Determined
2025· 17 proposals
December 2025
- Demolition; Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure145 SCOTT ROAD LAKE WYANGAN 2680Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space9 RESTAGNO DRIVE LAKE WYANGAN 2680Determined
November 2025
- Subdivision47 DRUITT ROAD LAKE WYANGAN 2680Determined
October 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space16 MAEGRAITH PLACE LAKE WYANGAN 2680Determined
September 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space16 MAEGRAITH PLACE LAKE WYANGAN 2680Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure2 FAWCETT DRIVE LAKE WYANGAN 2680Determined
August 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure221 MALLINSON ROAD LAKE WYANGAN 2680Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Fences15 DYILBAL DRIVE LAKE WYANGAN 2680Determined
June 2025
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure243 SMEETH ROAD LAKE WYANGAN 2680Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure269 SCOTT ROAD LAKE WYANGAN 2680Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure10 DYILBAL DRIVE LAKE WYANGAN 2680Determined
May 2025
- Subdivision1823 DRUITT ROAD LAKE WYANGAN 2680Determined
March 2025
- Demolition; Shed; Subdivision101 MALLINSON ROAD LAKE WYANGAN 2680Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure3 GULAMBALI DRIVE LAKE WYANGAN 2680Determined
- Subdivision6 MASON STREET LAKE WYANGAN 2680Determined
February 2025
- Subdivision; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Depot73 DRUITT ROAD LAKE WYANGAN 2680Determined
- Subdivision2 Smeeth Road Lake Wyangan 2680Determined
2024· 3 proposals
December 2024
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 BELLA VISTA DRIVE LAKE WYANGAN 2680Determined
November 2024
- SubdivisionMALLINSON ROAD LAKE WYANGAN 2680Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure67 DRUITT ROAD LAKE WYANGAN 2680Determined
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
2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Shelter
- Slipway
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
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Campbells Wetland ReserveNature reserve
- Lake Wyangan Picnic AreaPark
- Meggitt ParkPark
- Thargobang Wetlands ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- 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
- 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)
- 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
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 44.1/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 41% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2747th in Australia
- State rank
- 876th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #101 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #238 among Country & regional 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
- Shelteramenitiesshelter
- Slipwayamenitiesslipway
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime263
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime576
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime204
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime262
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime254
- 70 Lakes Rdtransport
- Lake Wyangan Public Schooltransport
- Lakes Rd Opp 76transport
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)
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
More in Griffith Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.