NSW · Blue Mountains Council
Yellow Rock, 2777
Current weather
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Updated
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Yellow Rock is a hillside smaller community in Blue Mountains, with elevated streets and a greener, quieter pace. The metro area remains accessible without feeling caught up in the inner-city rush. Fresh country air and elevated outlooks are part of the appeal up here among the hills.
The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and transport and access lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in community and employment and housing affordability. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 1,119
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $2,635
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 12 of 377
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,058
- Employment rate
- 70.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 11 / 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)
- $700
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 47
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)
- 33
- Against the person
- 11
- Against property
- 10
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 29.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 102 residents
- State safety percentile
- 7.2th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -8.1%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions73
- Domestic Violence Related Assault37
- Fraud34
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment63
- Malicious Damage To Property50
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
36 public transport stops in this suburb
- Cooroy Cres After Illingsworth Rd
- Cooroy Cres Before Illingworth Rd
- Illingsworth Rd After Yellow Rock Rd
- Illingsworth Rd Opp Colville Rd
- Singles Ridge Rd Before Newport 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).
82 planning-related records
2026· 5 proposals
April 2026
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development150-158 SINGLES RIDGE ROAD YELLOW ROCK 2777Additional Information Requested
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure42 ILLINGWORTH ROAD YELLOW ROCK 2777Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool155-157 SINGLES RIDGE ROAD YELLOW ROCK 2777Determined
February 2026
- Subdivision19 PURVINES ROAD YELLOW ROCK 2777Determined
January 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Landscaping structures; Swimming pool288 SINGLES RIDGE ROAD YELLOW ROCK 2777Determined
2025· 12 proposals
December 2025
- Farm buildings; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Fences7-9 PURVINES ROAD YELLOW ROCK 2777Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah5 COLVILLE ROAD YELLOW ROCK 2777Determined
September 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool407-409 SINGLES RIDGE ROAD YELLOW ROCK 2777Determined
August 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation18 PURVINES ROAD YELLOW ROCK 2777Additional Information Requested
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure17 COOROY CRESCENT YELLOW ROCK 2777Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure283 STOCKYARD MOUNTAIN ROAD YELLOW ROCK 2527Determined
May 2025
- Farm buildings; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Fences7-9 PURVINES ROAD YELLOW ROCK 2777Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure53 HEATHER GLEN ROAD YELLOW ROCK 2777Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure86 ILLINGWORTH ROAD YELLOW ROCK 2777Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure52 YELLOW ROCK ROAD YELLOW ROCK 2777Determined
March 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Telecommunications network; Telecommunications facility23-57 ILLINGWORTH ROAD YELLOW ROCK 2777Determined
January 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool24 YELLOW ROCK ROAD YELLOW ROCK 2777Determined
2024· 7 proposals
July 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah25 COLVILLE ROAD YELLOW ROCK 2777Determined
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure52 YELLOW ROCK ROAD YELLOW ROCK 2777Determined
May 2024
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)291 PATERSON ROAD YELLOW ROCK 2777Determined
March 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool33 COOROY CRESCENT YELLOW ROCK 2777Determined
February 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool51 HEATHER GLEN ROAD YELLOW ROCK 2777Determined
January 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool30 YELLOW ROCK ROAD YELLOW ROCK 2777Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure508 YELLOW ROCK ROAD YELLOW ROCK 2527Determined
2023· 10 proposals
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 ILLINGWORTH ROAD YELLOW ROCK 2777Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure44 COOROY CRESCENT YELLOW ROCK 2777Determined
September 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure269A YELLOW ROCK ROAD YELLOW ROCK 2527Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure25 PURVINES ROAD YELLOW ROCK 2777Determined
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Shed54 YELLOW ROCK ROAD YELLOW ROCK 2777Withdrawn
July 2023
- Farm buildings608 YELLOW ROCK ROAD YELLOW ROCK 2527Determined
May 2023
- Other335 YELLOW ROCK ROAD YELLOW ROCK 2527Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development283 STOCKYARD MOUNTAIN ROAD YELLOW ROCK 2527Determined
January 2023
- Dwelling4 MARAU PLACE YELLOW ROCK 2777Determined
- Shed3 FOGG PLACE YELLOW ROCK 2777Determined
2022· 6 proposals
December 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing46 ILLINGWORTH ROAD YELLOW ROCK 2777Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Other34 COOROY CRESCENT YELLOW ROCK 2777Determined
November 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Shed53 HEATHER GLEN ROAD YELLOW ROCK 2777Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing; Shed105-113 YELLOW ROCK ROAD YELLOW ROCK 2777Determined
October 2022
- Dwelling1-27 NERANG TERRACE YELLOW ROCK 2777Determined
August 2022
- Shed52 YELLOW ROCK ROAD YELLOW ROCK 2777Determined
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
39 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Picnic Table
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (37)
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
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Yellow Rock ParkPark
- Yellow Rock ReserveNature reserve
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
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)
- 23
- 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
- 47.3/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 34% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2270th in Australia
- State rank
- 712th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #240 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #475 among Metro Sydney 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
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Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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