NSW · Bathurst Regional Council
Perthville, 2795
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Updated
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Perthville is a quieter smaller community in Bathurst Regional, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Wide horizons and a country quiet give the area a restorative, unhurried atmosphere.
Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting. Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
The market sits in a sensible middle ground: not cheap, but fair value for the area. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because growth momentum and local dining and lifestyle amenities lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in housing affordability and community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 567
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $1,883
- Dwelling vacancy
- 1.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 4 of 210
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,904
- Employment rate
- 67.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 11 / 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)
- $580
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $540
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 375
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)
- 56
- Against the person
- 16
- Against property
- 17
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 98.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 35 residents
- State safety percentile
- 68.5th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions517
- Domestic Violence Related Assault321
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment512
- Malicious Damage To Property346
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault249
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
- 1,013
- Perthville 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
28 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bathurst St Opp Prince St
- O'Regans Rd At Hollis Lane
- O'Regans Rd Opp Hollis Lane
- Trunkey Rd At Williams Lane
- Trunkey Rd Opp Williams Lane
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).
41 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space24 GESTINGTHORPE ROAD PERTHVILLE 2795Determined
2025· 9 proposals
November 2025
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure12 BRIDGE STREET PERTHVILLE 2795Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Shipping containers1014 TRUNKEY ROAD PERTHVILLE 2795Determined
October 2025
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure435 ROCKLEY ROAD PERTHVILLE 2795Determined
August 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support6A COLIN STREET PERTHVILLE 2795Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure37 BATHURST STREET PERTHVILLE 2795Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 CHURCH STREET PERTHVILLE 2795Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool792 VALE ROAD PERTHVILLE 2795Determined
June 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure3 KENSINGTON PLACE PERTHVILLE 2795Determined
April 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 BATHURST STREET PERTHVILLE 2795Determined
2024· 5 proposals
December 2024
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1-29 and CP of SP82353Determined
November 2024
- Subdivision29 HEN AND CHICKEN LANE PERTHVILLE 2795Determined
October 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure31 BATHURST STREET PERTHVILLE 2795Determined
June 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space18 WILLIAMS LANE PERTHVILLE 2795Determined
March 2024
- Subdivision51 BATHURST STREET PERTHVILLE 2795Determined
2023· 5 proposals
November 2023
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport34 QUEEN STREET PERTHVILLE 2795Determined
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure14 BRIDGE STREET PERTHVILLE 2795Determined
August 2023
- Subdivision of land2 PRINCE STREET PERTHVILLE 2795Determined
May 2023
- Shed37 BATHURST STREET PERTHVILLE 2795Determined
March 2023
- Other112 HOLLIS LANE PERTHVILLE 2795Determined
2022· 12 proposals
December 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces3 KENSINGTON PLACE PERTHVILLE 2795Determined
- Dwelling9 GLENHAVEN CRESCENT PERTHVILLE 2795Determined
November 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces6 GLENHAVEN CRESCENT PERTHVILLE 2795Determined
July 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing208 HOLLIS LANE PERTHVILLE 2795Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Garages, carports and car parking spaces24 GESTINGTHORPE ROAD PERTHVILLE 2795Determined
May 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces9 BATHURST STREET PERTHVILLE 2795Determined
- Subdivision of land2 PRINCE STREET PERTHVILLE 2795Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing190 GESTINGTHORPE ROAD PERTHVILLE 2795Determined
March 2022
- Secondary dwelling; Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Shed21 WILLIAMS LANE PERTHVILLE 2795Determined
February 2022
- Secondary dwelling280 HEN AND CHICKEN LANE PERTHVILLE 2795Determined
January 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development17 BATHURST STREET PERTHVILLE 2795Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development930 Vale road Perthville 2795Determined
2021· 8 proposals
December 2021
- Shed188 LAGOON ROAD PERTHVILLE 2795Determined
October 2021
- Dwelling; Farm buildings232 HOLLIS LANE PERTHVILLE 2795Determined
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces4 WILLIAMS LANE PERTHVILLE 2795Determined
- Mixed use development25 HOLLIS LANE PERTHVILLE 2795Determined
September 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing; Shed51 BATHURST STREET PERTHVILLE 2795Determined
- Other107 HEN AND CHICKEN LANE PERTHVILLE 2795Determined
June 2021
- Farm buildings214 GESTINGTHORPE ROAD PERTHVILLE 2795Determined
May 2021
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces13 BATHURST STREET PERTHVILLE 2795Determined
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
8 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Perthville Feed & RuralFast food
11-13 Vale Road, Perthville
- Sisters of St Josephs Perthville ConventGrave Yard
- Metro PetroleumPetrol station
11-13 Vale Road, Perthville
- Playground
- Perthville LPOPost office
13 Vale Road, Perthville
- Bridge HotelPub
- Sports field
- TelstraTelephone
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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
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)
- 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
- 34.8/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4428th in Australia
- State rank
- 1410th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #220 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #544 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
- Bridge Hotelamenitiespub
- Metro Petroleumamenities11-13 Vale Road, Perthvillefuel
- Perthville Feed & Ruralamenities11-13 Vale Road, Perthvillefast_food
- Perthville LPOamenities13 Vale Road, Perthvillepost_office
- Playgroundamenitiesplayground
- Sisters of St Josephs Perthville Conventamenitiesgrave_yard
- Sports fieldamenitiespitch
- Telstraamenitiestelephone
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime517
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime321
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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