NSW · Clarence Valley Council
Seelands, 2460
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Desirability score
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Seelands offers a slower smaller community life in Clarence Valley, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. 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.
Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting. Transport options are solid enough for daily errands and regular trips further afield.
Housing is well-priced for what you get: space, location and everyday convenience. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
The desirability score is below average, pulled down chiefly by weaker growth momentum and local dining and lifestyle amenities relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 376
- Median age
- 53
- Median household income / week
- $1,468
- Dwelling vacancy
- 14.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 23 of 157
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,438
- Employment rate
- 52.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 19 / 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)
- $450
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $530
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $486
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 170
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)
- 53
- Against the person
- 13
- Against property
- 21
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 141
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 29 residents
- State safety percentile
- 88.9th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +6.3%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order298
- Breach Bail Conditions527
- Domestic Violence Related Assault274
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment387
- Malicious Damage To Property339
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
17 public transport stops in this suburb
- Morwong Rd Opp Solitude Lane
- Rogan Bridge Rd After Seelands Hall Rd
- Rogan Bridge Rd Opp Seelands Hall Rd
- Seelands Hall Rd At Old Punt Rd
- Seelands Hall Rd At Ski Lodge 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).
38 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure356 SEELANDS HALL ROAD SEELANDS 2460Under Assessment
2025· 3 proposals
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 172 SKI LODGE ROAD SEELANDS 2460Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9 172 SKI LODGE ROAD SEELANDS 2460Determined
March 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool393 ROGAN BRIDGE ROAD SEELANDS 2460Determined
2024· 8 proposals
November 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure61 OLD PUNT ROAD SEELANDS 2460Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space71 WHITING DRIVE SEELANDS 2460Determined
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure43 RIVERSTONE ROAD SEELANDS 2460Determined
September 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure71A WHITING DRIVE SEELANDS 2460Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool6 SKI LODGE ROAD SEELANDS 2460Determined
April 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure71A WHITING DRIVE SEELANDS 2460Determined
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure356 SEELANDS HALL ROAD SEELANDS 2460Determined
March 2024
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)6 SKI LODGE ROAD SEELANDS 2460Determined
2023· 1 proposal
March 2023
- Dual occupancy6 SKI LODGE ROAD SEELANDS 2460Determined
2022· 8 proposals
December 2022
- Dwelling17 172 SKI LODGE ROAD SEELANDS 2460Determined
October 2022
- Secondary dwelling43 PERRING LANE SEELANDS 2460Determined
August 2022
- Shed1 6 SKI LODGE ROAD SEELANDS 2460Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Shed3 172 SKI LODGE ROAD SEELANDS 2460Determined
May 2022
- Subdivision of land71 WHITING DRIVE SEELANDS 2460Determined
March 2022
- Shed65 OLD PUNT ROAD SEELANDS 2460Determined
February 2022
- Dwelling; Subdivision of land2 SKI LODGE ROAD SEELANDS 2460Determined
January 2022
- Dwelling239 SEELANDS HALL ROAD SEELANDS 2460Determined
2021· 10 proposals
December 2021
- Dwelling244 SEELANDS HALL ROAD SEELANDS 2460Determined
- DwellingLot 91, Seelands Hall Road, Seelands NSW 2460Determined
- DwellingRIVERSTONE ROAD SEELANDS 2460Determined
November 2021
- Subdivision of land43 PERRING LANE SEELANDS 2460Determined
October 2021
- Dwelling9 172 SKI LODGE ROAD SEELANDS 2460Determined
September 2021
- Dwelling244 Seelands Hall Road, Seelands NSW 2460Determined
- Other460 ROGAN BRIDGE ROAD SEELANDS 2460Determined
August 2021
- Dual occupancy6 SKI LODGE ROAD SEELANDS 2460Determined
July 2021
- Shed436 SEELANDS HALL ROAD SEELANDS 2460Determined
May 2021
- Subdivision of land43 PERRING LANE SEELANDS 2460Determined
2020· 7 proposals
December 2020
- Dwelling43 RIVERSTONE ROAD SEELANDS 2460Determined
- Shed127 SEELANDS HALL ROAD SEELANDS 2460Determined
October 2020
- Secondary dwelling23 RIVERSTONE ROAD SEELANDS 2460Determined
August 2020
- Dwelling5 MORWONG ROAD SEELANDS 2460Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing222 MORWONG ROAD SEELANDS 2460Determined
April 2020
- Dwelling461 SEELANDS HALL ROAD SEELANDS 2460Determined
March 2020
- Dual occupancy140 SKI LODGE ROAD SEELANDS 2460Determined
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
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Slipway
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)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 18.5/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6656th in Australia
- State rank
- 2070th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #554 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #1003 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
- Slipwayamenitiesslipway
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime298
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime527
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime274
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime387
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime339
- Morwong Rd Opp Solitude Lanetransport
- Rogan Bridge Rd After Seelands Hall Rdtransport
- Rogan Bridge Rd Opp Seelands Hall Rdtransport
- Seelands Hall Rd At Old Punt 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)
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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