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NSW · Blayney Council

Millthorpe, 2798

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Updated

Desirability score

55.1/100
Good

Top 21% of New South Wales' suburbs

68% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
  • Green suburb
What Millthorpe is known for: Excellent transport, High desirability, Green suburb

Suburb profile

As a regional hub in Blayney, Millthorpe combines local convenience with the appeal of a smaller community that feels genuinely its own. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout.

Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. The market sits in a sensible middle ground: not cheap, but fair value for the area.

A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.

On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in safety and community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
1,347
Median age
43
Median household income / week
$2,071
Dwelling vacancy
8.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
43 of 491
Median monthly mortgage
$1,820
Employment rate
61.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
37 / 11 / 9

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

All types (January to March 2026)
$525

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

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
22
Against the person
9
Against property
9
Rate per 1,000 residents
16.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 150 residents
State safety percentile
1.2th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-28.8%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Domestic Violence Related Assault2
  • Fraud3
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment4
  • Malicious Damage To Property7
  • Sexual Touching, Sexual Act And Other Sexual Offences3

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
1,053
  • Millthorpe Public SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

61 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bentleys Lane At Nichols Lane
  • Glenorie Rd At Forest Reefs Rd
  • Glenorie Rd At Forest Reefs Rd
  • Millthorpe Public School, Park St
  • Pretty Plains Rd Before Vittoria 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

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • Use an alternative route. Check signage. Road closed indefinitely at William Street cul-de-sac intersection.Access William Street and George via Victoria Street.Blake Street02 Jun 2023 – 31 Jul 2126

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).

187 planning-related records

2026· 9 proposals

  • May 2026

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    51 CROWSON STREET MILLTHORPE 2798Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    12 PARK STREET MILLTHORPE 2798Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    13 WILLIAM STREET MILLTHORPE 2798Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    4 KNOX PLACE MILLTHORPE 2798Determined

  • March 2026

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    101 RICHARDS LANE MILLTHORPE 2798Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    8 HAWKE STREET MILLTHORPE 2798Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care
    99 FOREST REEFS ROAD MILLTHORPE 2798Determined

  • February 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    24 PARK STREET MILLTHORPE 2798Determined

  • January 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    19 WILLIAM STREET MILLTHORPE 2798Determined
2025· 31 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    6 KNOX PLACE MILLTHORPE 2798Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    10 KNOX PLACE MILLTHORPE 2798Determined
  • Subdivision
    2 TONERS LANE MILLTHORPE 2798Determined

  • November 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    13 CROWSON STREET MILLTHORPE 2798Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    51 CROWSON STREET MILLTHORPE 2798Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    115 RICHARDS LANE MILLTHORPE 2798Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    36 BUESNEL LANE MILLTHORPE 2798Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    53 CROWSON STREET MILLTHORPE 2798Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    24 PARK STREET MILLTHORPE 2798Determined

  • October 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    60 VICTORIA STREET MILLTHORPE 2798Determined

  • September 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Rainwater tanks
    58 SPRINGVALE LANE MILLTHORPE 2798Determined
  • Subdivision
    78 CLOVER RIDGE ROAD MILLTHORPE 2798Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses
    86 CHARLES BOOTH WAY MILLTHORPE 2798Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    19 KNOX PLACE MILLTHORPE 2798Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
    95 FOREST REEFS ROAD MILLTHORPE 2798Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    10 SPRINGVALE LANE MILLTHORPE 2798Determined

  • August 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    113 RICHARDS LANE MILLTHORPE 2798Determined

  • July 2025

  • Advertising and signage; Neighbourhood supermarket
    1 PYM STREET MILLTHORPE 2798Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    24 GEORGE STREET MILLTHORPE 2798Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    13 CROWSON STREET MILLTHORPE 2798Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    114 FOREST REEFS ROAD MILLTHORPE 2798Determined
  • Subdivision
    238 FOREST REEFS ROAD MILLTHORPE 2798Determined

  • June 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    58 SPRINGVALE LANE MILLTHORPE 2798Determined
  • Subdivision
    14 UNWIN STREET MILLTHORPE 2798Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    24 Clover Ridge Road MillthorpeDetermined
  • Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Food and drink premise
    9 PYM STREET MILLTHORPE 2798Withdrawn
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    113 RICHARDS LANE MILLTHORPE 2798Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    13 KNOX PLACE MILLTHORPE 2798Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    13 BLAKE STREET MILLTHORPE 2798Determined

  • May 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    66 SPRINGVALE LANE MILLTHORPE 2798Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    1187 MILLTHORPE ROAD MILLTHORPE 2798Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

25 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Just Imagine CollectionsAntiques

    9a Pym Street

  • Millthorpe Public School, Park StBus stop
  • Park St opp Millthorpe Public SchoolBus stop
  • Millthorpe Corner Store & CafeCafe

    1 Pym Street

  • Millthorpe ProvidoreCafe

    23 Victoria Street

  • Station Cafe Millthorpe ChocolatesCafe

    1 Station Place

  • Millthorpe MotorsCar repair
  • Chocolate On PurposeChocolate

    10 Pym Street

  • Drinking water (2)
  • Millthorpe BlueGift

    23 Pym Street

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

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

Heritage

2 state heritage places

  • Grand Western Lodge (former)27 Victoria Street MillthorpeSHR
  • Millthorpe Railway Station GroupMain Western Railway, MillthorpeSHR

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

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

Desirability Index

Desirability score
55.1/100 — Good
State standing
Top 21% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
1359th in Australia
State rank
442nd in NSW
Peer rank
#39 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#80 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
68%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Angullong Wines - Cellar Door Sales & Wine Tastingamenitieswine
  • Chocolate On Purposeamenities10 Pym Streetchocolate
  • Drinking wateramenitiesdrinking_water
  • Drinking wateramenitiesdrinking_water
  • Just Imagine Collectionsamenities9a Pym Streetantiques
  • Millthorpeamenitiestrain_station
  • Millthorpe Blueamenities23 Pym Streetgift
  • Millthorpe Corner Store & Cafeamenities1 Pym Streetcafe
  • Millthorpe Motorsamenitiescar_repair
  • Millthorpe Police Stationamenitiespolice

Data sources & freshness

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