NSW · Cabonne Council
Nashdale, 2800
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Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Nashdale offers a slower smaller community life in Cabonne, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Open skies and rolling countryside set a calm backdrop to everyday routines.
Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, 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. Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose. Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and parks and green space against similar regional towns, even with housing affordability and community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 403
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $2,180
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 5 of 143
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,052
- Employment rate
- 69.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 8 / 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)
- $430
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $600
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $570
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 461
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)
- 41
- Against the person
- 11
- Against property
- 16
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 101.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 37 residents
- State safety percentile
- 71.8th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -2.1%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order310
- Breach Bail Conditions542
- Domestic Violence Related Assault303
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment511
- Malicious Damage To Property448
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
- 1,063
- Nashdale Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
46 public transport stops in this suburb
- 124 Mount Lofty Rd
- 191 Nancarrow Lane
- 98 Nancarrow Lane
- Lake Canobolas Reserve, Lake Canobolas Rd
- Nancarrow Lane Opp 216
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).
33 planning-related records
2026· 4 proposals
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 CHERRY LANE NASHDALE 2800Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure771 CARGO ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 CHERRY LANE NASHDALE 2800Determined
- Dual occupancy; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support279 OLD CANOBOLAS ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
2025· 5 proposals
October 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)166 BORENORE ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure434 CARGO ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 NANCARROW LANE NASHDALE 2800Determined
April 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Community facility145 LAKE CANOBOLAS ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
- Subdivision7 CHERRY LANE NASHDALE 2800Determined
2024· 3 proposals
October 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Information and education facility; Community facility145 LAKE CANOBOLAS ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
February 2024
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Agriculture209 WOODS LANE NASHDALE 2800Withdrawn
January 2024
- Hours of operation and trading; Agriculture12 AKHURST ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
2023· 7 proposals
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)347 OLD CANOBOLAS ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
August 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development156 WOODS LANE NASHDALE 2800Determined
July 2023
- Dwelling; Demolition103 BORENORE ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
June 2023
- Other145 LAKE CANOBOLAS ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
May 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development41 DARLEY ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
- Dwelling; Dual occupancy; Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs122 LAKE CANOBOLAS ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
January 2023
- Restaurant or cafe125 MOUNT LOFTY ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
2022· 7 proposals
November 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development41 DARLEY ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
October 2022
- Restaurant or cafe; Other19 LAKE CANOBOLAS ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
August 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development52 WOODS LANE NASHDALE 2800Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development156 WOODS LANE NASHDALE 2800Determined
July 2022
- Subdivision of land229 NANCARROW LANE NASHDALE 2800Determined
May 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing; Other204 BORENORE ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
January 2022
- Shed152 LAKE CANOBOLAS ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
2021· 7 proposals
December 2021
- Subdivision of land281 OLD CANOBOLAS ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
October 2021
- Dual occupancy; Other295 NANCARROW LANE NASHDALE 2800Withdrawn
- Farm buildings; Shed237 OLD CANOBOLAS ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
September 2021
- Change of use145 LAKE CANOBOLAS ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
August 2021
- Artisanal food and drink19 LAKE CANOBOLAS ROAD NASHDALE 2800Determined
May 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development52 WOODS LANE NASHDALE 2800Determined
March 2021
- Alterations and additions to commercial development125 NASHDALE LANE NASHDALE 2800Determined
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
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Lake Canobolas Mountain Bike ParkSports field
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
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Lake Canobolas ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
- 40.8/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 49% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 3338th in Australia
- State rank
- 1051st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #141 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #328 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Lake Canobolas Mountain Bike Parkamenitiespitch
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime310
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime542
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime303
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime511
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime448
- 124 Mount Lofty Rdtransport
- 191 Nancarrow Lanetransport
- 98 Nancarrow Lanetransport
- Lake Canobolas Reserve, Lake Canobolas 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)
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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