Median house price
$888k
+6.3% change
NSW · Mid-Coast Council
Darawank, 2428
Est. population · Jun 2025
485
Growth (1 yr)
+2.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+9.2%
Median age
52
Median income
$1,285/wk
Employment rate
47%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$888,000
Languages at home
3.5%non-English
Most common: Italian, Hindi
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Mid-Coast Council, Darawank keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
Desirability sits below average overall, with community and employment the main drag compared with similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Darawank snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$550/wk
Houses $650 · Units $460
Population (ERP)
485
+2.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
5.4%
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
#359
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
63rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
90th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
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
- 32.1/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5214th in Australia
- State rank
- 1677th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #359 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #696 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)
- $460
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $650
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $550
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 207
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $888,000
- Median price change
- +6.3%
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
485(June 2025)
+2.3% annual · +9.2% over 5 years · 90th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +2.3%
- 5-year growth
- +9.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +11
- Change in 5 years
- +41
- Growth rank in NSW
- 90th 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 (~550), extrapolated at +1.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 451
- Median age
- 52
- Median household income / week
- $1,285
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 9 of 168
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,400
- Employment rate
- 47%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 126 / 0 / 0 (+ 32 other)
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)
- 42
- Against the person
- 11
- Against property
- 17
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 86.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 41 residents
- State safety percentile
- 62.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -6.4%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order133
- Breach Bail Conditions216
- Domestic Violence Related Assault185
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment205
- Malicious Damage To Property170
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
32 public transport stops in this suburb
- The Lakes Way After Ton O Fun Rd
- The Lakes Way At Timber Tops Dr
- The Lakes Way Before Failford Rd
- The Lakes Way Opp Aquatic Rd
- The Lakes Way Opp Timber Tops Dr
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
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Darawank War Memorial ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- 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 — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Forster Private Hospital (9.7 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)
- 12
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 24.7
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
- 28° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 372 mm · ~46 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 329 mm · ~41 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 218 mm · ~27 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· 5 proposals
August 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool21 GLIDER AVENUE DARAWANK 2428Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Camping ground44 TON O FUN ROAD DARAWANK 2428On Exhibition
- Shed; Erection of a new structure5 AYLEN PLACE DARAWANK 2428Under Assessment
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure21 GLIDER AVENUE DARAWANK 2428Determined
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Fences; Pathways and paving; Swimming pool221 MANNS ROAD DARAWANK 2428Determined
2025· 12 proposals
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Moveable dwelling4 LAURINA DRIVE DARAWANK 2428Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)24 FAILFORD ROAD DARAWANK 2428Determined
August 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1095 THE LAKES WAY DARAWANK 2428Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Caravan park99 AQUATIC ROAD DARAWANK 2428Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Recreation/Tourist Premise; Caravan park99 AQUATIC ROAD DARAWANK 2428Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure19A AQUATIC ROAD DARAWANK 2428Determined
July 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure3 RIVERVIEW PLACE DARAWANK 2428Determined
June 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space17 DARAWANK CLOSE DARAWANK 2428Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure661 THE LAKES WAY DARAWANK 2428Determined
May 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure33A WARDS ROAD DARAWANK 2428Determined
March 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation661 THE LAKES WAY DARAWANK 2428Withdrawn
January 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support83 Manns Road Darawank 2428Determined
2024· 12 proposals
December 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure20 GLIDER AVENUE DARAWANK 2428Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Water recreation structure; Jetty; Mooring83 Manns Road Darawank 2428Determined
November 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Carport43 AQUATIC ROAD DARAWANK 2428Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool8 BUTEA CLOSE DARAWANK 2428Determined
October 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Caravan park99 AQUATIC ROAD DARAWANK 2428Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah37 AQUATIC ROAD DARAWANK 2428Determined
June 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Landscaping structures611 THE LAKES WAY DARAWANK 2428Determined
May 2024
- Shed; Temporary building, structure or use611 THE LAKES WAY DARAWANK 2428Determined
April 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure19 LAURINA DRIVE DARAWANK 2428Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 AYLEN PLACE DARAWANK 2428Determined
March 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Caravan park99 AQUATIC ROAD DARAWANK 2428Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure99 AQUATIC ROAD DARAWANK 2428Determined
2023· 9 proposals
September 2023
- Shed; Change of use6 TON O FUN ROAD DARAWANK 2428Determined
August 2023
- Secondary dwelling12 LAURINA DRIVE DARAWANK 2428Determined
July 2023
- Subdivision of land1079 THE LAKES WAY DARAWANK 2428Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs4 RIVERVIEW PLACE DARAWANK 2428Determined
- Other76 AQUATIC ROAD DARAWANK 2428Determined
April 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing1399 THE LAKES WAY DARAWANK 2428Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing758 THE LAKES WAY DARAWANK 2428Determined
March 2023
- Shed25 OSPREY PLACE DARAWANK 2428Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing5 SERENE CLOSE DARAWANK 2428Determined
2022· 4 proposals
November 2022
- Earthworks / change in levels191 MANNS ROAD DARAWANK 2428Determined
July 2022
- Other845 THE LAKES WAY DARAWANK 2428Determined
May 2022
- Dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs221 MANNS ROAD DARAWANK 2428Determined
February 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing97 GLIDER AVENUE DARAWANK 2428Determined
2021· 1 proposal
December 2021
- DwellingAQUATIC ROAD DARAWANK 2428Determined
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
- Lyne
- Member of Parliament
- Alison PENFOLD (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 129,584
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.9%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +4.0 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 59.8%Labor 40.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 15.0 km away).
Coalition 56.5%Labor 43.5%
3.3 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +5.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Hallidays PointLabor 41.6% · Coalition 58.4% TPP (2025)5.7 km away
- TuncurryLabor 44.7% · Coalition 55.3% TPP (2025)7.1 km away
- Diamond BeachLabor 44.4% · Coalition 55.6% TPP (2025)8.4 km away
- Forster EastLabor 49.4% · Coalition 50.6% TPP (2025)8.7 km away
- NabiacLabor 33.3% · Coalition 66.7% TPP (2025)10.6 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)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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 Mid-Coast Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.