Median house price
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NSW · Warrumbungle Shire Council
Binnaway, 2395
Est. population · Jun 2025
674
Growth (1 yr)
-0.1%
Growth (5 yr)
-0.4%
Median age
54
Median income
$782/wk
Employment rate
36.6%
Languages at home
1.7%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- National parks
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Binnaway is a quieter smaller community in Warrumbungle Shire Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Buses are a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.
Reported crime has been falling recently. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Binnaway snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
674
-0.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
22.4%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#536
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
68th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
7th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
3rd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 25.3/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6247th in Australia
- State rank
- 2016th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #536 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #957 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
674(June 2025)
-0.1% annual · -0.4% over 5 years · 7th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- -0.1%
- 5-year growth
- -0.4%
- Change in 1 year
- -1
- Change in 5 years
- -3
- Growth rank in NSW
- 7th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~650), extrapolated at -0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 658
- Median age
- 54
- Median household income / week
- $782
- Dwelling vacancy
- 22.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 82 of 366
- Median monthly mortgage
- $585
- Employment rate
- 36.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 272 / 4 / 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 · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 63
- Against the person
- 19
- Against property
- 20
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 93.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 35 residents
- State safety percentile
- 67.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -23.9%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order5
- Break And Enter Dwelling5
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment10
- Malicious Damage To Property5
- Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offences6
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 · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 815
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 3th
School list
- Binnaway Central SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 815 · 3th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 44 students · Top SEA quarter 0%View on My School →
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 · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Binnaway Preschool Inc.kindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
35 public transport stops in this suburb
- Binnaway Coach Stop
- Brooks Rd At Box Ridge Rd
- Bullinda St Before Renshaw St
- Gamble Greek Rd At Piambra Rd
- Warrumbungles Way At Piambra 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 · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Len Guy ParkPark
- Lions ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 90
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
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 — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 2
- Nearest hospital
- Coonabarabran Health Service (33.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Binnaway Community Health CentreRenshaw StreetClinic
- Binnaway PharmacyRenshaw StreetPharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 18
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 26.7
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 30° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 230 mm · ~29 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 150 mm · ~19 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 3°
- Rainfall
- 122 mm · ~15 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 168 mm · ~21 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
18 planning-related records
2025· 8 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation21-23 BULLINDA STREET BINNAWAY 2395Determined
- Home industry; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia57 PIAMBRA ROAD BINNAWAY 2395Determined
November 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool8 CISCO STREET BINNAWAY 2395Determined
September 2025
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Recreation/Tourist Premise; Recreation facility (outdoor)Lot125/DP753378Determined
July 2025
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Advertising structure; Supporting DevelopmentBinnaway, Corner of Watt St and BULLINDA STDetermined
- Subdivision629 MAROO ROAD BINNAWAY 2395Withdrawn
June 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1 YEULBA STREET BINNAWAY 2395Determined
April 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Community facility7 RENSHAW STREET BINNAWAY 2395Determined
2024· 4 proposals
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Carport3783 WARRUMBUNGLES WAY BINNAWAY 2395Determined
August 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing12 Bourke and Halls Road BINNAWAY NSW 2395Determined
June 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Telecommunications facilityYEULBA STREET BINNAWAY 2395Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Recreation facility (outdoor)WARRUMBUNGLES WAY BINNAWAY 2395Determined
2023· 1 proposal
May 2023
- Dwelling11 CISCO STREET BINNAWAY 2395Determined
2022· 2 proposals
September 2022
- Recreational Uses; Small bar; Shed; Office premises26-42 Park Street, Binnaway NSW 2395Determined
August 2022
- Other16 NAPIER STREET BINNAWAY 2395Determined
2021· 3 proposals
October 2021
- Shed11 CISCO STREET BINNAWAY 2395Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs2 WATTLE STREET BINNAWAY 2395Determined
May 2021
- Other200 Deihm Road GOOLMA NSW 2852Determined
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 · 2020–2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
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 · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
- Member of Parliament
- Jamie CHAFFEY (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 130,841
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.2 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 63.0%Labor 37.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 51.5 km away).
Coalition 66.2%Labor 33.8%
3.2 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -3.1 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- BinnawayLabor 34.0% · Coalition 66.0% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
- PurlewaughLabor 22.9% · Coalition 77.1% TPP (2025)24.8 km away
- CoonabarabranLabor 41.7% · Coalition 58.3% TPP (2025)32.1 km away
- MendooranLabor 28.4% · Coalition 71.6% TPP (2025)39.7 km away
- CoolahLabor 29.7% · Coalition 70.3% TPP (2025)42.5 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Warrumbungle Shire Council
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.