NSW · Bellingen Council
Mylestom, 2454
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
As a regional hub in Bellingen, Mylestom 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. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric.
Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete.
Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker housing affordability and local dining and lifestyle amenities against similar regional towns, even with safety holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 336
- Median age
- 50
- Median household income / week
- $1,083
- Dwelling vacancy
- 26.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 52 of 194
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,675
- Employment rate
- 43%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 17 / 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.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $630
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 39
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)
- 20
- Against the person
- 7
- Against property
- 8
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 59.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 48 residents
- State safety percentile
- 36.9th (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
- Domestic Violence Related Assault39
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment53
- Malicious Damage To Property66
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault42
- Other Offences62
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
6 public transport stops in this suburb
- Beach Pde At Boronia Av
- Beach Pde At Boronia Av
- Christian Pde At River St
- Christian Pde At River St
- River St After Boronia Av
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).
23 planning-related records
2026· 4 proposals
June 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)1 Beach Parade Mylestom 2454Determined
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool5 BEACH PARADE MYLESTOM 2454Under Assessment
April 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation9 BEACH PARADE MYLESTOM 2454Under Assessment
February 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)1 Beach Parade Mylestom 2454Determined
2025· 4 proposals
December 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure10 RIVER STREET MYLESTOM 2454Determined
August 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Community facility18-20 RIVER STREET MYLESTOM 2454Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation49 BEACH PARADE MYLESTOM 2454Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation49 BEACH PARADE MYLESTOM 2454Determined
2024· 1 proposal
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure33 Beach Parade Mylestom NSW 2454Determined
2023· 4 proposals
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure15 WEDGEWOOD AVENUE MYLESTOM 2454Determined
October 2023
- Subdivision1 HONEYSUCKLE PLACE MYLESTOM 2454Under Assessment
July 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs31 BEACH PARADE MYLESTOM 2454Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development; Shed17 AZALEA AVENUE MYLESTOM 2454Under Assessment
2022· 5 proposals
September 2022
- Other41 Beach Parade, Mylestom 2454 NSWDetermined
August 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development12 WINTER AVENUE MYLESTOM 2454Determined
July 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development25 BEACH PARADE MYLESTOM 2454Determined
April 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development3 WINTER AVENUE MYLESTOM 2454Determined
March 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs12 WINTER AVENUE MYLESTOM 2454Determined
2021· 5 proposals
November 2021
- Shed6 HONEYSUCKLE PLACE MYLESTOM 2454Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs4 AZALEA AVENUE MYLESTOM 2454Under Assessment
August 2021
- Other; Change of use9 GREVILLEA AVENUE MYLESTOM 2454Withdrawn
July 2021
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs12 WINTER AVENUE MYLESTOM 2454Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Garages, carports and car parking spaces3 AZALEA AVENUE MYLESTOM 2454Determined
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
25 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq
- Bench
- River St after Boronia AveBus stop
- Cafe
- Alma Doepel ReservePark
- Picnic Table (10)
- Playground
- Australia PostPost office
- Public toilets
- Shower (2)
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
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Alma Doepel ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
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
- 24.7/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6106th in Australia
- State rank
- 1907th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #480 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #890 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
- Alma Doepel Reserveamenitiespark
- Australia Postamenitiespost_office
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Cafeamenitiescafe
- Mylestom Tidal Poolamenitiesswimming_pool
- Picnic Tableamenitiespicnic_table
- Picnic Tableamenitiespicnic_table
- Picnic Tableamenitiespicnic_table
- Picnic Tableamenitiespicnic_table
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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Comparable suburbs
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