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NSW · Camden Council

Narellan, 2567

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Desirability score

62.6/100
Good

Top 11% of New South Wales' suburbs

82% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • High desirability
  • Excellent transport
  • Cycling
  • Dog friendly
What Narellan is known for: Green suburb, High desirability, Excellent transport, Cycling, Dog friendly

Suburb profile

Narellan is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Camden with everyday amenities close at hand. Connections to the wider metro area are straightforward, with neighbouring communities close at hand. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.

Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. Neighbourhood food and coffee spots add warmth to the local routine. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.

Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state.

On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and housing affordability, while safety and community and employment sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.

Population

Population
3,358
Median age
36
Median household income / week
$1,706
Dwelling vacancy
4.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
51 of 1,248
Median monthly mortgage
$2,037
Employment rate
58.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
128 / 103 / 8

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)
$750
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
153

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)
155
Against the person
43
Against property
65
Rate per 1,000 residents
46.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 78 residents
State safety percentile
23.1th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-1%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Breach Bail Conditions278
  • Fraud238
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment165
  • Malicious Damage To Property163
  • Steal From Retail Store136

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
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
1,014
  • Elizabeth Macarthur High SchoolSecondary
  • Narellan Public SchoolPrimary
  • Yandelora SchoolSpecial

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

69 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Camden Valley Way After Camden View Dr
  • Camden Valley Way Opp Narellan Public School
  • Camden Valley Way Opp Wilson Cres
  • Narellan Rd Opp Maxwell Pl
  • Yandelora School, Richardson 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).

140 planning-related records

2026· 12 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Warehouse or distribution centre; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    16 PORRENDE STREET NARELLAN 2567Under Assessment
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club
    50 LODGES ROAD NARELLAN 2567Under Assessment
  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle repair station
    303 CAMDEN VALLEY WAY NARELLAN 2567Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies
    49 DONCASTER AVENUE NARELLAN 2567Under Assessment
  • Subdivision
    38 STEWART STREET WOLLONGONG 2500Under Assessment
  • Business premises; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Crematorium; Hours of operation and trading
    4 5 GRAHAMS HILL ROAD NARELLAN 2567Withdrawn

  • April 2026

  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)
    8 338 CAMDEN VALLEY WAY NARELLAN 2567Determined

  • March 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care
    7 HUME STREET NARELLAN 2567Additional Information Requested

  • February 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Cemetery
    6 RICHARDSON ROAD NARELLAN 2567Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    6 LODGES ROAD NARELLAN 2567Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    24 VALLEY VIEW DRIVE NARELLAN 2567Determined

  • January 2026

  • Temporary building, structure or use; Kiosk
    326 CAMDEN VALLEY WAY NARELLAN 2567Determined
2025· 18 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Business premises; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and trading
    10 QUEEN STREET NARELLAN 2567Pending Court Appeal

  • November 2025

  • Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Pathways and paving
    19 WOODLAND CRESCENT NARELLAN 2567Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    3 HILLVIEW PLACE NARELLAN 2567Determined

  • September 2025

  • Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    321-339 CAMDEN VALLEY WAY NARELLAN 2567Determined
  • Industrial development; Warehouse or distribution centre; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure
    2A PORRENDE STREET NARELLAN 2567Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    3 STUDLEY COURT NARELLAN 2567Determined
  • Demolition; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure; Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)
    1 HOVELL STREET NARELLAN 2567Determined
  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle repair station
    303 CAMDEN VALLEY WAY NARELLAN 2567Determined

  • May 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    44 SIRIUS CIRCUIT NARELLAN 2567Determined

  • April 2025

  • Demolition; Commercial development; 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; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care
    10 QUEEN STREET NARELLAN 2567Determined

  • March 2025

  • Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces
    129 QUEEN STREET NARELLAN 2567Determined
  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)
    2 BELLINGHAM STREET NARELLAN 2567Determined
  • Home business; Advertising and signage; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    26 WILTON STREET NARELLAN 2567Withdrawn

  • February 2025

  • Business premises; 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
    22 SOMERSET AVENUE NARELLAN 2567Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    14 HOVELL STREET NARELLAN 2567Determined
  • Pub; Hours of operation and trading
    279 CAMDEN VALLEY WAY NARELLAN 2567Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    18 FAIRWAY PLACE NARELLAN 2567Determined

  • January 2025

  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Shop; Neighbourhood shop
    1 24 GRAHAMS HILL ROAD NARELLAN 2567Withdrawn
2024· 10 proposals

  • December 2024

  • Business premises; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Business identification sign
    295 CAMDEN VALLEY WAY NARELLAN 2567Determined

  • November 2024

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    42 QUEEN STREET NARELLAN 2567Determined
  • Signage; Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise; Take away food and drink
    7 GEORGE HUNTER DRIVE NARELLAN 2567Determined

  • October 2024

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    3 HILLVIEW PLACE NARELLAN 2567Determined

  • September 2024

  • Temporary building, structure or use; Driveways and hard stand spaces
    40 ELYARD STREET NARELLAN 2567Withdrawn
  • Attached dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    71 QUEEN STREET NARELLAN 2567Determined
  • Boarding house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Non-standard Housing
    18 DONCASTER AVENUE NARELLAN 2567Determined
  • Business premises; Commercial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Car park
    9 SOMERSET AVENUE NARELLAN 2567Determined
  • Business premises; Erection of a new structure
    37 ELYARD STREET NARELLAN 2567Determined

  • August 2024

  • Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home
    6 WILTON STREET NARELLAN 2567Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

125 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Dan Murphy'sAlcohol

    321-339 Camden Valley Way, Narellan

  • The VillageBar
  • Bench (16)
  • Bicycle Parking (3)
  • Bus stop (7)
  • Camden Valley Way opp Narellan Town CentreBus stop
  • Camden Valley Way opp Sharman ClBus stop
  • Elyard St opp Narellan Town CentreBus stop
  • Mowatt St before Rudd StBus stop
  • Mowatt St opp Rudd StBus stop

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

10 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Bishop Wilton ReservePark
  • Coghill ReservePark
  • Col Barratt ReservePark
  • Eastlewood ReservePark
  • Elyard ReservePark
  • Frost ReservePark
  • Kenneth Wilson ReservePark
  • Queen Street ReservePark
  • Rosevale ReservePark
  • Valley View ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
2
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Bupa Dentaldentist
  • I-MED Radiologymedical_imaging

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
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

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • Studley ParkCamden Valley Way, NarellanSHR

Data sources & freshness

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

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)
12
Parks (OSM)
12

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
62.6/100 — Good
State standing
Top 11% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
623rd in Australia
State rank
232nd in NSW
Peer rank
#66 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#168 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data confidence
82%

Data sources & freshness

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

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