NSW · Mid-Western Regional Council
Piambong, 2850
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- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Piambong is a welcoming smaller community in Mid-Western Regional, with a settled community character. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.
A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Reasonable public transport access helps with commuting and getting around locally. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
Population
- Population
- 157
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $1,812
- Dwelling vacancy
- 16.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 11 of 66
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,817
- Employment rate
- 70%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 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)
- $420
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $630
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $620
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 210
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)
- 11
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 70.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 39 residents
- State safety percentile
- 48.7th (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 Apprehended Violence Order107
- Breach Bail Conditions86
- Domestic Violence Related Assault102
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment183
- Malicious Damage To Property142
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
12 public transport stops in this suburb
- 134 Lesters Lane
- 166 Lesters Lane
- 96 Lesters Lane
- Lower Piambong Rd At Upper Piambong Rd
- Lower Piambong Rd Opp Lesters 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).
25 planning-related records
2026· 4 proposals
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure466 GIBSONS LANE PIAMBONG 2850Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Sewage reticulation system; Sewerage system482 GIBSONS LANE PIAMBONG 2850Additional Information Requested
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation516 GIBSONS LANE PIAMBONG 2850Determined
January 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Commercial livestock grazing; Crop or fodder production111 LESTERS LANE PIAMBONG 2850Determined
2025· 5 proposals
October 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Commercial livestock grazing; Crop or fodder production111 LESTERS LANE PIAMBONG 2850Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure180 LESTERS LANE PIAMBONG 2850Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure149 KALUDABAH ROAD PIAMBONG 2850Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure152 LESTERS LANE PIAMBONG 2850Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation166 KALUDABAH ROAD PIAMBONG 2850Determined
2024· 6 proposals
December 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah206 LESTERS LANE PIAMBONG 2850Determined
November 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home435 KALUDABAH ROAD PIAMBONG 2850Determined
July 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool315 UPPER PIAMBONG ROAD PIAMBONG 2850Determined
June 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Temporary building, structure or use; Manufactured home; Moveable dwelling239 UPPER PIAMBONG ROAD PIAMBONG 2850Withdrawn
February 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure433 KALUDABAH ROAD PIAMBONG 2850Operational consent issued
January 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home66A KALUDABAH ROAD PIAMBONG 2850Determined
2023· 4 proposals
June 2023
- Dwelling176 KALUDABAH ROAD PIAMBONG 2850Determined
May 2023
- Shed186 LESTERS LANE PIAMBONG 2850Determined
- Dwelling180 LESTERS LANE PIAMBONG 2850Determined
February 2023
- Dwelling200 LESTERS LANE PIAMBONG 2850Determined
2022· 3 proposals
October 2022
- Other1243 LOWER PIAMBONG ROAD PIAMBONG 2850Determined
September 2022
- Dwelling435 KALUDABAH ROAD PIAMBONG 2850Determined
February 2022
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Other166 LESTERS LANE PIAMBONG 2850Determined
2021· 3 proposals
December 2021
- Shed435 KALUDABAH ROAD PIAMBONG 2850Determined
November 2021
- Subdivision of land428 KALUDABAH ROAD PIAMBONG 2850Determined
- Dwelling2031 LOWER PIAMBONG ROAD PIAMBONG 2850Determined
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)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
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
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Binnawee Homestead and Outbuildings111 Lester's Lane MudgeeSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
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)
- 26
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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
Recent changes
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime107
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime86
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime102
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime183
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime142
- 134 Lesters Lanetransport
- 166 Lesters Lanetransport
- 96 Lesters Lanetransport
- Lower Piambong Rd At Upper Piambong Rdtransport
- Lower Piambong Rd Opp Lesters Lanetransport
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)
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