Median house price
$565k
+24% change
NSW · Tenterfield Council
Drake Village, 2469
Est. population · Jun 2025
96
Growth (1 yr)
+1.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+6.7%
Median age
54
Median income
$687/wk
Employment rate
27.1%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$565,000
Languages at home
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
Suburb profile
In Tenterfield Council, Drake Village keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. A genuine café and dining culture runs through the area, denser than many peers of a similar size.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many comparable suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.
Reported crime has been falling recently. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
At a glance
Drake Village snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
—
No data available
Population (ERP)
96
+1.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
22.2%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
54th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
68th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
18th
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
Housing
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $565,000
- Median price change
- +23.6%
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 · October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
96(June 2025)
+1.1% annual · +6.7% over 5 years · 68th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.1%
- 5-year growth
- +6.7%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +6
- Growth rank in NSW
- 68th 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 (~100), extrapolated at +0.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 95
- Median age
- 54
- Median household income / week
- $687
- Dwelling vacancy
- 22.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 12 of 54
- Median monthly mortgage
- $635
- Employment rate
- 27.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 35 / 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 decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 7
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 72.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 48 residents
- State safety percentile
- 54.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -12.3%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order31
- Breach Bail Conditions41
- Domestic Violence Related Assault37
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment47
- Malicious Damage To Property38
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
- 928
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 18th
School list
- Drake Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 928 · 18th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 14 students · Top SEA quarter 13% · 1.1 km awayView 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
Public transport
15 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bruxner Hwy Opp Church St
- Fairfield St At Allison St
- Fairfield St Before Cheviot Hills Rd
- Fairfield St Before Cheviot Hills Rd
- Fairfield St Opp Allison St
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
21 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 cafes · 1 pubs · 1 libraries · 1 post offices
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 1 parks mapped in suburb
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 15 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 27/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 10.53
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 21.05
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 10.53
Food & drink(2)
- The DVRCCafe
7709 Bruxner Highway
- Lunatic Hotel & MotelPub
7710 Bruxner Highway
Community(4)
- Drake Commuunity HallCommunity centre
- Drake RTC DVRCCommunity centre
7709 Bruxner Highway
- Drake LibraryLibrary
7709 Bruxner Highway
- Drake Public SchoolSchool
Allison Street
Sport & outdoors(2)
- Woodward ParkPark
- Sports field
Transport(2)
2 bus stops
Other(10)
- Bbq
- The DVRCCraft
7709 Bruxner Highway
- Drake Rural Fire BrigadeFire station
- Lunatic Hotel & MotelMotel
7710 Bruxner Highway
- Parking (2)
- Woodward Park Rest AreaParking
- Drake CPAPost office
7709 Bruxner Highway
- Woodward Park Rest AreaPublic toilets
- Shelter
- TelstraTelephone
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
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Woodward 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
- Bonalbo Multi-Purpose Service (31.8 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)
- 2
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 20.8
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
- 25° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 356 mm · ~44 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 208 mm · ~26 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 15° / 3°
- Rainfall
- 134 mm · ~17 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 222 mm · ~28 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· 1 proposal
July 2026
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; 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 AccommodationALLISON STREET DRAKE VILLAGE 2469Under Assessment
2024· 3 proposals
September 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking spaceFAIRFIELD STREET DRAKE VILLAGE 2469Determined
July 2024
- DwellingHAYDEN STREET DRAKE VILLAGE 2469Determined
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationLot 7, DP 758359 Fairfield St, Drake 2469Determined
2023· 2 proposals
September 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Community facilityFAIRFIELD STREET DRAKE VILLAGE 2469Determined
August 2023
- Dwelling7 TABULAM STREET DRAKE VILLAGE 2469Determined
2022· 2 proposals
December 2022
- Subdivision of land7652 BRUXNER HIGHWAY DRAKE VILLAGE 2469Determined
July 2022
- Dwelling7595 BRUXNER HIGHWAY DRAKE VILLAGE 2469Determined
2021· 2 proposals
September 2021
- ShedSIMPSON STREET DRAKE VILLAGE 2469Determined
August 2021
- DwellingALLISON STREET DRAKE VILLAGE 2469Determined
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
- New England
- Member of Parliament
- Barnaby JOYCE (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 131,238
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.6%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -1.9 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 67.1%Labor 32.9%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 107.9 km away).
Coalition 53.0%Labor 47.0%
14.1 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -3.7 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- DrakeLabor 47.0% · Coalition 53.0% TPP (2025)0.2 km away
- TenterfieldLabor 29.7% · Coalition 70.3% TPP (2025)37.4 km away
- ListonLabor 31.5% · Coalition 68.5% TPP (2025)42.1 km away
- UrbenvilleLabor 24.5% · Coalition 75.5% TPP (2025)53.1 km away
- LegumeLabor 30.2% · Coalition 69.8% TPP (2025)58.3 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
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