NSW · Lithgow Council
Little Hartley, 2790
Current weather
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66% humidity · 30.1 km/h wind · 14.4° / 8.8° today · 10.8 mm rain
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- National parks
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Lithgow, Little Hartley keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and transport and access against similar regional towns, even with parks and green space and community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 629
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $1,843
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 36 of 259
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 55.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 11 / 4 / 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)
- $335
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $450
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $450
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 114
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)
- 68
- Against the person
- 19
- Against property
- 24
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 108.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 33 residents
- State safety percentile
- 76.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -4%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order115
- Breach Bail Conditions121
- Domestic Violence Related Assault131
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment178
- Malicious Damage To Property160
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
18 public transport stops in this suburb
- 2360 Great Western Hwy
- 333 Coxs River Rd
- Baaners Lane At Great Western Hwy
- Browns Gap Rd At Sunray Av
- Coxs River Rd Opp Cranbrook Park 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).
105 planning-related records
2026· 8 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space11 BONNY HILLS DRIVE LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure71 BAANERS LANE LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure53 BONNIE BLINK DRIVE LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation169 COXS RIVER ROAD LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation75 DICKER DRIVE LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9 LEATHEM PLACE LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Determined
March 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development10 MOYNE VIEW LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Determined
February 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development13 DICKER DRIVE LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Determined
2025· 8 proposals
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure78 JOHN GRANT ROAD LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)11 DELANEY DRIVE LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space282 BAANERS LANE LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Rainwater tanks13 LEATHEM PLACE LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure13 LEATHEM PLACE LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Determined
June 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure40 DICKER DRIVE LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureCLARKE SIMPSON ROAD LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Determined
- Subdivision240 BAANERS LANE LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Determined
2024· 11 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure19 PARKLAND CLOSE LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Determined
November 2024
- Restaurant or cafe; Pub; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Outdoor dining - general; Retail Premise; Food and drink premise; Shop5 AMBERMERE DRIVE LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure320 BAANERS LANE LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)14 BONNIE BLINK DRIVE LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure10 SEYMOUR CHASE LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Determined
July 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support5 MOYNE VIEW LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Determined
June 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool1 MOYNE VIEW LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home1010 GANBENANG ROAD LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Determined
April 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure321 BAANERS LANE LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Determined
March 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation85 MORRIS PLACE LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Determined
January 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)11 DELANEY DRIVE LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Determined
2023· 11 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure321 BAANERS LANE LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure38C MORRIS PLACE LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Determined
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure169 COXS RIVER ROAD LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces423 COXS RIVER ROAD LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Determined
September 2023
- Dwelling8 PARKLAND CLOSE LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Determined
- Dwelling12 PARKLAND CLOSE LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Determined
June 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing63 MORRIS PLACE LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Determined
May 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs110 BONNIE BLINK DRIVE LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Determined
February 2023
- Dwelling65 DICKER DRIVE LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Determined
- Dwelling65 DICKER DRIVE LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Determined
January 2023
- Shed2 PARKLAND CLOSE LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Determined
2022· 2 proposals
December 2022
- Shed14 MOYNE VIEW LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Determined
November 2022
- Shed413 COXS RIVER ROAD LITTLE HARTLEY 2790Determined
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
5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Wild MeadowsGarden
- Outdoor Seating
- Swimming pool (3)
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
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Cranebrook ParkPark
- Park or reserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Victoria Pass and Berghofers PassGreat Western Highway, Mt VictoriaSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
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)
- 165
- 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
- 31.2/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5091st in Australia
- State rank
- 1613th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #345 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #683 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Outdoor Seatingamenitiesoutdoor_seating
- Swimming poolamenitiesswimming_pool
- Swimming poolamenitiesswimming_pool
- Swimming poolamenitiesswimming_pool
- Wild Meadowsamenitiesgarden
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime115
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime121
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime131
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime178
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime160
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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Comparable suburbs
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