Median house price
$1.27M
-6.5% change
NSW · Snowy Monaro Regional Council
Crackenback, 2627
Est. population · Jun 2025
231
Growth (1 yr)
+1.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+11.6%
Median age
45
Median income
$2,374/wk
Employment rate
69.5%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,268,000
Languages at home
10.8%non-English
Most common: German, Spanish
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- National parks
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Crackenback is a quieter smaller community in Snowy Monaro Regional Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
Desirability lands below average here: softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus growth momentum weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Crackenback snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$630/wk
Houses $668 · Units $550
Population (ERP)
231
+1.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
57.3%
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
#437
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
24th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
84th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
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
- 29.9/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5600th in Australia
- State rank
- 1809th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #437 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #801 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $550
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $668
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $630
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 81
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $1,268,000
- Median price change
- -6.5%
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 and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
231(June 2025)
+1.8% annual · +11.6% over 5 years · 84th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.8%
- 5-year growth
- +11.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +4
- Change in 5 years
- +24
- Growth rank in NSW
- 84th 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 (~250), extrapolated at +1.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 213
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $2,374
- Dwelling vacancy
- 57.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 67 of 117
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,819
- Employment rate
- 69.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 46 / 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 · 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 are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 10
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 43.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 106 residents
- State safety percentile
- 23.7th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Most common offence types
- Liquor Offences68
- Malicious Damage To Property34
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault17
- Other Offences19
- Possession And/Or Use Of Cannabis18
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
Public transport
12 public transport stops in this suburb
- 387 Alpine Way
- Alpine Way At Bullocks Dr
- Alpine Way At Wollondibby Rd
- Cracken Back Farm Property, Alpine Way
- Cranky Flat Rd At Alpine Way
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
8 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 cafes
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 3 parks mapped in suburb
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 12 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 20/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 4.69
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 4.69
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 14.08
Food & drink(1)
- Wildbrumby Schnapps CafeCafe
Sport & outdoors(1)
- Sports field
Other(6)
- Wildbrumby Schnapps DistilleryAlcohol
- BimblegumbieGuest House
- Crackenback FarmHotel
- EcocrackenbackMotel
11 Wollondibby Road, Crackenback
- Parking
- Trail Riding Station
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
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
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Lake View ParkPark
- Lakeview StagePark
- Village GreenPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 70
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
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
- Nearest hospital
- Cooma Hospital and Health Service (59.7 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
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)
- 3
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 13.0
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
- 28° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 193 mm · ~24 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 206 mm · ~26 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 12° / 2°
- Rainfall
- 306 mm · ~38 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 278 mm · ~35 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.
2026· 6 proposals
July 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Tourist and visitor accommodation309 WOLLONDIBBY ROAD CRACKENBACK 2627Under Assessment
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure209 WOLLONDIBBY ROAD CRACKENBACK 2627Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure386 CRANKY FLAT ROAD CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Rainwater tanks244 ALPINE WAY CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation1650 ALPINE WAY CRACKENBACK 2627Additional Information Requested
January 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)POST OFFICE LANE CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
2025· 19 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure653 ALPINE WAY CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Eco-tourist facilityWESTONS ROAD CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)WESTONS ROAD CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool88 WOLLONDIBBY ROAD CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
September 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation2 ROCKY ROAD CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
August 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Minor building alterations (external)785 ALPINE WAY CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space2 ROCKY ROAD CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure405 CRANKY FLAT ROAD CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure405 CRANKY FLAT ROAD CRACKENBACK 2627Withdrawn
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 ROCKY ROAD CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
- Subdivision309 WOLLONDIBBY ROAD CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation4 Little Rocky Road Crackenabck NSW 2627Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Extractive Industries (non-mining)1349 ALPINE WAY CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure11 Rocky Road, Crackenback, NSW 2627Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Tourist and visitor accommodation8 ROCKY ROAD CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
February 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation1650 ALPINE WAY CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1650 ALPINE WAY CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
January 2025
- Home business; Erection of a new structure8 MONCKTON ROAD CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Tourist and visitor accommodation17 ROCKY ROAD CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
2024· 15 proposals
December 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)1650 ALPINE WAY CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
November 2024
- Subdivision785 ALPINE WAY CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation15A STOCKWHIP WAY CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation1595 ALPINE WAY CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool1595 ALPINE WAY CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space1595 ALPINE WAY CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
August 2024
- Dual occupancy; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)2 STOCKWHIP WAY CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
May 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)1650 ALPINE WAY CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure290 ALPINE WAY CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Manufactured home2 ROCKY ROAD CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation232 WESTONS ROAD CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)6 LITTLE THREDBO ROAD CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
- Subdivision1456 ALPINE WAY CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
February 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure653 ALPINE WAY CRACKENBACK 2627Operational consent issued
- Subdivision653 ALPINE WAY CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
2023· 1 proposal
December 2023
- Subdivision358 FOREST VIEW ROAD CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
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 · 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
- Eden-Monaro
- Member of Parliament
- Kristy McBAIN (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 121,376
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +1.1 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 42.8%Labor 57.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 76.8 km away).
Coalition 44.8%Labor 55.3%
2.0 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +0.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- JindabyneLabor 58.8% · Coalition 41.2% TPP (2025)10.1 km away
- BerridaleLabor 53.8% · Coalition 46.2% TPP (2025)29.1 km away
- DalgetyLabor 39.6% · Coalition 60.4% TPP (2025)29.4 km away
- AdaminabyLabor 31.5% · Coalition 68.5% TPP (2025)54.6 km away
- CoomaLabor 49.3% · Coalition 50.7% TPP (2025)59.2 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)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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
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Comparable suburbs
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