NSW · Lithgow Council
Sheedys Gully, 2790
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- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Set among the hills of Lithgow, Sheedys Gully is a smaller community with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. Elevated streets and bushland backdrops bring a sense of fresh country air to daily life.
The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street. The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete.
Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.
Population
- Population
- 136
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $1,625
- Dwelling vacancy
- 15.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 8 of 51
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,178
- Employment rate
- 49.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 7 / 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)
- $335
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $450
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $450
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 114
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)
- 15
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 5
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 110.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 34 residents
- State safety percentile
- 77.9th (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 Order115
- Breach Bail Conditions121
- Domestic Violence Related Assault131
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment178
- Malicious Damage To Property160
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
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
22 planning-related records
2025· 1 proposal
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure29 HASSANS WALLS ROAD SHEEDYS GULLY 2790Determined
2024· 4 proposals
July 2024
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support21 WILLOWBANK AVENUE SHEEDYS GULLY 2790Withdrawn
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation1 MAYVIEW DRIVE SHEEDYS GULLY 2790Determined
- Demolition3 HASSANS WALLS ROAD SHEEDYS GULLY 2790Determined
January 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space24 HASSANS WALLS ROAD SHEEDYS GULLY 2790Determined
2023· 3 proposals
September 2023
- Subdivision2A HASSANS WALLS ROAD SHEEDYS GULLY 2790Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support13 WILLOWBANK AVENUE SHEEDYS GULLY 2790Determined
April 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs35 HASSANS WALLS ROAD SHEEDYS GULLY 2790Determined
2022· 8 proposals
November 2022
- Dwelling; Retaining walls, protection of trees; Garages, carports and car parking spaces12 MAYVIEW DRIVE SHEEDYS GULLY 2790Determined
October 2022
- Earthworks / change in levels21 WILLOWBANK AVENUE SHEEDYS GULLY 2790Determined
July 2022
- Dwelling; Dual occupancy; Subdivision of land; Stratum / community title subdivision7 MAYVIEW DRIVE SHEEDYS GULLY 2790Determined
- Signage; Retail premises21 WILLOWBANK AVENUE SHEEDYS GULLY 2790Determined
June 2022
- Dwelling; Retaining walls, protection of trees27 HASSANS WALLS ROAD SHEEDYS GULLY 2790Determined
April 2022
- Subdivision of land21 WILLOWBANK AVENUE SHEEDYS GULLY 2790Determined
March 2022
- Dwelling; Dual occupancy; Subdivision of land; Stratum / community title subdivision7 MAYVIEW DRIVE SHEEDYS GULLY 2790Determined
February 2022
- Dwelling5 MAYVIEW DRIVE SHEEDYS GULLY 2790Determined
2021· 6 proposals
November 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development17 HASSANS WALLS ROAD SHEEDYS GULLY 2790Determined
- Shed9 WILLOWBANK AVENUE SHEEDYS GULLY 2790Determined
September 2021
- Shed3 WILLOWBANK AVENUE SHEEDYS GULLY 2790Determined
- Retaining walls, protection of trees15 WILLOWBANK AVENUE SHEEDYS GULLY 2790Determined
April 2021
- Earthworks / change in levels; Retaining walls, protection of trees17 WILLOWBANK AVENUE SHEEDYS GULLY 2790Determined
- Shed29 HASSANS WALLS ROAD SHEEDYS GULLY 2790Determined
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
3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Swimming pool (3)
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)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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
- Lithgow Heavy Anti Aircraft Gun Stations and Dummy Station Kirkley Street (via) Bowenfels, off Chifley Road Scenic Hill, off Hassans Walls Road LithgowSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 4
- 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
- Swimming poolamenitiesswimming_pool
- Swimming poolamenitiesswimming_pool
- Swimming poolamenitiesswimming_pool
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime115
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime121
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime131
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime178
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime160
- Lithgow Heavy Anti Aircraft Gun Stations and Dummy Station heritageKirkley Street (via) Bowenfels, off Chifley Road Scenic Hill, off Hassans Walls Road LithgowSHR
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning17 HASSANS WALLS ROAD SHEEDYS GULLY 2790Lodged 18 Nov 2021 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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