NSW · Tamworth Regional Council
Loomberah, 2340
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Updated
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Loomberah is a quieter smaller community in Tamworth Regional, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Set in the wider countryside, it offers distance from the capital and a strong sense of place. Wide horizons and a country quiet give the area a restorative, unhurried atmosphere.
Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting. Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible.
Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because growth momentum and local dining and lifestyle amenities lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in housing affordability and community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 552
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $2,086
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 12 of 200
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,813
- Employment rate
- 74.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 9 / 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
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $390
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $525
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $490
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 551
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)
- 86
- Against the person
- 23
- Against property
- 34
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 155.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 24 residents
- State safety percentile
- 92.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -3.1%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order550
- Breach Bail Conditions1095
- Domestic Violence Related Assault695
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment697
- Malicious Damage To Property790
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
168 public transport stops in this suburb
- Ascot Calala Rd At Kia Ora Lane
- Duri-Dungowan Rd At Marsden Park Rd
- Kia Ora Lane Opp 1029
- Kia Ora Lane Opp 1423
- Middlebrook Rd At Marsden 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).
12 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure269 TULLAMORE ROAD LOOMBERAH 2340Additional Information Requested
2025· 1 proposal
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Tennis courts; Supporting Development14 WHITE BOX ROAD LOOMBERAH 2340Determined
2024· 1 proposal
June 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah269 TULLAMORE ROAD LOOMBERAH 2340Determined
2023· 2 proposals
September 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Rural worker's dwelling371 TULLAMORE ROAD LOOMBERAH 2340Determined
- Farm buildings; Shed724 LOOMBERAH ROAD LOOMBERAH 2340Determined
2022· 6 proposals
June 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development19 RED GUM PLACE LOOMBERAH 2340Determined
May 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development90 FISHERS LANE LOOMBERAH 2340Determined
April 2022
- Industrial development; Change of use252 PENDENE ROAD LOOMBERAH 2340Determined
March 2022
- Shed724 LOOMBERAH ROAD LOOMBERAH 2340Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development19 RED GUM PLACE LOOMBERAH 2340Determined
February 2022
- Shed160 Fishers Lane LoomberahDetermined
2021· 1 proposal
April 2021
- Dwellinglot 1053 charles tompson blvd marsden parkDetermined
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
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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)
- 10/10
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
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 39.8/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 3521st in Australia
- State rank
- 1105th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #150 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #353 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 60%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime550
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime1095
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime695
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime697
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime790
- Ascot Calala Rd At Kia Ora Lanetransport
- Duri-Dungowan Rd At Marsden Park Rdtransport
- Kia Ora Lane Opp 1029transport
- Kia Ora Lane Opp 1423transport
- Middlebrook Rd At Marsden Park Rdtransport
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)
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