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NSW · Dubbo Regional Council

Suntop, 2820

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  • Green suburb
What Suntop is known for: Green suburb

Suburb profile

Suntop is a residential smaller community in Dubbo Regional with a familiar suburban feel. Distance from the capital is noticeable, but the trade-off is space, calm and a community that knows its neighbours. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout.

Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. 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.

The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.

Population

Population
61
Median age
47
Median household income / week
$2,250
Dwelling vacancy
0%
Unoccupied private dwellings
0 of 26
Median monthly mortgage
$1,775
Employment rate
76.6%
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

Houses (January to March 2026)
$550
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
64

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

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
8
Against the person
2
Against property
3
Rate per 1,000 residents
131.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 30 residents
State safety percentile
86.5th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-10.9%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order93
  • Breach Bail Conditions79
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault84
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment103
  • Malicious Damage To Property98

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

19 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 433 Suntop Rd
  • Suntop Rd Opp 433
  • Suntop Rd Opp Bennetts Rd
  • Zaias Lane At Bennetts Rd
  • Zaias Lane Opp Bennetts 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).

9 planning-related records

2026· 2 proposals

  • May 2026

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    627 SUNTOP ROAD SUNTOP 2820Under Assessment
  • Subdivision
    146 SUNTOP ROAD SUNTOP 2820Determined
2024· 4 proposals

  • June 2024

  • Subdivision; Extensive agriculture
    462 BENNETTS ROAD SUNTOP 2820Determined

  • May 2024

  • Subdivision
    677 ZAIAS LANE SUNTOP 2820Determined

  • February 2024

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    462 BENNETTS ROAD SUNTOP 2820Determined

  • January 2024

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool
    115 RINGWOOD ROAD SUNTOP 2820Determined
2023· 2 proposals

  • June 2023

  • Secondary dwelling
    827 RENSHAW MCGIRR WAY SUNTOP 2820Determined

  • March 2023

  • Shed
    827 RENSHAW MCGIRR WAY SUNTOP 2820Determined
2022· 1 proposal

  • November 2022

  • Alterations and additions to residential development
    326 ZAIAS LANE SUNTOP 2820Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

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

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

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

Recent changes

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime93
  • Breach Bail Conditionscrime79
  • Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime84
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime103
  • Malicious Damage To Propertycrime98
  • 433 Suntop Rdtransport
  • Suntop Rd Opp 433transport
  • Suntop Rd Opp Bennetts Rdtransport
  • Zaias Lane At Bennetts Rdtransport
  • Zaias Lane Opp Bennetts Rdtransport

Data sources & freshness

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