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NSW · Gunnedah Council

Milroy, 2380

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  • Green suburb
What Milroy is known for: Green suburb

Suburb profile

Milroy is a residential smaller community in Gunnedah with a familiar suburban feel. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.

The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix. The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.

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.

Population

Population
72
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$2,250
Dwelling vacancy
26.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
11 of 41
Median monthly mortgage
$2,557
Employment rate
88.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 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)
$420
Houses (January to March 2026)
$525
All types (January to March 2026)
$500
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
120

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)
10
Against the person
2
Against property
5
Rate per 1,000 residents
138.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 36 residents
State safety percentile
88.2th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-8.8%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Breach Bail Conditions204
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault94
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment152
  • Malicious Damage To Property145
  • Steal From Motor Vehicle150

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

13 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 115 Pine Cliff Rd
  • Blackmore Park Property, Wandobah Rd
  • Wandobah Rd At Leslie Lane
  • Wandobah Rd At Nowland Rd
  • Wandobah Rd Opp Baresse Property

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).

5 planning-related records

2023· 4 proposals

  • December 2023

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    2806 WANDOBAH ROAD MILROY 2380Determined

  • September 2023

  • Dwelling
    256 BEESON ROAD MILROY 2380Determined

  • August 2023

  • Farm buildings
    115 PINE CLIFF ROAD MILROY 2380Determined

  • July 2023

  • Dwelling; Garages, carports and car parking spaces
    2806 WANDOBAH ROAD MILROY 2380Determined
2021· 1 proposal

  • November 2021

  • Dwelling
    Beeson Road, MilroyDetermined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

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)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

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

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)
38
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

  • Breach Bail Conditionscrime204
  • Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime94
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime152
  • Malicious Damage To Propertycrime145
  • Steal From Motor Vehiclecrime150
  • 115 Pine Cliff Rdtransport
  • Blackmore Park Property, Wandobah Rdtransport
  • Wandobah Rd At Leslie Lanetransport
  • Wandobah Rd At Nowland Rdtransport
  • Wandobah Rd Opp Baresse Propertytransport

Data sources & freshness

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