NSW · Cabonne Council
Spring Hill, 2800
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Spring Hill is a quieter smaller community in Cabonne, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. 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.
Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting. Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety against similar regional towns, even with housing affordability holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 526
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $1,971
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 9 of 176
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,651
- Employment rate
- 61.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 10 / 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)
- $430
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $600
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $570
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 461
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)
- 54
- Against the person
- 14
- Against property
- 21
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 102.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 38 residents
- State safety percentile
- 72.7th (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 Order310
- Breach Bail Conditions542
- Domestic Violence Related Assault303
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment511
- Malicious Damage To Property448
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 969
- Spring Hill Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
27 public transport stops in this suburb
- 436 Beasley Rd
- Seaton St At Worboys St
- Spring Cottage Property, Cowringa Rd
- Spring Hill Coach Stop
- Spring Hill Rd After Cowriga 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).
59 planning-related records
2026· 3 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure39 CARCOAR STREET SPRING HILL 2800Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure19 WORBOYS STREET SPRING HILL 2800Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure17 DAVIS ROAD SPRING HILL 2800Determined
2025· 5 proposals
October 2025
- Subdivision37 CARCOAR STREET SPRING HILL 2800Determined
August 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool39 CARCOAR STREET SPRING HILL 2800Determined
June 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure13 DAVIS ROAD SPRING HILL 2800Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure20 WORBOYS STREET SPRING HILL 2800Determined
February 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation/Tourist Premise; Recreation facility (outdoor)Spring Hill Recreation Ground, Whiley Rd, 2800Determined
2024· 8 proposals
October 2024
- Subdivision3B EDNEY LANE SPRING HILL 2500Determined
August 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure58 STRACHAN ROAD SPRING HILL 2800Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure122 WHILEY ROAD SPRING HILL 2800Determined
May 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure39 CARCOAR STREET SPRING HILL 2800Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation37A CARCOAR STREET SPRING HILL 2800Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure66 DAVIS ROAD SPRING HILL 2800Determined
March 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Home industry22-24 CARCOAR STREET SPRING HILL 2800Determined
January 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure37A CARCOAR STREET SPRING HILL 2800Determined
2023· 15 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation55 DAVIS ROAD SPRING HILL 2800Determined
November 2023
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation18-20 LUCKNOW STREET SPRING HILL 2800Withdrawn
September 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure2 GROVE STREET SPRING HILL 2800Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure26 CARCOAR STREET SPRING HILL 2800Determined
August 2023
- Shed7 GROVE STREET SPRING HILL 2800Determined
- Subdivision of land18-20 LUCKNOW STREET SPRING HILL 2800Withdrawn
July 2023
- Dwelling39 CARCOAR STREET SPRING HILL 2800Determined
May 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing415 BEASLEY ROAD SPRING HILL 2800Determined
April 2023
- ShedLOT 131 Strachan Lane Spring Hill 2800Determined
March 2023
- Dwelling; Demolition; Subdivision of land3 SPRING STREET SPRING HILL 2800Determined
- Dwelling397 FOREST ROAD SPRING HILL 2800Determined
February 2023
- Dwelling113 SPRING HILL ROAD SPRING HILL 2800Determined
- Subdivision of land18-20 LUCKNOW STREET SPRING HILL 2800Determined
- Business premises; Retail premises2 DRUMMOND STREET SPRING HILL 2500Determined
January 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing415 BEASLEY ROAD SPRING HILL 2800Determined
2022· 9 proposals
December 2022
- ShedLOT 131 Strachan Lane Spring Hill 2800Determined
- Shed14 SEATON STREET SPRING HILL 2800Determined
- Dwelling113 SPRING HILL ROAD SPRING HILL 2800Determined
October 2022
- Secondary dwelling22 BAKER STREET SPRING HILL 2800Determined
September 2022
- Dwelling; Dual occupancy222 SPRING HILL ROAD SPRING HILL 2800Determined
August 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development37 CARCOAR STREET SPRING HILL 2800Determined
- Subdivision of land37 CARCOAR STREET SPRING HILL 2800Determined
June 2022
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision of land; Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Other14-16 LUCKNOW STREET SPRING HILL 2800Determined
- Other527 BEASLEY ROAD SPRING HILL 2800Withdrawn
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
5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Seaton St at Worboys StBus stop
- Seaton St opp Worboys StBus stop
- Spring Hill Post OfficePost office
- Railway HotelPub
19 Spring Street, Spring Hill
- CricketSports field
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
- Spring Hill Recreation GroundPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
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)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
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
- 33.6/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4663rd in Australia
- State rank
- 1494th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #235 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #605 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Cricketamenitiespitch
- Railway Hotelamenities19 Spring Street, Spring Hillpub
- Seaton St at Worboys Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Seaton St opp Worboys Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Spring Hill Post Officeamenitiespost_office
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime310
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime542
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime303
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime511
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime448
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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