NSW · Lockhart Council
Milbrulong, 2656
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- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Milbrulong is a welcoming smaller community in Lockhart, with a settled community character. Set in the wider countryside, it offers distance from the capital and a strong sense of place. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood.
The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. Transport options are solid enough for daily errands and regular trips further afield. Housing is well-priced for what you get: space, location and everyday convenience.
Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
Population
- Population
- 119
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $1,145
- Dwelling vacancy
- 0%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 47
- Median monthly mortgage
- $514
- Employment rate
- 64%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 8 / 3 / 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.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 7
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 58.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 60 residents
- State safety percentile
- 35.8th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -22%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment12
- Malicious Damage To Property11
- Motor Vehicle Theft7
- Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offences8
- Steal From Retail Store8
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
16 public transport stops in this suburb
- Lockhart Rd At French Park-Bullenbung Rd
- Lockhart Rd At The Rock-Narrandera Rd
- Lockhart Rd At The Rock-Narrandera Rd
- Lockhart Rd Opp French Park-Bullenbung Rd
- Lockhart Rd Opp The Rock-Narrandera 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).
14 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure60 TERLICHS LANE MILBRULONG 2656Under Assessment
2025· 4 proposals
July 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; 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; Function centre; Tourist and visitor accommodation; Farm stay accommodation1392 COUNTY BOUNDARY ROAD MILBRULONG 2656Determined
June 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space6 CAPE STREET MILBRULONG 2656Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 CAPE STREET MILBRULONG 2656Determined
January 2025
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure742 LOCKHART THE ROCK ROAD MILBRULONG 2656Determined
2024· 3 proposals
October 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1134 Lockhart The Rock Road, Milbrulong NSW 2656Determined
July 2024
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Hot water systems; Rainwater tanks20 ROBERTS STREET MILBRULONG 2656Determined
February 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming poolMICHANS LANE MILBRULONG 2656Determined
2023· 2 proposals
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Moveable dwelling20 ROBERTS STREET MILBRULONG 2656Determined
August 2023
- Shed6 CAPE STREET MILBRULONG 2656Determined
2022· 2 proposals
August 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces20 STATION STREET MILBRULONG 2656Determined
July 2022
- Dwelling; Shed6 CAPE STREET MILBRULONG 2656Determined
2021· 2 proposals
October 2021
- Shed1 CAPE STREET MILBRULONG 2656Determined
April 2021
- Subdivision of land141 SLYS LANE MILBRULONG 2656Determined
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)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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)
- 0
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
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime12
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime11
- Motor Vehicle Theftcrime7
- Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offencescrime8
- Steal From Retail Storecrime8
- Lockhart Rd At French Park-Bullenbung Rdtransport
- Lockhart Rd At The Rock-Narrandera Rdtransport
- Lockhart Rd At The Rock-Narrandera Rdtransport
- Lockhart Rd Opp French Park-Bullenbung Rdtransport
- Lockhart Rd Opp The Rock-Narrandera 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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