NSW · Kempsey Council
Aldavilla, NSW, 2440
Desirability index
#867 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Aldavilla is a small locality in the Kempsey area, home to around 1,443 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 4,099 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+5%), roughly 2840.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $480 (flats $380, houses $490), strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 1,443
- Median age
- 36
- Median household income / week
- $1,222
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 20 of 277
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,483
- Employment rate
- 21.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 40 / 0 / 0
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)
- $380
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $490
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $480
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 112
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
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)
- 4,099
- Against the person
- 1,083
- Against property
- 1,585
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 2,840.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 1 residents
- State safety percentile
- 50.8th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +4.9%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order264
- Breach Bail Conditions556
- Domestic Violence Related Assault317
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment411
- Malicious Damage To Property362
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
17 public transport stops in this suburb
- Aldavilla Rd At Old Aerodrome Rd
- Old Aerodrome Rd At Nelsons Wharf Rd
- Old Aerodrome Rd Opp Fernhill Cres
- The Ponds Way Turnaround
- Warne Dr Opp Cecil Tarrant Dr
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Check signage. Follow directions on site. Exercise caution. <strong>Sealed Roads – Line Marking Program</strong>Linemarking- to completeOld Aerodrome Rd24 May 2026 – 03 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
32 planning-related records
2026· 2 proposals
May 2026
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure20 AIRPORT ROAD ALDAVILLA 2440Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure2 WATERFORD CRESCENT ALDAVILLA 2440Determined
2025· 8 proposals
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure171 SHERWOOD ROAD ALDAVILLA 2440Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool8A CAMPBELL PLACE ALDAVILLA 2440Determined
August 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool8 EUCALYPT CLOSE ALDAVILLA 2440Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah12 CECIL TARRANT DRIVE ALDAVILLA 2440Determined
July 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure10 CAMPBELL PLACE ALDAVILLA 2440Determined
June 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Air transport facility20 AIRPORT ROAD ALDAVILLA 2440Determined
March 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Transport depot20 AIRPORT ROAD ALDAVILLA 2440Determined
February 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support143 SHERWOOD ROAD ALDAVILLA 2440Determined
2024· 3 proposals
October 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Shipping containers129 SHERWOOD ROAD ALDAVILLA 2440Determined
May 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Supporting Development22 THE PONDS WAY ALDAVILLA 2440Determined
February 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space111 SHERWOOD ROAD ALDAVILLA 2440Determined
2023· 6 proposals
December 2023
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space158 SHERWOOD ROAD ALDAVILLA 2440Determined
July 2023
- Shed13 THE PONDS WAY ALDAVILLA 2440Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development14 THE PONDS WAY ALDAVILLA 2440Determined
May 2023
- Dual occupancy85 WARDS ROAD ALDAVILLA 2440Determined
March 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs12 AIRPORT ROAD ALDAVILLA 2440Determined
January 2023
- Farm buildings59 SHERWOOD ROAD ALDAVILLA 2440Determined
2022· 11 proposals
December 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development4 WARNE DRIVE ALDAVILLA 2440Determined
October 2022
- Shed89 SHERWOOD ROAD ALDAVILLA 2440Determined
August 2022
- Dual occupancy192 Sherwood Road Aldavilla 2440Determined
July 2022
- Subdivision of land; Other161 ALDAVILLA ROAD ALDAVILLA 2440Determined
- Dwelling77 SHERWOOD ROAD, ALDAVILLADetermined
June 2022
- Dwelling17 Wards Road Aldavilla 2440Determined
- Shed68 SHERWOOD ROAD ALDAVILLA 2440Determined
April 2022
- Other20 AIRPORT ROAD ALDAVILLA 2440Determined
March 2022
- DwellingNELSONS WHARF ROAD ALDAVILLA 2440Determined
February 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces4 AIRPORT ROAD ALDAVILLA 2440Determined
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces9 AIRPORT ROAD ALDAVILLA 2440Determined
2021· 2 proposals
October 2021
- Shed193 SHERWOOD ROAD ALDAVILLA 2440Determined
September 2021
- Dwelling142 NELSONS WHARF ROAD ALDAVILLA 2440Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Aldavilla Rd at Belgrave Falls RdBus stop
- Kempsey AirportBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
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.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 8.2/100
- Cohort rank
- #867 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Aldavilla Rd At Old Aerodrome Rdtransport
- Old Aerodrome Rd At Nelsons Wharf Rdtransport
- Old Aerodrome Rd Opp Fernhill Crestransport
- The Ponds Way Turnaroundtransport
- Warne Dr Opp Cecil Tarrant Drtransport
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning14 THE PONDS WAY ALDAVILLA 2440Lodged 10 Jul 2023 · Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning4 WARNE DRIVE ALDAVILLA 2440Lodged 21 Dec 2022 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandahplanning12 CECIL TARRANT DRIVE ALDAVILLA 2440Lodged 08 Aug 2025 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking spaceplanning158 SHERWOOD ROAD ALDAVILLA 2440Lodged 19 Dec 2023 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Supporting Developmentplanning22 THE PONDS WAY ALDAVILLA 2440Lodged 23 May 2024 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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