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NSW · Tamworth Regional Council

Daruka, NSW, 2340

Desirability index

64.3/100

#332 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Daruka is a small locality in the Tamworth Regional area, home to around 770 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 8,199 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-3%), roughly 10648.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $490 (flats $390, houses $525), strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
770
Median age
44
Median household income / week
$2,327
Dwelling vacancy
3.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
9 of 276
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
70.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
19 / 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)
$390
Houses (January to March 2026)
$525
All types (January to March 2026)
$490
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
551

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
8,199
Against the person
2,148
Against property
3,242
Rate per 1,000 residents
10,648.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 1 residents
State safety percentile
71.8th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-2.8%

Most common offence types

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order550
  • Breach Bail Conditions1095
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault695
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment697
  • Malicious Damage To Property790

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

119 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 1024 Daruka Rd
  • Catherine Way At Elizabeth Dr
  • Daruka Rd At Tintinhull Rd
  • Elizabeth Dr After Catherine Way
  • Elizabeth Dr At Daruka Rd

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

29 planning-related records

2026· 3 proposals

  • April 2026

  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Moveable dwelling; Residential Accommodation
    24 WYNDHAM CLOSE DARUKA 2340Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    159 GODLEE LANE DARUKA 2340Determined

  • March 2026

  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Moveable dwelling; Residential Accommodation
    75 ELIZABETH DRIVE DARUKA 2340Determined
2025· 7 proposals

  • November 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    583 TINTINHULL ROAD DARUKA 2340Determined

  • September 2025

  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    133 URANGERA DRIVE DARUKA 2340Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    34 LEEHY COURT DARUKA 2340Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool
    127 CATHERINE WAY DARUKA 2340Determined

  • August 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    8 ELIZABETH DRIVE DARUKA 2340Determined

  • July 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Telecommunications network; Telecommunications facility
    30 CONDOWIE ROAD DARUKA 2340Withdrawn

  • March 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    944 Daruka Road, Daruka NSW 2340Determined
2024· 3 proposals

  • August 2024

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport
    34 LEEHY COURT DARUKA 2340Determined

  • June 2024

  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure
    167 URANGERA DRIVE DARUKA 2340Determined

  • February 2024

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport
    6 CONDOWIE ROAD DARUKA 2340Determined
2023· 8 proposals

  • December 2023

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    944 Daruka Road, Daruka NSW 2340Determined

  • September 2023

  • Shed
    152 ELIZABETH DRIVE DARUKA 2340Determined

  • July 2023

  • Subdivision of land
    30 CONDOWIE ROAD DARUKA 2340Determined

  • May 2023

  • Secondary dwelling
    122 WYNDHAM CLOSE DARUKA 2340Determined

  • March 2023

  • Shed
    139 ELIZABETH DRIVE DARUKA 2340Determined

  • February 2023

  • Alterations and additions to residential development
    583 TINTINHULL ROAD DARUKA 2340Determined
  • Subdivision of land
    710 DARUKA ROAD DARUKA 2340Determined

  • January 2023

  • Shed
    716 DARUKA ROAD DARUKA 2340Determined
2022· 7 proposals

  • October 2022

  • Garages, carports and car parking spaces
    75 URANGERA DRIVE DARUKA 2340Determined
  • Shed
    44 URANGERA DRIVE DARUKA 2340Determined
  • Dwelling
    430 DARUKA ROAD DARUKA 2340Determined

  • August 2022

  • Shed
    139 ELIZABETH DRIVE DARUKA 2340Determined

  • July 2022

  • Pools / decks / fencing
    65 WYNDHAM CLOSE DARUKA 2340Determined

  • June 2022

  • Dwelling
    430 DARUKA ROAD DARUKA 2340Determined

  • April 2022

  • Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Retaining walls, protection of trees; Garages, carports and car parking spaces
    34 LEEHY COURT DARUKA 2340Determined
2021· 1 proposal

  • September 2021

  • Shed
    107 WOONOOKA ROAD DARUKA 2340Determined

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Water Point

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)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

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
64.3/100
Cohort rank
#332 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

  • 1024 Daruka Rdtransport
  • Catherine Way At Elizabeth Drtransport
  • Daruka Rd At Tintinhull Rdtransport
  • Elizabeth Dr After Catherine Waytransport
  • Elizabeth Dr At Daruka Rdtransport
  • Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning583 TINTINHULL ROAD DARUKA 2340Lodged 28 Feb 2023 · Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carportplanning34 LEEHY COURT DARUKA 2340Lodged 22 Aug 2024 · Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming poolplanning127 CATHERINE WAY DARUKA 2340Lodged 01 Sep 2025 · Determined
  • Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Retaining walls, protection of trees; Garages, carports and car parking spacesplanning34 LEEHY COURT DARUKA 2340Lodged 29 Apr 2022 · Determined
  • Dwellingplanning430 DARUKA ROAD DARUKA 2340Lodged 05 Oct 2022 · Determined

Data sources & freshness

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