NSW · Maitland Council
Largs, 2320
Current weather
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Updated
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Largs is a practical smaller community in Maitland, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Still within reach of the city while offering more breathing room, it suits those who want balance over bustle. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street.
Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because growth momentum and local dining and lifestyle amenities lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in housing affordability and community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 1,962
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $2,065
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 33 of 708
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 63.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 53 / 61 / 4
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)
- $485
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $620
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $600
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 357
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)
- 208
- Against the person
- 57
- Against property
- 76
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 106
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 34 residents
- State safety percentile
- 74.8th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -5.2%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions609
- Domestic Violence Related Assault329
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment381
- Malicious Damage To Property307
- Steal From Motor Vehicle237
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
- 991
- Largs 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
28 public transport stops in this suburb
- Dalveen Rd At Maple Rd
- Dalveen Rd Opp Maple Rd
- Dunmore Rd At Morpeth St
- Largs Av At High St
- Maitland Retirement Village, Dunmore 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).
94 planning-related records
2026· 2 proposals
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces27 GEORGE STREET LARGS 2320Determined
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool13 LARGS AVENUE LARGS 2320Determined
2025· 15 proposals
December 2025
- Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure20 DUNMORE ROAD LARGS 2320Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)37 PARKLANDS ROAD LARGS 2320Determined
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool13 LARGS AVENUE LARGS 2320Determined
October 2025
- Demolition6 PARKLANDS ROAD LARGS 2320Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation12B GEORGE STREET LARGS 2320Determined
July 2025
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support35 HIGH STREET LARGS 2320Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision12A GEORGE STREET LARGS 2320Determined
June 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool11 REO STREET LARGS 2320Determined
April 2025
- Demolition; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Supporting Development2 ASH CLOSE LARGS 2320Determined
March 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1 JOHN STREET LARGS 2320Determined
February 2025
- Demolition12A GEORGE STREET LARGS 2320Withdrawn
January 2025
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure2 DUNMORE ROAD LARGS 2320Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure6 AYRSHIRE WAY LARGS 2320Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool5 DRUMMOND AVENUE LARGS 2320Determined
- Subdivision12A GEORGE STREET LARGS 2320Withdrawn
2024· 22 proposals
December 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)20 LARGS AVENUE LARGS 2320Determined
November 2024
- Subdivision41 LARGS AVENUE LARGS 2320Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation79A LARGS AVENUE LARGS 2320Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1 AYRSHIRE WAY LARGS 2320Determined
October 2024
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure7 HIGH STREET LARGS 2320Determined
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia11 LARGS AVENUE LARGS 2320Determined
September 2024
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure7 HIGH STREET LARGS 2320Determined
- Subdivision16 LARGS AVENUE LARGS 2320Determined
- Seniors housing; Independent living units; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 LARGS AVENUE LARGS 2320Determined
August 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space63 DUNMORE ROAD LARGS 2320Determined
July 2024
- Demolition12A GEORGE STREET LARGS 2320Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure17 LARGS AVENUE LARGS 2320Determined
- Subdivision16 LARGS AVENUE LARGS 2320Determined
June 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure13 ARRAN CIRCUIT LARGS 2320Determined
May 2024
- Subdivision30 HIGH STREET LARGS 2320Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure79 LARGS AVENUE LARGS 2320Determined
March 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation2 DUNMORE ROAD LARGS 2320Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space41 DUNMORE ROAD LARGS 2320Determined
February 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure17 JOHN STREET LARGS 2320Determined
- Demolition30 HIGH STREET LARGS 2320Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 MCINTYRES LANE LARGS 2320Determined
January 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation17 DRUMMOND AVENUE LARGS 2320Determined
2023· 1 proposal
December 2023
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah12 DUNMORE ROAD LARGS 2320Determined
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
21 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Dalveen Rd at Maple RdBus stop
- Dalveen Rd opp Maple RdBus stop
- Dunmore Rd at Morpeth StBus stop
- Dunmore Rd opp Maitland Retirement VillageBus stop
- Dunmore Rd opp Morpeth StBus stop
- High St at Largs AvBus stop
- High St opp Largs AvBus stop
- Kindy Patch Early Education Centre, Church StBus stop
- Largs Av at High StBus stop
- Largs Av at Majestic RdBus 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
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Largs ParkPark
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)
- 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
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)
- 4
- 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
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 34.2/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4535th in Australia
- State rank
- 1450th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #360 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #736 among Metro Sydney 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
- Australia Postamenitiespost_box
- Bushrangers Bar & Brasserieamenitiesrestaurant
- Dalveen Rd at Maple Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Dalveen Rd opp Maple Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Dunmore Rd at Morpeth Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Dunmore Rd opp Maitland Retirement Villageamenitiesbus_stop
- Dunmore Rd opp Morpeth Stamenitiesbus_stop
- High St at Largs Avamenitiesbus_stop
- High St opp Largs Avamenitiesbus_stop
- Kindy Patch Early Education Centre, Church Stamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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