NSW · The Hills Shire Council
South Maroota, 2756
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Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
South Maroota is a quieter smaller community in The Hills Shire, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. 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.
Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice, and that is part of the charm. Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.
Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and parks and green space 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
- 613
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $2,424
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 10 of 194
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Employment rate
- 64.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 14 / 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)
- $495
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $700
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $630
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 157
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)
- 40
- Against the person
- 12
- Against property
- 14
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 65.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 51 residents
- State safety percentile
- 43.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -2.2%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions331
- Domestic Violence Related Assault157
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment251
- Malicious Damage To Property173
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault144
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
21 public transport stops in this suburb
- 914 Wisemans Ferry Rd
- Wisemans Ferry Rd After Greenview Cl
- Wisemans Ferry Rd After Sackville Ferry Rd
- Wisemans Ferry Rd After Wheeny Creek Rd
- Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp Floyds 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).
66 planning-related records
2026· 7 proposals
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 KEARNEY ROAD SOUTH MAROOTA 2756Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support70 CHARCOAL ROAD SOUTH MAROOTA 2756Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure169 GALLAGHERS ROAD SOUTH MAROOTA 2756Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia1-5 SACKVILLE FERRY ROAD SOUTH MAROOTA 2756Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 KEARNEY ROAD SOUTH MAROOTA 2756Rejected
- Home business; Erection of a new structure131 CHARCOAL ROAD SOUTH MAROOTA 2756Determined
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Stock and sale yard956 WISEMANS FERRY ROAD SOUTH MAROOTA 2756Rejected
2025· 11 proposals
December 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support70 CHARCOAL ROAD SOUTH MAROOTA 2756Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia1-5 SACKVILLE FERRY ROAD SOUTH MAROOTA 2756Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 SUNSET PLACE SOUTH MAROOTA 2756Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation68 CHARCOAL ROAD SOUTH MAROOTA 2756Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool154 SACKVILLE FERRY ROAD SOUTH MAROOTA 2756Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 FLOYDS ROAD SOUTH MAROOTA 2756Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure110 CHARCOAL ROAD SOUTH MAROOTA 2756Determined
July 2025
- Home business; Erection of a new structure131 CHARCOAL ROAD SOUTH MAROOTA 2756Determined
April 2025
- Subdivision165 SACKVILLE FERRY ROAD SOUTH MAROOTA 2756Determined
March 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure71 PAULLS ROAD SOUTH MAROOTA 2756Determined
January 2025
- Subdivision24 DEVINE GROVE SOUTH MAROOTA 2756Withdrawn
2024· 7 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationLot 6 Batts Hollow Place, South MarootaDetermined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure977 WISEMANS FERRY ROAD SOUTH MAROOTA 2756Determined
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 BATTS HOLLOW PLACE SOUTH MAROOTA 2756Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 BATTS HOLLOW PLACE SOUTH MAROOTA 2756Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Swimming pool71 PAULLS ROAD SOUTH MAROOTA 2756Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 FLOYDS ROAD SOUTH MAROOTA 2756Determined
June 2024
- Subdivision165 SACKVILLE FERRY ROAD SOUTH MAROOTA 2756Determined
2023· 13 proposals
December 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure154 SACKVILLE FERRY ROAD SOUTH MAROOTA 2756Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool925 WISEMANS FERRY ROAD SOUTH MAROOTA 2756Determined
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure154 SACKVILLE FERRY ROAD SOUTH MAROOTA 2756Determined
September 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure977 WISEMANS FERRY ROAD SOUTH MAROOTA 2756Determined
August 2023
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencingLot 6 Batts Hollow Place, South MarootaDetermined
June 2023
- Dwelling; Retaining walls, protection of trees; Garages, carports and car parking spaces130 CLIFTONVILLE ROAD SOUTH MAROOTA 2756Determined
- Shed22 DEVINE GROVE SOUTH MAROOTA 2756Determined
- Shed154 SACKVILLE FERRY ROAD SOUTH MAROOTA 2756Determined
March 2023
- Home business; Shed1178 WISEMANS FERRY ROAD SOUTH MAROOTA 2756Determined
February 2023
- Subdivision of land; Stratum / community title subdivision165 SACKVILLE FERRY ROAD SOUTH MAROOTA 2756Determined
January 2023
- Subdivision of land600 WISEMANS FERRY ROAD SOUTH MAROOTA 2756Determined
- Dwelling18 PAULLS ROAD SOUTH MAROOTA 2756Determined
- Dwelling9 BATTS HOLLOW PLACE SOUTH MAROOTA 2756Determined
2022· 2 proposals
November 2022
- Dual occupancy; Retaining walls, protection of trees; Garages, carports and car parking spaces130 CLIFTONVILLE ROAD SOUTH MAROOTA 2756Withdrawn
October 2022
- Other826 WISEMANS FERRY ROAD SOUTH MAROOTA 2756Determined
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
- Picnic Table (2)
- Playground
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
- South Maroota ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- 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
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Great Drain and two house sitesWisemans Ferry Road, Maroota SouthSHR
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)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 40.8/100 — Average
- National rank
- 3342nd in Australia
- State rank
- 1055th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #142 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #331 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Picnic Tableamenitiespicnic_table
- Picnic Tableamenitiespicnic_table
- Playgroundamenitiesplayground
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime331
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime157
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime251
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime173
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime144
- 914 Wisemans Ferry Rdtransport
- Wisemans Ferry Rd After Greenview Cltransport
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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