NSW · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
Royalla, 2620
Current weather
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Updated
Desirability score
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Royalla is a quieter smaller community in Queanbeyan-Palerang 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.
Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting. Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.
Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety 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
- 1,063
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $3,655
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 15 of 304
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,840
- Employment rate
- 66%
- 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)
- $440
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $690
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $580
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 423
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)
- 75
- Against the person
- 18
- Against property
- 29
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 70.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 59 residents
- State safety percentile
- 49th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +7.4%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions340
- Domestic Violence Related Assault191
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment272
- Malicious Damage To Property340
- Steal From Retail Store195
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
27 public transport stops in this suburb
- 1948 Old Cooma Rd
- Old Cooma Rd At Moringol Pl
- Old Cooma Rd Opp Moringol Pl
- Thoroughbred Dr After Old Cooma Rd
- Valley Dr At Royalla Dr
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).
96 planning-related records
2026· 8 proposals
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool102 SOUTHFORK PLACE ROYALLA 2620Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure73 BOOTH ROAD ROYALLA 2620Rejected
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool168 SHEARER DRIVE ROYALLA 2620Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool62 SADDLE PLACE ROYALLA 2620Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool1735 OLD COOMA ROAD ROYALLA 2620Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Garage, carport or carparking space; Residential Accommodation167 HOLLAND DRIVE ROYALLA 2620Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure220 MONARO STATION ROAD ROYALLA 2620Determined
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Shipping containers78 VALLEY DRIVE ROYALLA 2620Withdrawn
2025· 20 proposals
December 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure73 BOOTH ROAD ROYALLA 2620Withdrawn
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Rainwater tanks501 ROYALLA DRIVE ROYALLA 2620Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure73 BOOTH ROAD ROYALLA 2620Rejected
November 2025
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure; Farm building202 VALLEY DRIVE ROYALLA 2620Rejected
October 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation80 HOLLAND DRIVE ROYALLA 2620Determined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)156 HOLLAND DRIVE ROYALLA 2620Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure24 SETTLERS ROAD ROYALLA 2620Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development19 VALLEY DRIVE ROYALLA 2620Determined
June 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space; Hot water systems; Rainwater tanks; Skylights, roof windows and ventilators; Swimming pool29 HOLLAND DRIVE ROYALLA 2620Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure47 SETTLERS ROAD ROYALLA 2620Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure41 ARENA PLACE ROYALLA 2620Determined
May 2025
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation65 HOLLAND DRIVE ROYALLA 2620Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure41 ARENA PLACE ROYALLA 2620Withdrawn
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure14 Wallaby Rise Royalla NSW 2620Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool1735 OLD COOMA ROAD ROYALLA 2620Determined
February 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation31 TRAIL PLACE ROYALLA 2620Determined
- Dual occupancy; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (detached)94 REDBOX PLACE ROYALLA 2620Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure123 SHEARER DRIVE ROYALLA 2620Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Farm building30 ARENA PLACE ROYALLA 2620Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool53 EUCALYPT PLACE ROYALLA 2620Determined
2024· 12 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia19 VALLEY DRIVE ROYALLA 2620Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation78 VALLEY DRIVE ROYALLA 2620Determined
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation78 VALLEY DRIVE ROYALLA 2620Rejected
- Demolition; Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure1735 OLD COOMA ROAD ROYALLA 2620Determined
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure168 SHEARER DRIVE ROYALLA 2620Determined
May 2024
- Subdivision1866 OLD COOMA ROAD ROYALLA 2620Determined
April 2024
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Manufactured home1550 OLD COOMA ROAD ROYALLA 2620Determined
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure; Temporary building, structure or use37 SHEARER DRIVE ROYALLA 2620Determined
March 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure106 HOLLAND DRIVE ROYALLA 2620Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure202 VALLEY DRIVE ROYALLA 2620Determined
February 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation168 SHEARER DRIVE ROYALLAWithdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure2 45 LEVER PLACE ROYALLA 2620Determined
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
2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Jerrabomberra Creek Rural Fire BrigadeFire station
1722 Old Cooma Road, Royalla
- Parking
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)
- 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
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 37.1/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4001st in Australia
- State rank
- 1263rd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #189 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #451 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
- Jerrabomberra Creek Rural Fire Brigadeamenities1722 Old Cooma Road, Royallafire_station
- Parkingamenitiesparking
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime340
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime191
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime272
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime340
- Steal From Retail Storecrime195
- 1948 Old Cooma Rdtransport
- Old Cooma Rd At Moringol Pltransport
- Old Cooma Rd Opp Moringol Pltransport
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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