NSW · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
Mount Fairy, 2580
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Set among the hills of Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional, Mount Fairy is a smaller community with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. Ridge-top pockets and tree cover give the area a cooler, greener hillside feel.
The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Transport options are solid enough for daily errands and regular trips further afield. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and growth momentum lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in community and employment and parks and green space. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 244
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $2,324
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 14 of 105
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 62%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 7 / 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)
- $500
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 230
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)
- 22
- Against the person
- 5
- Against property
- 7
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 90.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 49 residents
- State safety percentile
- 63.4th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +5%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions290
- Domestic Violence Related Assault160
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment230
- Malicious Damage To Property237
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault183
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
14 public transport stops in this suburb
- 9311 Kings Hwy
- Mount Fairy Rd At Goulburn Rd
- Mount Fairy Rd At Goulburn Rd
- Roseview Rd At Bradwood Rd
- Roseview Rd At Bradwood 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).
25 planning-related records
2026· 2 proposals
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation138 BOBBADUCK CLOSE MOUNT FAIRY 2580Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure498 MOUNT FAIRY ROAD MOUNT FAIRY 2580Determined
2025· 4 proposals
November 2025
- Dual occupancy; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation600 MOUNT FAIRY ROAD MOUNT FAIRY 2580Determined
- Subdivision500 MOUNT FAIRY ROAD MOUNT FAIRY 2580Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1528 TARAGO ROAD MOUNT FAIRY 2580Determined
February 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development351 BARNET DRIVE MOUNT FAIRY 2580Determined
2024· 1 proposal
December 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Rainwater tanks; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing1528 TARAGO ROAD MOUNT FAIRY 2580Determined
2023· 5 proposals
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Air-conditioning units; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Hot water systems; Rainwater tanks36 KALBILLI CLOSE MOUNT FAIRY 2580Determined
October 2023
- Other1045 MOUNT FAIRY ROAD MOUNT FAIRY 2580Determined
July 2023
- Subdivision of land3582 KINGS HIGHWAY MOUNT FAIRY 2580Withdrawn
March 2023
- Dwelling80 SANDHILLS ROAD MOUNT FAIRY 2580Determined
- Other80 Sandhills Rd, Mt Fairy NSWWithdrawn
2022· 3 proposals
December 2022
- Other80 Sandhills Rd, Mt Fairy NSWDetermined
September 2022
- Change of use746 MOUNT FAIRY ROAD MOUNT FAIRY 2580Determined
June 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development57 HAZELDELL ROAD MOUNT FAIRY 2580Determined
2021· 10 proposals
November 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development178 SANDHILLS ROAD MOUNT FAIRY 2580Determined
October 2021
- Dwelling34 ROSEVIEW ROAD MOUNT FAIRY 2580Determined
July 2021
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Garages, carports and car parking spaces111 ROSEVIEW ROAD MOUNT FAIRY 2580Determined
June 2021
- Secondary dwelling269 SANDHILLS ROAD MOUNT FAIRY 2580Determined
May 2021
- Subdivision of land201 MOUNT FAIRY ROAD MOUNT FAIRY 2580Determined
March 2021
- Alterations and additions to industrial development419 MOUNT FAIRY ROAD MOUNT FAIRY 2580Determined
- Dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs80 SANDHILLS ROAD MOUNT FAIRY 2580Determined
- Dwelling; Shed; Other691 MOUNT FAIRY ROAD MOUNT FAIRY 2580Determined
February 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development233 MOUNT FAIRY ROAD MOUNT FAIRY 2580Determined
January 2021
- Telecommunications and communication facilities49 MALUA LANE MOUNT FAIRY 2580Determined
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)
- 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
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)
- 37
- 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
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 22.0/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6380th in Australia
- State rank
- 1991st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #517 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #946 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
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime290
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime160
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime230
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime237
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime183
- 9311 Kings Hwytransport
- Mount Fairy Rd At Goulburn Rdtransport
- Mount Fairy Rd At Goulburn Rdtransport
- Roseview Rd At Bradwood Rdtransport
- Roseview Rd At Bradwood 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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