NSW · Mid-Western Regional Council
Spring Flat, 2850
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Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Spring Flat is a quieter smaller community in Mid-Western Regional, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. Open skies and rolling countryside set a calm backdrop to everyday routines.
Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, 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. Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and growth momentum against similar regional towns, even with housing affordability and community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 345
- Median age
- 36
- Median household income / week
- $2,974
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 6 of 116
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,540
- Employment rate
- 72%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 4 / 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)
- $420
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $630
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $620
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 210
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)
- 25
- Against the person
- 8
- Against property
- 8
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 72.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 43 residents
- State safety percentile
- 50.8th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +4.5%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order107
- Breach Bail Conditions86
- Domestic Violence Related Assault102
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment183
- Malicious Damage To Property142
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
37 public transport stops in this suburb
- 815 Spring Flat Rd
- 868 Spring Flat Rd
- Mudgee Holiday Park, Lions Dr
- Spring Flat Rd At Spring Flat South Lane
- Wallinga Lane At Spring Flat 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).
32 planning-related records
2026· 3 proposals
June 2026
- Subdivision312 CASTLEREAGH HIGHWAY SPRING FLAT 2850Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure9 DIANA DRIVE SPRING FLAT 2850Additional Information Requested
January 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Function centre345 SPRING FLAT ROAD SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
2025· 7 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development21 MERVYNS LANE SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Fences; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development170 BROADHEAD ROAD SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
October 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah174 BROADHEAD ROAD SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
August 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure235 ROBERTSON ROAD SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
July 2025
- Temporary building, structure or use; Camping ground; Function centre344 CASTLEREAGH HIGHWAY SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
June 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation220 BROADHEAD ROAD SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
March 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure8 CONSADINE GROVE SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
2024· 6 proposals
October 2024
- Dual occupancy; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)106 SPRING FLAT SOUTH LANE SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
July 2024
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure274 Spring Flat South Lane, Spring Flat NSW 2850Determined
June 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Barbecues and other outdoor cooking structures; Fences; Stairway223 ROBERTSON ROAD SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
February 2024
- Subdivision; Stormwater management system; Water reticulation system; Sewerage system209 ROBERTSON ROAD SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Manufactured home32 SPRING FLAT ROAD SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
January 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure220 BROADHEAD ROAD SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
2023· 3 proposals
September 2023
- Subdivision of land312 CASTLEREAGH HIGHWAY SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces20 STEEL DRIVE SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
April 2023
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Shed14 LOVETT COURT SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
2022· 10 proposals
November 2022
- Dwelling20 STEEL DRIVE SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
- Dual occupancy463 QUEENS PINCH ROAD SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces180 BROADHEAD ROAD SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
August 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing; Other344 CASTLEREAGH HIGHWAY SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
June 2022
- Shed11 STEEL DRIVE SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
May 2022
- Subdivision of land7 LOVETT COURT SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
April 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development3 DIANA DRIVE SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
March 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development973 SPRING FLAT ROAD SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
February 2022
- Farm buildings931 SPRING FLAT ROAD SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
January 2022
- Subdivision of land209 ROBERTSON ROAD SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
2021· 3 proposals
November 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development571 SPRING FLAT ROAD SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
October 2021
- Shed10 STEEL DRIVE SPRING FLAT 2850Determined
June 2021
- Other38 SPRING FLAT ROAD SPRING FLAT 2850Deferred Commencement
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
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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
- 38.0/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 3818th in Australia
- State rank
- 1204th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #68 among Country & regional · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #414 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
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime107
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime86
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime102
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime183
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime142
- 815 Spring Flat Rdtransport
- 868 Spring Flat Rdtransport
- Mudgee Holiday Park, Lions Drtransport
- Spring Flat Rd At Spring Flat South Lanetransport
- Wallinga Lane At Spring Flat 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)
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