NSW · Goulburn Mulwaree Council
Quialigo, 2580
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Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
In Goulburn Mulwaree, Quialigo keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Wide horizons and a country quiet give the area a restorative, unhurried atmosphere.
The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting. Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible.
Homes offer solid value for the lifestyle on offer. Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.
The desirability score is below average, pulled down chiefly by weaker housing affordability and local dining and lifestyle amenities relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 292
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,444
- Dwelling vacancy
- 30.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 41 of 135
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 49.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 15 / 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)
- $390
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $525
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $500
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 230
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)
- 26
- Against the person
- 6
- Against property
- 9
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 89
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 49 residents
- State safety percentile
- 62.4th (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 Conditions290
- Domestic Violence Related Assault160
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment230
- Malicious Damage To Property237
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault183
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
38 public transport stops in this suburb
- 1107 Lumley Rd
- 1897 Lumley Rd
- Lumley Rd At Windellama Rd
- Lumley Rd At Windellama Rd
- Lumley Rd Opp 1316
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).
23 planning-related records
2026· 2 proposals
June 2026
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support1299 BULLAMALITA ROAD QUIALIGO 2580Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Telecommunications facilityWindellama Rd Quialigo(34°57'31.5"S 149°46'17.7"E)Under Assessment
2025· 2 proposals
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation188 LANGI ROAD QUIALIGO 2580Under Assessment
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation188 LANGI ROAD QUIALIGO 2580Rejected
2024· 4 proposals
November 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Telecommunications facilityWindellama Rd Quialigo(34°57'31.5"S 149°46'17.7"E)Determined
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Rainwater tanks116 GOLDEN PLAINS DRIVE QUIALIGO 2580Determined
April 2024
- Demolition; Landscaping structures; Hours of operation and trading1177 BULLAMALITA ROAD QUIALIGO 2580Determined
January 2024
- Subdivision1177 BULLAMALITA ROAD QUIALIGO 2580Determined
2023· 4 proposals
December 2023
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure254 MUFFETS ROAD QUIALIGO 2580Determined
October 2023
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure174 BULLAMALITA ROAD QUIALIGO 2580Determined
September 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1534 WINDELLAMA ROAD QUIALIGO 2580Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development139 READERS ROAD QUIALIGO 2580Determined
2022· 7 proposals
October 2022
- Secondary dwelling226 READERS ROAD QUIALIGO 2580Operational consent issued
September 2022
- Dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Stormwater management systems; Earthworks / change in levels; Garages, carports and car parking spaces64 GOLDEN PLAINS DRIVE QUIALIGO 2580Determined
August 2022
- Dwelling166 DEWSBURYS LANE QUIALIGO 2580Determined
- Secondary dwelling2678 WINDELLAMA ROAD QUIALIGO 2580Determined
- Dwelling83 LANGI ROAD QUIALIGO 2580Determined
May 2022
- Dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Earthworks / change in levels; Garages, carports and car parking spaces64 GOLDEN PLAINS DRIVE QUIALIGO 2580Determined
- Secondary dwelling2502 WINDELLAMA ROAD QUIALIGO 2580Determined
2021· 4 proposals
November 2021
- Dwelling116 GOLDEN PLAINS DRIVE QUIALIGO 2580Determined
October 2021
- Modification Application2666 Windellama Road, QuialigoDetermined
July 2021
- Dwelling191 LANGI ROAD QUIALIGO 2580Determined
June 2021
- Subdivision of landWindellama Road, QuialigoDetermined
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)
- 7/10
- 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
- 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
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 17.8/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6704th in Australia
- State rank
- 2082nd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #561 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #1010 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 60%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime290
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime160
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime230
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime237
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime183
- 1107 Lumley Rdtransport
- 1897 Lumley Rdtransport
- Lumley Rd At Windellama Rdtransport
- Lumley Rd At Windellama Rdtransport
- Lumley Rd Opp 1316transport
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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