NSW · Forbes Council
Paytens Bridge, 2871
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- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Set among the hills of Forbes, Paytens Bridge is a smaller community with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. Distance from the capital is noticeable, but the trade-off is space, calm and a community that knows its neighbours. Elevated streets and bushland backdrops bring a sense of fresh country air to daily life.
Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.
Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers. Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
Population
- Population
- 109
- Median age
- 36
- Median household income / week
- $2,750
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 3 of 42
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,700
- Employment rate
- 78.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 3 / 4 / 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)
- $210
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $435
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $408
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 64
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)
- 16
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 7
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 146.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 36 residents
- State safety percentile
- 91.1th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +33.7%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault75
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment81
- Malicious Damage To Property125
- Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offences90
- Steal From Motor Vehicle96
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
28 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bandon Property, Lachlan Valley Way
- Lachlan Valley Way At Paytens Lane
- Lachlan Valley Way Opp Bandon Property
- Lachlan Valley Way Opp Paytens Lane
- Paytens Bridge, Paytens Bridge 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).
10 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Intensive livestock agriculture5384 LACHLAN VALLEY WAY PAYTENS BRIDGE 2871Determined
2025· 4 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Intensive livestock agriculture5384 LACHLAN VALLEY WAY PAYTENS BRIDGE 2871Determined
September 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure4259 LACHLAN VALLEY WAY PAYTENS BRIDGE 2871Determined
August 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Intensive livestock agriculture5384 LACHLAN VALLEY WAY PAYTENS BRIDGE 2871Determined
June 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Intensive livestock agriculture5384 LACHLAN VALLEY WAY PAYTENS BRIDGE 2871Determined
2024· 3 proposals
September 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Intensive livestock agriculture5384 LACHLAN VALLEY WAY PAYTENS BRIDGE 2871Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Intensive livestock agriculture5384 LACHLAN VALLEY WAY PAYTENS BRIDGE 2871Determined
July 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Agriculture5384 LACHLAN VALLEY WAY PAYTENS BRIDGE 2871Determined
2023· 1 proposal
December 2023
- Subdivision; Extensive agriculture; Crop or fodder production; Dairy (pasture-based)90 PAYTENS LANE PAYTENS BRIDGE 2871Determined
2022· 1 proposal
February 2022
- ShedCASSIDYS ROAD PAYTENS BRIDGE 2871Determined
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
- 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
Recent changes
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime75
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime81
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime125
- Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offencescrime90
- Steal From Motor Vehiclecrime96
- Bandon Property, Lachlan Valley Waytransport
- Lachlan Valley Way At Paytens Lanetransport
- Lachlan Valley Way Opp Bandon Propertytransport
- Lachlan Valley Way Opp Paytens Lanetransport
- Paytens Bridge, Paytens Bridge 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)
More in Forbes Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.