NSW · Lockhart Council
Yerong Creek, 2642
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Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
As a regional hub in Lockhart, Yerong Creek combines local convenience with the appeal of a smaller community that feels genuinely its own. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete.
Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker community and employment and schools and education against similar regional towns, even with transport and access holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 355
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $1,354
- Dwelling vacancy
- 14.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 19 of 129
- Median monthly mortgage
- $867
- Employment rate
- 47.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 6 / 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.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 17
- Against the person
- 5
- Against property
- 7
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 47.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 71 residents
- State safety percentile
- 25.4th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +31.1%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order25
- Domestic Violence Related Assault28
- Fraud19
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment28
- Malicious Damage To Property32
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
- 947
- Yerong Creek 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
50 public transport stops in this suburb
- Plunkett St At Moonba St
- Plunkett St At Moonba St
- Yerong Creek Public School, Cole St
- Yerong Creek Rural Centre, Plunkett St
- Yerong Creek Rural Centre, Plunkett St
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).
28 planning-related records
2026· 4 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home51 PLUNKETT STREET YERONG CREEK 2642Under Assessment
April 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure15 QUEEN STREET YERONG CREEK 2642Determined
January 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Carport25 Plunkett Street, Yerong Creek NSW 2642Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers; Supporting DevelopmentPLUNKETT STREET YERONG CREEK 2642Determined
2025· 5 proposals
November 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah3 COX STREET YERONG CREEK 2642Determined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Shipping containers23 QUEEN STREET YERONG CREEK 2642Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19 COLE STREET YERONG CREEK 2642Determined
May 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Telecommunications network; Telecommunications facility3308 OLYMPIC HIGHWAY YERONG CREEK 2642Determined
February 2025
- SubdivisionYERONG CREEK-MANGOPLAH ROAD YERONG CREEK 2642Determined
2024· 4 proposals
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure388 MITTAGONG YERONG CREEK ROAD YERONG CREEK 2642Determined
June 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure22 MACCONOCHIE STREET YERONG CREEK 2642Determined
May 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home22 Finlayson Lane, Yerong Creek NSW 2642Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Telecommunications network; Telecommunications facility3308 OLYMPIC HIGHWAY YERONG CREEK 2642Determined
2023· 7 proposals
September 2023
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces; ShedPLUNKETT STREET YERONG CREEK 2642Determined
August 2023
- ShedLOT 4 FINLAYSON LANE YERING CREEK NSW 2642Determined
July 2023
- Dwelling8 Queen Street, Yerong Creek NSW 2642Determined
June 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Shed3-5 WARATAH STREET YERONG CREEK 2642Determined
May 2023
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces; ShedPLUNKETT STREET YERONG CREEK 2642Determined
- Other3 COX STREET YERONG CREEK 2642Determined
January 2023
- Dwelling7 COX STREET YERONG CREEK 2642Determined
2022· 4 proposals
October 2022
- Dwelling493 EULENSTEINS ROAD YERONG CREEK 2642Determined
August 2022
- Farm buildings1363 VINCENTS ROAD YERONG CREEK 2642Determined
- Dwelling25 Plunkett Street Yerong Creek NSW 2642Determined
June 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces11 COX STREET YERONG CREEK NSW 2642Determined
2021· 4 proposals
November 2021
- Farm buildings3455 OSBORNE YERONG CREEK ROAD YERONG CREEK 2642Determined
September 2021
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces8 MACCONOCHIE STREET YERONG CREEK 2642Determined
August 2021
- Shed9 Queen Street, Yerong Creek NSW 2642Determined
May 2021
- Recreational Uses34-37 Cole Street Yerong Creek 2642Determined
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
20 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Delta AgribusinessAgrarian
7 Plunkett Street, Yerong Creek
- Bbq
- Country Bumpkins CafeCafe
Cox Street
- Yerong Creek Bowls ClubCafe
- Yerong Creek Community HallCommunity centre
- Drinking water (2)
- Delta AgribusinessGas
- Yerong Creek Bowling ClubLicensed Club
- Parking
- Yerong Creek Bowling Club and Community HallParking
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
- Stanley Galvin ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
- 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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 4
- 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
- 34.2/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4541st in Australia
- State rank
- 1456th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #274 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #578 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
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Country Bumpkins CafeamenitiesCox Streetcafe
- Delta Agribusinessamenities7 Plunkett Street, Yerong Creekagrarian
- Delta Agribusinessamenitiesgas
- Drinking wateramenitiesdrinking_water
- Drinking wateramenitiesdrinking_water
- Parkingamenitiesparking
- Playgroundamenitiesplayground
- Playgroundamenitiesplayground
- Sanitary Dump Stationamenitiessanitary_dump_station
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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