NSW · Tweed Council
Sleepy Hollow, 2483
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Suburb profile
Sleepy Hollow is a residential smaller community in Tweed with a familiar suburban feel. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with family life visible on every street.
Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Transport options are solid enough for daily errands and regular trips further afield. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
Population
- Population
- 123
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $1,375
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 3 of 45
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,650
- Employment rate
- 58.5%
- 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)
- $620
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $925
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $850
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 81
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)
- 8
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 65
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 62 residents
- State safety percentile
- 43.5th (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 Order50
- Domestic Violence Related Assault50
- Fraud47
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment68
- Malicious Damage To Property77
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
14 public transport stops in this suburb
- 606 Pottsville Rd
- Pottsville Rd At Sleepy Hollow Rd
- Pottsville Rd At Warwick Park Rd
- Pottsville Rd Opp Sleepy Hollow Rd
- Pottsville Rd Opp Warwick Park 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).
15 planning-related records
2025· 2 proposals
November 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Agriculture41 WARWICK PARK ROAD SLEEPY HOLLOW 2483Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool489 POTTSVILLE ROAD SLEEPY HOLLOW 2483Determined
2024· 4 proposals
November 2024
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development39 WARWICK PARK ROAD SLEEPY HOLLOW 2483Determined
September 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development141 SLEEPY HOLLOW ROAD SLEEPY HOLLOW 2483Determined
August 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support25 SLEEPY HOLLOW ROAD SLEEPY HOLLOW 2483Determined
April 2024
- Restaurant or cafe; Erection of a new structure569 POTTSVILLE ROAD SLEEPY HOLLOW 2483Determined
2023· 2 proposals
September 2023
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing141 SLEEPY HOLLOW ROAD SLEEPY HOLLOW 2483Determined
March 2023
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Earthworks / change in levels; Retaining walls, protection of trees; Garages, carports and car parking spaces149 SLEEPY HOLLOW ROAD SLEEPY HOLLOW 2483Determined
2022· 2 proposals
October 2022
- Farm buildings149 SLEEPY HOLLOW ROAD SLEEPY HOLLOW 2483Determined
June 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Farm buildings; Other1 224 SLEEPY HOLLOW ROAD SLEEPY HOLLOW 2483Determined
2021· 5 proposals
November 2021
- Farm buildings25 SLEEPY HOLLOW ROAD SLEEPY HOLLOW 2483Determined
September 2021
- Other84 SLEEPY HOLLOW ROAD SLEEPY HOLLOW 2483Determined
June 2021
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing589 POTTSVILLE ROAD SLEEPY HOLLOW 2483Determined
May 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing315 POTTSVILLE ROAD SLEEPY HOLLOW 2483Determined
February 2021
- Restaurant or cafe569 POTTSVILLE ROAD SLEEPY HOLLOW 2483Determined
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
4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Parking (2)
- Playground (2)
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
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Cudgera Creek Nature ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
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
- 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)
- 7
- 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
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- Playgroundamenitiesplayground
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- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime50
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime50
- Fraudcrime47
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime68
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime77
- 606 Pottsville 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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